The Saint Paul globe., 1902-04-19

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Morris Leads in Amendments.
Just before he concluded, Mr.. Dalzell
discussed the question of striking the diff
ferential from refined sugar That differ
tial, he said, was placed in the Dingley
law for the benefit of the beet sugar in
dustry.
"'If L am to have sugar from a trust"
said he, II want it from an American
trust, not an English trust
In conclusion Mr.. Dalzell said: Eve
have pointed out to Cuba the way she
must walk. We cannot abandon her now.
We must and can give her not generous
but just trea tment, and fulfill the mission
we assumed when we entered upon the
war for humanity Applause)
At o'clock the time for gene al debate
expired and the bill, which consisted of
only one section, was opened to amend
ment under the fiye-minute rule.
MIR. Morris (Minn), one of the Re-
publican opponents of the bilE was rec0g-
nized, and amid much excitement offered
an amendment to relieve the dilferential
from refined sugar. The amendment was
as follows:
Upon the making of said agreement
and the issuance of said proclamation,
and while said agreement shall remain IN
force, there shall be levied, collected and
paid in lieu of the duties thereon now
provided by law in all sugars above No.
16, Dutch standard in color, and on all
sugar which has gone through a process
of refining imported into the United
States l cent and S25-1.00O of cent per
pound"
Mr.. Payne the Republican leader, at
once made the point of order that the
amendment was not germane. He argued
| that there had been rulings innumerapIe
against such extraneous amendments
Il know he said, turning to his Re-
publican colleagues, that the decision
has gone forth on the other side that
the rules are to be- brushed aside to Sc
cure vote on this amendments but gen.
tlemen must remember what the rules are.
They were the outgrowth of the best
thought of the great parliamentary lead
ers of the house in the past, and / ap-
peal to colleagues to vote on this ques-
tion according to the dictates of their
'consciences and honor'''
Underwood Denies the Charge.
Mr.. Littlefeld (Iel followed Mr.. Payne.
taking the view that the amendment was
germane He had not proceeded far in
his argument before he aroused intense
interest by reverting to the report that
at the Democratic caucus last night AIr.
Underwood stated that overtures h ad b en-
made to him in regard to the Crumpacker
resolution.
"An insinuation has been made here to-
day. said he. which has not been re-
PEELED as it ought to have been. I refer
TO the report that at the Democratic eau
Gus last night it was stated that an
proaches had come from this side of the
house for the Democrats to enter into an
unholy ungodly and Infamous alliance to
sacrifice human rights in order to save
the face of certain leaders or protect
of
Mr Grosvenor (Ohio) was on his fee$
In an instant asking Mr.. Littleield to
Whom he referred, when Mr. Underwood
arose and was about to interrupt him.
But the latter was appealed to by some Of
his Democratic colleagues and he took
his seat.
Mr.. Llttlefield, in reply to Mr.. Gros-
Venor, SAID ne thought Mr.. Payne. the
chairman OF the ways and means COM
mittee should make a statement, and the
RepubHcan leader was just about to do
so when Mr. Underwood again arose.
deslre to say just one word said
ne L nave never made any such charge
as the gentleman repeats. either in a
DeInocratlc caucus or elsewhere
Inc Republicans applauded this state
ment and both Mr.. Underwood and M.
Payne sat down.
Richardson Aids Anrendment.
Il have accomplished my purpose" said
Mr.. Littlefeld II have succeeded in
vindicating the Republican majority
He then proceeded with his argument
| that the Morris amendment was in order
as it bore directly upon the duties on
| sugar which were to be disturbed by the
proposed reduction. upon Cuban sugars.
| Other tariff amendments, however, he
| argued, would not be in order. He quoted
a decision of Speaker Blaine in support Of
| kis contention.
Mr. Grow (Pa.), the venerable ex-speak-
| er OF the house. argued that the amend
| ment was not germane, because sugar was
not mentioned in the original bill.
Mr.. Richardson the Democratic leader.
| contended that the amendment was in
order. He thought Speaker Blaine's decis-
ion was conclusive. AS Mr.. Richardson
| concluded the Democrats cried Vote,
vote;' but several Republicans. including
Mr.. Grosvener, Mr.. Olmsted and MIR.
Lacy were on their feet, clamoring for
recognition.
Mr.. Sherman On. W, who was in the
chair, recognized Mr.. Grosvenor, who call
ed attention to the fact that Blaine, great
| as he was as parliamentarian, had been
| overruled repeatedly, especially with re-
| gard to his proposition that one could
lead a morse to water, but not make lin