The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
IS NOT WEARING
A REED COLLAR
Leader Bailey Replies to
the MalcontentS of
His Party.
DenounceS Certain lntima-
tionS as Infamous and
Malicious.
Says He Prefers Republican Pros
perity to Democratic Depres-
sion.

House. be wanted to get In resolution
of inquiry as to the status of the Pacific
railroads litigation, and the refusal of
Dingley to permit him had the effect of
bringing the Democrats solidly together
upon the question of three-day adjourn
ment for the first time; but although the
Populists lent their aid the Democrats
were unable to affect the result of the vote
and the House adjourned till Wednesday.
The proceedings partook largely of the
character of a Democratic caucus-so
much so that Grosvenor facetiously made
the point of order that they should not be
permitted to occupy the time OF the ses-
sion.
w. a. Stone was inclined to permit
their continuance, saying that never be-
fore had he attended a Democratic caucus,
and he wanted to see it through. But
later he evinced WEAKNESS and tried TO
stop the talk.
Bailey and De Almond addressed the
House, setting forth reasons which they
believed should actuate the minority.
They each spoke to questions of personal
privilege. Bailey based his remarks upon
publication in the Washington Times
denouncing him and those who stood with
MIN 90 nCo1AuS IleSQ COlldTS, III Ile
hope that it would benefit them in COM
mittee assignments.
This" said Bailey, speaking with great
dellberation, "is an infamous and ma
licious lie, and whoever aided in giving it
circulate is an Infamous and malicious
liar"
In anticipation OF continuation of the
proceedings of last Saturday, the House
galleries were crowded to suffocation, and
every member in the city was present
After having disposed of the Reed col
lar" matter, Bailey said it was due to his
friends to state the attitude of the Demo
cratic party toward the matter in uues-
tion. That no useless opposition be m ade
to the execution of the Republican pro-
gramme for securing tariff legislation was
the attitude, he said, of the leaders of the
Democrats in the Senate and the leading
Democrat papers. If Democrats failed
or refused TO join the Re pu blicans in max
ing test of whether or not high tariff
under q gold standard would bring
prosperity, the country would have the
right to charge that they were not con-
sistent.
II had rather have Republican pros
perity," he said, than Democratic de-
preston Republican applause and great
silence around him]; but am supremely
confident addressing the Republicans
that on such proposition you are going
speedily to your DOOM"
The difficulties of his position, Bailey
said, were intensified by every lobbyist
and every newspaper whose colum ms were
open to purchase, who denounced him for
not fighting.
II am as ready as any man to fight"
he asserted, "whenever l can see any ad-
vantage to be gained to my country or my
party, but decline to lead in blind as
sault wherein blows must fall equally
upon friends and enemies" Applause. I
While Bailey was talking the chair in
which sat his late antagonist for selection
as Democratic Leader (McMillin OF Ten.
nessee) gave way from under him, dis
tracing the attention of the House. A
new chair was Immediately secured and
McMiiIin promptly reseated.
Dingley was recognized. as against the
claims of Simpson and Bland, to move
that when the House adjourn it be until
Wednesday, explaining that none of the
great appropriation bills in the Senate
would probably reach the House before
then.
Bailey en- deavored to secure the consent
OF Dingley for Bland to offer a resolution.
DIneley declined 10 yield and upon the
putting of the question Simpson en-
deavored Intellectually to enter upon de-
bate, making the point of order that it
was debatable motion.
The question recurring on Dingley's
motion De Almond demanded the ayes
and noes. The vote resulted ayes 1O6
noes "a, strictly partisan, but one Demo
crat and one Populist voting In the mega
tive.
De Almond rose to a question of per-
sonai privilege, explaining that he was
moved 10 speak only from a sense of duty.
Believing that the Republican policy had
been entered upon in order to avoid re-
eponsibility for other pressing matters he
opposed 1t.
criticism of the Democratic position. but
was prevented by Allen showing that
there was no question before the House.
The resolution which Bland unsuccess-
fully attempted to bring to the attention
Of the House was:
WHEREAS, There are a number of suits pend
ing in the courts or the United States to fore
close mortgages on the Union Pacific Railroad
and that said foreclosures may endanger the
rights of the Government as a second mort
gagor; therefore,
RESOLVED, That the Attorney General be and
IS hereby requested to furnish the House as
speedily as practicable Information as to the
number of suits brought to force ose said
mortgages. the amount of the Governments
claim against the railroad, and what, if any,
proceedings have been taken to secure the
Government against any loss in this behalf
also, whether the Government has been made
party TO these foreclosure proceedings and
II 30 by what authority, and state to the House
whether executive officers OF the Government
have authority to bring suits of the Govern
mont SO as TO bind or preclude it in any
manner affecting the pecuniary interests Of
the Government or to impair the power OF the
Government now existing by law to regula te
and control corporation as to the rate for
freight and passenger traffic. or as 10 the
right of the Government TO use the railroad as
military and postal road; also what, if any
legislation is necessary to protect the Govern
ment in the matters herein set forth.
The resolution also declared it TO be the
duty of the Speaker to appoint commit
tee on this subject, to the end that the
House may speedily enter upon its con-
sideration.
After the House ad diourned Bland said:
1.-THE law makes it the i'm operative duty of
the Secretary Of the Treasury to pay cer-