The San Francisco call., 1901-12-01

be subject had the amendments originated
in the House.
Dalzell of Pennsylvania replied at con-
siderable length to Hepburn's argument,
contending that the present rules were an
evolution, and had worked so admirably
In facilitating the transaction of business
that the Democrats, despite their outcry
against them during the F'ifty-first Con-
gresS, had not dared to materially modify
them when they came back into power in
the Fifty-second Congress. He took occa-
sion to score Hepburn for harping on the
subject of the rules.
The discussion lasted about two hours
Shattuck Of Ohio supported the Dalzell
resolution. Crow of Pennsylvania though
generally in favor of the old rules, desired
a modification which would take away
from the chairmen of committees the
power Of controlling time on measures be-
fore the House. When Hepburns motion
was put II was defeated by an overwhelm-
ing vote Of to /.
He then offered in succession as distinct
amendments the four notifications of the
rules which he had suggested In his argu-
ment. These were In turn voted down.
The highest vote which any of them re-
ceived was Al. No question of policy was
broached at the caucus.
Caucus of Democrats.
The Democratic members Of the House
of Representatives met In caucus In the
hall of the House at II O'Clock to-day
There are Isl Democrats and eight Fu-
sionists, Silverites and Populists in the
House. OF these members OF the NM
ority 126 were present, including Shafroth
of Colorado and Newlands of Nevada. Sill
verites. Neville and Stark, Populists, OF
Nebraska declined to enter the caucus
Hay OF Virginia, chairman Of the Demo-
cratic caucus, presided. Without opposi-
ha
for officers of the House. to be presented
al the meeting of The House next Mon
day:
Speaker-RIchardson, Tennessee.
Clerk-Ex- Representative James Kerr,
Pennsylvania.
Sergeant at Ex-Representative e
V. Brookside, Indiana.
Doorkeeper-CharleS Edwards, Texas
POstmaster-James X. Jackson, Ala
bama.
The selection OF Richardson as can6i-
date for Speaker clothes him officially
with the minority leadership. The four
places on the House rolI allowed the mill
ority will be filed by Isaac Hill OF Ohio,
assistant sergeant at arms, and James T.
English of California, FELTON, y. Knight
OF Georgia and Ewing Bland. son OF Sal
YER Dick Bland of Missouri, special en-
ployes.
Appeals to the Minority.
Richardson briefly thanked the caucus
for the honor done him, and said:
shall not attempt here and to discuss
or lay down any principles by which We are
TO be governed as party II would no; be
appropriate for me to do so.N There is one
thing however. that will say now at the very
beginning or our service. because / believe !t is
proper that IL should be said II Is this:
urge upon you and each OF you the surprising
Importance OF attending the sessions OF the
House. We have minority consisting OF about
$50 members II every member of this oppo-
sition will attend sessions and answer
when his name is called VIC viii make our op-
position effective and oftenti,nes win be able
to defeat our opponents In their efforts 10 pass
unwise and improper measures | feel that I
have the right 90 ask you. and do ask you
now that you are chosen 10 ali u seat in the
House. that you Will be as anxious TO occupy
ents you were desirous of occupying II before
the election II We are punctuai In our attend
ance. although In the minority. We will be able
to do much In the way OF enacting wholesome
legislation. and. more and above ALL we Will
laws. The country Will. when the session
closes. pass Judgment. not only on the action
but also on the minority side and II we have
acted wisely and pntrioticaiiy we will place our
party In the position TO deserve and TO COM
elections OF next year and a stiii greater tri-
umph in the national contest OF 1904.
Resolutions Denounce Trusts.
The interesting portion Of the caucus
followed. Representative Mcclellan OF
New York, at the direction OF the Demo-
cratic members of the New York deIega-
tion. who had met just prior TO the as
semblng Of the caucus. offered the fol-
lowing resolution as an expression of the
sense of the caucus:
Resolved That shall promote to the ut
most OF our power the removal OF the oppres-
sive, restrictive and often prohibitory features
OF the existing tariff II has been truly de-
cared TO be the mother OF trusts The tend
esney to create combinations OF wealth. es.ab-
fishing practical monopolies in the manufac-
turing and commercial Industries OF the United
States. threatens the future existence of indi-
vidual manufacturers and merchants and
tradesmen of moderate or small means.
The tendency must undermine the sturdy
Independence OF large bodies of Amerf-
can citizens and may well be deemed the mos.
serious menace TO the moral and political well
fare OF the country. The time has come when