The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06


the amendments agreed TO in the COM
mittee OF the whole, except that II re-
fused TO strike out the sl,S09 for the
German Orphan Asylum.
on the passage OF the BILL vote by
yeas and nays, was demanded by Mr..
crisp, resulting-years. ls5; nays. ii5.
MUCH ADO ABOUT $500.
The taking of this vote was attended
with more excitement than any similar
action Of the House has called out in
this Congress. Members buttonholed
one another, and excited coloqules and
arguments were carried on all over the
floor.
Immediately upon the announcement of
the vote, which was received with ap-
plause, Mr.. Grosyenor Gepublican). Of
Ohio. moved TO reconsider. with view
Of having the bill recommtted.
MIR. Crisp moved 10 lay the motion on
the table, and by a yea-and-nay vote of
S. 10 1872. the House refused.
ON the motion TO reconsider the Republi-
cans favored and the Democrats opposed
II. the result being-yeas, 50; nays. 50.
NIr. Grosvenor then moved % recommit
the bin 10 the Committee on ApprOpria-
tlous TO re-examiue ana report new
paragraph. under the head Of charities
This gave rise 10 "a discussion Of the
scope and effect OF the rule regarding
fifteen minutes debate upon a PROPOSE
ton after the previous question had been
ordered, which had not been before dis
cussed.
Hy unanimous consent. q decision on
this point which was considered TO be
far-roachlng and important. was deferred.
and Mcssrs. Crisp and GrosyenOr were
allowed five minutes each in which 80
discuss the motion TO recommit the Dis
trict Of Columbia appropriation bin.
CRIsP's SARCASM.
Mr.. Crisp sarcastically said that he
desired only TO congratulate the ma
i0rity upon its ability Co transact public
business. lie had made some inquiry
ana thls was the first time in the history
of the Government that "a general APP
preparation bin reported from "a commit
tee representing "a majority Of 80 had
failed to secure the approval OF that ma
jority.
II had been said hat in considering
this appropriation bill the House vas act-
ing as Il common council for the city
of Washington.
Therefore" said Mr.. Crisp. the ma
tority has shown its incapacity to trans
act the business of II town council" TAP
plausoJ
Mr. Grosvenor said that the difference
between the Republican and Democratic
side of the House was that the former
when it made a mistake was not afraid
20 rcctify the mistake Wcrisiye laughter
on The Democratic side while the latter
was.
The motion 10 reeommit was then
agreed TO.
Mr. Henderson Republican,. Of Iowa,
reported the bin presented earlier I'm
the day. modified to- meet objections then
made 20 prevent prize and bun fighting
ga the territories and District OF Colum-
hla. which was passed.
PENALTY FOR PRIZE FIGHTS.
As amended. Sc Gxes the penalties at
imprisonment from one TO five years,
m the discretion Of the court restricting It's
operations re the principals and pro-
mOter.
The House then began consideration of
the report OF the Committee on Ways
and Means recommending uon-concur-
renee iu the Senate free-silger-cOinage
substitute for the bond bin passed by
the House last December.
Air D.ngley. chsvr efthe commit
tee. spoke for Two i'ouis, and as the
close of his remarks. the House took
recess uUlN tlbrhf at Ni4tN" NiAi'
the debate on the bin was further con-
unued.
NIGHT SESSION.
The debate ON the free-c0inage sub
stitute sent over by the Senate was con-
tinued in the House in a night session
beginning at o'clock.
There was pretty fair attendance Of
members. and the public galleries We're
wen nued. The first speech was made
by Mr. Bell (PopuisD. OF California, in
favor Of the substitute. He was fOl-
lowed by Mr.. Pearson tRepubiicanl. Of
North Carolina, who avOWed his faith
shat The Republican party would solve
the financial question In a way TO give
the largest possible coinage OF silver con-
sistent with the credit of the Govern
ment. In the course of his remarks, Mr.
Pearson induged in sneer az the ex-
pense Of South Carolina, for the part
which she took iu provoking rne war OF
recession. This allusi0n ansered Mr..
Talbert CDem), Of South Carolina, VINO
declared in "A great state OF excitement,
that South Carolina was right in the
position which she took then.
SECESSION DEBATED.
"I am ashamed of any man who en-
dorsos secession or the motives which
lay behind it,. Mr.. Pearson said.
fiIftHI~r tff WI 'ftf'.' ft' tffittt"'tf
Of endorse every word of secession"
"It has been said" Sir. Pearson went
on. that if HI ever breaks loose in
this country. &c viii break loose in South
Carolina; and / believe it.
The spectators in the gallery took sides
I'm this angry alteration, appiauding
now tho one ana now the other COM
Blatant.
Air. Taihcrt had the last word. declar-
inc that south Carolina never has been
whipped. and never wih Doe whipped
When the excitement suhsided. Mr..
Pearson went on with his speech. Other
speechos were made ny Mr. Wilson (Re-
publicam. OF Iowa: AIR. Shairoih IRE
rubican. of Colorado. Nr. Little Dem
ocraD. of Arkansas; and Mr.. Linney (Re-
publicanl. of North Carolina, FOO favor OF
the free-coinage substitute, and only Mr.
Daniels Republicam. of New York,
against &c.
The House then. at 1885 =. NJ. ad-
j0urued.
BITTENBERC'S FUNERAL.
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