National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-27

containing slicralo"s ~ alterations Of testimony,
and the ur ose Of this rcsul ton is to afford
both parties o this Contest opportunity to BIO
heard n this subi,c.
Mr. Bell0rd rose to question oforier, and was
preceding TO protest ageinst the resolution as
taking away the IpWor of The Committee on Flee
tons, when his voice was lost In the upronr which
cnsucd. lie O uld be heard, however, claiming
his right TO be heard as representative OF the
American people
Mr.. washburn inquired when order had been
In some degree iostored whether this proceeding
was by unanimous consent, and on receiving an
affirmative reply objected.
During oiull Mr.. Bel ord managed TO get in n
protest against the resolution as a oowardly sur.
render of the rights Of tue majority Applause on
the Republican sidel
MIR. Hiscocs--I do not believe that any gentle
Mr.. Belf1rd (excitedly)-I rise TO question of
order. II cannot be heard on this question, no
other person can.
The Speaker bringing down his eavel with n
sharp rap)-Thcse repeated violations OF the rules
can DO taken notice Of.
Mr., Bellord-Thc chair recognized me to be
The SPEAKER Qnterruptng)- gentleman will
resume his scat.
Mr.. Belford-I do that In obedience to tho 0u-
thorlty of the Chair.
The speaker--And under the rules.
Mr. Hiscook, was then proceeding to continue
his remarks, when Mr.. Hnzelton, OF Wisconsin, OBJ
leced on the ground that there was nothing before
the House.
feet, and the scene wns stormy one, particularly
on the Republican side, where several gentlemen
were loudly protesting against any compromise.
Mr. Paul Suddenly launched himself into the
discussion upon a parliamentary inquiry; ~
hold in my hand" he said "a report made by nm
investigation committee of public fraud ~ the
South Carolina Legislature. That report is tIncd
by Mr.. d bible, and In il this Language Is ued-
tCrieS of Regular order" from Democratic sido.l
The speh ker-The gentleman will state his par
liamcntaIy inquiry.
Mr. Eau -Itis not n parliamentary inquiry; It
Is nm inquiry directed TO Mr. Dibble.
der.
Mr. Paul. want to ask Mr. Dibble-
The Speaker (seyerely)-The gentleman Is not In
Mr.. Dibble--I hope tho House will allow the
gentleman 70 ask the question.
The Speaker-Neitheeg gentleman is in order.
Mr.. Cnlkns then made another attempt to as
sure his side of the House that he did not favor
the resolution offered by Mr.. Blackburn, but he
thought 1t might lead to satisfactory counter
Mr.. Washburn-I would inquire what authority
the gentleman has TO make any proposition.
Mr.. Calkins-I want to state here and now that /
do not propose to consent to any proposition that
gives this side of the House away.
While hOs his cSogIy was IN IS Mr. Bi2rd
question Of personal privilege, and he was now
recognized by the Speaker.
"When this resolution was offered by the gentle
man from Kentucky (Mr. Blackburn) and we lis
tened 10 his explanation of it, the Speaker
then recognized Inc, aud | proceeded in
Tho Speaker ali wed the gentleman from New
York MIR. Hiscockl TO take me oil my feet and
tnen declared tnnl $1,000 mere Ill Violation Oi the
rules Of the House. say have not meritCd that
| nsperslon. / proceeded to speak because had
been recognized. have always bowed with sub
| mission to the authority of the Chair when right
fully exercised, but desire to repel any intima-
ton that was proceeding in violation Of tho rule:
| Of this House."
The speakcr--The Chair desires to state that
| men bers OF the House will be quite capable Of
| judging whether tie gentleman was not trans
eres ing every rule Of the House which regulates
| good government
Afler another scene Of confusion, which was
| only Hllaycd after continuous rapping of the
| Speakers gavel, Mr.. Washburn demanded the
regular order, objectng 10 any man acting for the
| Republican side without consultation or authority
The question then required on dilatory mo-
ton, but as there was special order for session
at night to consider pension bills, aud as the
| Democrats refused to allow that order to be re-
| scnded, the House, on motion of Mr. Calkins (ui
i:15), adjourned until Saturday, and u Republican
caucus was announced to tak6place Immediately