New-York tribune., 1898-01-12

came. therefore. principally from the Democrats
Inc latter were supported by the Populists and a
iew Republicans, who believed the debate should
go on After some wrangling the previous ques-
uon was ordered. the demand OF Mr. Moody
out the rising vote on the motion to close the de-
bate was close-ayes. 80; noes Sand on the de-
nahd or the Democrats. the roll called
mere was great deal of scurryng about dur
ing the vote The decision Of the steering COM
mittee was not thoroughly understood among the
Republicans. and when the rolcan wa. ended the
motion TO close debate stood defeated by six votes
recapituiation OF the vote called for and
during its progress It was whispered about that
assurances had been received from the Rules Com
mittce that time would be given for the considera-
ton OF measure prepared by the Republican op-
ponents of the law. Three Republicans then
changed their votes. making 1t a tie The Speaker
announced the vote 125 TO 13.
"A tie" added the Speaker And the Chair
votes aye
Thus the Speaker saved the day and the motion
70 close the debate carried The Republicans
applauded most vociferously. The debate was
then resumed.
Mr.. Brosius the chairman OF the Committee on
Cvil Service. opened with elaborate defence OF
the merit system and argument for sustaining
the law.
Mr.. Pearson Rep.. N. CJ asked how the state
ment that the Civil Service law was economical
could be reconciled with the fact that the employees
OF the Government had almost doubled since 1883
MI brOslus ueIIeO tnat this true. The adVO-
Gates OF the spo!ls system he said had repeated this
statement until they believed H. He produced fig
ures from the report OF the Commission TO show
that the number OF employees In the classified SER
vice IN the eight executive departments this city
| had decreased per cent while the number in the
unclassifed service had increased &C per cent
Mr. Brosius said that the powers OF the Civil Ser
vice Commissioners limited. They could do
h'te except al the direction OF the President. and
~hen members hurled their javelins at the Commits
sion they went over their heads and buried them
selves IN the flank OF the Chief Executive Speak
Ing OF Mr.. Grosvenors attack Carl Schurz Mr.
Brosius said that the latter probably threw it aside
aiter ne had read 1t. with Carlyles remark: AN
o'her foul chimney caugn; fire"
MT Brosius spoke for over two hours
MI Mcguire Dem.. CALI defended the last Ad-
ministra;ion against the charges OF wholesale re-
movaIs and commended the efficiency OF the servio.
especially in the Public Printing Once which had
oeen an especial point OF assault from the other
sioe EI-Public Printer Benedict he said had re-
uuceo the force In his ofice from 1900 10 $500 and
nae inAugurated conspicuous reforms he charged
MI L~ndls OF Indiana who amused the House sew
eral days ago. with private memoranda OF Mr.
6eheoicts secretary. with juggling and distorting
the record. He read letter from Mr. Benedict's
secretary who is now in the classified service chal-
longing some OF Mr.. Landis's statements and offer
Ing to resign II the Indiana member could substan-
Mr. White Rep.. n c.. the only coored member
OF me house spoke In favor OF the modification Of
the Sw but II It could not be modified. he said he
Alter G h remains y Mess. n n g Rg to & repeal K
fnG Kan MI EDDY Rep Re- MIMI Mr. Simpson pop
L reference the Senatorial contest in OHIO He
SAID iha; the debate had been prolonged while the
the boys IN the trenches in tho interest Of Senator
Hanna 1t was all bluff. said Mr.. Simpson.
Hanna's election was secured the mask was thrown
off anc vote to be taken tonight on this
bill Whether the House would have an opportu-
nifty later TO consider bill for the modification
repeal Of the law would depend the Speaker,
He is the @hole thing" exclaimed MI Simpson.
and runs the House" IaughterD
Have you consulted the Speaker asked Mr..
Qaggg Qaggg.~ % -.n,,., NJ s,mnson ~z. nsvs- consult.
me and never consult him"
Nj. Allen Dem. Miss entertained the House
with one OF MS short, humorous speeches. He was
not brute. he said, and he had not the heart TO
jump the Republican party In its present straits
he ofrered to mediate Between the dvided factions
He pictured the divisions OF the hoor IN Maryland t
Mr. Grosvsnor. who was very busy leading bolt
the hoor Of this House and coercing bolt in
The Ohio matter lie adjusted shouted a mem
Mr. Allen said he SO understood They had
learned the lesson in Ohio which negro in Misss- Isis
trouble with the negro" colored man was repre-
sented as saying in Mr. Aliens story lis that they
! give nv note to a merchant He buys produce
with it from the commission man he buys with 1t
from others, and so II goes EVERYBODY gets
/ money out OF It but me. and no one pays II but
me Mr.. Allen applied the story by saying II ex-
pained the secret Of Senator Hanna's success
Several gentlemen had learned how 10 transfer
Mr. Bale co.. em me- DEBATE Te wh hf some rSmaRs
defining the attitude Of the Democrats II was
diricult he said 70 believe In the sincerity OF the
other side when in breath the Republicans
avowed their adherence TO the law. ana IN the
next demanded its practical destruction. II the
law was good he said. II ought TO be extended II
bad Il should be repealed. The Democrats ne
/ said were ready 10 wipe II off the statute books
They did nol believe in life tenure. While the
repeal OF the law might turn some OF their frlenus
folpce
With the conclusion of Mr.. Baileys remarks me
time expired and the bill was reported TO tAe
{ Vouse II was then discovered that those VINO de-
sired 10 vote 10 strike the appropriation lot mo
,be n,otion in Committee of the Whole. No vote
therefore could be taken, and the bill was passed
/ without division. , .-o
l The Agricultural and Urgent Deficiency Appro-
oration bills were reported 10 the House, ana az
b.2O D m the House adjourned.