Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04
THE FEDERAL HOUSE.
A LARGER NUMBER OF MEMBERS
PRESENT THAN EXPECTED.
AID FOR The STARVING IN INDIA
Joint Resolution Providing for
Transportation of Supplies Adopt
ing the Christians in Crete.

ing the Christians I'm Crete.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 3.-Rather
more than the usual number Of repre-
sentatives were in their seats to-day when
the House reassembled after its recess.
The expectation that barely enough MEM
bers TO move an adjournment for three
days ard to carry the motion would re-
main in the city was not realized. Too
many Offices to which Republican ap-
picants are eligible remain untitled to
permit members TO go home yet.
Mr.. J. Hamilton Lewis Fusion). Wash
ington appeared and was sworn in.
Mr.. Terry DemocraD, Arkansas. said
that certain proceedings in the course OF
the tariff debate last Tuesday had been
the occasion Of certain charges and in
situations against him. TO the effect that
through jealousy. and because Of sore
ness over the defeat Of Mr.. McMillin in
the contest for the complimentary vote
for Speaker by the Democratic members.
he had prevented the gentleman from
Texas CMr. Bailey from making the
closing speech on the bill for the minority.
He explained that he was not a supporter
of Mr.. McMillin's, in that contest, felt
no soreness over the result. and de-
nounced the charges as utterly and en-
tirely false.
Mr. Terry went exhaustlvely into the
history of the progress Of the debate,
and was interrupted once or twice by
members who questioned the privilege
Of his statement. Finally Mr.. Simpson
PopullsO, Kansas. asked the Chair if
the gentleman from Arkansas, under the
rules, could occupy the floor in this de-
suitory way, while the country was suf-
fering for the enactment of necessary
legislation.
Speaker Reed (gravely): That would
depend upon the extent of the suffering
Mr.. Terry started to reply to Mr.. Simp-
son, when the Speaker expressed the
hope that 1.-The gentleman from Arkansas
would not answer the gentleman from
Kansas, because his inquiry was ad-
dressed TO the Chair" daughter THE
gentleman" said the Speaker, "will con-
fine himself to the question as nearly
as may be-"
When Mr.. Terry had concluded. Mr.,
Dingiey Republican,, Maine, who had
been desirous during his remarks OF
getting the floor did so, but before pro-
ceeding asked the gentleman from Texas
NIr. Bailey if he desired 10 respond 10
Mr.. Terry
Mr.. Bailey (emphatically): The gentle
man from Texas does not.
Mr.. Dingley then moved, and 1t was
agreed to. that when the House adjourned
it should be until Wednesday next
AID FOR EAST INDIANS.
A message was received from the SEN
ate transmitting the joint resolution at-
thorizng the Secretary Of the Navy 10
transport in suitable American Vessels,
which he shall charter, contributions oil
the people Of the United States for the
famine-stricken people in India. At the
request Of Mr.. Grout (Repubhcan), OF
Vermont, it was taken from the Speak
er's table for immediate consideration.
The matter of the cost Of the proposed
came up, but 1t was not
arranged. because no estimate had been
made.
Mr.. Cannon Republican,, Of Illinois,
stated that he believed the cost would
not exceed $4,000. but If it should run TO
$40 900, he thought the House would pass
the resolution. Applause)
Mr.. McMillin called attention TO the
spectacle that would be presented by the
Of the resolution-the United
States contributing to the relief of starv-
ing subjects of Great Britain in one part
Of the world, while Great Britain is bonn
harding suffering Christians in another
part of the world. (Applause) He asked
that the resolution be allowed TO go over
until Wednesday.
Mr. Dockery DemocraD. of Missouri
said that without regard TO the cost
Sl5. .0O0 $4,000, or S5,00-he proposed TO
vote for the resolution, and hoped II
would pass. (Applause) To this Mr.. |
McAlillin responded that If he could he
would add to the resolution a section con- |
iemning the policy of Great Britain on |
he Cretan question.
Mr.. Cannon deprecated the throwing OF
stones in connection with the perform |
ince Of a gracious act OF charity "If II
sver comes 10 a question of policy" ne |
continued between the United States |
md Great Britain, in which the honor and |
safety Of this country is involved, l will !
DIN the gentleman from Tennessee or |
my one else in throwing stones when it |
means something"
Mr.. Grout set before the House the |
statements of the Viceroy of India on the |
necessity for prompt relief to the people /
If that country, saying that unless the |
conditions there were changed the deaths
would be numbered by the hundreds or
thousands, II not millions. The contribu-
ions i'm their behalf. he stated, were
arge already, one ship-load having been
dispatched on private account.
ABSENTEE LANDLORDISM
Mr.. Simpson made. a suggestion that
ir. McMUin was right. The situation
n India, he said. was the effect of the
bsentee landlordism. which had reduced
he people Of Ireland and other parts of
he British kingdom to their present sad
onditiOn..
Mr. Walker Republcan), OF Massachu-
etts: Wasn't Ireland a prosperous coun-
~ until Great Britain abolished the pro-
system?
Mr. Simpson: 1t was a prosperous
ountry until British landlords began
ating out its substance
The Joint resolution was passed.
At 1I5 +. NJ. the House adjourned until
next.
The Senate was not in session to-day.