The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-13

which called forth an Indignant declaration
from Dir. Kelley that he ds6 not propose to be
which he had been assigned by the Chair. even
by 30 distinguished gentleman a. the gentle
man from Arkansas. .s.<
Mr. Kelley further said that the gentleman
lMr. Scott who had Objected to his request had
been absent At the Democratic convention.
while the usage had been established in the CON-
mittee allowing . member to withdraw one
amendment to make way for another.
Mir. Breekinridee-It was, as the gentleman
very well underwood. done only on unanimous
consent
Mr.. Kelley-Aeain i protest against being
lectursd by you while am here in my official
character as teller Mr.. Chairman, viii you call
that gentleman to orderl Applause and
laughter.
Mr.. Scott said he was willing that material
amendments ihould be fully and fairly dis
eussed. but when amendments of q diiatory
character were offered, he would object TO their
withdrawal, and he would stay here until the
4th Of March and vote upon them. Applause.l
Mr.. Reed, of Maine. suggested that the gen.
tlsman having been absent at the convention.
was lacking in knowledge az TO what had been
going on in committee. The gentleman said
that be was opposed 70 formal amendments for
purposes Of delay. There never had been any
such amendments made, nor was the purpose OF
any formal amendment to cause delay, but for
bona hde discussion. There had never been
any attempt to induce men to talk, nor any dis
position manifested TO cause any unnecessary
discussion. 1t had all been az spontaneous as
the action Of the last Pennsylvania convention.
Mr. Breekinridge. Of Arksnsas. inquired
whether the gentleman from Pennsyivania Mr..
Kelley was willing that il should 60 ont to the
country that the Republicans were fibuster-
ing against the bill.
Mr.. Kelley expressed bis willingness that the
country should know that he Was resisting an
attempted tyranny.
The vote then proceeded but no quorum
voted. aud another roll call was ordered A
quorum having appeared, Mr. Scott attempted
to state bis view Of the situation, but he was
met with cries Of Regular order from the Re-
publican side.
Mr. Kelley said that while the gentleman IMr.
Scott was absent. great courtesy had prevailed
In the committee In regard to the Offering OF
amendments on the other side. When be Mr..
Kelley had arisen to make request. the gen.
slemau Mr.. Scott had arisen and silenced him
- dicsatorially a. If the Keifer gag law Was
already enacted.
Some warmth was shown throughout, but by
earnest efforts made by the chairman and MIR.
Cannon, of Illinois. aud Mr. McMillin. of Ten
nessse, good nature was again restored and the
floor was accorded to Mr.. Scott who discaimed
any intention of being factious in his objection
TO the withdrawal Of Mr.. Kelley's motion. But,
when formal amendments were made, simply
for the purpose OF delay, he believed
IL to Do his duty. in the interest OF the men OF
the country whose interests were more or less
jeopardized, even by the discussion Of tho bill.
to endeavor 20 secure q vote upon the measure,
SO that the business men Of the country would
know what thew had to do in order TO manage
their affairs. He had no other object in view.
because. business man himself, be knew
that whether this bill might be for the best in
terest OF the country, if it should pass or
whether 1t might be detrimental to the best in
terests Of the country, during its agitation no
merchant. no manufacturer. no business man
could tell from one day to another day what he
could do or what he ought to do in order to
manage his business. Applause the Repub-
lican side. He believed that both parties could
meet the issue involved in the bill The Repub-
licans could meet it by saying that they had
done nothing to obstruct 1t, and then. il IL did
not pass they could hold tho majority respon-
sbe for the failure.
Mr.. Kelley then offered his formal amend
ment to strike out the last wo-d, and be pro-
tested that he bad offered no amendment dur
ing the ten or twelve days of discussion from
any ether than creditabe and patriotic motive.
He had the right to infer that if the gentleman
had been in his seat during the last few days, he
would not have assumed that his [Mr. Kelleys]
purposes were not frank and patriotic. He
withdrew his formal amendment, and his mo-
ton to strike jute butts from the free list was
defeated.
The committee rose and the House adjourned.