New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-24
HnrsE OLE REPRESENTATIVES,.

In the House, to-day, the SPEAKER an
nounced the regular order to be the motion TO lay on the
table the appeal taken, yesterday, by Mr. Reagan Dem
Texas from the decision OF the Chair IN regard to the
presentation of the protest against the passage Of the
River and Harbor Bill The Speaker ruled that Mr. Cox
DEM y. ", rising TO privileged question: hau llghl
Mr.. ATKINS tDem Tenn) inquired If it was in order
To lay the whole subject ON inc table OF 10 post
Pine The sPEAKFR replied that it was not
MrREAGAN Dem, Texas desired to obtain the floor
in order make REMARKS but objection was made
The SPEAKER said that the Char could not rule on
the pOiut whether IL was question OF privilege
until hP had heard the paper read.
newed by Mr. GARFIELD Rep OhO), who argued that
il was the right the Speaker to examine the paper and
decide as whether IT contained question OF privilege
The SPEAKER replied that If the chair had the nght
to examine and rule upon the paper he might arbitrarily
assume right which would prevent the Honse from
Mr.. BURCHXKD REP, Ill.,) said that the point Of
order was with regard the right OF the gentleman 10
present protest against the passage OF bill, and then
hold the floor question of privilege. .c,,--
mi deal confusion and cries OF "ReguIar
order" Mr.. FORT Cep ILL., moved 10 lay the appeal on
the table, which motion was agreed to-feas' l3l {;
The SPEAKER then ordered the protest to be read.
SS ea1S T ch9 So ob %s to- be words re-
fering 10 combination of members for the spoliaton
taken down and read at the Clerks desk.
The reading repeated, and thereupon, amid much
confusion Mr. Cox withdrew that portion OF the protest.
and was proceeding to address tue House.
Mr.. CONGER, however persisted in his objection 10
lowed 10 proceed with his remarks.
The SPEAKER took the ground that Dir. Cox had the
right withdraw the offensive exp ession ana also that
bad the right 10 the BOOr on his question OF privilege
IL appeared however that IL was not the purpose OF
the House let Mr. Cox proceed for on both sides OF
The Chamber storm OF objection was raised ana Kept
up amid great excitement for nearly quarter OF an
hour Every time that there appeared to be chance
for Mr. Cox make himself heard, Mr.. COnger ana
Others the Republican SIDE and Mr. Reagan, MI At
kns and others the Democratic side intel posed Great
ing great uprOar ana confusion.
Finally the SPEAKER put the question to tho House
whether the gentleman from New-IOrk should be al
lowed proceed order, and declared II earned-lO3
to 81. -, -,
The Clerk resumed the reading Of the protest until
these words were reached: "Aud this encourages sim
liar attempts the Treasury TO CRAFTY local interests
Then Mr.. CONGER objected TO these words as lHuBh,
ing the motives Of membeIs, and Mr.. COX declared
Ianid applause that he would not take that DacK
on the suggestion Of Mr. CARLISLE Dem, n.y. an
extract ON from President Grant last Con
rr, with reference 10 a similar bill read rejecting
sill more severely on Congress for passing IL.
The SPEAKER ruled that the words complained OF were
not disrespectiW 10 the House, rs tICy only cpEi9
the idea that there might be combination OF local III
terests.
REAGAN AND cox FREE THEIR MINDS.
The reading Of the protest having been completed, Mr.
HALE rep, Mel submitted the question whether ii
presented question of privilege.
Mr. REAGAN Dem, Tex argued that 1t was not
Gyeson OF privilege aud quoted rules and precedent
against its being 80 considered.
lie was interrupted by Mr. HOOKER (Dem MISS
who objected 70 discussion Of the merits OF inc DL
Mr.. REAGAN, however, urged that he was merely ue
Tending the honor Of his committee ana the integrity OF
House. ard asked whether IL expected Inat NJ
should sit with mouth closed and allow deliberate
written assaults 70 be made on himself ana tne Com
| Inittee on Commerce He went on TO cirque that tht
passage Of the River and Harbor Appropriation Bll
upder suspension Of the rules ia not unusual thing
but that on the contrary ali the bills OF that character