New-York tribune., 1885-03-05
GENERAL GRANT RETIRED.
THE BILL PASSED AT THE LAST HOUR.

SCENES OF CONFUSION IN THE HOUsE-THE VOTE
1913 TO 70.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-As soon as the
House had adopted tho conference refor the Sundry
Civil bill to-day Mr.. Randall asked unanimous consent
to take from the Speakers table and pass the Grant Re-
trement bill. Applause.
MI Bennett, Of North Carolina, and Mr.. Weller, n
lows, objected
Mr. Randall then moved to suspend the rules and place
the Dill on Its PASSAGE but the Speaker ruled that the
motion was not In order pending decision OF the Fred
erick-Wilson election case
Mt Randall then endeavored to secure his point by
moving to suspend the rules and lay the election
the table, but the Speaker decided that this equally
out OF order. The confusion and excitement In the
chamber was ntsnse dozens Of mombors were on their
feet demanding recognition but above the babel rang
out Mr. Randalrs voice appealing to Mr. Bennett Of
North Carolina to withdraw the election case. Finally,
when nc could be heard, Mr. Bennett said that II the
House would consent to vote on the Frederick wilson
case. all objection to Mr. Randars motion would be
withdrawn. This declaration greeted by storm OF
consented" from the Republican side and the confu-
sion was so great that 1t required five minntes disent
work by the with his mace In hand, be-
fore comparative order was restored Then Mr.
wilson, Of Iowa, tho contcstee In the election
amid storm OF cheers the Republican side
and said that II the House would put General Grant on
the retired list he was willing to be sacrificed.
Mr. Miller, Of Pennsylvania, who has been leading the
fbustering against tho election said that II the
House would permit vote Mr. Randalls motion the
opposition TO the election would be withdrawn.
This greeted by shouts OF objection from the Demo-
cratic side and Mr. Randall rushing down to the space
in front Of the Clerks desk. cried out Don't let any
thing stand In the way Agree to anything"
Then" said Mr.. Miller. In order that there may be
excuse withdraw and permit vote on the PROPOSE
ton of the gentleman from North Carolina and ask the
House to treat fairly on both votes.'"
After another scene OF confusion, Mr. Ben
nett demanded ths previous question on the res
olution OF tho Committee Elections. declaring Mr..
Frederick entitled to the seat The resolution was
adopted without any opposition from the Republican
eide. and instantly upon Mr. Frederick akingtthe oath or
Office. Mr. Randall his feet with his motion to
suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill for the re-
tiremen Of General Grant without specifically naming
him.
Mr. McMln, OF Tennessee, demanded a second, while
shouts Of shaine!" "Oh!" d" Don't go back on yonr
word" and That's fairi" went up Nearly every
member his feet adding 10 the nmult and promi'
nent among them were Mr. Cassidy. OF Nevada. and Mr.
Robinson Of Kentucky. gesticula,ing wildly aud de-
nandng fair play. Again did the services OF
the sergeantat-Ams and his mace become necessary
10 seat members and then "A second having been con-
sldercd AS ordered Messrs McMilin stockslager and
Watson Of Indiana. briefly opposed the bill as naugu-
rating "A system ot civil pensions.
Mr. Randall. who under tho rules was entitled TO ny
teen minutes debate waived hts right and tho yeas and
nay. were Immediately taken the motion TO suspend
the rules and pass the bill "A the name OF Mr.. Fred
erch the newly seated member was called, ana rs ne
rose and voted In affirmative the friends OF the bill
treated hin TO round of applause. The motion to s,
pend and pass was agreed to- Yeas l9s; nays. 7s The
OF the result was hailed with three cheers
and with long continued applause.
Mr. Skinner of New York asked unanimous consent
that The speaker be authorized to send Geographic ds
match 10 General Grant announcing to him the result OF
,bs ,ot, Al first objection was made by Mr. Cobb but
A, vs subsequently, Withdrawn. and tho Speaker was
authorized as stated Mr Randall was warmly congrat-
uatcd hi. success by number OF members Oh po'h
sides OF the House.
A,1i:a5 a message from tho House announced to the
sonn,. the passage Of the bill authorizing The President
IN loco one prrson on the retired list of the Army ZAP
pausc The bill read at length. Mr.. ingalls, then
said:
Mr. PRrsrprNr: The Nation knows who that one per;
mi. hin To- the committee he waived and that II be now
considered by the Senate.
The presiding officer (Mr. Garland stated that the bill
was senate bill and nothing further was necessary TO
make 1t law except the proper signatures. lAp-
pansc.l
Mr. Elmuuds rcsuming the chair. stated that he had
received a communication which woui now bo read. lie
handed the communication Chief Clerk Johnson, who
read as follows:
10 ne Honorable GEoRGE T. EDMrNDs, President pro
tcrnp0re ~ thc Cnit,d stairs Scndte:
The accompanying communca lion, although an e1ccu-
i've message. may DO read In open session -
CHESTER A. ARTHUR
lApplauscl
Tle President pro tcmporo OF tho senate-Manfesta'
ton, Of applause are not In order.
The CLERK read AS follows;
To ne Set,afe Of The Unitcd Std,es' a.
nominate Ulysses :. Grant, formerly icneral COM
naniing the Armies of the United states 10 be 6enern
ON tie retired list of the Army with the full pay oi such
RANK. HESTER ~ AhihI"-
Frecuiir, Mansion. March 4, 1885.
Tie President pro tcmpore OF the Senate then
announced that tho nomination would be con-
,ldered In open session.
Thc question" ho said. "is. VIII tho Senate advise
and consent this appointment All Senators III avor
viii say aye 10 storm OF ayes All opposed NO."
Dead silcDcel.
"The ayes have IL unanimously"
This announcement was received Win 'hun"oIs vi
applause both on the floor and In the galleries.