Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-01
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! Berry. Dem. OF Kentucky. protested
against the indecent naste' with which
the ways and means committee proposed
to put Its bill into effect.
The debate on the amendment was con-
cluded by Bailey.
Grosvenor proposed an amendment to
the amendment, which was that. the Hen
imposed on goods by this act Imported
between April and the enactment of the
act, should be only TO the amount OF the
EXCESS Of the duties Of this act over the
Wilson bill. The, amendment to the
amendment was adopted.
The vote was Then taken by tellers on
the original amendment. liking April ]
as the date on which the bill was to go
The Chair ruled that the motion was
next In order and the clerk resumed the
reading of the bill.
Llnney. Rep. of North Carolina. made
q witty speech In support of the bill.
Hartman. Silver Rep, OF Montana. de-
clared that II this bill became law IL
would be by the cooperation of an anti
gold standard majority in the Senate.
Pierce. Dem. of Tennessee. repuuiated
the Democrats on his side whe We're self
ishly seeking protection for themselves
William Alden Smith, Rep, of Michi-
gan protested because an opportunity
had not been accorded to amend the bill
In any of its schedules Notwithstanding
the issuance given at the opening OF the
debate. But he was a protectionist and
would vote for the bill.
Allen, DEM, of Mississippi, spoke OF the
"quibbing" and "doging" the Repubi-
cans had Unlisted In relative TO the trust
Johnson, Rep, OF INDIANA, declared
that the bin was the first called of the
ways and means committee and not the
result OF careful ,painstaking delibera-
ton of the House. because this had been
no time given to go over II by sections
and make amendments.
White. Rep. OF North Carolina, the
only coored man in the House. com
mended the bill. Clark. Dem. OF Mis-
souri, Smith. Dem. of kentucky VIII
son. Dem; of North Carolina. Mahan,
Rep. and W. A. Stone, Rep, of Pennsyl-
vania.. Curtis, Rep. OF Iowa, made brief
remarks.
McMillin OF Tennessee, closed the de-
bate for his side by having read at the
then in opposition on the occasion of the
passage OF the Wilson law With those
words" said he. Il lei the bill go forth to
the Just execratLon of a robbed and out
ragged people. democratic applausel.
Dingley then took the floor and closed
the debate In 10 minutes speech. There
might be some little dissatisfaction OF
the rates but he assured his colleagues
and the country that he felt confident the
bill would accomplish the purpose fer
which II WAS framed.
The committee rose and the bill ard
pending amendments were reported 10
the House ny sherman. chairman of tic
committee of the whole.
Bailey demanded separate vote on the
amendment liking tomorrow ds the date
en- which the bin shall go into effect.
The other amendments were adopted
with only formal opposition.
roll call was demanded on the ex
cepted amendment ard Il was adopted.
91 TO i1. The combined opposition OF
Democrats Popullsts and Siiverites, voted
SlVerite. Nevada. who voted for IL. ard
Messrs. Hartman. SiiVerite of Montana:
Jones'. Fusiunist OF Washington: Marti /.
Popuiist OF North Carolina: Shafroth.Sil-
sF.rf ~ oil Ifus a
Stroud. Populist OF North Carolina, VITO
did not vote.
The bin was then ordered to be reao
third Time. after which Dockery offered
the motion OF the minority 20 re-Uommlt
the bill with Instructions.
The motion was lost, Jas 10 la5. The
motion. and the combined oppositio9.
with the exception of Newlands, for I,
Hartman. Jones of Washington. Martin
of North Carolina. Shafroth Of Colorado,
and Stroud of North Carolina. who did
not vote on the preceding votes, were r.
corded in favor Of the motion.
The roll can on the passage. of the biz
in the Republican ranks. Five Demo
Gratis, Meyer. Broussard and Davey of
Louisiana. and kleberg and Slayden of
Texas, voted with the majority.
Howard of Alabama. was the only Pop
ulist who voted for the bill. but p of the
Populists. Fusonists and Silverites d.
eiined to record themselves either way,
Before announcing the result of TIE
vote. the Speaker directed his name to be
called.
Mr.. Reed" shouted the clerk.
Aye" repaed the Speaker.
The Republicans applauded vigorously. |
and when the Speaker announced the re-
suit: Ayes. 205: nays. 10; present ard |
not voting. u, and so the bill is passed "
the Republicans rose en- masse al |
cheered. The Democrats joined in tie |
Immediately afterward. upon Dingley's |
motion. the House adjourned until Satur- |
day.