The record-union., 1897-03-30

WASHINGTON, March 29.-This was
by far the most exciting day the House
has witnessed since the tariff debate be-
gan. The proceedings throughout were
OF a lively order, and several times
bordered on the sensational. The DEM
ocrats blocked proceedings in the first
instance by demanding the presence of
a quorum before allowing any legisla-
tive work Richardson offered dilatory
motions, but finally withdrew them,
saying:
Let the other side work out it's own
puzzle
There is no puzzle" remarked the
Speaker, except the Incidence of
members
I'VE have as many present on this side
as the majority has," observed Rich
ardson.
AT this point Dingley moved the ap-
proval of the journal, and after one
hour and twelve minutes delay it was
so ordered, ODD to 10.
On resumption of the consideration of
the tariff bill, Dingley announced that
the Ways and Means Committee had
several amendments to offer. The first
pared in fish bladders valued at not
above 10 cents per pound from : to
21a cents. The second placed a duty
of 81 per ton on beauxide not refined
In answer to a question by Wheeler
Grosvenor replied that a strong appeal
had come up from Georgia and Ala
bama for protection to the article.
There were vast deposits in those two
h. ovid
Dockery said this was d novel propo-
sition in connection with protection.
Heretofore, he said protection was ac-
corded to equalize labor conditions, now
for the first time it was proposed to
equalize freight rates.
Dalzeu denied that any new doctrine
was involved in according protection to
beauxide. Labor was at the base of
freight rates, and the theory of pro-
lection was now and always had been
to equalize labor conditions.
Amendments were adopted increasing
the rate on common yellow and brown
earthenware. etc, from 20 to 25 per
cent. ad valorem. Cylindered and crown
glass silvered We're placed in the cast
polished plate glass silvered para
graph.
CHdlIOln tCllNeI IAtDuDilCdIiJ VI 1Ol-
orado inveighed against obstruction
declaring that the failure of the tariff
bill in the House or Senate would be
the most disastrous blow that could be
struck at silver. The tariff bill should
be passed, and the issue clearly drawn
between gold and silver
\ somewhat sensational scene occur
red at this juncture, which necessitated
his room.
Johnson R) of Indiana entered an
exceedingly vigorous protest against
the irrelevant discussion with which
the time of the House was being taken
up, and after Sherman of New York,
who was in the chair, had ruled him out
of order, he continued to protest. Then
the chair ordered him to take his seat.
Twenty times the irate Indanan was
admonished to take his seat, but he
kept his defiance. The greatest confus-
ion prevailed. The Speaker was hur-
riedly summoned.
Johnson continued to stand defiantly
in his place. Suddenly the doors burst
open and the large form of the Speaker
came into view. His face was flushed.
AS he appeared on the scene Johnson
quickly dropped into his seat. The
Speaker looked toward Johnson. who
arose, and in calm tones said he de-
sired to get on with the bill, so that
he could have an opportunity to offer
some amendments toward the close. He
did not want the bill sent to the Senate
a crude measure, for" said he, lit
has been so characterized by the press
and the public"
He had protested with feeling and
vehemence but, ne said, he thought
the occasion called for warmth and
vigor His course may not have been
parliamentary, but precious time should
sBot be wasted in the consideration of a
measure fnaught with such important
consequences to the American people
Some of the Republicans applauded Mr.
johnson.
The Speaker replied in a concihatory
spirit. No matter what the provoca-
6ion for such a protest, he said, the
gentleman from Indiana could not but
agree that it was the first duty of a
member to obey the directions of the
presiding officer.
The House then went back into COM
miutee and proceeded with the debate
Mr. Bland wanted fifteen minutes to
discuss the silver question, but was
given five. and during the wrangle Mr.
Barlow Cd of California moved that
all debate be ended, and that I'VE close
this blamed farce"
A committee amendment adding look
ing-glass plates to the varieties OF
glass dutiable at 10 per cent. ad valor-
en- was adopted, and then Mr. Bland
continued his remarks, and wedged in
several five minute free silver speeches
on various amendments. thereby max
ing a sort Of continued speech.
Mr. Dalzel offered an Amendments
which upon inquiry, proved not 10 have
been agreed to in a regular meeting OF
the Ways and Means Committee.
Mr.. Bailey intimaded that the Demo-
Gratis would not raise any objection tc