The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-14
Debate In House Lasted Until Late
Last Night.
DRY AND UNExcITING
ABSENCE OF LIVELY OR ORA
MATIC INCIDENTS.
All the Members DESTROYS of Contri-
buting to the Literature of the
Occasion-Denlocrats Who sWill
Vote For the Currency Bill-The
Holiday Recess. So

washington, Dec. 13.-The currency
debate in the house lasted from II
O'Clock this morning until 1890 tonight
with a recess of three hours for 6in-
ner- The pressure for time to speak
continues. as most of the members de-
sire to make contributions to the liter
allure of the occasion Much of it,
; however. has to be for home consump-
ton There has been very little cross
firing thus far, and no exciting dra-
matte incidents.
So far as known. twelve Democrats,
eight from New York, two from Penn
slyvania. and one each from Maryland
and Massachusetts, will vote for the
bill.
The speakers before the recess to-
day were Messrs. Fowler of New Jer-
sey, Lacey of Iowa. Cushman of Wash
ington. Hamilton of Michigan and Bur-
ton of Ohio, Republicans, for the Dill,
and Messrs. Brundidge of Arkansas,
Wheeler of Kentucky, Benton of Mis-
souri,, Fox of Mississippi, Pierce of
Tennessee, SulZer of New York. Cow
herd of Missouri, Otey of Virginia
Gaines of Texas, Democrats. and Mr.
Bell of Colorado, Populist, against it.
To Take Recess.
The house adopted a resolution for
holiday recess from Wednesday, De
cember 20, to Wednesday, January g.
Mr.. Richardson the minority leader,
asked that the house adjourn over to-
morrow, to give the members an OPP
portunity to participate in the Wash
lngton memorial exercises, but Mr..
PaNne, the majority leader, objected
saying George Washington, if alive, he
thought. would be in favor cf the house
proceeding with the transaction of its
business.
The speaker appointed the following
committee to join with committees of
the senate and the District of Column
bia in preparing plans for the centen-
NAL celebration of the establishment of
the seat of government in Washing |
ton: Messrs Cannon Ullinois). Grout |
(VermonD, Heatwole (Minnesota), /
Sherman (New York;. Hemmenway |
publicans; Bailey (Texas), Devries !
California;, Cowherd (Missouri. Dem !
ocrats; and Bell (Colorado), Populist.
The debate upon the currency bill |
was then resumed, Mr.. Bell (Colorado) !
being the first speaker today. Bell OPP
posed the bill, devoting much of his
time to an argument against its bank
ing features Mr., Brurdidge Demo
crat, ArkansaS) also opposed the bill,
as did Mr.. Wheeler (Keutucky).
Likes Gold Declaration.
Mr.. Fowler New Jersey who was a
member of the banking and currency
committee of the last congress. said he
would vote for the bill because of the
gold declaration in the first fourteen
ines. Notwithstanding what followed
Mr.. Lacey Qowa), in support Of the
Jill. said he was astounded to hear the
Gentleman from Missouri Ode Armond) I
leclare that the Republican triumph
# 1896 was won by the purchase of I
Democratic votes.
Does the gentleman contend that
icKinley could have wen w'thH'l- 40
ecalcitrant gold Democrats?" asked
dr. Berry (ky).
we won perhaps with the aid of {
hose whom the gentleman denominates
ecalcitrant Democrats replied Mr.
lacey, but they were not bought or
cared" 5
Proceeding, Mr.. Lacey said the Demo
rom New England, New York and {
1aryland. where the Chicago platform
ad been trampled under foot.
Mr.. Benton (Mo.) said he stood with {
he Democratic and Populist parties in
he never-ending opposition to extend +
lg the powers of national banks. {
Result of the Bill
Mr. Fox (Miss) argued that the en- {
ctment of the pending bill would in +
rease the value of all obligations, pub 7
C and private.
Mr.. Pierce (Tenn) said that although +
n advocate of free silver at 16 to l, l.
e could not see that free coinage of 6
liver was involved in the provisions a
{ the pending measure. 1t simply pro- +
osed to continue the existing condi- :
ons. He read from a speech of Mr.. I
IcKinley when a candidate in 1896, de-
airing that there was no purpose to n
iihdraw the greenbacks from circu- e
.tion, and then challenged the other z
de to deny that the pending bill would n
effect impound and retire the green-l r
acks.
Roast For Cleveland. il
In the course of his remarks he de- T
animated Grover Cleveland the arch 2
lemy of silver and of the Democratic
irty. He perverted the principles of ,
tuted the men high in its. councils :
it'll promises of pelf and power"
The Democrats greeted this utter -
ice with applause. Mr.. Burton (O), 81
support of the bill. declared that the y
loption of the gold standard by the =
oppressive nations OF the earth was in h
liable. :"
Mr.. Hamilton (Mich) favored the bill.
e said the. people in 1896 had returned !,
verdict against the legislation of -
LIue into a dollar and in favor of a -
liar that could cross the ocean with =
i shrinkage when it came in contact =.
til salt water. :"
Mr.. Cushman (Wash) said that the !,
ntiment of his people was for the a,
Id standard. Since the Inauguration -
Mr. Mckinley. he said. everything a
s risen-commodities labor. human ~
and the, fiag-everything except the ..
.mocratic party. That had been -
aadily going down hill. daughter u,
d applause) a.
Praises Chicago Platform.
Mr. Sulzer IN. W, in opposing the