The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-17
SIX DAYS DEBATES
DRAMATIC CLOSE,
(Cont;uued from Ninth Page.)

/ Government would issue no more money.
Its issue was to be turned over by it
to the banks SO long as they operated
the power in the interest of themselves
and the Republican party.
A REPUBLICAN BLUFF.
The scenes attending the close of the
debate were exciting and dramatic. When
| DeArmond concluded but twenty min
utes remained before the debate was to
close under the rule. Mr.. Richardson
the minority leader, protested against
what he assumed to be the purpose of
the Republicans to take that time to
close the debate. He demanded the
regular order. Thereupon Mr.. Grosve-
nor, (Rep. Ohio, got the floor for five
minutes which he occupied in taunting
the Democrats for their evident desire
to abandon free silver at 16 to /. Dur
ing the six days debate, he said, the
house had heard no arguments for free
silver and he humorously hailed ii as a
sign of the coming regenration of the
party. ln conclusion he said that out
of the debate had come the settled con-
viction 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. Mr..
Richardson Indignantly denied Mr.. Gros-
venor's assertion of the proposed aban-
donment of the issue of free silver. He
said that if the gentleman from Ohio
had followed the debate he must have
heard some strong speeches in favor of
free silver. He called attention 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 substitute or motion
to recommit, had been framed for the
especial purpose of preventing the Of
fering of a free silver substitute.
Does the gentleman desire to offer
such Il substituted" asked Mr.. Over
street, (Rep., Ind)
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.. Richardson.
The Republicans laughed derisively as
Mr.. Richardson went on to characterize
Mr.. Grosvenor's covet charge as cheap
attempt at political capital which was
beneath the dignity Of a geat party He
inveighed against the hypocrisy of the
other side. .You tied our hands" said
he, lin the beginning. This bill is a
bill to establish the gold standard and
break down bi-metallism forever. The
free coinage of silver is not involved"
Then Mr.. Dalzell, rep, Pa.), took
the floor and in half a minute the House
was in Il furore. He pointed out that
any Democrat could have demanded the
reading the bill and abiding to Mr..
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 defiantly at
The other side, mot one of YOU dares
or would dare if you had the oppor
tunty to offer a free coinage amendment
and risk a vote upon it, No gentleman
on the other side is so much a leader
that he would dare expect to rally his
cohorts upon that proposition" A dozen
Democrats jumped to their feet as Mr..
Dalzell concluded. Mr.. Bailey, Mr.
Richardson, Mr.. Sulzer, of New York:
Mr.. Williams, of Mississippi, were all
rlamoring for recognition, but Mr.. Hep
burn, (Rep., Iowa., who was in the
chair, recognized Mr.. Dolliver. The
Towan looked across the aisle when or
der had been restored. Before | be-
gin," said he blandly, II will agree 10
yield the floor If any gentleman on the
other side desires to offer a free coinage
amendment"
THE BLUFF CALLED.
Almost half the Democratic side
seemed to rise en- masse. Mr.. Bailey
was foremost Il 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. I'VE challenge you
for the opportunity
Rushing down one of the side aisles
came Mr.. briggs, (Dem., n. W, shout
ing, Il object" II object"
Does the gentleman want any furth-
or evidence" called Mr. Williams. The
confusion was indescribable. Mr.. Hep
burn pounded with his gavel while the
Republicans seemed to be enjoying the
scene of discord Mr. Dolliyer had
aroused.
Your bluff is Called shouted Mr..
Williams at Mr.. Dolliver, while the
Democrats cheered Justify. Meantime
the hour of 5 o'clock arrived, and the
committee rose and reported the bin to
the House without amendment.
Ihereupon Mr.. Overstreet asked
unanimous consent that the special or
der under which the House was operat-
ing be so amended as TO allow a substi-
tute providing for the free coinage of
silver at is to / to be offered. Instantly
Mr.. briggs, Of New York. who had not
relinquished his position oil the right of
the chair shouted II object" Mr.. Levy
Dem, n. ", from the rear of the
hall, also objected.
COLLECTION is made" announced the
Speaker amid shrek Of Republican
laughter. The House then adjourned
until Monday.
THE FINAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Washington, Dec 16.-Ihe final ar
| engagements are being made today for
the vote on the financial bill in the
House on Monday. Mr.. Tawney the
Republican whip" said about ITO our
Of the 1856 Republican members would
| be present and those absent would be
paired for the bill. 1t is estimated that
about $50 Democrats win be present.
| A proposition has been made to allow
| d vote on motion to recommit, with
| instructions TO the Banking and Cur
rency Committee to report an amended
| bill, if the Democratic managers de-