The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-04
AN ALL NIGHT SESSION
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had lobbied about the capitol for r.
legged currency reform. 1.-The difficulty
with these reformers," he said. is that
they obtain their facts from canvas
hack and terrapin and their arguments
from champagne. The result is rob
berry"
do you expect the next Congress-.
interposed Mr.. Johnson (Rep., ln1t,
TO enact any banking and currency .eg-
islation worthy of the name? | do not
IF it does replied Mr.. Walker, it
will mean certain defeat for the Repuh-
lican party. There is more dynamite
connected with banking and currency
than any subject ever introduced in
the House. ANY party that attempts
a settlement of the currency question
before the silver question is settled
will be swamped."
The Senate bill for light and fog sig
nal at Sabine Pass, Texas, was passed.
The conference report upon the bill
appropriatng $4,000 for site for a
custom house at Baltimore. Md, re-
commencing the acceptance Of the Sen
ate amendment authorizing the erection
of a new public building at Baltimore
to cost not to exceed S1,500,OOO was
presented by Mr. Mercer. 1t aroused
the opposition and Indignation of Mr..
Payne rep, y. W, who declared that
the report should be rejected. 1T is
about time" said he. that the House
insisted upon its rights.
This is another case of being bum
coed by the Senate" observed Mr..
Dalzell rep, Pa).
The conference report was agreed to.
Mr.. Canon presented the conference
report upon the Sundry Civil Appropria-
ton Bill and moved its adoption. He
explained briefly the points upon which
the conferees had agreed and the re-
port was adopted. Upon the items still
in dispute he moved that the House
insist upon its disagreement.
Mr.. Kitchin (Dem.. n. CO, moved to
concur in the amendment appropriating
SD, 900 for public building at Durham,
y. c.: lost, So to 90.
Mr. Corliss moved to concur in the
Pacific Cable amendment. Mr.. Corliss
earnestly advocated the adoption of the
Senate amendment. He said the Gov
eminent should build the cable.
Mr.. Dinsmore Dem, Ark. took oc-
casion during the debate upon the mo-
ton to outline the Democratic policy
regarding the Philippines in accordance
with the dictum of the Democratic
caucus last Monday. He declared that
it was the solemn duty of the Republi-
cans to announce policy and pointed
out the fruitless efforts of the Demo
Gratis to force a declaration.
The motion to concur in the Pacific
cable amendment was modified so as
to include the other amendment appro-
priating $350,000 for cable steamer.
was defeated a to 1922
The House then insisted upon its dis
agreement to the items OF the Sundry
Civil Bill still in dispute and agreed
to further conference. The House
conferees We're specifically introduced
to insist upon their disagreement to the
Senate amendment. increasing the sala
ries of appraisers at Boston. Phila-
delphia. Baltimore and Chicago.
At $40 p. IN. the House recessed
until s o'clock.
When the House met at o'clock af-
ter the recess. as none of the biz
conference reports We're ready, anothe.
recess was taken until $50 y. IN.
When the House reconvened the Enal
conference report upon the bill to codi-
fly The criminal laws Of Alaska was
adopted. Resolutions TO give some
House employees extra compensation de-
veloped some good natured debate which
eliminated finally in sharp exchange
between Mr.. Grosvenor and Mr.. Talbert
Dem, S. ca But the ire displayed on
both sides cooled rapidly. and the incl
dent closed with assurances Of distin-
guished consideration on both sides.
AT $3.50 the House again recessed until
10 o'clock.
Slow progress was made on conference
reports. The District of Columbia APP
preparation Bill was sent back to confer
encc. The Deficiency Appropriation
Bill also went to conference. Cannon.
Barney and Livingston as cOnferecs.
The naval conferees presented a par
tial report which was agreed to. Ii
carried agreements only on routine fea-
lures. The question of armor plate and
new ships are still open.
There was a sharp exchange between
Mr.. Boutelle and Mr.. Bailey, when the
former sought TO get the bill back 30
conference on the remaining disagre
ment
Mr.. Bailey said he would demand a
separate vote on receding from each
disagreement.
Then you will kill this BILL" ex.
claimed Mr.. Boutelle.
Il understand" retorted Mr.. Bailey
holly, that your side proposes to sake
up "A contested election case. / will
oppose that by delaying this bill"
Mr.. Boutellc said he knew nothing
of such a plan. If Mr.. Bailey OBJ
structed the Naval Bill he would have
to assume responsibility for cropping
the naval defense.
a lengthy debate followed on The
first disagreement, on the Gathman gun
a motion to concur III the Senate
amendment for the Gathman gun was
defeated
Announcement was made by Mr..
Crllmpacker, (Rep., Ind.). that the
Brown Swanson contested election case
would not be brought forward. There
upon Mr.. Bailey withdrew his motion
that he would obstruct the Naval Bill.
Mr.. Underwood Dem., Ala.). moved
to concur in the Senate amen lmAnt
authorizing Government armor fac