Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-10
the Seminole Indians was presented aud ro-
fefred 10 the Committee on Indian Affairs
Executive session. Adjourned.


Tho demand Of the resuinr order from NJ,
Reed, Of Maine. opened the SIKH days contest
over the direct-tax bill when The House met this
moruins At ti.tS In continuation Of tho session Of
wednesday last.
The Speaker stated the regular order 20 be
the vote upon the motion submitted b. Mr. f.
b. Taylor, OF Ohie, that the House 70 Into Com
lniscs Of me whole upon the direct.,ax BIN
MT, Weaver, Of lows, made dllatory motions.
and the nrst rclhcoii Of the calendar day was
proceeded Win.
Until $50 P. N. the Clerk continued TO call the
roll upon various dilatoiy motions submitted.
AZ that hour The House found itself with n quo
rum, aad Mr.. weaver moved an adjournmcnt
some interest was shown In this vote. a. it would
cevelop the strength of the opposition to the
measure and Disclose whether there was any
sigo OF weakening on either side Of the contrO-
versy. The motion was defested-yeas, 1856;
rays, So-there being practically no change in
the relative strength. A call Of the House was
then ordered.
Then followed hours OF absolute stagnAtion OF
oil business Of any chRractvr--even the familiar
voice Of the Reading CLERK was silent-and the
houee proceeded with proper diligence TO do
nothing.
About O'Clock Mr.. Oates asked unanimous
consent 20 have resolution read for infOrma-
ton, but he was promptly met with objections
from the Republican side The following 80 the
text Of tho resolution:
Whereas Il "a alleged by persons % veraci.y
thst there are large numbers OF attorneys, lob
byisls claim agents, and state agents who are
covertly using every means within their power
20 secure the passage OF Senate Bin I3q which Is
now upder consideration In this House; and
whereas Is Is alleged that millions OF money
which would 30 appropriated by this bin II u
should become q law Will ul1er existing con-
tracts pass into the hands " said lawyers lobby
lists. claim agents. and State agents: therefore
Resoipcd, That a committee 10 consist OF seven
members Of the House DO appointed 10y the
Spoater. whose duties 10 shall De 10 investigate
said alleg stions and ascertain aud report 20 the
House within thirty days what contracts or
agreements may exist between any attorneys,
lobbyists, claim agents, or State agents and ben
euciartes under tho afOresaid bill; and that such
committee have power 20 send for persons aud
papers and administer oaihs; and that the fur
Their consideration Of the bin with its existing
status be postponed until such committee re-
ports.
Subsequently Mr.. Wheeler asked consent 10
offer resolution for the appointment Of q COM
mtttee 70 ascertain what amount Of the sum
proposed 10 be paid out will iHure 70 the bencnt
of the people and how much is 70 be pnid to
claim agents. Objection was made.
Al 1870 the SsrgeRnt-stArms appeared and re-
ported that Of the twenty-five members absent
without leave twenty were out OF the city and the
Other ave could not be found He was directed
10 continue his search.
At few minuto3 hofore O'Clock further pre-
ceedings under the call we're dispensed with.
and T. j. Campbell. OF New York, moved az an
amendment - make the pending motion for
sheTt recess that the House recess until li:4b to
morrow morning.
In oraer 70 prevent vote being taken on this
proposition Mr.. Brechinridge, Of Arkansas, re-
viyed the tactics he lad resorted 10 few days
ago, and moved that Mr.. hcKsnDy, Of New
Hampshire, be excused FROM voting.
Biz. Burrows raised point ef order that II was
not competent fer one member 10 move that
another be- excused.
Mr. DiDble commended that the privilege OF
member 10 be excused was defensive in its ma
ture and could not be In order unless the same
process was proceeding against q member to
compel him 70 vote, eisOOeaiencs 20 which would
put hin in contempt OF the Speaker pro tenn.
kT Hatch. Of Missouri, said he bad no hesita-
tion in deciding tbs point OF order which had so
recently been decided by Speaker Carlisle.
Mr.. z. b. Taylor, OF Okio, appealed from the
decisisn, pending which Mr.. Brechinridge, OF
Kentucky, moved 70 adjourn.
Mr. Weaver, Of lows, moved that when the
House adjourn IL be TO meet next wednesday,
and Mr.. Breckenridge, Of Arkansas, that when 1t
adjourn II be until Thursday.
The Fret anuaement Of the evening was al
forced by Nj Symea, OF Colorado, who, rising 10
q parliamentary inquiry. queried why II was that
the time Of the House could Dc frittersd away;
hut ~ this point he was cut short In his question
by shouts OF Louder which continued Tor
several minutes, every pause ia the uSroor be-
ing taken advantage OF by Mr. Symes, whose
persistent inquiry, Why Is II that you can
frittar away the time Of tho House?" He was
net permitted 70 conclude in peace, but above
the shouts OF laughter and louder" his voice
vas heard TO demand why the time should 90
fTittSTed away in an attoapt 70 excuse members
hcn voting when there was no rule oil the House
requiring him 10 DO 20.
At s:lb While dilatory motious were piled up
one on another IL greet variety, Mr.. +. Is Taylor
asked unanimous consent, in the interest OF
goOa nature and good health that the House
take q recess until MAS tomorrow.
The Speaker pro tenn. put the request ana
after a short pause declared il granted, bringing
down his gaysl Just as MIR. BreckTnEidgs, OF
Arkansas, sprang 10 his feet With an oolecnen
which came one second too late. Tho recess was
therefore taken