New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18
The DEMOCRATIC CIRCUS.
II GIVES ANOTHER CHARACTERISTIC
PERFORMANCE.
M THE GREAT EpIFIcATIoN OF BIG AUDIENCE
RIVAL RINGMAsTERs AND ACROBATS IN
wRANGIB-THE FACTIONS WIDER
APART THAN EVER.

RIVAL. RINGMAsTERS AND ACROBATS IN
A wRANGrB-rHE FACTIONS WIDER
APART THAN EVER
my TELEGRAPH TO rRiBUNE1
washington April 17.-The Democrats In the
pouse of Representatives have INDUCED IN many
Interesting and entertaining performances IN tunes
nost hut never In one that so instructive and
a, me same time thoroughly characteristic as
that Of to-day. For nearly two hours members. ir-
respective Of party. and the spectators. who
crowded the galleries to the walls and overlooked
through the doorways sat and listened to speeches
which would have been suitable In Democratic
marty caucus behind locked doors. The arguments
and explanations Of Mr.. Bailey. and the reply OF
Mr.. De Almond. the spokesman Of the anti-Ba'ley
faction were simply Celebrations Of the speeches
which they delivered in the caucus week ago to-
dav except that both avoided the use OF personai-
ties and supplementary language. One who reads
the Official reports Of these speeches in THE Rec
ord" where such speeches never before appeared
VIII discover that the factional split between the
Democratic factions in the House Of Representa-
tves is somewhat wider and deeper than usual, and
that the line OF cleavage is a new one.
RAILEY TURNS ON HIS CRITICS.
As soon as Mr.. Bailey arose and demanded recog-
milton TO speak TO a question Of personal privilege
everybody on the alert. For a week he had been
a target for private and public criticism and abuse
from members of his own party. well as from
certain newspapers, and everybody VINO knew MIN
well was that tho time must soon come when
he would turn upon his critics and opponents He
is a man who has the courage to defend his opn-
Ions however mistaken others may regard them,
anywhere and under all circumstances. and his
friends say that he possesses as much pugnacity as
Samuel J. Randall ever had. He is, moreover. a
fluent and rather magnetic speaker, and his speech
to-day strong from Democratic point
Of view. The frequent and hearty applause with
which he rewarded by a majority Of the Demo-
Gratis present showed that he had their full SYM
pathy and could depend upon their loyal support in
the position he had taken. The hearty applause
which he received from the Republicans when he
denounced "as an Infamous and malicious lle' the
published accusation that he the wearer Of a
Reed collar" and on. showed that he had their
full sympathy to that extent. at least although
with most of what he said in the Of his
statement they could by no means agree.
FILIBUSTERING OBSOLETE
The reply OF Mr.. De Almond a dspassonate
and somewhat tame explanation OF the sttitude Of
the faction which is opposed 10 Bailey's policy and
leadership. and which includes among its members
Messrs. McMn and Richardson, of Tennessee
Several OF Mr. De Almonds points ELECTED scatter
ing and faint applause, in which from two TO half
dozen moro Democrats Joined One part Of the
speech unexpectedly interesting and significant.
According De Almond. flib lstering Is IAN
ploded doctrine 80 far as the Democratic party In
when and how this doctrine, which has been so long
upheld and cherished by the Democrats became
obsolete was discarded Mr.. De Almond did not
explain. 1t noticeable. however that there
concerted effort by the Democrats and their Pop
ulst allies 10 flibuster to-day although Jerry Simp
son. who is disposed take himself seriously. and
Mr.. Fleming. of Georgia. both evinced desire to
consume good deal Of time.
The Democrats voted almost solidly against Gov
ernor Dingleys motion that when the House ad-
journ to-day 1t be until Wednesday, Mr. Bailey ex-
planned that he and his friends did because they
desired that Mr. Bland, who had double barrelled
resolution, one part Of which called on the Attorney
General for information in regard TO the foreclosure
proceedings against the Pacific railroads. while the
other part called upon the Speaker to appoint the
Committee on Pacific Railroads. should have an
opportunity to offer it for immediate consideration
FEATURES OF THE SHOW.
The House met to-day for the second time this
week. The Presidents message urging Congress 10
take action for representation OF the United States
h the forthcoming International Exposition at
pavs, which had been sent 10 the Senate on
Wednesday. was read.
Then Mr.. Bailey. of Texas rose to a question OF
personal privilege. and had read an editorial In a
WASHINGTON paper. headed From Maker TO Wear
er." The article declared that the leadership Of
Young Mr.. Bailey" 1.-The leadership OF old. old
Mr. Reed" said that Mr.. Bailey was wearing Mr.
Reeds collar, and that the Democrats would have
done as we'll to elect Mr. Reed as their leader as
10 choose a middeman. Mr.. Bailey denounced the
article as IAN Infamous and malicious lie ana
added: 81 denounce every man VINO has helped to
circulate il as an Infamous and malicious liar
This declaration was appauded
Mr. Bailey continuing, said he thought It neces-
sary 10 state his position again He was he said
convinced that the Democratic party did not ex-
poet nor desire its Representatives to resort to
useless and captious opposition TO Republican poll
cies IN Congress. In support OF this ne READ an
article from "The Atlanta Constitution and quoted
from an interview with Senator Jones. the chair
man of the Democratic National Committee IL
was well understood. he added that the Democrats
could not force the Republicans 10 take up genera.
1e9sIation Some of the Democrats were so OPP
posed TO the Republicans that they wouio iorce
ftAn 10 make bad laws for Democratic advantage
but he held that legislation by the Repupncdhs
was best for the country. He would vote lot
motion by Mr.. Dingey to adjourn. because ne
,oopsd NOT 70 the maker of the motion. but TO its
substance: but II Mr.. Simpson moved to ADJOURN
for longer time he would vote with Mr. simpson
The Republicans Of the House had attempted "
carry out their contract TO restore prosperity "
the country by giving IT a protective tarin anu
maintaining the gold standard He believed tha'
,ha Denoocrats should give them every chance to
carry ont their programme unless the Democrats
were less confident that the Republicans wouid IAN
than Republicans that they would succeed
REALLY PREFERS PROSPERITY
81 am a partisan" he said but mao ra'ne'
have Republican prosperity IMAM pe"oc'",.
preston Republican applause) Every Iooosis'
everv claim agent. every representative OF special
interests was fighting him. Mr. Bailey asserted be,
cause they desired general legislation. They mao
subsidized against him all the newspapers wnoss
columns could be bought. thousands "mo nau
voted for Republican prosperity ias. M -,
,,amt,ia 4, Oh. balance ready desert tat party
If its policy failed. and Democrats should give every
opportunity for the trial OF these policies
that they would fail and that the Democratic parry
would gain the doubtful voters 5000 l..
When Mr.. Bailey finished ne was app,auueu
g.. r,...a,s ,,.ho supported him in the caucus
and q dozen members Messrs. Dingley, Gros'eho'