Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-25
THE EVENING STAR.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Conclusion of Yesterdays PrOcce 4.
1nGS,
'DAY .......... March 2j. 1850.

AhKSs
SENATE.-After our report closed
MIR. Carpenter submitted resolution request
ing the President, If not Incompatible with
public interests, to communicate TO the Senate
between the United States and Spain 10 regard
to the fulfillment by the United States OF the
requirements of the ninth article OF the treaty
Adopted.
At 3 p. M, on motion of Mr. Williams the
senate went into executive session, and when
tne doors were reopened adjourned
FILLLBUsTBRING IN THE HOUSE.
HOUSE.-After our report closed
The question was submitted to the House,
VIM which decidedIseas 1876, nays ss-that the ques-
affirmative with the republicans-Bachman,
Bel beltz hoover, Bickneil Clymer: Coffroth GID
Phelps, Ross Talbot, Upson Warner, Wilson,
Wise, F. Wood, and Wright.
MI MI. NJ, McLane demanded the previous question
Mr.. Northumberland division of the
proposition. desiring separate votes upon the
pTeamble.the proposition to discharge the CON-
mlttee on the revision of the laws from the con-
sideration of the bill and the proposition to re-
fer it to the committee on ways and means.
Pending vote upon seconding the demand
for the previous question, Mr.. Blackburn moved
that the House adjourn. Defeated-yea5 81.
yeas 1874.
Mr.. Knott moved to lay the resolution on the
table. Defeated-yeaS 81, nays 13S.
Mr.. McLane again demanded the previou,
question.
Pending which Mr.. Wilson moved to adjourn.
Deft ated-yeaS "a, nays 1902.
Then Mr.. Blackburn moved that when the
House adjourned 1t be until Friday.
On count by tellers the democrats generally
aostained rom voting. SO that there was no
were two motions In order-to adjourn or for a
call of the House.
Mr.. Nc Lane.-As the usual hour for adjourn
ment % p.m) has come, and as l am not dis
posed to be kept here all night by any obstruc-
toniStS move to adjourn.
MI Blackburn.-I am glad the obstructlonlsts
have to surrender.
The House refused to adourn-s4 to 109-and
then the motion to adjourn over was also de-
feated-6 to 1876.
Similar motions continued at intervals amidst
amusement and CONFUSION for several hours
Then there was a call Of the House, the doors
were closed and warrant was Issued for the
arrest OF members absent without leave.
At eight O'Clock the Sergeant-at-arms appeared
at the bar OF the House, having in his custody
M MT; Davis SCall; Messrs- Bingham, Richmond,
scenes were enacted as these gentlemen gave
their excuses, the favorite excuse being the de-
mands of appetite.
brought before the bar of the House and dis
charged, without costs The fun grew fast and
furious when Mr.. Steele. In presenting his ex-
cuse assembled to the clerks desk, and, amid
great laughter and storm of humorous criti-
cisms and sarcastic remarks recited portions of
Burns :" Tom OShanter," promising his recita-
ulOIlS Will Iue TcIHdTk LudI WQaC he Was ABOUT
to quote would be as good as the House was
likely to hear on this solemn occasion.
on Mr.. Steele resumtng his seat Mr.. Singleton
inquired whether, the prayer having been con-
cluded, 1t was not In order for the journal to be
read.
Mr.. Garfield.-Is it agreed that we shall have
a vote on the pending proposition?
MIR. Blackburn.-There can be no agreement
without unanimous consent, and l tell the gen.
tleman that unanimous consent will not be
given In the next twelve months.
Mr.. Ewing.-I merely wish to assure my col
league {Mr. Gartield) that In my opinion there
will be votes enough on this side with which to
have this question (Which is regarded by many
as somewhat frlvolouS) disposed of and pushed
away. can give no further assurance than
that.
Mr.. Enstein.-"He who dallies is a bastard,
and he who doubts Is damned"
Mr.. Blackburn.-YeS, and see one before me
now who deserved that damnation long ago.
The motion to adjourn was defeated-yeaS 81,
nays p.
AT 9:45 more members were brought to the bar
and great amusement was Occasloned by the ap-
peafance of Mr. Frost, who was arrayed In full
dress In presenting his excuse he congratulate
ed himself upon the fact that at last he had
caught the Speakers eye and made that gentle
mans acquaintance
FilibuSteT1ng was continued until 1915 o'clk
when the House adjourned.