The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-22
OVER THE LOUD BILL.
The lowan Charged Mr.. Lentz With
Being Attorney for Lobby.
URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL
Passed by Senate without Discussion.
Resolution OF Inquiry Relating TO
Granting by Secretary Of War
ofMinins Concessions in Bed
Of the Sea Near Capo
Nome. Alaska

WASHINGTON. March 21.-DurinG the
debate in the House to-day upon the Loud
hill, relating to sccond-class mail matter,
there was a sharp exchange between MI
Mcpherson (Rep of Iowa, and MIR. Lentz
Dem. of Ohio over a charge made by
the former THAT the lat.e- was the ateor-
ney of the lobby which Is fighting the DAl,
but otherwise the debate was without
incident Both sides believe the vote To-
morrow will be close.
Mr. Loud has agreed to accept t"o
amendments, one to increase the number
of sample copies which newspapers can
send out as second-lass rates from 59o 10
$780, and the other to limit the provision
requiring newspapers to separate lheif
mail to those having in excess oil o,oSV CIR
culation- These are all the concessions
he will make. He says the debate mas
strengthened the bill and he believes II
will pass.
Mr. Dalzell of Pennsylvania, from Inc
Commit ttee on Rules, presented a report
from that committee for the appointment
Of a special commission Of nine to con-
sider all proposed legislation relative to
the celebration of the one hnndreuth an
niversary of the purchase Of the Louisiana
Territory at ST. Louis in 1903.
OTEY NAMED.
The Speaker appointed the following
committee: Messrs. Tawney, OF MIME
scta; Steel, of Indiana: Sherman, OF New
York; JOY, of Missouri: Corliss. OF Aachi-
gan: Burke. Of South Dakota. Repupii-
cans: aud Messrs Williams, OF Misss-
sippi: Bartlett. of Georgia, ana oteg, oi
Virginia. Democrats.
The House then resumed the conSadefd-s
ton OF the Loud bill.
Mr. Griggs. Of Georgia, said that Two
thirds of the members who would vote
against it. would do so under. misap-
I,rohension and because they did not care
10 take the trouble TO meet the ob)acuons
of constituents who did not approve the
measure.
Mr.. Lentz argued that the second-class
conditions for mail matters must be con-
ssdercd part of the educational system OF
the country He had his desk and the sur
rounding desks piled high with the books
of standard authors and poets. which he
said, were placed within the reach OF the
alumblest boys and girls because. they mad
access to the mail at pound rates. he
crs ated considerable enthusiasm both on
TIN, foor ai.d in the galleries, as he ap-
s
leges.
DENOUNCED LOBBY.
Mr.. MoFherson of Iowa, in support
of the bill, denounced the lobby which he
said was injecting the corridors and gal
lcrles Of the House, carrying on cor
rlpt campaign against the measure. Dur
ing the course of his remarks, Mr. Hill, OF
Connecticut. rising to a question OF prlVa-
lego. stated that literature In opposition
to the bill was being distributed on the
floor of the House by the pages. He de-
manded thht the rule be enforced.
The SI.eaker directed the employees Of
the House to cease distributing the docu-
merits.
Mr.. Mcpherson proceeding. attacked Mr..
Ientz. creating some sensation by char
acte1izinE him as tine attorney for the
lobby.
Mr.. Lcntz was not on the floor at the
time. but Mr.. Richardson, the minority
leader, promptly called Mr.. Mcpherson to
order
Mr.. Mcpherson withdrew the word at,
tcrney'' and was allowed to proceed
RETORT VIOLENT.
Later Mr.. Lentz on q question OF prlvi-
lege. replied to hir. Mcpherson, expressing
surprise that a member. even with the
limited experience in the rules OF de-
cency enjoyed by the gentleman from
Iowa, should have charged him with be-
ing the attorney of a lobby in connection
with the pending bill. He proceeded to
explain the circumstances under which
he had brought into the House the books
and pamphlets complained of. and In con-
clusion said he did not know he could pro-
tect himself from charges based upon
such f1in1sy grounds. .tBut want to say
In the gentlenan's teeth he said. that
the gentleman who charges me with be-
ing the attorney of a lobby is undoubtedly
himself the attorney OF the express COM
panies.
Here Mr. Payne. of New York, inter-
posed to call Mr.. Lentz to order.
Later Mr.. MCPHERSON got the floor. say
ing that he had at the time withdrawn
the Objectionable remark, but that the
speech Of Mr.. lentz. when it appeared,
would display the facts which had called
It forth He said it would further show
that Mr.. Lentz was in telegraphic corre-
spondeence with those laboring 10 defeat
the bill.
In the House.
WASHINGTON, March 2L-Upon the
authority of the Governor of Alssaa. Nj.
Turner. OF Washington. made the state
snent in the Senate to-day that conces-
sions for gold mining in the bed Of the
SEA near Cape Nome. Alaska. had been
granted by the Secretary Of War, aid
upon that statement he based a resoiu-
ton OF inquiry.
Senator Turner said II such grant
had been made 1t was a shame, a re-
proach and a scandal" The resolution
was agreed TO.
In few minutes, and without discus
: sion. the additional urgent deficiency
bin was passed. with one or two other
measures OF importance.
Mr.. Allison gare notice that he would
call up 10 morrow the cenfe.ence report
on the Porto Rico appropriation bill.
Mr.. Turner'S resolution disected the
Secretary OF War TO Inform the Senate
whether any concessions to excayata h :
Eold-beaying bed aof 4 he sea. in the c.ni-
siy - Cape Nome. Alaska. or an other