The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-18
REEDS COLLAR ON BAILEY.
50 Said an Editorial In a Washington
Paper Of Recent Date.
IAN INFAMOUS AND MALICIOUS LIE "
lie What Mr.. Bailey Characterized tho
tstatement on the Floor OF the House
Yesterday-Prefers Republican Pros
Gritty to Democratic Depression.


fcaiion OF tho Republicans. Mr.. Bailey
OF Texas. produced newspaper article
accusing him OF wearing Mr.. Reeds COL
lar and OF acting under Mr. Reeds sug-
gcstion in Icquicscing in the Republic
can policy Of inacticn. Denouncing tho
statement as a lie. Mr.. Bailey repeated
the reasons for his course heretofore
given by him.
Mr.. De Almond. OF Missouri. in -eply
TO MIR. Bailey. declared that the verdict
OF the caucus had been an endorsement
OF his policy in fighting the Republicans
at all points.
MIR. Burke. OF Texas. offered personal
explanation similar 10 that made by Mr..
Bailey. Tho expected alignment of the
Democrats by a vote ,n Mr. Dingley's
motion TO adjourn until Wednesday was
averted. because all Of the Democrats
opposed tho motion on account OF Mr..
Dingley's refusal TO yield on the consid-
Grafton OF u resolution concerning the
policy. OF the government in the Union
Pacific foreclosure suits which Mr.. Bland
Of Missouri. vainly attempted to bring
up. Much feeling was displayed by the
two Democrats factions and after the
House had adjourned. fruitless attempts
were made 10 have their troubles coasid-
cred I'm another caucus.
When the House met. the Presidents
message urging Congress 10 take action
for tie representation Of the United
States in the forthcoming international
Exposition AT Paris. which had been sent
TO the Senate Wednesday. was read.
Then Mr.. Bailey. of Texas, rose to a
question Of personal privilege, and had
read an editorial in a Washington paper
headed Prom Maker to Wearer."
WEARING REEDS COLLAR.
The article declared that 'the leader
ship OF young Mr.. Bailey was the
Leadership Of old Mr.. Reed" said that
Mr. Bailey was wearing Mr.. Reeds col
lar. and that the Democrats would have
done as well TO elect Mr.. Reed their lead
er as TO chose a middle-man.
Mr. Bailey denounced the article as
"An Infamous and malicious lie" and
added. II denounce every man who has
helped 10 circulate it as an infamous and
malicious liar"
This declaration was applauded Mr..
Bailey continuing said he thought it neces-
sary 10 again state his position. He was,
he said. convinced that the Democratic
party did not expect nor desire its rep
resentative TO resort 20 useless and cap
tious opposition 10 Republican policies in
Congress. In support of this he read an
article from the Atlanta Constitution and
quoted from an interview with Senator
Jones. the chairman of the National DEM
ocratic Committee. IL was well under
stood. ne added. that the Democrats could
not force the Republicans 10 general legis-
lation. Some of the Democrats were so
opposed to the Republicans that they
would force them 10 make bad laws FOR
nd NJ 1.f. no
tre proposed legislation by the Repubn
cans was best for the country. lie wOu~l
vote for a motion for MI. Dnglcy 10 al
1Ourn because he looked not 10 the maker
OF "a motion. but TO its substance. but II
Mr.. Simpson moved TO adjourn for a
longer time he would vote for Mr. Simp-
son.
The Republicans OF the House had at
tempted TO carry out their contract 10
restore prosperity % the country by giving
1t a protective tariff and maintaining the
gold standard. He believed that the Dem.
ocrats should give them every chance TO
carry out their programme unless the
Democrats were less confident that the
Republicans would fail than the Repub-
leans were that they would succeed.
ANY KIND OF PROSPERITY.
Il am partisan he said. but / had
rather have Republican prosperity than
Democratic depression" Republican ap-
plause). Every lobbyist. every claim
agent. every representative Of special in
terests was fighting him. Mr.. Bailey as
serted. because they desired general leg
lslation. They had subsidized against
him all the newspapers whose columns
could be bought. Thousands who had
voted for Republican prosperity last fall
were trembling in the balance ready to
desert that party. should its policy fan
and Democrats should give every op-
portunity for the trial Of these policies
believing that they would fail aud that
the Democratic party would gain the
doubtful voters.
When Mr.. Bailey finished he was ap-
plauded by those Democrats who support
al him in the caucus and a dozen mem
bers. Mcssrs. Dingley. Grosvenor. De
Almond. Bland. and Simpson among
them were clamOring for recognition.
Mr.. GrOsvcnor (Rep. Of OhO) said: II
make the point of order that a discussion
germanc 10 a Democratic caucus should
not usurp the time Of this House"
Speaker Reed overruled the point Of or
der and recognized Mr.. Dineley who
stated that the appropriation bills could
not come 10 the House from the Senate
before Wednesday and moved to adjourn
TO that day
Mr.. Bland Dem. Of Missouri was wav-
ing aloft paper. and Mr. Bailey begged
Mr.. Dinglcv 10 Withdraw his motion. ex-
planning. The gentleman from Missouri
has a matter that is actually one OF
public business The Republicans mis-
construed Mr.. Bafeys remark. and
drowned his voice with shouts OF laughter
Mr. Dingleys motion was carried by
practically party vote-yeas JOG. nays
81
There was something OF a rustic on the
Democratic side when Mr.. De Almond
who has recently headed the opposition
10 the leadership OF Mr. Bailey. rose 10
speak. also. 10 a question Of personal
privilege. lie prefaced his remarks by
sense OF duty than from inclination
Recent events had only confirmed him
in his own views. which were opposed 10
the views held 10y some OF his distinguish
ed colleagues
OPPOSE THE REPUBLICASN
Mr. De Almond continued his speech
with a declaration that large majority
OF Democrats expected their representa-
tivcs in Congress 20 oppose Republican
policies They had not contemplated that
there would be any considered or acct
dental concurrence hv Democrats In a
policy born IN Republican councils for the
overthrow OF the Democratic party.
There IS where j started on this pues-
ton; that IS whore 7 am: that IL where
] shall remain. and 7 expect the people
behind me 20 endorse that attitude"
lie asserted that IL had been heralded