The sun., 1896-12-10
DINGLEY BILL TAKEN UP.
PoPULIs7 SENATOR ALLEN SPRINGS
IT ON THE SENATE.
The Republicans. Taken Upawares, Vote
for His Motion-Anerward tho Steering
committee Decides Not to Push the Bill
Waiting TOR Developments After March 4.

what superfuous to day by u flank movement
executed by the Populist Senator, Mr.. Allen of
Nebraska. The chief task laid upon the mem
bers of the Steering Committee was to dispose in
some manner of the Dingey Tariff bill. The
further duty was imposed upon them Of decid-
ing what other legislative matters should be
considered and acted upon at this session. Soon
after the Senate met this morning Mr.. Allen
threw all factions into confusion by moving
that the Dingley bill, which had been lying on
the calendar since last spring with FREQ
silver attachment added by the Finance
COMMITTEES. should be taken up for consid-
GRAFTON. The Republicans having no time to
consult among themselves, quickly lined u p and
did what they thought to be their political duty
by voting for Mr.. Aliens motion. That Is. all
but two Of them did. These exceptions were
senators Baker OF Kansas ana Carter of Mon
taua. The free-silver Republicans. Messrs. Cam
non, Dubois, and Mantle, who are set down
"Independents since boiling the Republican
caucus of yesterday. voted with the Democrats
against the motion. Mr.. PettiRrew and the
other Populists, including Senator Stewart
voted In support Of the motion. 1t WAS very ev-
ident that Mr.. Allen made 1t simply for the
purpose, rs was said afterward, of stirring MP
the animals" and demonstrating to the public
the fact that the Republicans are at present in
hopeless minority in the Senate.
The object lesson had its effect, for when the
Steering Com uittee met later in the day IL was
decided not to come to any determination with
regard to the Dingley bill Mt present, but to let
that matter rest until 1t can be ascertained just
what the Republican strength in the Senate will
be after March rs n result of the Senatorial
elections in the various States where there is
reason to hope Republicans will be chosen.
Tho Steering Com mittee met to-day In the
room of the Committee on Rules, of which Sem
at 10 INIT md MaFk A
Chairman of the National Committee. was
present by invitation. A general political dis
cusson took place. and it was mutually agreed
that it is more important just at present to
render aid and encouragement to the Repub-
licans in States where Senators are to be elected
than to attempt to pass the Dingley bill without
the necessary votes. Chairman Hanna, it Is
said. concrrred in this opinion. and he
is to have charge of the missionary
work in the various States. Some OF
the Senators on the Steering Committee
who are most enthusiastic in their advocacy Of
the Dingley bill. have been compelled to admit
the futility of bringing II up in the Senate at
tine present time. because Of the lack Of Repub.
lican votes, and agreed to the programme Of de-
lay until they are moro certain OF their ground
The vote in the Senate by which the DinRley
bill was taken up to-day means nothing at all
except that the free-silver com bination has con-
IrOl ana tlAL the arc pOWeEleob IN
themselves to force party measure. Many Of
the Republican Senators who to-day voted to
take up the Dingley bill are strongly op-
posed to its consideration. but deem 1t best
10 stand together for the present Tor the good
of the party. Tho bill has gone back to the
calendar again and can only be taken up
by n formal vote. and tits uncertain whether
ance of to-day. His demonstration of Repub-
lean weakness and the action " the Steering
Ssos has OF s s scene TO
the abandonment by the Republicans of any
attempt at tariff legislation during the present
session of Congress-
BY tie United Associated Presse.
MIR. Aliens motion to take up the DinRley bill
was carried by ayes and nay vote-35 to 2l-as
chandef ciark DAVIS. ilfins Frye GaIIlnser Se"r
Sa SSH,do", Hale Hsp:1ro9sh @ ho1T KYLE, Lodge Nc:
ootaSS SeHa quay R0oeA' sherman Smith, Stewart VOL
Nays MessrA Baker, Blgctburn. blanchard. Can.
is%S A1s5 pis % I,3S %rF; T.; ManSe Martin Nils
n ,m IL R1man Democrats in italics and
Mr.. Allen offered resolution declaring that
"it is the settled doctrine or the United States
OF America that no State possesses constitu-
contracts. either by direct legislation or by
LEGISLATION that withdraws all substantial RENE
airs from tneir enforcement LAID ON the
f Mr 'f%gIhf MoPpIii tkep, Vt. offered resolution.
library building shall not he used or occupied
TS 19r any purpose other than Its legitimate one
Mr. Chandler REP. NH offered resolution,
which was agreed to. instructinR the Committee
on Interstate Commerce TO inquire as to tho
prevention Of competition by the Joint trahie
companies, by the -four mllers aud by the win
The bill approprating SOC. 900 for the heirs of
ERRE tina and fha fAH SfnfA RA1r
United States Of Aliens Invention of improve
The Immigration bill was then formally tax en-
mp as the unfinished business" but before Its
executive business, and at $3.50 adjourned until
tomorrow.
THE CONSULTATION WITH HANNA.
Late this afternoon the Republican Senate
Hanna held a conference at the, Capitol
Dakota. Kentucky, and Washington. with re-
spect TO the oiection OF United States Senators.
honorable method should be employed TO elect
Senators there. II possible The possibility Of
While the Republicans will vote TO take that
measure up whsnsyef sa1h e. IN m"ti0n IS maSs
secure the requisite votes.
was also the Judgment OF the committee
that an extra session Of Congress should be
susurs.iOn Of Mr. Mekinley. ;'''''' A'''' 'A' ~
A delegation OF nifty members OF the Man
ufacturers' Club OF Philadelphia arrived here
Tonight 10 urge upon the Senate the passage Of
the Dngley 6iil. They VII visit the Capitol
Before attending the conference with the
steerng committee, Mr.. Hanna called on
Speaker Reed in his pri, ate room at the Capl-
tol. Gen. Horace Porter ACCOMPANIED Mr..
Hanna and 1t was y::nid both before and after
the conference that the object Of Mr. Hanna's
visit was simply to pay his respects" to the
Speaker. An interchange Of compliments took
place. hut there was nothing like a political
conference.
Mr.. Hanna hopes TO leave Washington to-
morrow, but II Is not certain that he will be able
TO do so. The controversy over the use Of the
new Library building for the inaugural ball IL
still very vexatious, and bids fair to end, as the
contest Tor tho Chairmanship OF the local In
augural Commit did. in the upsetting Of Mir.
Hannas plans; A majority OF the Congress
Committee on Library and OF Congressman gen
orally are opposed to the use of the Library
building, and IT, is possible that, after all. the
ball will be held In the court Of the Pension
Once building, as 1t was four years ago.
sILVER REPUnLICAN SENATOR.