New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-01-05

House was not at present organized in &C
cordance with law The Republicans had
come here prepared to abide by whateve,
decision might be legally arrived ato They
were not sure Of electing their Speaker, bu'
they were willing to take their chances
The roll-call showed that there were fifty
two Republicans and itty Democrats pres
ent, one Republican and three Democrats
absent He called the attention of the gen,
tlemen composing the congressional com
mittee to this fact. He asked gentlemen Of
the opposition if they thought they would
be successful in illegally organizing the
House and having it recognized. All the
Republicans asked vas foe fair show II
the Democrats had a majority they should
have the benefit Of it, but he vas astonished
ae the manner ia WHICH Mr. Wilt1 bad
taken the chair.
Mr.. Lowell said chat Mr., Willis state
ment in regard to 1868 was perhaps correct;
but since that time . law had been passed
which provided the manner in which the
House was to be organized, ana which gro
vided against the possibility of such eour
detat as we had witnessed to-day. He asked
that the clerk read the section Of the Law of
1870 on this subject.
Mr. Wiltz read the 9axo
Mr.. Matthews supposed they we're gong
to carry the thing through as they had
commenced, but he gentured to call tor the
yeas and nayg.
A motion was made to lay Mr.. Mathews
call for the yeas and nays ON the table, and
Mr. Wil,z declared the motion carried
Mr.. Lowell supposed Mr.. Wiltz was IA.
miliar with the constitution, and referred
him to iprovision that any two members
of the House were entitled en- demand to
have the yeas and nays called.
Mr.. Wiltz declared that until permanent
organization was effected he would not en-
tertain call for tho yeas and nays
Mr.. Lowell-Then you deprive us Of our
constitutional privilege
Mr.. Young, of Claiborne, moved that the
House proceed to the election of per-
manent Speaker A. call for the yeas and
nays was ignored.
A member called for the appointment of
sergeant alarms, and without the motion
being put the sergeants-at-arms suddenly
put in an appearance in great numbers,
who proceeded to eject the sergeants.at-
arms who had been on duty up to this time.
Many of the old sergeants-at ,arms would
not leave, which caused a gooe deal of
furry and excitement
Mr. Matthews said that as ne tad stated
some time since. he protested against this
Illegal organization. He moved that Mr.
Lowell be elected Speaker, by acclamation.
Loud cries of yes and no we're heard
continuing for some time, and calls we're
made on Mr. Lowell to take the chairs
Great excitement prevailed. and nearly
every one present was on his feet Several
rushed to the Speakers stand, apparently
for she purpose of preventing Mr.. Lowell
from taking che chaif. He however,
evinced no disposition to follow the exam.
pie which had been set by the Democrats.
Mr. Wilt warned members against any
exercise of violence He did not wish 90
eAS AsCPAOAACNA AACAVCISD
A voice-Iou have done 50 already
lr. Lowell saia his name had been men
sioned in connection with the speakership.
He had protested against the manner In
which the present presiding officer claimed
% have been elected, and he would not be
made Speaker in the same manner. Amock
orm had been gone through with. Mem
,ers had not been sworn according TO law.
de declared the whole lobby had been
worn in. The Republicans had that morn
ng held caucus and decided upon ,
,eptlemsn as theis choice for Speaker, and
hat gentleman should have his support.
ie referred to the law of 1870, which pro-
,ides for 40 such Office as temporary chair
san. /. IS the duty Of the Chief Clerk
oldiEs over to call the roll end conduct
he election of permanent Speaker. Nothing
oday had been done IN accordance with
Nv.
Mr. Wiltz announced the names of Louis |
!. Wiltz and Michael Hahn as candidates |
,r Speaker.
Mr.. Lowell called on Republican members |
OF to vote, and most of them left the hall.
When the name Of Mr.. Hahn was called
Q rose and asked permission of the Chair
} explain his position. Objection was
ade that i. was out Of order but Mr..
yiltz recommended that that courtesy be
ltended Governor Hahn, and he was ac-
'rdingly granted permission to speak,
Governor Hahn said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen-f thank
~ for the courtesy you thus extend me.
y name comes before you as a candidate |
r Speaker without solicitation on my part
sn by no means desirou5 of helding that
'sition. l came here for the purpose of
sisting in the work of relieving my State
the heavy burden of taxation under
lich she labors. With these views con- ,
nted to allow my name to come before ,
lere has been too much of violence, too
lch peculation. If by withdrawing could t
cure the election Of good officers who !
'uld benefit the State, would be in favor
the strongest Democrat for Speaker.
pplause. But must say the record of | t
mocracy is not calculated to inspire con- h
ence; do not charge the sad condition
the State entirely upon that party. Much
oO much-can be laid at the door of the $
publican party. Since the election of
vernon WarmOth the taxes have been in
,ased to prodigious extent. -
But, fellow citizens. when you do as sou 1
We done to-day, you drive from you the
endship which you might gain from the d
re conservative of my party, and perpet- =
to bad government. All l ask for myself u
that shall be allowed to assist in the q
TX of bringing about an era of peace and N
I'd will Vice and crime to-day are ram r.,
nt. il is time that good men should come y
.ethero We have grave duties to per- ).
problems to solve. There =: =:
Offices 10 be abolished and laws to be u
'eafeGg But if We resort to such viola a
ns of law as We have witnessed TO day u
at good can be accomplished J enter.
"A for Mr.. Wiltz the most profound respect q,
fziandshin hut thia Ia not sha VI a III To CO., 10y