Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-11
no, Ike to oxtend recognition for that


tyrants. where individua.ism was swal-
lowed up 10y few old wheei-horses. who
came down here TO run the American
Congress"
Mr.. Bell spoke in this strain for about
half an hour. and when he had concluded
half d dozen members sprang 10 their
feet clamoring for recognition. Among
thcm was Nj Hepburn who was given
the floor. With "A significant emphasis.
De- said; "Air Speaker. / desire to with
draw The amendment"
This apparent working OF the amend
mcnt was received with shouts OF laugh
ter. in which an the members Joined
The adoption OF the proposition Of the
Fofty-sevenfh Congress 20 regulate the
asCcrtainmcnt OF q quorum was advocated
hy Mr Henderson CRcpublican) OF Iowa.
because it would Doe effcaciOus, and under
present conditions it could not be said
that its adoption was desired for partisan
purposes merely. The argument on the
amendment was largely conducted on
iecsl lines.
Mr. Bailey discussed the difference be-
tween "a quorum and "the quorum"
and as 10 the effect of the distinction
upon legislation. lie maintained that
bin must receive the affirmative votes Of
q majority Of q quorum Of the House.
tN|fAlsNA iNNNN N'NA "a hiAfA lilA iA Ail'
discussion. antaCOnizng the view taken
by Mr. Bailey of the deciaon Of the Su-
prcme Court of the United States upon
the rule of the Fifty-nrst Congress rcgu-
lat.ng the question II Nj Bailey's pro-
position We're correct, the Speaker said.
he must hold that no bill could pass tire
House receiving less than eishty-nine
affirmative votes.
The discussion was continued by Mr.
Grow. Of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Catchings.
and Mr.. McM.l.in. and at 4.50 O'Clock the
House adjourned
SENATE PROCEEDINGS
After the ,.ansaction or some routine
morning business, Mr.. Pritchard Ncpubli-
cam. OF North Carolina. addressed the
Senate I'm advocacy OF an amendment in
tended 10 be offered by him 10 the emer-
gency tarifl bin. The amendment is 20 inn
pose or increase duties on clays tor earths),
lime. marble. and stone. and their manu-
factures; chrome-ore. timber and lumber
iron-Ore. leaf tobacco, live animals, and
agricultural products.
Mr.. Hill replied TO Mr. Pritchard'
speech although he didn't he said, intend
10 open up "a tariff discussion. II was
somewhat difficult for this Congress TO
crafty the people OF North Carolina.
That State had sent recently 90 the
Senate two distinguished gentlemen. se-
lected. substantially. at the same time.
by tho same body. and by the same com
bination. ono Of them Olr ButleD, IN
his speech the other day had arraisned
the Democratic party for being false 10
IT'S pledges Of tariff reform, and had
given that as his reason for leaving the
Democratic party and Joining the Popu-
lists Now came the other end Of the
combination and said that the people
Of North Carolina were extreme high pro-
tectionists. and wanted the re-enactment
OF the Mckinley act lie Cur HID did
not know how both of these senators
could be gratihed. Oaughter)
ON motion of Mr. Hale Republican,. Of
Maine. II was ordered that when the Sen
ate adjourn to-day it adjourn until Mon
day next
CLOTURE PROPOSITION.
Mr.. White Democrat, OF California.
addresses the Senate IN advocacy OF his
own and Senator HIPS motion 20 amend
the rules 50 as to establish a cloturo sys-
tenn In the course of his speech Mr..
White gave several ludlcrous Instances
Of how. in the recent history Of the Sen
ate. action had been checked by the in
Fiction OF unendng speeches. under a
rule which the Senate tolerated, in de-
nance Of sentiment ana sense
Was IL wonderful. he asked. that the
people censured the Senate that the
Senate was not popular body and that
every one asked why the Senate vas so
slow?
"Organized for action" he said, "the
Senate luXuriates IN inacuon, and de-
liberates and deliberates. while one part
Of the country is praying ana the other is
yawning" Gaughtar).
mi ,.sffh fr4g-CfINHr
substitute. was hen taken up. and Mr.
Jones DemocraO. OF Arkansas. having
charge Of the substitute. addressed the
Senate i'm its support. II expressed his
belief that the free-coinage substitute
would bring relief 10 the country as
no other measure. either an increase OF
tariff duties Of the sale of bonds, would,
and he stated his intention, in reply to an
inquiry. 10 press the bill TO "A speedy de-
termination.
CONGRATULATIONS TO TRANSVAAL.
Mr. Morgan, member OF the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations. offered the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution. and had
Il referred TO that committee.
Resolved. by the Senate. the House OF
Representatives concurring, That the
people Of the United States, through
their representatives. In Congress assem-
HAtAAt ANlANNe ~ tNl' A'7t't' iAA fttt'A
people Of the republic Of the Transvaal
their earnest congratulations on their
success in establishing a free govern
ment. republican in form. and to their
opposition TO any Power that denies 10
them the fun enjoyment OF those rightful
liberties. The peoples of America, having
realized through the favor of the God
OF nations the blessings Of government
based upon the consent OF the governed.
entertain with confidence the pleasing
hone and belief that the principles of
self-gOvernment will be securely cstab-
lshed through the influence Of the re-
public of France I'm her Colonies. and
OF the republics Of Liberia and the Trans
Vaal. founded by the people In Africa. and
that those republics viii foster and give
firm support TO the peaceful progress Of
Christian civilization IN the new and vast
field now being opened 10 the commerce
and institutions Of all the nations OF
the earth throughout that great conti-
nont.
THAT the President Of the United
states is required TO communicate this
action OF Congress 10 the President of
the republic of Transvaal"
At $3.50 =. NJ. the Senate adjourned un-
I'll Monday next
GOLD RESERVE. s5G.IOO.164.