New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-28
THE OBSTRUCTION PA
THE DEMOCRATS STILL UNYIE1
THE LATEST REPUBLICAN PROPOSITION
PLANS or THE REPUBLICANS IN Td
TO HAVE TIE WILL OF TIE MAJOH

VAIL-A FORECAST OF DEMOCRATIC .
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, May 27.-For more than
minority of the House by abusing its rul
alleging fraud and forgery, has refused
these allegations to be discussed. Yes
offered to the majority a proposition '
Blackburn, who presented, it grotesquely
rs "a solution and Adjustment ofthe preser
ties, and which another Democratic ReDrese
conversation with TRIBUNE cOrrespondei
more iiily characterized rs ian insult 3
| jority and to the intelligence of the
To-day the majority offered to the min
proposition which was published in The
this morning. Most of the Democrats,
apparently read it in tho newspapers,
murmur when Mr. Reed asked leave to p
but Mr.. Blackburn appealed to them to ,
the majority the same courtesy that the
ceived yesterday, and it was moolily
luctantly accorded.
AS soon as the clerk had uttered the las
the majority's proposition, Mr.. Randall W
feet, exclaiming in his harshest tone
proposition is not satisfactory. and l I
further discussion in regard thereto"
"Oh, yes" retorted Mr.. Reed, eve NJ
the Democratic position. They object to
CUSTOM Mr. Reeds voice was here drow
chorus of Democratic yells and objections
| he was unable to proceed. The Democr
ably felt that they had some excuse for
| courtesy and ill-humOr, as they had n
covered their equanmity which had been r
| turbed a few inmates earlier. As soon as
ing of the journal was concluded, Mr..
sentel a privileged report from the Com
Rules and asked that 1t be read. The
about to read, when Mr.. Kenna interruI
with motion that the House take a
motion which, if entertained, won
TO an interminable series of fiji
motions and thus prevent tho pre-
of the report at all. The Speaker refused
nize Mr.. Kenna's motion, and that gentlcn
some excitement, appealed from the decis
Speaker refused to entertain the appeal
rected the clerk to proceed with the read
report which was done before the Democr
realized what had happened. Mr.. Reed imI
gave notice that he should call up the
| consideration at " some proper and suita
After some verbal sparring between him
Randall, the latter demanded that the rcpo
| lie over for one day.
The proposed amendment reads
lows: Pending motion to susI
rules or Oh any question Of cons
which may arise in case involy
constitutional right TO a seat. and pending
ton for the previous question or after 1t sh
been ordered on any such case, the Speaker
tertain one motion to adjourn, but after &
thereon is announced he shall not entert
other motion until the vote is taken on the
question, and pending the consideration of
only motion to adjourn or take recess
both in successi0n) shall be in order and
tions shall not be repeated without furtl
yening consideration of the case for at
n3ur.D
The effect of this amendment, if adop
| be to give a majority OF tie
power to have contested election c.
| Sidcred and disposed of as reqnired by the
ton; and II Will in no way curtali the
power of the minority TO demand and SEE
and fair discussion aud consideration of tn
of any such case.
The Democrats will beyond doubt att
prevent the consideration Of this amendme
vote upon its adoption by the same means
have used so successfully for the past wee
the general belief of Republicans that
Kefcr will decide that dilatory motions C;
nterpOsed to prevent action
the amendment offered to-day.
many Democrats anticipate such actlU
Speaker, and some threats have been made
to bring IN a resolution 10 "depcse and
him. in snch an event. Exactly how thu
to carry such resolution they do not pi
explain. Mr.. Reed said this afternoon
would probably call up and demand COM
of the amendment on Monday. Of course
not do SO unless he shall find that themaJo
quorum then present, regarding which son
are expressed, in view of the fact that Iuc'
be Decoration Day. and several Republic;
sentatiyes have engagements to deliver 4
on that day, aud will lie compelled 10 lea'
ton on Monday in order to fulfil them.
In tho effort to amend the r.
Republicans will have tho assist
the SIX GIeenbackers and Il
Readjuster Democrat, who have voted wit.
the endcaV0r tO secure consideration Ol
tested election case. 1t Is not ut all IN
that the minority will be ready 10 ohel
compromise by Monday next. In reply to a
on this subject by a lIIBUNE correspondent
Representative Carlisle said that the terms
offer were under consideration, but that
progress had net yet been made 70 Indicate
what they would be. From inquiries am
prominent Democrats, 1t appears proDaDb
new proposition will involve recommlt
Mackey-DIbble case To the Electlo
mittee, with Instructions to report
to tho House for action within nv
on condition that 70 filIbustering shall t
tempted against its consideration, ana Una
meantime ono of the other contested elect
L., IL ha
able than the proposition offered yestci
there is no reason to believe that the InsJd
accept it,
While there are no outward signs of disin
IN the ranks OF the tiIibusterers, private
ti0ns with many Democrats reveal the
they are almost ready to rebel against Mr.
leadership, and one prominent Northern
said to a TRIBUNE correspondent to-day
thought q break would come on
Thus morning Mr.. Randall made
personal appeal to Mr.. HardenbaIgh, VIII
last five days, with MeSsrs. Morse and IN
steadily refused to tlhbuster Mr.. iiaa
who looks upon the whole performance a
tIOnary and a menace TO representative
mept. refused TO be convinced by the arg
the ox-Speakcr. MI. Randall resumed th
ship Of the revOlutionlsts to-day. lie bad
read and been cheered By an edltorls!
The Charleston Aeacs and Courier OF thur
titled The New Departure The folt
some extracts from this production
The heartines- With which the Democrats q
carry on the fight for fair play aud q clean
not soon be forgotten Ia South Caro- hA
time thcse many days we feel how cIcelirot
to belong 10 National political party " lni
enough to fight, and Will nght h"n the
comes The consciousness thA We I'd
ia Congress who will ex xhaust the powers of ~
in our behalf. gives new life> pew s'rrEgih, %
our party. Not only in south Carolina. y
Gratis every whore IN the souih VIII
the nphs which AIr Randall supeTbly leads ID
departure has been taken. and mat the J'ers
of the stalHarts Will not deter the Lelnocrs'
gress from cieaying 10 their friends, as the 81
secure to the National Democracy a clear iusjo