The times., 1897-06-02

you Will lind that 1t takes time to ascef-
| tain who S best fitted for particular
| work. Take, for instance, my friend from
| Kansas Imagine a Speaker trying TO ilick
| out the committee where he would he use
| full TO his country. Laugnter., Every
| time that he opens his mouth he makes the
problem more difficult for the Speaker
| Renewed laughter.b
This House has done the work we were
called here to do, and we are ready and
waiting 10 do whatever may be needed
to finish that great work. In the mean
time IL there are any special matters con-
ing UP needing special attention we are
here Co cooperate with the Republicans,
the Democrats and even the Kansas leader,
for the benefit OF our country.
Gen. Grosvcnor, thatold Republican war
horse, who leaves In a few days To go To
OHIO to look after the interests OF Mark
Hanna and to formulate keynote for
the Republican convention, could not re-
frain from breaking into the discussion
Mr.. Grosvenor contended that the first
and great question was who and what
party was charged with the duty OF con-
Quoting the business OF the Congress- lis
it, he said, "the gentleman from Wash
ington (Mr Lewis) in his capacity as a
leader or as an individual? You on the
other side are treating us unfairly. You
spring something new on us every day
or so in the shape OF "a leader. We could
get along very well with Mr. Bailey when
he ran the machine, which he inherited
rather than earned A little flattery and
a few kind words did the work with Mr..
Bailey. The disappointed leader, Mr.. Rich
sr nf
while, but we even become accustomed to
him.
But when that splendid leader of u
solid minority from Kansas tMr. Simpsoal
spraag To the fore, we began to trembe,
and 1 wondered if Providence, in soine
mysterious way, intended to wreck the
Democratic party in this struggle of con-
tending leaders. But somehow, the Kan
sas leader dropped out. I never knew
whether tbs term expired or what
caused it
Following the Kansas statesman came
the gentleman from Washington tMr.
Lewis Who or what he represents in
this contest of leaders, / do not know.
/ do not know If he could get "a vote
behind him, for he has not yet proceeded
far enough in his leadership to get u
vote on anything
Turning again to Mr.. Simpson. Gen. G ros-
venor said: II treat with contempt the
man who assails the Speaker OF this House
over the heads of the majority. We on
this side are responsible for the condition
of affairs In the House. and we assume
that responsi bility. Fire youI little
paper wads over here at some one who
can talk back. We came here TO do what
we were sent TO do We did not come
here at your suggestion, and we 90 not
propose to go at your suggestion, nor be
guided by what You think to be right
and proper You talk OF bills that have
been introduced and upon which no ac-
ton has been had You plead for the
soldiers now, and you know that If any one
OF these soldiers bills proposed an eddi-
ton of SO To the pension now paid. niue
out of ten OF you over there, would vote
against it -
Turning to the tariff question. Gen.
Grosveror remarked upon the rapidity
with which the bill had gone through
the House, a rapidity that surprised the
American people. This reference to the
gag rule by which the tariff bin had
been rushed through caused laughter on
the Democratic side OF the chamber. The
general saw the nece ssity for qualifying
his statement.
Yes ne added quickly, land the
American people indorse the work OF this
House When that bill comes back we
will take 1t up in conference, and finally
agree to it here and send 1t to the
country, and you will then call upon the
rocks and mountains 20 hide you from
the wrath of the DeOple -
The resolution providing for the charter
of a steamer to carry the food to starving
India was then passed.
Nj Cannon next asked unanimous con-
sent TO call up Senate resolution providing
for an appropriation OF $3.50 900 TO meet
deficiencies in the Government Printing
Office, but Mr.. Simpson objected. Tho
Committee on Rules was ready for it, how
ever. and at once reported rule providing
for It's consideration.
In the discussion that followed, Mr..
sayers said he would not antagonize
the proposition as it was public neces-
sty, but he called the attention Of tho
House TO the fact that this item was In
the deficiency bill as It passed the House
ard that bin was still in the hands OF the
Senate committee The bill was passed
by the House April 8 last.
Mr. James Hamilton Lewis wished very
much to offer an amendment relative to
some public work along Puget Sound. and
making $40 900 OF the money already ap-
prated. Immediately available.
The Speaker promptly held that the
amendment was not in order
Mr. Lewis smiled visibly when the
amendment was 1ead, and Mr.. Cannon
remarked that he certainly would not be
serious a bout it.
81 certainly am retorted Mr.. Lewis.
ut is a serious matter with me, and,''
he iocula riy continued, 1.-THE House IN likely
10 be deprived of the pleasure of my
Company in the future, unless this matter
is ia ken care off,
Mr.. Simpson found another opportunity
to get the floor, and wanted to know
in reply TO Gen. Henderson, when the
Pres dent got the power To say what
legislation should or should not be passed
by Congress. What he demanded was the
stituents, and this he could not do, in
view of the refusal of the Speaker to
fill the committees. Gen. G Gpsvenor ap-
peared to be very much concerned abou,
the leadership ON the other side of the
House
lie need not" said Mr.. Simpson. "we
don't need any leadership; but you, over