New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-26
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.
DIsGRACEFUL SCENES IN THE SENATE.
DEMOCRATS HowLING DOWN The PROCEEDINGS
TALK OF A COMPROMISE

DEMOCRATS HowLING DOWN The PROCEEDINGS
TALK OF A COMPROMISE.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 25.-Both branches
OF the General Assembly were at o standstill Ut 10
o'clock this morning, the hour at which each was to
convene. co far the present Legislature has ac-
compished little in the way practical legislation and
the indications that nothing Of moment will be done
until the fight for political supremacy being waged
IN the Senate settled In the Houae this morning the
delay occasoned by the absence Speaker Entrekn
and Speaker pro TEN. Ryan. They went home on Sanr
day and failed get back consequence OF which it
House without Speaker. After waiting for
time Mr.. Campbell, on motion Of Mr.. Williams.
OF Columbus, selected Speaker, and
attempt made to do business
But this a failure as there was nothing TO DO.
bills introduced and those the calendar for
reading referred Co appropriate committees, aud
a recess was taken at ii O'clock
The Republican members of the Senate called to
order at 10 o'clock by Leuenant-G Governor Kennedy,
ana the day up TO A p. IN. consumed Tor
tic most part in waiting for Quorum.
AS that hour approached and had been learned that
the majority of the members would be there time,
tho Senate chamber filled up rapidly half hour be-
fore the time for the joint meeting all available space
had been appropriated Among tho spectators were
large number politicians OF both parties each de-
Glazing that the other side had the hall packed for
emergency. There plenty OF anxiety and any num-
Der who were ready to fight at moments warning.
before the arrival OF tho Democratic members to clear
floor aud compel the spectators to go outside the
railing.
The republicans declined take recess. prc;orriEg to
hold tho for, by remaining session TO be hand
when the Lrst Democrat should arrive.
As the majority members filed IE they were
greeted with applause by the Republicans who appar
entity construed their presence TO be admission OF
defeat Tho Scrgeant-a quoted tho demon
sraon, and tho tactics OF the afternoon were begun
A call OF the Senate showed all the members, thirty
seven, present, and motion to dispense win further
proceedings under cali would be entertained by
the chair he holding that the call had exhausted Itself
by the presence all the members. over hour
spent in discussing appeal from his decision,
which was afterward Withdrawn, and the
Chair allowed the motion to dispense
with further proceedings to be voted upon.
While this discussion going nSonaor Fassett called
the attention OF tho Char to the fact that Allen
OMyers was the floor interfering with members. The
President directed the Sergeautat-Arms to SEQ that
men bcrs were protected. This caused laughter.
Iu the food Of subsequent motions and appeals which
followed the Republicans vero endeayoring to get the
contest cases before the Senate, while the Democratic
side was engaged in an effort bring before the body
resolution which had been agreed upon in
caucus, proposing the appointment Of a committee
TO consider tho Constitutional and legal relations
existing between the Senate and its presiding
officer. Mr. Payey, Republican, had been recognized
and was about to report for the trial OF tho
test case- when motion was made on the Democratic
side 20 adjourn The chair held this and several other
motions OF dalogy nature not 70 be In
order Pavcy yielded the floor to Cable, Demo-
crat, for question Of privilege and the member
WAS proceeding to state his question, and making the
Democratic caucus resolution part OF the same. but
the CHAIR bold that nothing in order except the
rules ia the contest cases, and also decided that PaYey
was entitled to the floor
The Democrats being unable to get their
resolutions before the Senate kept up continuous
squat on points OF Order doOrod every time.
final motion was made to adjourn, and a demand
The President at first cndeavOred to drown the
voice Of tho clerk with the gaye, but
finally gave up the attempt and the roll
was called. Twcnt six members voted for ADJOURN
ncnt The Democratic members rose from their seats
and started out while the clerk handed the roll call 20
the President to be announced That officer tore 1t In
sevcra pieces and threw the floor while the crowd
surged In front OF tho railing and the greatest confusion
prevailed The scene was disgraoefu for armed bulies
and thugs could be seen on all hands aud any person
had struck blow the blood Of innocent
women aud men would have been shed.
The clerks all left places and soon as partial
order could restored the president read lhe rules
himself which had been offered by Mr. Parey WIN one
OF the Senators at the clerks desk the EepuDican
minority voted on tie rules and they we're declared
adopted
they were this morning. The Democratic Adjournment
was takou 10 Wednesday at m, and tie RepuOll-
cans 10 tomorrow morning. No matter what may Dc
said tho situation is grave one. AZ late hour To-
night II was sand that compromise had been spoken Of