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ments for free silver, and he humorous-
ly hailed 1t as a sign Of the coming re-
generation OF the party.
In conclusion he said that out of the
debate had come the settled conviction
ON both sides OF the house that the en-
actment OF the pending measure would
put into the law the policy which had
governed and guided the country for
nearly thirty years.
FREE SPEECH THRoTTLED.
Mr.. Richardson Indignantly denied
Mr.. Grosvenor's assertion of the pro-
posed abandonment Of the issue OF free
silver. He said that IL the gentleman
from Ohio had followed the debate lie
must have heard some strong speeches
in favor of free silver. He called atten-
ton to the fact that but one section Of
the bill had been read and charged that
the special order, which did not permit
the Offering Of a substitute or motion
TO re-commit, had been made for the
special purpose of preventing the Offer
ing OF q free silver substitute.
Does the gentleman desire to offer
such substitutc?'" asked Mr.. Over
street (Rep. 1nd0.
The rule was framed to prevent one
from doing so and the debate has been
deliberately conducted with the same
end In VIEW" responded Mr.. Richard
son. The Republicans laughed derislve-
ly as Mr. Richardson went on to char
acterize MIR. Grosvenor's covert charge
as cheap attempt at political capi-
tai, which was beneath the dignity Of
q great party. He inveighed against
the hypocrisy of the other side. "You
tied our hands," said he. "in the begin
ming. This bin is a bill to es ablish the
gold standard and break down bimetal-
ism forever. The free coinage OF silver
is not involved"
a CHALLENGE.
Then Mr.. Dalzeil (Rep., PAD took the
floor and in half minute the House
was In furore. He pointed out that
any Democrat could have demanded
the reading OF the bill, ard. abiding to
Mr. Richardson's charge OF hypocrisy.
ne walked the echoes as he said; 1T
hurl back the charge. You do not dare"
he shouted, shaking his finger defiant
ly at the other slde mot one of YOU
dares or would dare. lie you had the
opportunity, to offer free coinage
amendment and risk vote upon 1t. No.
gentlemen on the other side is so much
leader that he would dare expect to
rally his cohorts upon that PROPOSE
tlon."
A dozen Democrats bumped to their
feet as Mr.. Dalzell concluded. Mr.
Bailey. Mr.. Richardson, Mr.. Sulzer. of
New York: Mr.. WILLIAMS, of NIlsss-
sippi, We're all clamorlng for recogni-
tion, but Mr. Hepburn (Rep. OF Iowa),
VINO was IN the chair recognized Mr..
the aisle when order had been re-
stored. Before begin" said he
blandly, II viii agree to yield the moor
If any gentleman on the other side
desires to offer n free-coinage amend
ment." g
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
Almost half the Democratic side
seemed to rise en- masse. Mr. Bailey
was foremost. 81 ask It," lie called.
II ask It," ct ask It," shouted others
amid wild cheers on the Democratic
side. Dozens of us ask the privilege"
cried Mr.. William. I'VE challenge
you for the opportunity"
Rushing down one of the aisles came
MIR. briggs CDem. OF New York;. shout
ing, st object" II object"
Does the gentleman want any fur
Their evidence?" called Mr.. Williams.
The confusion was indescribable. Mr.
Hepburn pounded with his gavel while
the Republicans seemed to he enjoying
the scene Of discord Mr.. Dolliver had
aroused.
THE BLUFF CALLED.
Your BLUM Is called" shouted Mr..
Williams at Mr. Doliver, while the
Democrats cheered Justify. Meantime
committee rose and reported the bill to
the House without amendment.
Thereupon. Mr.. Overstreet asked
unanimous consent that the special or
der under which the House was oper-,
atlng be so amended as to allow a SUBJ
stitute providing for the free coinage of
silver at 16 to l TO be offered. Instant-
ly Mr. briggs of New York, who had
not rclinquished his position on the
right Of the chair, shouted: 1T object"
Mr.. Levy (Dem. OF New York;, from
the rear Of the hall, also objected.
"Objection Is made announced the
Speaker amid a Shrek of Republican
laughter. The House then adjourned
until Monday.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR VOTING.
Washington, Dec. 16.-The final ar
engagements were being made to-day for
the vote on the financial bill in the
House on Monday. Mr. Tawney, the
Republican whip" said about ITO out
of the 1856 Republican members would
be present, and those absent would be
paired for the bill. 1t is estimated that
proposition has been made to allow
vote on a motion to re-commit, with In
structions to the Banking and Currency
Committee to report an amended bill II
the Democratic managers desired this
procedure. Mr.. Richardson. the Demo-
cratic floor leader. says, however, that
the proposition Is too indefinite, and he
will give no intimation of the parlia-
mentary moves lie will adopt.
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