The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

party or the Democracy; believe II will injure
the country. and II ought 10 drive out Of the
metallism. W. ]. BRYAN.
De Almond Of Missouri closed the de-
bate on the Democratic side. He called at
tenuon to the fact that only one section
OF the bill had been read and no oppor-
tunlty had been given TO amend the bill.
he declared that It was the opinion on
the minority side that the bill was de-
signed TO create a huge far-reaching and
all-pervading bank trust He had intend
ed TO offer an amendment. but the sec
ton 10 which IL would apply had not been
reached reached, he had il read at the clerks
laWIuI Tor any bank under its provisions
TO combine with any other bank for the
purpose or increasing or restricting the
coin IN circulation, credit or interest. That
amendment. De Almond said, If adopted.
might help 10 prevent the fruition Of the
scheme in this bill. BY this bill the Gov
eminent would issue no more money. Its
issue was to be turned over TO the banks
so long US they operated the power in the
interest or themselves and the Republi-
can party.
The scenes attending the close OF the
debate We're exciting and dramatic. When
DE Armond concluded but twenty minutes
remained before the debate was TO close
uhder the rule. Richardson, the minority
leader, protested against what he as
sumed TO be the purpose of the Republi-
cans TO take that time 10 close the de-
bate. He demanded the regular order
Thereupon Grosvenor got the floor for five
minutes, which he occupied in haunting
the democrats for their evident desire 10
abandon Tree silver at 16 to l. During the
SIX days debate, he said. The House had
heard no arguments for free silver and he
humorously hailed IL as a sign of the COM
ING regeneration OF the party. In con-
cluSloh ne said that out of the debate
had come the settled conviction on both
sides or the House that the enactment of
me pending measure would put into law
the policy which had governed and guild
ed the country for nearly thirty years.
Richardson Indignantly denied Gros-
yenors assertion of the proposed aban-
comment OF the issue OF free silver. He
sald that II the gentleman from Ohio had
followed the debate he must have heard
some strong speeches in favor Of free sill
yer. He called attention 10 the fact that
but one section Of the bill had been read
and charged that the special order which
ala not permit the Offering OF q substitute
or motion to recommit had been framed
loI the especial purpose Of preventing the
offering OF free silver substitute
Does the gentleman desire to offer such
subsututeT asked Overstreet (R) of
Indiana
The rule was framed TO prevent one
9olng SO and the debate has been de
hberately conducted with the same end in
view responded Richardson.
The Republicans laughed derisively as
Richardson went on to characterize Gros !
Vehor covert charge as a cheap attempt |
az polucal capital which was beneath the
ulgnlty OF great party. he invelghed !
You tied our hands" said he, 'in the |
beginning. This bill is a bill 10 establish !
the gold standard and break down BIZ
metaIlism forever; The free coinage OF
silver Is not involved"
Then Dalzell (R) of Pennsylvania took |
the floor and in half a minute the House !
was In Juror. He pointed out that any !
Democrat could have demanded the read |
Ing of the bill, and abiding to Richard |
sons charge OF hypocrisy he walked the |
echoes as he said:
hrTr1 h~-
dare he shouted. shaking his finger de- |
family at the other side. mot one OF you |
dares or would dare If you had the OPP
portunity TO offer a free coinage amend |
ment and risk vote upon 1t. No gentle |
man on the other side is so much a leader |
that he would dare expect to rally his |
cohorts upon tat proposition"
n dozen Democrats jumped to their feet !
as Dalzell concluded. Bailey, Richardson, |
Sulzer of New York. Williams Of Missis- |
slppi We're all clamoring for recognition, |
but Hepburn, who was in the chair. recog-
nized Dolliver. The Iowan looked across |
the aisle when order had been restored.
Before l begin" said he blandly, II |
will agree TO Yield the floor TO any GEN |
tleman on the other side desiring TO offer
free silver amendment"
Almost half the Democratic side seemed |
TO rise en- masse. Bailey was foremost.
u ask it," said Bailey.
Il ask it," shouted others. amid wild
cheers on the Democratic side.
Dozens OF us ask the privilege" cried
" l4idlIlh. we cudIenBe you Tor the OPP
portunity."
Rushing down one OF the side aisles
came briggs OF New York, shouting:
Il object object"
Docs the gentleman want any further
evidence called Williams.
The confusion was indescribable Hep
burn pounded his gavel. while the Repub-
licans seemed to enjoy the scene of dis
cord Dolliver had aroused. When order
was restored Dolliver yielded to Bailey
who preferred the request for unanimous
consent
THE gentleman from Texas" said Hep
burn. from the chair, well knows that in
committee II IS not competent TO entertain
a request 10 change the order under which
the House Is operating"
Your bluff is called" shouted Williams |
his index finger pointing TO Dolliyer, while
the Democrats cheered Justify
Meantime the hour OF o'clock arrived
and the committee arose and reported the |
bill TO the House without amendment
Lentz Cd of Ohio asked whether n
would be in order for him to ask unani-
nous consent TO offer an amendment 10 |
the tenth section TO provide that any indi-
vidual as well as any bank may deposit
bonds with the treasury and receive their
par value In currency. To this the Speaker
replied in the negative. Thereupon Over