New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
SIMPSON AT 1T AGAIN.
ANOTHER PUBLIC SERVICE UNCON-
sCIOUSLY PERFORMED.
IN CONTINUING HIS WARFARE AGAINST SPEAKER
REED HE BRINGS TO LIGHT WIDE


House of Representa- to-day was flzzle, as
nearly everybody except Simpson expected 1t would
be- II takes a good deal to surprise him, but he
WAS evidently taken aback when quorum APP
peared ready to do such business as might be
brought before the House. HIS chagrin was evil
dent when the Speaker after counting the members.
announced that ISL present, and the Repub-
i.cans Justify appauded the statement.
But the statesman from Medicine Lodge did not
allow the day 10 pass without assisting In the per-
formance of another praisewor,hy act which,
far as he was concerned. wholly unpremedi-
tated That the development of a deep and
wide split in the Democratic ranks. In fact, 1t
soon became apparent that the Democratic revolt
against the leadership of Mr.. Bailey serious
one as compared with that of Simpson. The latter
must have derived considerable consolation from
the fact that De Almond. McRae and other promi-
nent Democrats evnced a strong desire 10 follow
his advice and leadership rather than that Of
Bailey.
Tho chaplain had Just finished his prayer and
the clerk was about to begin the reading OF the
journal Of the last meeting. when Mr.. Simpson
(Pop Kan> shouted: Mr. Speaker
For what purpose does tho gentleman riser
Speaker Reed inquired
ITO make the point that there is no quorum pres
ent" Mr.. Simpson replied.
Tho Speaker thereupon proceeded to count
quorum. There were quito as many members on
the Democratic side of the House as on the Re-
publican. and several Democrats who came in late
asked TO be counted.
The Speaker announced: There are Isl members
present a quorum and the Republicans APP
plauded.
Then Mr.. Dingley rose to move that when the
House adjourned II be until Wednesday next.
Mr. Bailey Oem. Tex) inquired the purpose OF
the motion
The gentleman Is we'll aware" Mr.. Dingey
swered. that there is business TO come before
the House until the appropriation ps are re'uiheu
by the Senate"
I'VE are not inclined TO insist upon the Republic
can party legslating." said Mr.. Bailey. I'VE feel
that the country suffers when the Republican party
legislates We have contended this all our lives
and we sincerely believe 1t. We have no desire
TO urge the Republican party 10 make laws. but
we desire 10 understand its policy
Mr. Dngley said that the session was called for
specific purpose. to provide sufficient revenue TO
carry on the Government. The House had acted on
that suggestion AS the committees had not been
appointed, there seemed nothing else TO do
Mr. Simpson called attention TO the fact that
the House was proceeding by unanimous consent.
and added: Il will demand the regular order unless
can be let into this
The Speaker remarked sarcastically: perhaps
the House would prefer the regular order.
Mr. Simpson wanted 10 know whether the Repub-
leans intended to have the committees appointed
this session. and Mr.. Dingley replied that he had
no authority TO answer the question: the matter
rested with the Speaker.
Mr. Bailey next took the floor. He said that II
the Republican party thought 1t could bring pros
perity by increasing taxes and expenditures or
public money 1t acted wisely and patrioticaly 10
do no more. II that all the Republicans pro-
posed DO the Democrats were ready TO adjourn
as early and as often az the Republicans desired.
I'VE are here ready TO discuss any measures you
desire TO bring up but believing that nine out OF
ten of them would be bad. are ready to help
you If your policy Is TO do nothing" he said
Mr.. Simpson did not ndorse Mr.. Bailey's views.
The country. he said. demanding financial leg
isla,on. and tho Republican party should have
chance TO show what It could do. and should not
sit idly for two three months He then repeat
ed his recent attack the Speakers power de-
Caring that the members of the House. by giving
him autocrauc power. DISTINGUISHED the consttu-
ents who had elected them.
After Mr. Simpson had subsided the House drift
cd into somewhat perfunctory political discussion
Mr. McRae dem, Ark) called attention 10 the
platform promises of the two parties concerning
Armenia. Cuba and the restriction Of immigration
1T is time for the American Congress to say IN
uncertain voice that IL is time 10 recognize the
Cuban insurgents beligerents. and for American
citizens be released from Spanish prisons, II at
the cannons mouth, he shouted . . :, 49,.
sentiment OF ninety-nne out OF one hundred ciu-
that Congress should provide revenue for the
lning else. But he added, there was demand
throughout the country, which had been voiced ~!
lne indianapolis Conference and other bodies TOT
financial legislation. The House SHOULD not ad
II should, through a special committee or by some
other means, enter upon the preparation OF some
be ATmO4d Dem Mo- protested If That s1t for
Ing the dilatory conduct OF the majority , dso that
$aa alone eSHd 5ns d5S5Ss 9e
t-y wanted Congress 10 provide revenue. then 10
Saye fun sway 1t was an open secret that the
senate was could not d a, w on any S
hear tie stale platitudes OF the last campaign
hSndfgsa forth cdeS to paragraph of
the Speakers remarks Of Wednesday. in which
Mard 6ee HSq the first 5nday in December 10 esti-
the qualifications OF new enoe e assnmp
ton for any man to say before Congress :, met
that he would be s2eaHlT ana soonersm on rec.
Mr Fleming Dem. Ga eontended tn, that co the
nittees. tho House had by the rules direc'eo nun
70 The debate for the Democrats was closed by MI
By tRe Republicans with incapacy to egsIa late,
he began. that they We're temPe1 10 t rePf 70 win
cheap applause should be overruled by higher con
sideraos and the sno4i ION ne Pe conse
puences Of what that party would do If IL was at a,
work II the IL would be- one to perpctuae
the national banking system If the DEMOCRATS rats
S they had always denounced. the country would
doubt er sincerity ST ansr hd ssd BEFORE S9o cleo
lion that the country needed the restoratio,n Oh
n howell wnen moa h br fa they
restoring prosperity. the Dcmocrauc parry niE s
Ton If the Republicans failed they might as , %e
u.o,'ld rau that he wanted to give them every OPP
portunity to demonstrate what they Sou9 no
rbai The Repubiican party would take care OF tho
Snanc;s nnestion as IL had OF all other questions.
HaHciaa short massage between Mr.. Boutelle,
and NJ opkdns 3 Of ba I HUase secressy
f"rSs In,ier yegardjng bids for armor plate Dut
Mr. HOPKINS objected. Mr. Boutelle appeahiedd TO 70
the Snesbor 10 know II there was no methoa ~
which a subject OF great importance couiu 10
P1s1np pe i THE Record was suggested. but Mt
Hopkins objected to this also and at ITO D. H. INC
House adjourned until Wednesday,