New-York tribune., 1899-12-17

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that the cause OF your prosperity? Appiause on
the Democratic side) You viii hve TO ne asna"e"
Of your record"
DENIAL FROM BRYAN
In the closing hour Of the debate MT INine'
Dem Tenn) produced telegram from W o. o.
prvan DENYING a purperted interview with hin'
believe the bill Ia had in particular the 'el
gram read but did not say II wouio inJuie ''o
Democratic party But II VIII in)ure 'ne couii'.
and should drive out Of the Republican party All
sincere believers In bimetallism.
Mr. De Armond Dem, MOI closed the debate on
the Democratic side He called attention to the
fact that only one section ot the bill had been read
and said that no opportunity had been given 10
amend H. He declared that II was the opinion on
thu minority side that the bill was designed TO
create huge far reaching and all pervadlns
hank trust He had intended to offer an amend
ment but the section to which 1t would apply had
not been reached He had II read at the clerk Ks
desk 1t provided that 1t should he unawtui ior
any bank under It's provisions 10 comDne e. w dn
ing the coin in circulation. credit OF interest Ihs.
amendment Mr. DE Arm8nd sad "a III IL Cbis aGop,ea in tbs
hil BY this bill the Government would issue no
more money It's issue was 10 oe tnrneu h ner IN me
interest of themselves and the Republican party
Mr.. RICHARDSON STARTS TROUBLE.
When Mr. De Almond had finished his speech
only twenty minutes remained before the debate
was to close under the rule. Mr.. Richardson
dem Tenn), the minority leader. protested
against what nc assumed TO he the purpose OF the
Republicans to take that time to close the debate
He demanded the regular order. Thereupon Mr.
Grosvenor (Rep. Ohio got the floor for Ave MIN
ues which he occupied in taunting the Demo-
for their evident desire TO abandon free silver
al 16 to l. During the six days OF debate. ne sald
the House had heard no arguments for free silver.
q he
ing regeneration OF the party In conGusion me ne
conviction both sides OF the House that the en-
sctment OF the pending measure would put into law %
country for nearly thirty years
Mr.. Richardson Indignantly denied Mr. Grosve-
issue of free silver he said tha; il the gentleman
from Ohio had followed the debate he must have
He called attention to the fact that only section
of the bin had been read. and charged tnat the
a substitute a motion to recomn,it, had been
framed for the especial purpose OF preventing the
"Does The gentleman desire 70 offer such SUBJ
stitute?" asked Mr.. Overstreet rep. Ind ,o.
So and the debate has been deliberately c9Edpcted
with this same end in view, replied Mr.; Rchard-
Richardson went or to characterize Mr Grosvenors
covert chsrsg as eheap attempt to inake political
party. Ne accused the other side OF hypocrisy
This bill is biii to Establish the gold standard and
break down the bimetallism power. The free coin
Mr.. DALzELL AROUSED.
Then Mr. Dalzell Rep., PENN took the noor.
and in half minute the House was in uproar.
He pointed out that any Democrat could have de-
manded the reading of the bill. and. alludng TO
Mr.. Richardson's charge of hypocrisy. he walked
the echoes he said: 81 hurl back the charge.
You do not dare" he shouted. shaking his finger
at the other side. mot one of you dares. or would
dare II you had the opportunity TO offer free
amendment IL.
gentleman on the other side is so much leader
SSzeH to ae sst as Mr.
Mr. Sulzer, OF New-York and Mr.. Williams, OF
Mississippi were camoring for recognition but
recognized Mr. D6iveT The iowan looked across
the aisle when order had been restored
DOLLIvER SrIRS UP THE DEMOCRATS.
Before begin" said he bandly. 'T will agree
to yield the floor II any gentleman the other
side desires to offer free coinage amendment"
Almost half the Democratic side seemed to rise
Mr.. Bailey the foremost II ask
It," he called. II ask IL" 81 ask it, shouted
others. amid wild cheers the Democratic eide.
Dozens Of us ask the privilege" cried Mr. Will
Jams. I'VE challenge you for the opport unity
Rushing down one OF the side sisles Mr..
briggs Dem. n. V. shouting 81 object! 81 OBJ
Does the gentleman want any further evidence"
called out Mr Williams. ~
pounded with his gavel while the Republicans
seemed to be enjoying the scene of dscord Mr.
Dolliver had aroused
When order was restored Mr.. Dolliver yielded 70
Mr.. Bailey. who preferred the request for unan-
nous consent.
THE gentleman from Texas said Mr., Hepburn
from the chair well knows that In committed 1t
Is not competent to entertain a request to charge
the order under which the House is operating
Your bluff is called" shouted Mr.. Williams. his
index finger pointing at Mr. Dolliver while the
Democrats cheered Justify.
The hour OF O'Clock had arrived. and the
committee rose and reported the hill to the House
without amendment
Mr. Lentz Dem. Ohio asked whether IL would
be in order for him 10 ask unanimous consent to
offer amendment to the tenth section. to pro
vide that any individual, as we'll as bank. r1ight
deposit bonds with the Treasury and receive their
par value in currency. To this the Speaker re-
piled I'm the negative
Thereupon Mr.. Overstreet asked unanimous con-
that the special order under whicn the House
operating be amended 10 allow "A sub
stitute providing for the free coinage OF silver at
16 TO TO be offered.
Instantly Mr. briggs Dem. " ". who had not
relinqushed his position OF the right OF the chair
shouted 81 object!" Mr. Levy CDem., y. ", from
the rear OF the hall. also objected.
objection is made announced the. Speaker
amid shrek Of Republican Laughter. The liouse
was then. at sos o'clock declared adtourned hnli
Monday, under the terms Of the special order.
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