Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-03-06

lace OF the earth. He read an article from the
paper, and resented tho charges made therein.
influenced by brides. What was bribery Was
it any worse or more than had been done by
the men who were trying to force this iniquity
upon the people? Had not that same party
been seen here seeking to influence votes in
favor of his bill?
At this point Mr.. Colvill was interrupted by
MI; Kahlly, who protested against such an at
tack upon Senator Donnelly unless the latter
had the privilege of replying.
MI. Colvlll, resuming, said Merrill had never
put one cent into this contract. 1t was for
other parties that this bill was to be fastened
ing heaven and earth to pass this bill. This
v!ftuous editor of this paper who could leave
ms duties In the Senate chamber and come to
this House to lobby for the bill, this gentle
n man, ne was Informed, and for his part he be-
ileved 1t, had half interest in the Merrill con-
I IIac1. inns sufficiently explained the motives
that prompted his action.
Repeated efforts were made to introduce a
change IN the line of Mr.. Colvill's remarks. and
ne was several times called to order, but not
outstanding the Interruptions, the speaker
persisted in holding the floor, and finally pro
ceeded to argue against the bill, which he said
should never have been brought here.
Mir. Bowler moved that Donnelly be allowed
the privilege of being heard on this floor, with
the view of defending himself against the
charges made here.
Mr.. Teller characterized the proposition an
anomalous one, and which, if granted,
would be disgrace to the House.
MIR. Bowler insisted upon his motion being
put.
Mr.. Teller insisted that in characterizing
Bowler's motion as he did, he meant exactly
what he said.
Mr.. Rahilly said Senator Donnelly had been
assalied, and should, by all official courtesy be
allowed the privilege of replying to the attacks
made upon him.
Mr.. Colvill said if Mr.. Donnelly was allowed
to come into the House he would attempt to
overawe it and raise the deuce generally. The
very idea was preposterous and absurd.
Mr.. Hicks moved to lay Mr.. Bowler's motion
on the table.
Mr.. s. L. Campbell favored the motion of
Mr.. Bowler on the ground that he liked fun,
and this would give it.
The vote was then taken on Hicks motion,
and the yeas and nays being demanded. the
motion prevailed, ayes 60, nays Al.
In explaining his vote, Mr.. Purdie said when
Senator comes into the House as lobbyist,
lhls the party to whom reference was made
mad, as almost every member of the House was
aware DONE and not once only he was sorry to
say. He voted aye.
Mr.. Colvill moved the previous question
Lost, ayes 80, nays AZ.
NAA' WON ucuAeu accusing any one Oh pad
faith here. Any one who had seen the attempt
at gag law here could tell which party was gull
ty of bad faith Not single argument had
been used against the bill. The enemies of the
bill dare not discuss it on its merits.
MIR. Teller rose and was about to speak to the
question when Mr.. Lewis called him to order
as having already spoken three times. The
speaker decided against the point, when Mr.
Feller proceeded to address the House upon
the merits of the bill. He said if the people
wanted the books they knew it, and should
have the privilege of expressing their wishes
thereon.
MIR: W. NJ. Campbell said the necessity of the
States keeping faith with her contractors was
matter which was not touched upon in the
arguments which emanated from the other
side. He referred to Hicks argument on the
Minneapolis charter the day previous in which
he plead earnestly against the same being
submitted to the people, although debt of
$780, 900 was thereby saddled on the people.
He then pitched into Colvill and said that
ne noticed that while the gentleman was max
ing his speech, the agent of the book ring stood
behind him prompting him throughout. MIR.
Campbell made a most earnest and emphatic
speech in which he pitched into the enemies of
the bill, and for time made things lively.
Mr.: Hicks moved the previous question,
which was ordered. Yeas 43, nays 80.
vote then being taken on MIR. Morse's
amendment, it was carried by 81 yeas to sc
nays, as follows: