The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-20
Pushed Through Under Whlpand Spur the
Day Il Was Reported.
ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS ARE EcLIpsED
Every Republican Voted Sil tho Al.
II h'rrnn'"tive-FiSe 'rn'H'' Democrats snp-
ported tho Bisl-Twelve Hours of
Continuous Debate-yoto Taken
After Midnight.
Washington, July 10, 1887.

Inc conference report Of the tariff bill
was adopted by the House shortly after
H1dnlght by vote of lS5 to lis, and at
noon to-day the report will go the Sen
ate for action there. This eclipses all
previous records. The result was ac-
conlplished after twelve hours OF con-
t1nuouS debate. Rut two speeches were
made BY the Republicans, one by Gov
asrnor Dingley In opening the date, and
ssone by Mr. Payne, Of New York, in clos
sng 1t. The Democrats were thus forced
10 put forth speaker after speaker, but
their bonrbardmcnt Of the Republican
position was unanswered.
IN all ten Democrats and one Popu-
us. speeches were made. Messrs
Wh"eler, Of Alabama: Swanson, Vir-
ginia; Ball, Texas; Lanharn Texas:
Kelly, North Dakota; Fleming. Georgia:
Handy, Delaware; McDowell, Ohio:
3erry. Kentucky; Bailey. Texas. and
hcNliilin. Tennessee, being the speakers.
Inc sugar schedule was the ma in point
or assault, but the most Interesting fea-
lure OF the debate occurred when Mr..
S15aileS and Mr.. McMinln., the Two rival
democratic leaders, crossed swords M
me question Of oithodoyys>of the free
raw material doctrine the former op-
DOSING and the latter champloning it.
Inc galleries We're crowded up 10 tho
llme the vote was taken, many distin-
Euished people being prcsnt Among
theln were q number or Senators, scvc-
rAl members Of the Cabinet and a few
members Of the diplomatic corps
livery Republican in the House who
was present voted for The report.
The floor or the House presented n,
animated appearance long before the
speaker raped the body to order to-
q Gay. Memebers stood about in groups
( ana discussed, sometimes in 81: excited
4 tones. the reSultof the co onfera,,ce a gree
ment on the tariff bill Which was pro
sented for final action to-day The sal
1eries We're comfortably filled and cverv
memberSin the city was in his scat
when Speaker Reed nsccnded The ros-
trllm at noon. Most Of the conferces on
the tariff bill were in their places, their
desks piled high with papers and docu-
ments.
The blind chaplain, in his prayer, IN
Noked a blessing on to-day's work
ay the history of this day" he Drayed
oe worthy OF this great nation and re-
dound to the good OF all liz, citizens
Before Mr. Dinglcy presented the ia
riff conference report, Mr.. Cannon pre-
sented the final conference repor, on The
general deficiency bill, which was agreed
to without difficulty
After few minor matters hsi been
disposed Of Mr.. Dingley arose Holding
aloft the report and great mass Of pa-
ptrs he said in calm tones: "Mr. Sneak
er desire. to present the conference re-
port on the tariff bill" Salvos Of an
plause from the Republican side greeted
this announcements. The papn!s were
carried TO the clerks desk The adinc
or the formal report w5s dispensed with
at the request OF Mr.. Dngley. and ;hc
statement of the effect Of the changes
read !
MT. Bailey, the leader Of the minority.
dlsclaimed before the reading began,
any responsibility for athe statement
which, he said. the minority has as Vet
had no opportunity to read
at the conclusion Of the !c aiding Of tho
statement Mr. Dnglcy took ,hc noor.
Before he began his speech he said he
desired sif possible to enter into al
agreement with the minority rs 10 The
length OF lime the debate should run.
Mr.. Bailey said the minority would
like three days, but knowing that much
time could not be obtained he would be
willing. to agree to allow the debate 20
run to-day and tomorrow with provi-
sion for q vote before adjournment to-
morrow.
Mr.. Dlngley, in reply, said he was
not prepared TO agree to Mr. l3ailcy't;
proposition When he expressed the
hope that a vote could be reached TO-DAY
the Republicans broke into long and
loud applause.
Talk at this time is very expensive"
said MI Dingley. 1T costs the Trea-
sury 100000 a day" ss.
All efforts to reach an agreement
failed. Mr.. Dngley, with the statement
that he would confer with MI Bailey
later, opened his speech on the confer
ence report. The figures and details 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 thc
changes made. and following closely to
the formal statement given out by the
committee. AS to the surrender of the
Item or cyanide Of potassium he said.
1t had been most unwillingly accorded
by the House, and only after the mos;
positive insistcnce by the Senate CON
ferees.
Concerning the sugar schedule Mr..
Dingley read from the official state
ment adding brief comments. by the
new arrangement, about $1,000 900 in
crease Of revenue would be realized, as
the Increase had been placed on raw su-
garg at the point where revenue would
be received, and at the same time The
beet sugar industry will receive sub
stantial benefit
NJ. Dingey expressed regret that the
Senate had not allowed the retroactiv
clause Of the bill to stand at least, un-
til the bill was about to become law.
Had 1t remained in the bill, he said,
$35. .t000C0 of revenue would have Eeen
saved to the treasury When Mr. Ding
ley referred to the elimination OF the
stamp tax, MIR. Todd Dem.), of Mich-
gan, asked him IL he then Confessed"
that they had abandoned the Idea OF