The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-20
The HOUSE PASSES THE BILL
The Tariff Measure Adopted This Morn.
Ing After A Struggle.
The VOTE WAS DECISIVE, iS9 TO ti5.
The Passage OF the Bill Was Hnstened by
the Fact That the Republicans Refused
to Make Any speeches-Mr. Bailey
Delivered "A Lengthy Address.

once report on the tarlu Dill was ADOPTED
at i215 this morning by vote of iS9 to
us.
WASHINGTON. d. c., July H-The
floor OF the House presented an animated
appearance long before the Speaker rap
ped that body to order to-day. Members
stood about in groups and discussed,
sometimes in excited tones. the result OF
the conference agreement on the tariff BILL
which was TO be presented for final action
to-day. The galleries were comfortably
well filled and every member IN the city
was in his seat when Speaker Reed as
cendod the rostrum at noon. Most Of the
conferees on the tariff bin were in their
places. their desks piled high with papers
and documents.
THE CHAPIAIN'S PETITION.
The blind chaplain. in his prayer. in
voked a blessing on to-day's work. May
the history of this day he prayed, be
worthy of this great nation and rebound
10 the good Of all United states citizens
Before Mr.. Dingley presented the tariff
conference report, Mr.. Cannon presented
the finance conference report on the gem
eral deficiency bill, which was agreed 10
without difficulty.
After few minor matters had been
disposed Of MI Dinglcy arose Holding
aloft tho report and a great mass OF
papers, he said in calm tones:
'Mr Speakor-I desire to present the
| conference report on the tariff bill.
Salvos OF applause from the Republican
side greeted this announcemnt The
papers were carried to tho clerks desk.
| IN reading Of the formal report was dis
| pensed with at tho request Of Mr.. Ding
| lev and the statement Of the effect Of the
| changes read.
Mr.. Bailey. the leader OF tho minority.
discaimed before the reading began. any
responsibility for the statesment, which.
he said the minority has as yet, had no
opportunity to read.
At the conclusion OF the reading Of the
statement, Mr. Dineley took the floor.
Before he began his speech. he said he
desired. If possible 90 enter into an agree
ment with the minority as 10 the length
Of time the debate should run.
Mr. Bailey said the minority would Ike
| three days. but knowing that not much
time could be obtained. he would be will
ing to agree 10 allow the debate TO run
to-day and tomorrow. with provision for
vote before adjournment tomorrow.
Mr.. Dingley. I'm reply said he was not
| prepared to agree 10 Mr.. Bailey's propo-
sition. When he expressed the hope that
n vote could be reached to-day. the Repub-
Ncans broke into long and loud applause.
one Of tho greatest demonstrations NJ
tho debate occurred when Mir. Lanham
| Oem. Tex paid a tribute TO VII
liam j. Bryan. The Democrats cheered
for several minutes and many OF the
! spectators Joined IN the demonstration.
The bill was further debated by Mr.. Ball
| CreX). Mr.. Fleming Dem. Ga). Mr..
/ Handy Oom DELI, Mr. Kelly POp. y.
d.. Mr.. Grosvenor Rep. Ohio)
At o'clock a recess was taken until
i. NJ.
THE HOUR FOR 4 VOTE.
At o'clock when the night session be-
| gun the galleries were crowded. many Ia
| dies being present. Mr.. pinglcy stated
at the outset that he hoped TO secure a
o'clock was too early but he thought the
vote could be taken by II. lie would
not. however make definite agreement
on the vote. Theroupon Mr.. Dineley
gave notice he would move the previous
question not later than II o'clock
In the galleries We're many distinguish
| cd persons Of both sexes in the cXecu-
tive gallery sat Secretary Of the Navy
| Long and on the floor at the side Of Mr.
Hit. Of Illinois. sat Attorney General
| McKenna.. who was a member Of the
| Ways and Means Committee I'm 1900. when
| the Mckinley law was passed. Altogcth-
| Of a memorable struggle. The Rcpubli-
cans still pursued the tactics hey had
adopted during the day session. None Of
| them claimed the floor and the minority
| were compelled TO put forward their
| speakers. These continued their assaults
upon tie Republican breastwOrks. but
not shot was fired I'm return. There
| fore after Mcdowell, of Ohio and Berry
of Kentucky Qemsl had made made, ,o.I bIifI i
| leader, who had been Teserving his
speech for the close took the floor. lie
! made a carefully prepared argument deal
ing more with the general prlncipic Ah-
VOlVed than with details. Ilmo ana
again during the progress of his remarks
tho Democrats were aroused by his elo-
quence TO high pitch OF enthusiasm.
Mr.. Bailey said in part: ,.,, 80. go,
"The pretenCo that the bill under con-
sidoration is designed primarily 70 in
crease the public revenues is false one
upon It's face. because II that had been
the object Il could have been accom- -
pIfshed without disturbing all the busi-
ness interests Of the country by a gene
raj revision Of our tariff duties. a slght
change I'm the existing law would have
suficed.
"Whie there is no reasonable doubt as
TO what the leaders OF the hepupiiCamn an
House intended 10 do, their purpose has
been at least partially defeated 10y the
amendment OF the Senate. ] do not mean
to imply that the dominant party in the
Senate is entitled 10 any credit for pay
ing at cross purposes with thelr irienus .s
i'm the House for the Senate appears 10
have amended the Ho ise bill. not so
much because they We're opposed 10 the
object which the House had In ylcw. as
because they seemed 10 think me House
zeal had outrun its judgment, ana that
instead Of yielding a surplus which would
enable the present administration 10 col
lect and retire the groenback7, IFS Dill
would have resulted, I'm deficiency.
"Uave the Industries suffered under the
present law from foreign compeulCn /.
Ii ia only necessary for us 10 examine
The Treasury reports TO find our answer;
a. remarkable as 1t may appear, after an
our Republican friends have SAID, the
Treasury reports show that instead or
foreign competition increasing under the
present law IL has actually decreased as
compared with the Mckinley law.
SCORED THE SUGAR TRUST
Mr. Bailey reviewed the sugar schedule
at length. and scored the sugar trust
adding: My deliberate judgment Is thal
the Sugar Trust possesses us power over
you, not because 1t buys your tii.,' iu'i,ii '.,.
votes. but because IL Is a part OF your
system. and as il helps 10 support your
system your system is compelled 10 help
eynnort II and IL Is certain that trusts
viii continue TO increase In number and
power as long as you continue your pclcy
Of protection. Al. p.,,...,. 49,
,,a,lss tho most sensational incident Of
tbe debate occurred He had been
oesailing the doctrine OF free raw mate
riaIs os a comparative innovation in the
Democratic creed. In order to demon
strate IL was Il product OF Clevelandism.
he sent to the clerks desk and had read
an extract from n newspaper commenting
an the fact that in the Forty-ninth Con-
-. conator Mills then "A member ,f tho