The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-06-01
Fighting For Dibble.

On last Friday after n number OF dila-
tory motions the mcnotony Of the pro.
ceeding5 was broken by Mr. Moore, Of
Tennessee, who, rising to 4 parliamenta-
ry inquiry, said that as it was one Of i'm
portance he had reduced it TO writing
and would ask to have it read at the
clerks desk
To this Messrs Randall and kenna OBJ
jcctcd, and Mr.. Moore proceeded to read
it himself, Mr.. Randall insisting that he
should only present the point OF his in
quiry. 81 respectfully inquire" began
Mr. Moore, whether minority Of this
House most of whom were lately in re-
bcllion against the Government"
lie was interrupted with shouts Of
Order" from the Democratic side and
the remainder of his inquiry was drowned
in uproar. 1t was, however, to the effect
whether such minority to which the un-
exainpled generosity of the Government
had accorded every privilege of citizen
ship had right to block the wheels of
legislation because men Of the Demo
cratic party were occupying seats by
methods which the majority decided to
investigate.
Mr.. Randall indignantly j We are
citizens Of q common country, and have
as much right here as the gentleman
from Tennessee.
Mr. Marsh. Of Illinois, (exci,cIly y
Has the gentleman the right to answer
that parliamentary inquiry?
Mr.. Randall: 1t was no parliamcnta-
ry inquiry. 1t was an aspersion on Ger.
tain members of this House on account
of their past conduct
Mr. Marsh 1t was an inquiry address
cd to the Chair
Mr.. Randall TO Moore): The gentle
man had better look at home before he
throws stone elsewhere.
Throughout this colloquy the House
was in n state Of confusion, and it was
sometime before tho repeated rapping of
the Speakers gavcl had the effect of re-
storing any degree Of order. When
| quiet had been obtained the Speaker
stated that neither the gentleman from
Illinois nor the gentleman from Pennsyl-
vania was in order. Some further spar
ring occurred, when Mr.. Calkns said,
| good naturedly: "a soft answer turncth
away wrath-a gricvous one stirreth
| anger"
Mr.. Miller, Of Pennsylvania: That is
not all we want to give people over there.
Something a good deal better than that.
|
confusion which his entry into the dis
uous rapping of the Speakers gaycl.
When lie had resumed his seat the
Speaker said that he allowed the mem.
| bers to indulge in some mcrriment when
ever it did not destroy the dignity of the
| House, but members must not violate the
rules wilfully and bring tho House into
disgrace. The Chair felt bound to state
that without any reference to any indi-
vidual. Applause on the Democratic
| side.
Alter some further debate The matter
went over and several roll calls followed
upon dilatory motions.
At $50 p. m, Mr.. Blackburn rose and
stated that lie desired 10 submit n prop
osltion. 1t was after conference with
gentlemen of prominence on the other
| side that he had been requested by gen.
tlcmcn on his side to submit PROPOSE
ton, which, c7en if it should not itself
be accepted, would at least answer the
purpose Of bringing the two sides to-
geiher to All understanding which should
be satisfactory to both. The best inter
csts Of legislation required an adjustment
of the pending question, and he was sure
that no gentleman OH the other side
would refuse to give the Democratic side
credit Of having inaugurated movement
that looked to the unhingiug of the
deadlock. He then offered resolution
providing for q special committee of FIVE
members to inquire into the authenticity
and integrity of all the alidavits, returns
and evidence of whatever character pro-
duced in the case Of Alackey IS. O'Con.
nor, and to inquire into all the deteriora-
tions, distinctions, loss or mutilation of
original notes of same or any transcript
OF such notes, That, where and by whom
such alterations, &C., were made or
caused to be made. The committee to
be given authority to visit such places
and compel production of such persons
and papeis as may be necessary to carry
out the purposes of their appointment
and to sit during the sessions of the
House.
Mr.. Calkins, of Indiana. said that
while he had 10 possible feeling in this
matter, yet for the dignity and honor of
the committee on elections he would
oppose any proposition looking to any
Of that committee. He could not. there
fore, accept the proposition, but he de-
sired to ask the consent of the House
that for few moments some of the Re-
publicans should be allowed to confer to.
gether and see if any counter proposition
might be submitted that would lead to
the unhinging of the deadlock. If any
gentleman OH the Republican side was
afraid in any way that anything would
be done by him that would reflect on the
Republicans i'll any way, he would not
ask for any further conference.
Mr.. Carlisle, Of Kentucky, said the
pending resolution was not intended to
imply the slightest imputation upon the
committee on elections.
Representative Belford, of Colorado,
rose TO q point of order and remarked
that he did not wish TO BIO understood rs
favoriDg the acceptance of the PROPOSE
ton, and proceeded to reprimand the
minority for its action in the pending
case, whereupon the Speaker called him
to order, informing him ut the same time
that unless he took his seat the Sergeant.
alarms would be called upon to do his
duty.
Mr.. Belford said that he would take
his seat at the command of the Speaker,
but he desired to repel any intimation
that he was proceeding in violation of
any laws of the House.
A stormy scene ensued on the Repub.
lican side, and many members disap-
proved the acceptance of the resolution
or of any proposition looking TO com
promise. Scores of members were talk
ing at once, and the Speakers gavel was
in constant use. Finally after fifteen
minates Of confusion the House at AIS
d. m. adjourned. end the Republicans