New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25

a spirited debate. passed by vote OF Ia
to 90
CLOSING SESSION OF THE HOUSE.
A CURRENCY COMMISSION BILL PASSED AND THE
COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED.
Washington July 24.-When the House met to-
day at noon many of the members believed that
II would be the last day Of the extra session. and
there general expression Of rejoicing ana
relief thai the end was at hand. Whether II was
the last cay of the session or not, 1t was well un-
derstood that 1t was the last day on which bust
ness wcuc be transacted. Most of the members
had their luggage packed, and were prepared TO
leave the city tonight.
As soon as the Speaker called the House TO or
der Mr.. Dingley moved a recess until $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon. In reply to a question, he ex-
planned that the Senate would vote on the tariff
conference report at o'clock p. m. and 1t was
exceedingly important that the House should be
in session when the engrossed bill came back from
that body Mr.. McRae Dem, Ark.) attempted
TO draw from Mr.. Dingley statement as 10
whether a Currency Commission bill was to be
passed this afternoon but the latter replied that
there was yet such proposition before the
House.
Mr.. McRae said that If the passage Of SUCH
bill was not contemplated many, Democrats would
like To so home.
The Speaker then said in view of the approach
Of the end of the session. in his opinion 1t was
the duty Of every member to remain. Other
wise" said he. I'VE may find ourselves without
quorum, and TO that extent every absent member
Will be responsible"
The recess until $3.50 o'clock p. m. was then or
dercd
The throngs which crowded the Senate galleries
when the taken there at o'clock focked
over TO the House side, and every inch of space
In the galleries except those reserved for the Exec
utive and Diplomatic Corps taken when the
lower branch of Congress reconvened at 800
O'clock Both Major Pruden, the Presidents exec
utve clerk, and the secretary OF the Senate were
in the main doorway the Speaker called the
House 10 order
TARIFF BILL SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER.
Major Pruden announced message from the
President OF the United States. and the secretary
of the Senate Immediately afterward announced
the adoption of the conference report the Tariff
bill. The Republican side of the House broke into
a storm of applause that arose and swept the gal
leres. The bill carried 10 the Speakers ros-
trum and laid on his desk. Private Secretary
Hines handed the Speaker 4 pen with which Mr..
Reed Immediately affixed his signature. All this
time the Republicans and the crowds in the gal
leres continued their cheers and applause which
only subsidized after the clerk had announced the
Speakers signature.
Mr.. Dingley then presented from the Ways and
Means Committee resolution for final adjourn
ment at Q o'clock tonight. This resolution was
made the occasion for two brief speeches. by
Mr.. Wheeler dem, Ala and one by Mr.. Cros-
venor rep. Ohio) The former, with great dis
play Of nervous energy that created some amuse-
ment the Republican side, described how the
Democrats of the House would be obliged to re-
turn TO their constituents with bowed head. and
tell them that the prosperity the Republicans had
promised increased taxation and inability TO
meet their obligations
Mr.. Grosvenor. in reply, said that he deemed this
a proper occasion 10 congratulate the country and
the people the suspicious closing Of this Con-
gress. Looking at the history of the brief period
since March in dispassonate manner, he de-
cared no candid man could deny that there had
never been better management of affairs than that
Of the present Administration and the two houses
of Congress. Republican applause) II believe"
said he. that II we had not adopted the policy we
did in this House If we had displayed the I'M
erring and unfiinchng courage have. this Tariff
bill would nevoC have become law" He said
moreover that he believed many on the other side
convinced those on his side of the i'm
portance TO the prosperity of the country of the
event the people would celebrate tonight. The
talk of the increase of taxation absurd. The
value Of property in this country had increased
more since the election last nll than would be
collected by the Dngley bill in twenty years Re-
publican applause) The Jeers of the Democrats
Mr.. Grosvenor answered by declaring that it was
only on calamity. hunger, starvation, poverty and
misrule that the Democracy could thrive.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE READ
The resolution then adopted without dvi-
sion. and the Speaker ai1 before the House the
special message Of the President recommending the
appointment Of a Currency Commission Its read
ing was closely followed and literally applauded by
the Republicans.
Mr.. Henderson Rep.. Iowa.. from the Committee
on Rules, Immediately presented special order for
the consideration of the Stone Currency Commits
sion bill with an allowance OF one hour for debate
II was at first Mr.. Henderson's purpose to off
debate on the special order. but at the urgent
solicitation Of Mr. McMillin. of Tennessee he agreed
10 allow twenty minutes debate "A side.
After few remarks by Mr.. Henderson. in which
he said the Republicans Of the House in SYM
pa thy with the Executive and meant business the
pierce Of Missouri: Ermentrout OF Pennsylvania
and MGM To- create ca Currency Communication Mr.
Wheeler declared it was a trick and an effort to
control the elections in Ohio next fall and Mr.:
Dockcry said that II meant ultimately the issue Of
LONGTIME bonds and the retirement OF the green
,h so hd standard on the country forever NJ
pierce denounced 1t as cowardice and deception
this fan.
MR. DOLLIvERs SPEECH
Mr.. polliver Rep.. Iowa. stirred the Republicans
nv an eloquent speech The Democratic objection
that the time allotted for debate small he met
nv pointing out that II was not proposed TO enter
upon financial debate. 1t was only proposed 10
comply with the Presidents requests for com
brief review OF the features of the last campaign
he leader OF the remnant Of the Democratic party
which now Laundering around IN tre hln lus
and holy terror 10 the lyceums o. me coun,T Ky
The American people, ne said would noi ioow w
a signal Of distress. one thing settled by the cam
paign was that they would follow no leader w sIno
pioy er against employe capital against LABOR ''''
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