The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-07-27
THE FINAL FIGHT.
Exciting Scenes I'm the House When
the TariTBill is Passed-Bailey and
MCMILLAN DiRarren

Exciting Scenes I'm the House When
the TariTBilli is Passed-Bailey and
Mcmillan Disagree.
The tinal vote on the Dingley tariff
bill in the House was taken on Welnes-
| day last. The floor of the House pre-
sented an animated appearance long
before the speaker raped that body to
order. Members stood about in grou ps
and discussed, sometimes in excited
| tones. the result of the conference
agreement on the tariff bill which was
tobe presented for final action. The gal.
cries we're comfortably we'll filled and
every member in the city was in his
seat when Speaker Reed ascended the
rostrum at noon. Most OF the conferees
on the tariff bill were in their places.
their disks piled high with papers and
documents. The blind chaplain in his
prayer invoked blessing on the days
work. May the history of the day."
he prayed, "be worthy Of this great ma
tion and rebound to the good OF all its
citizens"
After few minor matters had been
disposed Of, Mr.. Dingley arose. Hold
ing aloft the report and gr 1T mass of
OF papers, he said, In calm tones "Mr.
Speaker, desire to present the confer
ence report on the tariff bill"
Salvos OF applause from the Republi-
can side greeted this announcement
The papers were carried to the clerks
desk. The reading OF the formal re-
port was dispensed with at the request
OF MIR. Dingley and the statement OF the
effect of the changes read.
Mr.. Bailey, the leader of the minor
ity, disclaimed before the reading be-
gan, any responsibility for the state
ment, which, he said, the minority has
had no opportunity to read At the
conclusion of the reading OF the state
ment Mr.. Dingley took the floor. Be-
fore he began his speech he said he de-
sired, If possible, to ente r into an agree
ment with the minority as to the length
OF time debate should run. Mr.. Bailey
said the minority would like three
days, but knowing that such time could
not be obtained he would be willing to
allow the debate to run today and to-
morrow, with provision for a vote be-
fore adjournment tomorrow.
Mr. Dingley, In reply, said he was not
prepared to agree to Mr. Bailey's prop
osition. When he expressed the hope
that vote could be reached today the
Republicans broke into long and loud
applause.
Talk at this time Is very expen-
sive," said Mr.. Dingley. "lt costs the
treasury 800, 900 day."
All efforts to reach an agreement
failed. Mr.. Dingley, with the state
ment that he would confer with Mr..
Bailey later, opened his speech on the
conference report. The figures and de-
tails OF the explanation of the changes
were very dry, but the house gave him
close and earnest attention. He took
up each schedule, explaining in detail
the changes made, and following, clos
ing with the formal statement given
out by the committee. Concerning the
item of cyanide of potassium, be said 1t
had been most unwil'ingly accorded by
het House and only after the most DOS
iuve insistance by the Senate con.
ferees.
Concerning the sugar schedule, MIR
Dingley read from the Official state.
mont, adding brief comments. BY the
new arrangement about So. 0JO, 900 in
crease OF revenue would be realized as
the increase had been placed on raw
sugars at the point where revenue
would be received and at the same time
the beet sugar industry will receive
substantial benefit.
In conclusion, MIR. DINGHY received
round after round OF applause from hi
Republican colleagues by predicting a.
q result OF the enactment OF this bill
rise OF prices and q restoration to pros
perity.
Mr.. Wheeler (Dem.) of Alabam,
. opened the debate for the Democrats
criticising the bill as .he most viciou
} and burdensome ever imposed on tn
American people.
Oue of the greatest demonstration
! Df the debate occurred when Mr.. Ian
, ham (Dem.) OF Texas, who followed
, paid tribute to w. j. Bryan. Demo
8 Gratis cheered for several minutes an
many OF the spectators joined in tn
Y demonstration.
. The bill was further debated by M,
d Ball (Dam.) OF Texas, Mr.. Flemin
(Dem.l Of Georgia, Mr.. Handy (Dem
: OF Delaware, Mr.. Kelly Pop. Of Mort
Q Dakota, Mr.. Grosvenor (Rep.) OF Obi,
). AT 9 o'clock recess was taken unit
! p. m.
AT 8 O'clock when the night sessio
V began the galleries were crowded
d many ladies being present. Mr.. Dln,
y ley stated at the outset that he hope
: to eecnre vote by 10 o'clock. nj
is Bailey said 10 O'Clock was too early, bl
Q he Thought the vote could be taken l