Daily Republican., 1879-10-07


with certain votes which had been legal
ly cast. A case far different from this.
Mr.. McGlinchey after having attract
ed general attention by nervously fun
bling over the leaves of greasy vol
ume, arose pompously in his seat and
began to enlightsn his auditors as to the
inability Of Council to give per-
mission to admit. Said he, "Council
is judge, jury and counsel, and fully
capable of tending to the disposition Of
the matter. I am willing to have the
matter decided by the charter together
with what precedent the Republicans
themselves have forced upon us. l
suppose our very wise friends on the
Republican side knew what they were
about, and l don't see why we cannot
accept their wisdom for our government
in this case. i" Having said his little
speech the altogether-too-fdgety James
took his seat.
Merris Taylor-I believe that in the
case of Plunkett VS.. Dillon the specifca-
tions were the same as in this case, but
in the case Of Mr.. Febiger there was q
mutilated tax receipt which council de-
cided in favor Of Mr.. Febiger notwith-
standing the inspector came out in the
public press with card plainly show
ing that the action was unwarranted.
Mr.. Chandler-Time has brought
many changes; and with those changes
none more surprising than the change
Of sentiment on the Democratic side Of
the house. They have found out this
thing was wrong. They favored the
admission of counsel and those six
members who fought hard for it are now
on the other side fighting as hard
against their record. At that time the
question was a mere matter Of votes
and no lawyer was needed.
Col. Taylor, interupting,-That was
your opinion at that time. Laughter.
Mr.. Chandler-It would be my opin-
ion now. But when you 60 back to
the Plunkett case the matter in contest
was whether the Inspector didn't stuff
votes into his pocket instead Of
connting them. 1t could not have been
right for them to have had counsel or
it would not have been so decided be-
cause Republicans generally Go things
right. laughter.
1t is right that the counsel should be
examined in this case. 1t is their bus
mess, not ours. don't care to ques-
tion witnesses. In this matter I want
you to be consistent. Vote in
favor of the admission of counsel.
You have the advantage now
Show us little liberality. If you
should ever have case of the kind
where such interests are concerned we
will vote with you all the time. This
is contest peculiar in its features. 1t
is a question to be sifted, and this body
is duty bound to allow the plaintiff the
assistance he desires.
Mr.. Chandler read the charter bear
ing upon the actions of Council in case
of trial wherein he endeavored to show
how it becomes obligatory upon Coun-
Gil to employ counsel. This was done
in answer to a question propounded by
Mr.. McGlinchey.
James was then seized with another
of his oratorical spurts in which he
stated that Mr.. Chandler had utterly
failed to answer his question. Mr..
Evans and Mr.. Carmichael he thought
were equally able to defend their cases.
If the gentlemen on the other side Of
the house do MT want to conduct Mr..
Evans case We will appoint a man from
our side to try his case. We will ex-
anime his case. We will appoint good
man and see that Mr.. Evans gets jus.
tice.All this talk is trash and nonsense.
Why didn't they bend when they
were in position to show their gener-
osity Shame say shame on such
men who would ask for a privilege
which they refused to another
Col. Taylor-It was charged by GER
tain newspapers thatfilibustering would
be the rule on this side of the house,
but it seems as though it would be all
on the other. Mr.. Chandler has changed
in his impression. Why isn't he true
to his record. He has made it and why
does he wish to go back on it
Mr.. Chandler to Mr.. Taylor-lou
and are in the same boat.
Col. Taylor, in reply-1, have not
told how | would vote yet, sir i! If |
vote inconsistent with my record then
you can criticise me.
The vote on the amendment was
then announced by the President and
the names called. The motion to give
Mr.. Evans the privilege of the
floor was carried unanimously.
Mr.. Paynter---Have subpoenas been
issued i'll this case?
President Sharpley.-No, l was asked
to issue them but feeling that an unau
thorized act upon my part would be
looked upon by this body as an assump-
tion of power did not issue them.
Col. Taylor.-Probably Mr.. Rodney
knows of the matter.
Mr.. Rodney.-I have no knowledge
of witnesses being summoned.
Then followed a discussion on the
advisability of the two cases, Gawthrop
VS.. Allen, and Evans vs.. Carmichael be
Joined and the two tried at once. The
Republicans thought matters would be
expidatsd greatly. The Democrats
opposed this.
The following resolution was then
offered by Mr.. Chandler.
Resoiued, That the President and Clerk OF
Council be and are hereby'autnOrized TO issue
subp9nas for persons and papers upon the
parties interested In the Eyans-Carmichael
case.
The resolution passed.
Col. Taylor moved that when Coun-
Gil adjourn it adjourn to meet on Friday
evening next
Mr.. Rodney moved to amend by max
ing it Monday evening.
This amendment was declared out of
o.dar an tho nron nd III at that auaninp