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interrupt him. But the latter was appea'eu ~
by some Of his Democratic colleagues aiic h'
took his seat.
UNDERWOOD DENIES IT.


and Means Committee. should make state
rlent, and the Republican leader was just
q bout 10 do SO when Mr. Underwood again aroSc
II desire TO say just one word satu ne,
have never made any such charge as Ihe So =.
man repeats. either in a Democratic CAUCUS "a
elsewhere ..
The Republicans applauded this statement
and both Mr. Underwood and MI fhyhe sal
down.
Il have accomplished my purpose sald MI
Littlefed. Il have succeeded in Yindlcatlhs
the Republican majority.
He then proceeded with his argument tl'I 'lie
Morris amendment was in order, as IL pore III
rectly the duties on sugar which We're 70 pe
disturbed by the proposed reduction on CUBAN
sugars Other tariff amendments. however, he
argued. would not be in order He quoted a
decision of Speaker Blaine in support OF MS
contention
Mr. Grow of Pennsylvania, the venerab BILE ex-
Speaker argued that the amendment was not
germane because sugar was not mentioned IN
the original bill.
Mr. Richardson the Democratic leader. con-
tended that the amendment was in order. He
thought Speaker Blaines decision was conclu-
sive.
As Mr. Richardson concluded the Democrats
cried Vote, votei'' but several Republicans IN
Guiding Mr.. Grosvenor. Mr.. Olmsted ana MT
Lacey, were on their feet clamorlng LOT lecos
milton. Mr. Sherman. of New-York. who was In
the chair recognized Mr.. Grosvenor. who called
attention to the fact that Blaine. great as ne
was as a parliamentarian. had been overruIeo
repeatedly especially with regard TO his propo-
sition that could lead horse to water but
a quorum Despite the Impotence of the mem
bers as evidenced by their demands Tor vote.
Mr. Lacey. of Ohio. spoke briefly in support o.
the point Of order. and urged his Fellow Repuo-
licans not to play into the hands Of the Demo-
Gratis. who had bound themselves by caucus &C
ton last night TO try to open up the "hoie
question of tariff revision.
Mr. De Almond of Missouri, suggested that
the chair should submit the point OF oroer TO
the House He observed ironically that he
thought the chairman had not made up his
mind. Speaking to the merits of the point OF
order he argued that the real object OF the
rules was to facilitate matters not to restrict
or hamper a free expression questions
brought before the House. Whether the cha1r
rules this amendment in order or not said ne
we will at least find out who are for the sugar
Trust and who are against it..
"As an ex-member from New-York said on a
memorable OCCASION" suggested Mr.. Olmsted.
tween friends?'" U-aughter)
oh no." retorted Mr.. De Almond, 1.-The ques-
ton is how powerful is a poor little rule when
the issue is between the Sugar Trust and the
American people" (Applause)
Mr.. Morris concluded the debate on the point
of order with strong speech against 1t. w nile
he agreed with Mr.. Grow that the word sugar
was not in the bill, sugar was all over H. he
said that the bill increased the diferential
on sugars from Cuba ~ cents a hundred POUNDS
it was proper that the House should reduce the
differential on sugars from the remainder Of the
world.
DECLARED OUT OF ORDER.
In an elaborate ruling Mr. Sherman, of New
York. who in the chair sustained the point
of order In doing he cited long line or
presidents covering three-fourths of century
Of parliamentary procedure in accord with his
decision.
AS soon as the decision was announced MI
Tawney appealed from the ruling of the Chair
The vote was taken by tellers Speaker Hen
derson was the first member to pass between
the telers in support of the Chairs ruling. II
interesting spectacle as the issue was
put to the test.
he vvbO Democratic
watched the Republicans to see how many
would decline to vote with their colleagues Not
Democrat voted to sustain the Chair The
Louisiana delegation the first to go through
in opposition to the Chairs ruling: then, troop
ing down a side aisle. came the Republican re-
calcitrants. thirty-seven strong. The Demo-
Gratis cheered they went through.
THE CHAIR OvERRULED.
When the announcement was made that the
Chair had been overruled. 80 to III, the Demo-
Gratis and the Republican insurgents cheered.
A dozen members We're on their feet. flourish
ing amendments and clamoring for recognition
before the applause died away. but the chair
recognized Mr.. Payne, the Republican floor lead
Amid profound silence he addressed his
Republican colleagues. He said 1T was useless
to address the other side. The opposition on his
side. he said. claimed to be friendly to the
beet sugar industry The amendment was
proposition reduce the duty sugar from
beet sugar countries. He warned those friends
Of beet sugar that he proposed to show his
friendship
amendment.
Mr.. Mcclellan. of New-York offered an
amendment to the amendment to reduce still
further by 20 per cent the whole sugar schedule
Of the Dingley law and Mr.. De Almond offered
another amendment to strike out the language
OF the Morris amendment, which limited its
operation to the period covered by the reciproc-
fly agreement Both were voted down without
division.
The vote then required on the Morris amend
rnent which was adopted amid Democratic
cheers. by vote of 1874 10 III. The majorNy
for ii was so overwhelming that Mr.. Payne did
not demand tellers.
AGAINST FREE HIDES.
The next surprise came from the Republican
side. when Mr.. Roberts. of Massachusetts. Of
fered an amendment tc place hides on the free
list. The chair sustained a point Of order
against it. and when Mr.. Roberts appealed
many Democrats and practically all the Repub
licans voted TO sustain the chair. and the chair
was sustained 1873 to 40.
Mr.. Roberts then modified his amendment so
as to make it apply only to hides from Cuba,
and as modified it was held be in order. But
on direct vote it was defeated. 100 to 1876.
Mr.. Mcclellan then moved to increase the
reciprocal concession from 20 to 40 per cent
Two observation-disclosures. Parker, of New-Jer
sey and Tompkins. Of New York-voted for the
amendment, and the Louisiana Democrats and
several other Democrats. eleven in all. voted
against IT. 1t defeated, 102 to 162.
Mr.. Richardson then offered the Babcock bill
to place articles in the metal schedules on the
free list. also cotton bagging, binding twine
woodpulp. etc 1t ruled out of order.
Mr. Corliss, Of Michigan. offered an amend
ment TO authorize the President TO negotiate
reciprocity agreement with Canada 1t was
ruled out point Of order
Mr.. Newlands. Of Nevada, offered his amend
rnent to establish free trade between Cuba and
the United States. and to extend an invitation TO
Cuba TO enter the United States Territory,
with view TO ultimate Statehood. 1t also
ruled out on motion of Mr.. Payne.
The committee then rose and reported the bill
to the House The previous question was then
ordered. Mr.. Payne demanded separate vote
on the Morris amendment to abolish the differ