The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12


the lnlquity OF the original bill, levy
ing IS per cent OF DingIey duties on
goods going into Puerto Rico. he said.
Il had done 80 in the so-calIed civil
government amendment Under the
guise OF civil government, the senate,
he sald, had imposed an impcrialistic
government upon the island. He ass
serted II was never the intention OF the
republicans Of the house, IN the first
instance. to enact any such measure
He quoted President Mckinley. secre-
tary Root. ex-President Harrison, ex-
Speaker Reed. and other republicans
OF national reputation were In favor Of
free trade with the island. and drew
a salvo Of applause from his democrat
io colleagues by characterizing the
president in the language Of ex-speak-
er Reed, as the emperor Of expe-
diency'
Why. Richardson asked, had the
president, secretary of war and the re-
publican party changed front upon
this whole question. For reply, he read
the statement OF Pr. .fessor Schurmann
Of the Philippine commission. That
trusts had gone down TO Washington
and had grasped the republican party
BY the throat"
He also recalled the statement print
ed short time ago in local news
paper that a republican member Cf the
house had said that in return for the
passage Of the bill a large contribu-
ton was to be made TO the republican
campaign fund. Richardson created
something OF sensation by giving the
name OF the newspaper man who had
written the interview. saying he was a
reputable correspondent. worthy Of ere
dence.
Dearmond said the rule was evidence
that those who decided to suppress in
tellect, chain viii and stihe conscience.
realized that they must DO their work
quickly.
Babcock. chairman OF the republican
campaign commit 'ee. Indignantly r.
sented the charge Of Richardson that
the republican, campaign committee
had received money consideration fer
the Putrtu Rico tariff bill.
Jumping 20 his feet. Pierce tried to
interrupt Blbcoss, but the latter wav-
ed him aside. He withdraws his chal-
ienge, shodl Il "A ,oi.. IN The denc-
cratic side, amid a howl Of derision.
Grosvernor followed with a speech
that kept mis- side In almost onriiru-
Gus applause. II was a glorious thing
10 witness ths anxiety OF the democrat
ic party and mugwwnp press, lest the
republican party should destroy itself.
He had WITNESSED il before. but he had
never seen il 80 Jealous as now to
avert from the republican lsariy the
| 0dium and curse of IN ,iitl sged pub
lie scntimel.
Richardson was on his feet, as was
Dalzell, with motion to recommit the
rule with instructions 10 report new
rule and substitute bill providing:
"First-Free trade between the Uni
ted States and Puerto Rico.
Second Civil government for the
territory of Puerto Rico of a republican
form"
The speaker ruled that as the pre-
vious question had been ordered on the
rule. Richardson's motion was not in
order.
Vote. vote, vote" came from many
quarters. and the speaker beat a live
ly tattoo to secure order while th'
vote was being taken. The viva voc'
vote was indecisive. and to save time
an aye and noe vote was taken, OF
the adoption of the rule The voting
was followed with intense interest
Announcement of the adoption of th'
rule, ayes lsS. noes 142: present an'
not voting, IL. was greeted with salyo
of applause on the republincan side
The large majority was a general sur
prise. II was regarded as a test vote