Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17

men while the Spaniards only killed $50
~ mat the source Of your prosperity
tApplause on the Democratic side) rs
your humiliation and subordnation Of
the man who won the most magnificent
naval victory that the world has seem
Winfield Scott schley?' applause on
the Democratic side) rs that the source
OF your prosperity"
rs your subordination OF Brooke and
Miles and Merritt, the men who had been
trained. together with their associates,
at an expense Of millions OF dollars to
this country, and the putting of politi-
clans In tho army saddles that the
cause Of your prosperity" applause on
the Democratic sidc) You VIII live to
be ashamed OF your record"
TELEGRAM FROM BRYAN.
Mr. Gaines, OF Tennessee. produced the
Following telegram from W. j. Bryan,
denying purported interview with him.
Austin, Tex. December l6.--Hon. John
w. Gaines. Washington, ID. c.: Have
seen report in morning paper, but do not
recall any interview in which l used the
language criticised. Have said that bill
Is bad in every particular, and should
be defeated. but have not said that II
would hurt the Democratic party, or De-
mocracy. Believe il will injure the
country, and it ought to drive out Of the
Republican party all sincere believers in
bimetalism."
(signed "W. J. BRYAN"
\ HUGE BANK TRUST.
MIR. DeArmond. OF Missouri. closed the
debate on the Democratic side. He de-
clared that the minority side believed
that the bill was designed TO create a
huge. far-reachng and all-pervading
bank trust. He had read an amendment
providing that it should be unlawful for
any bank under its provisions to com
bine with any other bank for the purpose
Of increasing or restricting the coin I'm
circulation, credit or interest. That
amendment. Mr.. DeArmond said. if
adopted, might help to prevent the frui-
ton of the scheme in this bill. BY this
bill the government would issue no more
money. Its issue was TO be turned over
by it to the banks. so long as they ope-
rated the power in the interest of them
selves and the Republican party.
TAUNTS FROM GROsVENOR.
The scenes attending the close Of the
debate were exciting and dramatic. When
Mr.. DeArmond concluded but twenty
minutes remained before the debate was
to close. under the rule. MIR. Richardson.
the minority leader, protested against
Republicans to take that time to close the
debate. He demanded the regular order.
Thereupon, Mr.. Grosvenor Republican,
of ohio. got the floor for five minutes
which he occupied in haunting the Demo-
Gratis for their allegedly evident desire
TO abandon free silver at 1G 10 /.
During the siX-day debate. he said the
House had heard no arguments for free
silver. and he humorously hailed it as a
sign Of the coming regeneration Of the
party. He said that out of the debate
had come the settled conviction on both
sides of the House that the enactment Of
the pending measure would put into law
the policy which had governed and guided
the country for nearly thirty years.
RICHARDSON ANSWERS OHIOAN.
Mr. Richardson Indignantly denied Mr..
Grosvenors assertion Of the proposed
abandonment Of the issue Of free silver.
lie said that If the gentleman from Ohio
bad Followed the debate ne must have
heard some strong speeches in favor OF
free silver. He called attention to the
TACT that but one section of the bill had
been read. but charged that the special
order. which did not permit the Offering
Of substitute or a motion to recomnit
had been framed for the special purpose
of preventing the offering Of a free-silver
substitute.
Does the gentleman desire to offer
such substtute2' asked Mr.. Overstreet
(Republcam. Of Indiana
The rule was framed to prevent one
from doing so, and the debate has been
oehDerateiy conducted with the same end
IN view" responded Mr.. Richardson.
REPUBLICAN HYPOCRISY.
The Republicans laughed derisively as
Mr.. Richardson went on to characterize
Mr. Grosyenors covert charge as q cheap
attempt at political capital. which was
beneath the dignity Of a great party. He
nveighed against the hypocrisy of the
other side.
you tied our hands" said he "in the
beginning. This bill is bill 70 establish
the gold standard and break down bi
metallism forever. The free coinage of
silver is not involved"
HOUSE IN A Juror.
Then Mr.. Dalzell Republican,. of Penn
sylvania, took the floor. and in half a
minute the House was in a. Juror He
pointed out that any Democrat could
have demanded the reading Of the bill.
and abiding 10 MIR. Richardson's charge
Of hypocrisy. he walked the echoes as he
said: Il hurl back the charge You do
not dare" he shouted, shaking his finger
dehantly at the other side: mot one Of
you dares. or would dare, If you had
the opportunity. to offer a free-coinage
amendment, and risk a vote upon II. No
gentleman on the other side IS so much
a leader that he would dare to rally his
cohorts upon that proposition"
DEMOCRATIC HEARING DENIED.
\ dozen Democrats jumped to their feet
rs Mr.. Dalzen concluded. Mr.. Bailey
Mr.. Richardson's; Mr.. Sulzer, of New
York: Mr. Williams. of Mississippi, We're
all clamoring for recognition. but Mr.
Hepburn. of Iowa, WHO was in the chair,
recognized Mr.. Dollivsr.
The Iowan looked across the aisle when
order had been restored. Before l be-
gin" said he blandly, II will agree TO
yield the floor if any gentleman on the
other side desires 10 offer a free-coinage
amendment"
DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGE
Almost half the Democratic side SEEM
ed 70 rise en- masse. Mr.. Bailey was
foremost. 81 ask it," he called; Il ask
it." Il ask it," shouted Others amid
wild cheers on the Democratic side
Dozens of us ask the privilege" cried
Mr. Williams. 1--WE challenge you for
the opportunity
PALMERITE OBJECTION.
Rushing down one of the side aisles
came Mr.. briggs OemocraO. OF New
York. shouting, II object; ] object"
Does the gentleman want any further
eVidence?" called Mr.. Williams. The con-
fusion was Undesirable. Mr.. Hepburn
pounded with his gavel, while the Repub-
leans seemed 10 be enjoying the scene
Of discord Mr. Dolivor had aroused.
REPUBLICAN BLUFF CALLED
your bluff Is called shouted Mr..