The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-07-09
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Condemned Proceedings Of the Ma.
tiOnal Inv MIL

condensed Proceedings OF the Ma.
ti0nal Law MIL.
Washington, June IS. = An abrupt
and startling halt in the tariff debate
occurred In the senate. when, in the
midst Of n passionate speech, s ,nator
Pettlgrew, silver Republican, of South
Dakota, was stricken with paralysis
OF the vocal cord, which brought his
vehement speech to q close with a
sentence half-uttered. The senator
was not physically incapacitated ex-
cePt In the sudden loss of the power
Of speech. Although he took his seat
unaided, his associates felt that grave
possibilities were involved in such m
attack. They were quickly by his
side and he was ministered to with as
little confusion as possible. He left
the chamber soon after and was taken
home by his friends. The debate pro-
ceeded, but no further progress on the
tariff bill was made. and the awe-like
feeling occasioned by this incident led
to an adjournment at O'clock.
The senate had started on fits second
passage through the bill. the purpose
being to dispose Of all items previous
ly passed over. The paragraphs con-
sidered were in the chemical and
carthenware schedule and failed to
elicit more than technical debate en-
cept In the unfortunate instance ter
mil ating with Mr.. Pettigrew's Attic
ton.
Mr.. Harris of Kansas presented the
report on the Pacific railways agreed
to ty the committee on Pacific rail-
ways. He also presented a report Civ
ing the views of himself and Senators
Morgan and Rawlins, which was not
agreed to by the other members of the
committee. Mr.. Morgan. who con-
cured in the report. said the situation
demanded immediate action by the
senate, as the agreement made by the
executive branch relative to the sale
Of the road on foreclosure at the min
imrm price was about to be con-
summated. He therefore announced
that on Mo lday next lie would ask the
senate to consider the subject. Mr..
Morgan also severely criticised the
course of the government authorities.
The resolution went to the calendar.
Washington, June 90. - The senate
made good progress on the tariff bill.
disposing of the paragraphs relating
to hides which have been the source
of much controversy. AS finally
agreed on, the duty on hides is placed
at 20 per cent ad valorem, in place Of
1-2 cents per pound as originally re-
ported by the finance committee. The
discussion was protracted, drifting
into general debate on trusts and
from that back to the sugar trust.
Mr.. Smith of New Jersey spoke at
length against the duty on hides, while
Mr.. Allen Of Nebraska supported the
duty. The new paragraph was agreed
to-39 to 2O-one Democrat, Rawlins
of Utah. and several Populists and
Silver Republicans voting with the Re-
publicans in the affirmative.
The incidental debate on trusts led
to severe arraignment Of the sugar
trust by Messrs. Caffery and Lindsay
and q general discussion of means to
deal with trusts by Mr.. Hoar. Among
other paragraphs disposed Of during
the day were all those relating to
gloves. a substitute for the paragraph
on live animals, iron ore and stained
window glass.
The House Meets and Adjourns.
The session of the house lasted only
long enough to call the roll on Mr..
Dingley's motion to adjourn. AS soon
tAC JUL Uccu upUEOVeu
floor leader of the majority remarked
that as he was not aware of any mat
ters claiming the attention of the
house lie would move an adjourn
ment. Mr. Bailey of Texas challenged
that statement with the observation
that the bankruptcy bill and Cuban
belligerency resolution were Enacted
upon. The opposition applauded when
the rising vote showed them in n ma
jority of one the vote resulting SIS to
sc against Mr.. Dingley's motion.
Thereupon Mr.. Dingley demanded the
ayes and hayes and the roll was called.
The motion was carried-97 to IS.
Washington, June 3O.-After tedious
consideration of the tariff bill through
out the day the senate wound up with
a half hour of lively and amusing
colloquy between Senators Tillman
IS. c. and Chandler On. H.. The for
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