The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-26
They AppIauded Him Until He Asked
Them to Oesist.
THE BROSIUS BILL REPORTED,
Bank Tax Reduced and Allowance of
Issue Of Notes to Value Ofthe Bonds.
The Mitchell Bill viii BE Re-
ported from the Com
mittec on Next
Wednesday.

docadence of American craftsmanship has
been the text Of many an editorial and
speech and It is 20 be lamented that SO
much truth is contained in the plant.
This, however. but adds 10 the refresh
ing spectacle witnessed on the noor of
the House Of Representatives to-day,
when In a speech biisiiing with irreinla-
bic facts and logical in the deductions
therefrom, Representative Henry NJ
Johnson, of Indiana, condemned in un-
measured terms the inlqultous policy Of
tho administration with regard 10 expan-
sion and undue increase in the army.
Mr. -ohnson is a Republican, but IS a
man Of broad intelligence, and the cour-
age TO publicly express his difference Of
opinion with the administration and the
command OF language 10 carry conviction
to minds not hide-bound in prejudice. MIR.
Johnson has before incurred the jispleas-
ure and sneers Of his party association,
because he dared 10 say what be believed
10 be right. notably in HIS opposition 10
the war with Spain.
During his speech Alr. Johnson received
great deal Of Democratic applause. In
fact IL interrupted him TO such an ex-
tent that he requested his friends on the
other side 10 desist
I'm closing his speech Mr.. Johnson
thanked his Democratic friends fOf all
lowing him the time Tor the expression Of
his views courtesy which, he said, was
denied by his party associates.
ne could slAND H.
General Henderson sought 10 make a
point on this, saying that he should be
able TO stand the applause OF Democrats
In reply 10 this. 3Ir. Johnson said he
could always stand the applause of honest
men. equally as well as he could stand
and had stood tho ccusure of narrow
minded party associates.
Mr. D0lliver followed Mr. Johnson with
l0t of gliuerug generalhics, impugning
the motives and patriotism of the Indiana
congressman. and charging that he had
in isultcd the President.
MR.. DOLLIvER FIOORED.
Mr. Johnson dismissed the statements
with the contempt they deserve" He
then repeatedly asked Mr. Dolliver the
question:
Are you in favor Of the forcible an
nexation OF the Philippine Islands and
forcing on them the government pre-
scribed by this nation against their
wishes"
Mr.. Dolliver evaded the question n
number Of times, beating abOul The bush
without reply.
Mr.. johnson followed M each evasion
with a repetition Of his question, and
Mr. Dollyer presented pitiaDle specta-
Gle as he h0undered around IN multi
tude of meaningless words receiving the
weak applause OF few of his party
associates and the derisiye laughter of the
Democrats who pressed close around the
desks I'm the centre aisle.
HE DIED HARD
Finally Mr.. Doiliver admitted he did
not know the policy Of the administra-
ton. and Mr.. Johnson raked him over the
Goals for defending d policy he didn
know anything Of
Mr.. D0lliyer made some slurriug re-
marks ending with expression Of his
regrets that tho intellectual capacities OF
his opponent We're becoming obsolete.
Mr.. Johnson's response was:
"I can answer a plain question, and
you can't"
This retort caused a roar from the floor
and galleries. and ended the debate.
CURRENCY REFORM
The House Committee on Banking ami
Currency to-day agreed by n vote OF
seven To- five 10 report the Brosius bill
which provides FOR the reduction or the
tax 10 one-e.gh,h OF one per cent: al
lows issues Of notes up 20 the par value
Of bonds. and % perilit the establishment
OF national banks with capital Of S2J,-
O00 In towns of 300 population.
The banking and currency bill has been
cut in half, the banking features being
embodied in the above bin bearing Mr.
Brosius name. The currency features
will be included IN what is known as the
Mitchell bill which will probably be re
ported from the Committee on next We'd
nesday.
Il is hoped that IN this way some
measure OF relief may be provided.
MILES TOOK THE STUMP.
General Miles is not an orator-or, at
least. has never made any pretenslons IN
that line There was one occasion. how
ever. when he "took the stump which
has never been forgotten in SpOtsylyania
county The occasion was recalled to-
dav when Representative zones. Of Nir-
ginia. lail a petition before the Secretary
OF War The story IS this:
During the battle OF Bloody Angle in
SpOtsylvanla county, in May, lsti large
oak tree standing on the property OF
Mr Sanford was cut down by mimic
balls. so thick were they In that To-
nIfttX Inc stump 90 VIC WV Nt'N a.
lowed to remain a short time and was
hen taken up by Mr. Sanford and ear
ried 10 spotsylvania Courthouse. lttle
alter General Miles heard OF the incl
leut and sent 10 the courthouse for the
stump removing II 10 Washington, de-
splte the protests OF the owner.
Mr. SANFORD has been informed that the
s,umn is now IN one OF the museums in
V.shineton. and In the petition sent
through Mr.. Jones seeks 10 recover the
property. -.
penresrntatiye r. 4. Linney tRepl, Of
>-,s,b carolina. spoke tonight. and IN
~ -earts took occasion TO express his
aar,s-orism 10 the permanent annexation
a. tLe phiiippines. One argument he
,,,aSe ~ AGAINST Il was that II would intro
5,,ce ~, element that could not bo assimi-
In,sd and would raise the most madden
INC nroblem that ever disturbed ciylliza-
,ic,tviz the race question. Although
,b. connection was not clear. Judge Lin
rev also took occasion 10 speak az length
In favor OF reducing representation, 80
hat The ratio between the number of
nsmbcrs from Severed States should be
made rnform with tho ratio in several