New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-04
LITTLE FOR THE HOUSE TO DO.
1T HOLDS A BRIEF SESSION AND AD-
JOJJRNS UNTIL WEDNESDAY.
A RESOLUTION TO CHARTER A VESSEL TO CARRY
FOOD TO THE FAMINE SUFFERS OF INDIA

A RESOLUTION TO CHARTER A VESSEL TO CARRY
FOOD TO THE FAMINE SUFFERS OF INDIA
PASSED PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS
Washington April 3-There was about the usual
array of members of the House in attendance to-
day. Notwithstanding the expectation that the SEES
sion would be a brief one After the usual routine
business James Hamilton Lewis. Democratic
member-elect from the State of Washington was
escorted to the bar of the House by Mr. Bailey. OF
Texas and took the oath of office.
Mr. Terry Dem, Ark) rose 10 a question OF per-
sonal privilege at has been charged by some
and nsinuated by others. too cowardly 10 make d
direct charge" he announced. that ], on account
Of jealousy and soreness because of the defeat OF
Mr. McMilIin for the Speakershp. objected TO an
arrangement which would allow Mr.. Bailey 10
make the closing speech OF the debate on the
Dingley Tariff bill" He had not been supporter
Of Mr. McMin, Mr.. Terry explained he had no
i-feeling resulting from the contest for the
Speakership but he had objected 10 the extension
of an hour because Mr.. Dingley's proposition was
to include an understanding that vote should be
taken on the amendments In gross. and such an
arrangement would have deprived the Democratic
members of an opportunity 10 demand a separate
vote on the retroactive amendment to the Tariff
bill Speaking of that amendment Mr. Terry re-
marked that 1t was now the object OF animadver-
sion throughout the United States"
Thereupon Mr. Dingley rose. saying: This is
hardly a question of personal privilege. but l will
not object TO it,.
Then Mr.. Loud Rep.. Ca) demanded TO be In
formed how. where and when" Mr.. Terrys Con-
gressonal integrity had been mpeached, but the
Arkansas member proceeded 10 read long extracts
from THE Record" bearing Cn his action
After Mr.. Terry had proceeded monotonously for
twenty-five minutes Mr.. Simpson pop. Kan) sar-
casticaliy desired to be informed 'if II Is proper
for the gentleman from Arkansas TO consume the
time Of tho House in this manner when the coun-
try Is suffering for legislation"
THAT depends" Speaker Reed replied. ION the
extent Of suffering In the country"
For five minutes more Mr.. Terry recounted con-
versations between himself and various Demo-
cratic members having more less bearing on the
episode. when Mr.. Steele Rep., Ind informed the
Sneaker that I'VE have had a surfeit OF this"
Let him go on: there is plenty OF time shouted
MT Henderson (Rep, Iowa)
Mr.. Terry. continuing, said SHOULD this mis-
representation be repeated or continued shall
take steps 20 protect myself" -
Does the gentleman from IeXds desire 10 Say
anything? Mr.. Dngley ASKED. -, ,,
The Joint resolution from the Senate providing
for charterng vessel TO carry food to ne famine
1Rep.. VT. Mr.. Grout explained. in answer TO a
question that Il probably would be necessary IS to
t00 There was an appropriation Of 10000 at
he disposal Of the Secretary OF the Navy. which
o c he drawn on for the purpose.
c0 Mr WcMiIn (Dem., Tenn said that he did not
want to stand In the way OF charity but this was
, e Is presented Of having to contribute
charity 10 the starving subjects OF Great Britain
III ON, christians in another part of the world"
Hpplause on the floor ana III the galleries, mere
WI addcd and n this was a matter Of char
nv he would add an amendment condeinning Eng,
lands policy toward Christians !" ""o'"er part
Of Mr. h"e cannon CRep. ILL., said that nothing had