New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-16
here was 20 obecOn he would state BIS reason verr

there was 10 objection he would state bis reasons very
briefly.
Democratc side, and Mr. WOOD said: "rhen must
insist on the previous question:"
make his statement before he moves the previous ques
ti0n
mands the previous question.
TIE previous question seconded by vote Of 81 to
81 and the motion to postpone was agreed 70 ny vote
Mr.. BRIDGES (Den., PENN asked unanimous consent
to offer resolution calling for information In regard 10
the claim OF Carlos Euterned against the GOyernnent
of Denmark. but demand for me regular order was
aud the regular order was announced by the Speaker to
be ca seeondng the preyous question on the resolution
A rising vote taken, and the Speaker announced
that the yeas appeared TO have II q n the afrmauye)
whereupon "a call for division made by Mr.. HALE.
that gentleman and Mr. POTTER were appointed telers
Air. Hale's vote, and then tho objection, mo
quorum. Mr.. Speaker" came from Mr.. HALE. and was
a Cali of the House, on motion of Mr. HALE, then
proved the presence Of $50 members Further proceed
Mr HALE-Wi the gentleman from New-YOrk. Or
Potter listen TO me for a mOmentI
Dir. KENNA Oen W. Vail demand the regular
The question then required seconding the demand
for the previous question. The Republicans Gd noe
vote end the Democrats east only 100 votes Tins To
House agalp left without quorum.
Mr.. CALDWELL Dem. Tennl directed the Speakers
the SPEAKER directed the rule 70 be read Il pro-
vides that every member who shall be III the House
when question Is put shall give his vote, unless the
House shall excuse him."
Nr CALDWELL-The language OF that rule IL impera-
tive. 1t saws every member present shall vote
Mr. FORT (ReD, Il-I suggest that We are all paired
Mr. CALDWELL-I call attention TO the act that Mr
CANNON tep of Illinois, is present. has failed to vote,
and has not been excused.
THE sPEAKER-This is not new difficulty. The
Char has caused the rule 70 be read which Is the extent
he thnks of mis- power In that direction In other words
he knows OF no physical power even by means Of the
which he possesses laugRior TO compel sentlemen 10
vote; but II the gentleman from Tennessee (Sr Cald
weD wl indicate way the Chair VIII cause 1t 10 be
Mr.. CALDwELI-I suggest that the Chair order
the SergcantatArns to arrest any member who disre
CARDS the rule aud carry nm between the teers de-
Tslye laughter, and cries OF suppose you let him try
IT," from the Republican slde.l
Mr. MILLS dem, Tex called attention to Speaker
BaIne's ruling in the AList Congress, when the Demo
Gratis were 1ii9ustering against the Clyl Rights BAH,
that you could bring horse to the water, but you
could not make him drink"
Nj BEEBE Dem, N. ~ asked gfr. Potter why he
did not proceed 10 enforce the attendance OF absent
under the call instead Of moving TO dispense
with further proceedings under the call.
Mr. POrrER-We have not and cannot bring quo
rum or Democrats mere to-day ana we passed, yesef-
proceedings under the call would terminate at that time,
without there being an for bringing In absent
Mr.. BEEBE-Then hope that when we meet after TO-
morrow mat an order viii he issued TO bring in absen
tees both sides so as to put an end to pairs Cies
Of this is quorum" from the Republican SIDE
Another call OF the House showed the presence OF 263
members, and, on motion Of Mr.. cox tDem. n. ~.
further procsedIngs were dispensed ,S WIN Ill.,. ,- g.
order 10 gave our Republican friends chance to &c,
back 10 their seats. Rejected.
Another vote was taaen sec0nding the demand for
the previous question, which resulted m l05 yeas and
nay. The point OF 20 quorum was again made by MF
HALE.
Mr. WOOD moved to adjourn. The motion was de-
feated-yeas, 70; nays, 1O7 the Republicans voting
solidy against IT, and being reinforced by number OF
Democrats.
Alter another Intellectual attempt to quorum
the House motion OF Dr. POTTER, adjourned az 1870
u. VI. without division.
TIE clerk gave notice Of q Republican caucus 20 be
boId INN announcement
with rOars dersye laughter and capplng OF hands on
tue Democratic side, and with demonstrations u
triumph and defiance the Republican side. There
was for few moments great excitement but gradually
the audience ana Democrats withdrew leaving inc
Republicans in possession Of the chamber.