The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-06-09
FORTY.SEvENTH CONGRESS.


mention Of two important motions made by
him and ignored by the Speaker. In proceeding
with his argument he was called TO order by
the Speaker. II havethe right to speak, said
Mr.. Springer. "If l am not in order let my
remarks DO tsAten down. The Speaker in the
chair can very well afford" Mr. Springer at
tempted amid excitement and confusion to
proceed with his remarks, but was told per-
emptorlly by the Speaker that the
Sergesnt-at-Arms would be directed TO force
him, at least TO desist. The Democratic mem
beers gathered around Mr.. Springer, giving him
aid and encouragement, while many Republican
members were also on their feet, protesting an
grily against Mr.. Springer's course. Mr..
Springer informed the Speaker defantly that
he would not be taken from the floor. Mr..
Humphreys You can and will l can do it
myself" [Laughter.l Mr.. Springer-"It
it. Continued laughter.l The Speaker
"The chair can very well afford to allow the
gentleman from Illinois to make improper
remarks in so far as they apply 10 the
chair alone, but 1t Ii quite another thing when
the gentleman undertakes to destroy tn dignity
of the House by his own conduct" Mr.
Springer That has been already destroyed"
"That is So" said Reed, "by your side of the
House." The Speaker" Any proper motion
that the gentleman may wish to make relating
to correcting the journal will be entertained
by the chair and submitted to the
house. Inc JOuTnal Clelk, IN OullutlIS
motions that were not entertained, pro-
ceeded exactly in accordance with the rule"
Mr. Knott claimed that the Speaker had made
8 mistake in refusing to entertain legitimate
motion. proposition to correct the journal
was lost by SO to 1884, Mr.. Miller then argued
for two hours in support OF the report Of the
Elections Committee on the South Carolina
contested-seat case, and exhibited tickets used
in the elections in that State. The discussion
was continued by MIR. Davis, Of Missouri,
against the report, and by Mr.. Paul,
of Virginia, in favor OF the report.
Mr.. Calkins inquired whether, if an evening
session were dispensed with, and the House
now adjourned, the discussion would be re-
sumed tomorrow without any obstruction from
the Democratic side. The answer came back
resolutely from Messrs. Morrison. Atkins, Ran
dali and other Democratic members that no
agreement whatever would be made. Mr..
Calkins then gave notice that he would
call the previous question on the contested
election case at 5 o'clock the fol-
lowing day. recess to s o'clock was taken, at
which hour Mr.. Anterior moved TO adjourn to
morning. claim that no quorum was pres
ent caused a call of the House, which consumed
two hours. The House then adjourned. The
Senatewas not in session.
Mr.. Sewell, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported bill to the Senate, on the
31st ult, for the relief OF Fitz John Porter.
The bill authorizes the appointment of MIR. Por-
ter to the position of Colonel in the army, with
the same grade and rank held by him at the
time Of dismissal from the army, provided he
shall receive No pay compensation or allowance
whatsoever for the time intervening between
his dismissal from the service and his
appointment under this act. Mr.. Lo-
gan presented the views of the minor
ity of the committee, and both reports
were ordered printed. Mr.. Logan presented an
act to allow the widow Of Minister Hurlbut his
salary for one year. A long debate took place
on the bill TO reimburse the Greek orphan fund.
Mr.. Garland called mp an act to grant the right
of way through Indian Territory to the Missis-
sippi, Albuquerque and lnter-Ocean rail-
way, but Mr.. Ingalls, objected. The
Japanese Indemnity bill was discussed.
In the House, the contested-electlon case OF
Mackcy VS.. Dbbe was, after most exciting
and dlsorderly scene, finally disposed OF, Mack
ey being seated by vote of $50 TO 3. Mr.. Nc
Lane, Of Maryland, then rose to question Of
privilege and sent TO the Clerks desk and had
read a resolution reciting the fact that the
House, In the exercise Of power expressly con-
ferred upon 1t by the constitution, has or
dained and established code of rules for the
government of its proceedings and for the
guidance OF its presiding officer also reciting
the facts In connection with the Speakers re-.
fusing to entertain motions and appeals OF
Mr.. Springer on Monday, the goth, declaring
llldJ uC was uOl duONcQ IlSut dS TtpTt-
sentative Of the people to submit motions az
fecting the merits Of the measure then pend
ing, and that this right OF the House to con-
strue its own rules was not accorded also
declaring that il is the duty OF the House to
maintain the integrity and regularity Of its
proceedings and to preserve the rights and
privileges OF its members, and therefore re-
solving that, in the judgment OF the House. said
motions and appeals were in order Mt the
time, they were made and taken under existing
rules, and ought to have been entertained and
submitted by the Speaker to the House fOr'its
action thereon; also resolving that said decision
and ruling OF the chair and his refusal TO allow
appeals therefrom. were arbitrary and are con-
demned by the House. Mr. Reed, of Maine
Immediately moved to table the resolution, and
1t was entertained by the Speaker, thus cutting
off Mr. McLane. The scene which followed was
the widest ever known IN the House, fifty
members shouting simultaneously for recogni-
ton, and Speaker Kefer being pale With anger.
Finally, by a party vote. the resolutions were
tabled. The Republicans then called up the
Florida case Of Bisbee Va. Finley. The House
voted to consider it. and then adjourned.
A bill authorizing the construction Of rail-
road bridge across the Sault Ste. Marie river, to
connect with the Canadian roads, was passed
by the Senate on the LIST inst. The bill to re-
imburse the Greek orphan fund was amended
and passed. Mr.. Allison reported the House
bill to extend the charters OF national banks,
with sundry amendments. The Army Appro-
prlation bill was called up. Mr.. Bayard
opposed compulsory retirement at co. and
Mr.. Logan defended it. Mr.. Butler gave
notice OF an amendment excepting Gems.
Sherman, Sheridan, Hancock and How
ard. Mr.. Maxey announced q motion to
strike the clause from the bill. prolonged
debate ensued, but no action was taken. The
House took up the Florida contested election
case of Il sbee w. Finley. Speeches were made
by Messrs. Beltzhoover, Jones, Mcmillan and
BIsbee, when a resolution declaring the latter
entitled To seat was passed by III to Q, and
he was sworn in. Mr. Hazeltne called up the
Standardization case OF Lowe VS.. Wheeler,
from Alabama, and the House decided to consid
erit. Then Messrs. Kenna and Cox, of New York,
rose respectively to q parliamentary inquiry and
point of ORDER and stormy scene ensued
which continued some time. Mr.. Cox insisted
that he had made motion to adjourn Mr..
Hazleton having yielded to him for that pur-
pose), which he had never withdrawn, land
Ito the Speaker you know 1t. "
Mr.. Page, of California, rose excitedly, and
demanded that the gentleman from New York
should be respectful to the chair. [Derisive
laughter and shouts OF "Oh," "0h," on the
Democratic side.1 Dir. Cox (to Mr.. Page)-"You
cannot lecture me you are not the Speaker"
The Speaker stated that Mr.. Cox had withdrawn