Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-01
Arrow in THE HOUSE
During Which the Republican Blather-
sixties and BulldOzers Almost Come
to Blows With the
Democrats, Who Are Manfully Contend
ing Against Their Usurpations-
Mackey Seated.

sideration of the Mackey-Dibble conteste
election case was resumed. Mr.. Anterior
member of the Committee on Elections, pre-
sented the views in the minority.
Mr.. Ranney Mass. member of the Com
mittee on Elections, spoke in favor of tn
majority.
At 5 o'clock the previous question wa
ordered, after which Mr. Dibble closed th,
debate in his own behalf, followed by Mr.
| Calkins in opposition, who was frequently
interrupted by applause on the Republican
| side.
In the midst Of this applause Mr.. Springer
| I'LL. called attention TO the manner in which
the Republican party had preserved the
| purity Of the ballot-box in 1876, when it hat
| never been elected,
de was called 10 order by several member:
/ on the Republican side, but he continued to
| speak Though his remarks were inaudible
on account of the confusion) until called to
order by the Speaker.
The point was made that the remarks
made by Mr.. Springer should not go into the
Record.
The Speaker sustained the point, but Mr..
Springer stated that if they did not go into
the Record they would at least go to the
country.
Hardly had he taken his seat when Mr..
Mills [Tex.l appeared in the main aisle, ges-
ticulating excitedly, and charged the Repub-
lican party with having defrauded the people
in 1876.
Again cries for order went up from the
Republican side, which was mingled with
shouts of "See how they squirm;" and de-
risive laughter rendered the scene a noisy
and confusing one.
Mr.. Mills continued with his remarks
until the Speaker stated that he would direct
the sergeant-at-arms to preserve order.
eyes" replied Mr.. Mills, "the Speaker can
preserve order and suppress the record, but
he can never blot from the history of this
country that treason against the government"
The resolution seating Mr.. Mackey was
then adopted-yeas, $50; nays, Sand Mr..
Msckey appeared at the bar of the House
and was sworn in.
Mr.. McLane Mo. then rose to question
of privilege, and sent to the clerks desk
resolution reciting the fact that the House,
in the exercise of the power expressly con-
ferred upon 1t by the constitution, has
ordained and established a code OF rules for
the government of its proceedings and for the
guidance of its presiding officer; also reciting
facts in connection with the Speakers refus-
ing to entertain the motions and appeals of
Mr.. Springer, on Monday last, and declaring
that he was not allowed his right as a repre-
sentative of the people 10 submit motions
affecting the motives of a measure then pend
ing. aud that thus the right of the House
to construe its own rules was not accorded;
also declaring that ii is the duty of the
House to maintain the integrity and regu-
larity of its proceedingsi to preserve the rights
and privileges OF its members, therefore
solving in the Judgment of the House said
motions and appeals were in order at the
time they were made and taken under
existing rules ought to have been entertained
and submitted by the Speaker to the House,
for its action thereon; also resolving that the
said decision and ruling Of the Chair, and
his refusal to allow appeals therefrom,
were arbitrary, and are condemned and GEN.
sured by the House.
While the preamble and resolutions were
being read more than half of the members
on each side were on their feet and showing
great excitement, and as soon as the reading
was concluded, Mr.. Reed Me. moved to lay
the resolutions on the table.
Mr.. Hiscock IN. VI inquired of the
speaker whether the resolutions were offered
as a question of privilege.
The Speaker stated in reply to Mr. His
cock that the gentleman from Maryland had
advised the Chair that he had certain reso-
lutions which related to the parliamentary
action of the majority; the Chair had directly
asked him whether they were personal to
the Speaker and had bsen told that they
were not.
Several Republicans-What are they then?
They censure him.
Mr.. McLane-I stated distinctly to the
Chair that the resolutions arraigned the &C
ton of the chair and of the msjority of the
House.
The Speaker-The Chair distinctly under
stood they had no personal application to
the Speaker, otherwise the present occupant
Of the Chair would have taken occasion to
left he hal in i'm
having made that statement the Chair would
very much prefer not to rule on the point of
order presented by the gentleman from New
York Hiscock but allow the motion OF the
gentleman from Maine Reed to be Put.
Republican Members-That is right.
The Speaker-The present occupant of the
Chair, however. is clearly Of the opinion that
the resolutions are entirely outside Of the
privilege question.
Mr.. O'Neal Pa The Chair is q ute right.
The Speaker-It is not in order as a ques-'I
lion OF privilege for one side of the House to
arraign the other.
Democratic Member The Speaker has
right to leave the Chair.
The Speaker-The present occupant of the
Chair does not desert his post of duty. Zap
plause from the Republicans and great up
roar and excitement The Chair prefers |
putting the question.
gentleman from Maine Reed had no |
right to take the floor from the gentleman |
IRON Maryland McLane, who had pre-
sented the privileged question.
After some further debate, the Speaker Gin |
he midst of great noise, confusion and dis |
,rder) announced that he entertained the /
and also the motion to lay them
IN the table.
A long and exciting debate followed, Mr. Cox
N. ! and Mr.. Miller Pa almost coming to
,lows-Cox, in fact, shaking his fist in Mil
er's face. Finally, however, the storm SUBJ
ided, and the resolution was laid on the
able-yeas, IA; nays, 8S.
Mr.. Ranney Mass ], from the Committee on
Elections then called up the Florida con-
ested election case of Bisbee u.s. Finley, and
he question of consideration being raised
yeas, 149; nays, phelps and Harden
'urgh), and then that case being thus fairly
auuched, the House at $50 o'clock ad
burned.
Sendte-A bill was reported by Senator
ewell from the Committee on Military
Affairs, with amendments, for the relief Of
'iiz John Porter. Senator Logan presented
he views of the minority of the committee.
ordered printed.
appropriations, with amendments: House
rmy appropriation bill. Ordered printed.
By Senator Cameron Wis.l For the pub
C building at Clarksburg, w. Va.
Senator Logan introduced a bill to allow
ne widow of the late minister to Peru,
Iurlbut, an amount equal to his salary for
ne year. Referred.
Discussion of Senate bill TO reimburse the
reek orphan fund was resumed, occupied
ne remainder OF the morning hour, and
nally went over without action.
Senator Garland, by unanimous consent,
allied up the bill to grant to the Mississippi, (
.lbequerque and Iuterocean Railway Com
any the right of way through the Indian
erritory. After some discussion Senator ,
INGALLS, objected and the bill went over.
Senator Bayard gave notice that Friday he
ould move the consideration of the bonded ,
oirits bill. A similar notice was given by
enstor Platt on behalf of the pension cases
q the calendar, when Senator Allison an .
ounced that the Appropriation Committee !
ould insist upon the army bill having !
recedence over all other business.
A motion for an executive session by
enator Cameron pal prevailed. Yeas, 20; :
avs 16 and when the doors were reopened !
he Japanese indemnity bill was taken up, !
nd, after remarks by Senators Morrill,, Bay
I'd, Morgan, Ingalls,, VanWyck, Blair, Hale
nd Hawley, the latter giving notice OF the
to the bill, was laid aside.
Adjourned.
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