Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
Mr.. HILL RESUMES
He Continues His Speech on the
Bond Inquiry Resolution.
SHARP SENATORIAL DIALOGUE
Mr.. Gorman's Sarcastic References
to the Party in Control.
MATTERS IN THE HOUSE

A controversy over the parliamentary
status of the bond resolution came up soon
after the Senate session opened TODAY.
Mr.. Cannon Otah) pointed out that the
Utah land resolution had been displaced
by the bond resolution, and he desired to
go on with the Utah question. There was
a prospect of test vote on keeping the
pond question before the Senate but this
was avoided by an understanding that if
the Utah case came up the bond resolution
would remain unfinished business and come
up at o'clock. The attendance was SO
meager that call for quorum was made
showing ffty-seven Senators present.
The Utah Case.
The Utah land resolution was then taken
up. 1t directs the Secretary Of the Interior
to open the Uncompahgre Indian reserya-
tion without further delay The debare had
the effect of postponing the speech of Sena-
tor Hill begun yesterday in opposition 10
the bond resolution
After Mr.. Brown had spoken for the reso-
luton he sought TO secure vote, but Mr..
Gorman asked that action be deferred
owing to the absence of Mr.. Villas, VINO de-
slreu s 10 pe heard: This brought on a warm
cohoquy. Mr.. Aldrich lR. L. said il must
be clear that there was something re-
hlhd these efforts at delay and this per-
slstence in putting off votes.
MT Hornan responded that it was the
hist ihtlmation coming from distinguishes
Cd senator on the other side of the chamber
ring.
1t was a novel suggestion, in view Of ,be
fact that the other side had full control OF
the committees of the Senate
w surrendered control es gracefully as
possible to the other side" said Mr.. Cor
n an, and we had hoped business would be
pushed along. But 1 have observed with
wonder that the Senators in control have
not mapped out some we1l-denned policy
Mr: W1icott tCOl) protested against maxi
ing the Utah resolutions the foot ball OF
party politics" 1t had dragged for three
weeks when 1t ought not TO have taken
two hours.
The Senate understands and the country
understands" said Mr.. Aldr1ch, in response
TO MI German, that neither OF the great
parties has majority in the Senate"
MI. Aldrich urged that a policy of busi-
ness be agreed on a once, both sides agree
Ing Mr.. German insisted that the control
OF committees gave control of the Senate
docs that control permit a tariff bill 10
Chandler.
I'VE will come TO the tariff later" an
swered Mr.. German. THE country will
mold the party in control TO a proper re-
sponsibility for making appropriations be-
ycnd the revenues of the government"
Mr.. Gormans last remark was made with
such earnestness that Mr.. Cha ndler created
d lduSn Dy refnaTklnS that the impressive
solen1nity of Mr.. German really frightened
him.
Il am very glad 1 have been able TO
frtghten the Senator" replied Mr.. German.
He has recently been frightening his own
party
While this parley was going on Mt Villas
arrived and proceeded with speech op-
posing the Utah resolution.
Mr.. Hill Resumes.
At 2 o'clock the bond resolution was
taken up. and Mr. Hill resumed his speech
in opposition. The galleries were crowded
in anticipation of renewal of the sensa-
ticnal features developed in the FIRST in
stalment of Mr. Hills speech. The
diplomatic gallery was well filled with
lady members of the diplomatic corps and
several Of the ministers. Mr.. Hill left
his seat on the right side of the chamber
and took poiat of vantage near the mid
die of the democratic side. He had before
him several volumes including Senator
Shermans memoirs.
To Adjourn Over Saturday
There were early indications of dilatory
meneuvers on the bond resolution. Be-
fore Mr.. Hill had risen to his feet Mr.
Walthall moved that when the Senate ad-
journed 1t be until Monday. Thereupon
Mr.. Chandler suggested the absence OF a
quorum.
The call showed 81 Senators present. On
the Walthall motion for an adjournment
over Saturday the yeas and nays were
demanded by Mr.. Call CFla-). The Wal
thall motion was carried-S5-2S.
This vote was regarded something Of
a reverse to the friends Of the resolution,
who ka0 wished to go IN tomorrow, al
though the vote was largely effected by the
desire to have the usual Saturday recess.
After this diversion, Mr.. Hill proceeded
with his speech. The vehemence of his
extemporaneous remarks yesterday was
modified today by an adherence much Of
the time to manuscript.