Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-10


Thee to hear our humble supplication in be-
| half Of the homes that have been darkened
and the hearts that have been smitten through
this awful calamity. Cheer and succor the
| wounded, console and uphold the bereaved,
and may the whole country be wrought to the
tenderest and most active sympathy in behalf
OF the suffering; and may we all feel most pro-
foundly and reverently our dependence on God.
who reigns in heaven and upon earth, and in
whose hands alone are these mighty forces"
THE USUAL THING ON THE PART OF Mr.. WEAVER.
Mr.. Weaver, Of Iowa, raised no objection to
the reading of the journal, but the clerk hav-
ing concluded that task, Mr.. Weaver brought
forward his two dilatory motions to adjourn,
and that when the House adjourns it be to
meet on Saturday.
Mr.. Crisp, of Georgia, and Mr.. Weaver were
appointed tellers on the latter motion, and as
no quorum voted call of the House was
ordered.
Two hundred and fifty-three members hav-
ing responded to their names furtheIproceed-
ings under the call were dispensed with, and
Mr.. Springer asked unanimous consent for the
entering of an order providing for final vote
on the Oklahoma bill, but his request was
answered by loud cries for the regular order" "
Mr.. Buchanan, of New Jersey, voicing the
opinion of the objectors by declaring that he
desired to see
WHETHER OR NOT ONE MAN COULD BULLDozE
THE HOUSE.
The tellers having resumed their places on
Mr.. Weavers motion for an adjournment until
Saturday, Mr.. E. b. Taylor of Ohio, rose and
stated that he desired to offer privileged res
olution.
The Speaker replied that the House was
dividing, but that the resolution might be read
in order to enable him to decide whether it
involved a matter of such high privilege that
its consideration could suspend the present
proceedings.
SHARP SATIRE UPON THE RULES.
Thereupon Mr.. Taylor sent up the following
preamble and resolutions:
Whereas one member of the House has,
under its rules, assumed and taken complete
control of the legislation, and refuses to per-
init this body to proceed in the performance OF
its legislative duties, except on such terms and
conditions and subject to such limitations as he
may prescribe and impose; and, whereas, under
the rules of the House it is within the power OF
the said member to stop legislation until it
shall please him to otherwise order; and,
whereas, he has for several days exercised and
continues to exercise that high privilege; and,
whereas, it essential to the well-being OF the
country that some legislation be had, and more
be passed; and, whereas, this seems to
be possible only in case terms are made with
and satisfactory to the said member,
Resolved That committee of five members
be appointed by the Speaker to meet and con-
fer with the member aforesaid, at as early a
day as will suit his pleasure and convenience,
and, if possible, ascertain from him upon what
terms and conditions. and subject to what llml-
tations, he will permit the House of Represen-
tatives to resume its proper functions and pro-
ceed to the discharge of the duties devolved on
it; and said committee is hereby authorized
to report to this House such measure of relief
as it may deem needful and proper; and said
committee shall report to the House its doing
herein with all proper dispatch.
MR.. REED WANTS THE RESOLUTION MORE COM
PREHENsIvE.
The reading of this satire upon the rules was
greatly enjoyed by the members; but Mr.. Reed,
of Maine found fault with the resolution in
that it did not provide that the committee
! should be permanent one to treat with each
member as he made his appearance. The gen.
tleman from Iowa was only exercising a right
which belonged to him Mr.. Reed and to every
member of the House.
The Speaker ruled that the resolution did not
present a question of privilege.
REFLECTION.
Mr.. Taulbee Ky.), in pretended seriousness,
thought that the words of the resolution
should be taken down at the clerks desk as
they reflected upon some member who was not
named. He inquired whether the resolution
would be printed in the Record.
The Speaker replied that it would not
Mr.. Taulbee-Then ask to withhold my re-
marks for revision. tLaughter.l
The count was then proceeded with.
THEY GIVE 1T UP-.HoPELEss HELPLEssNEss. "
The tellers remained at their posts until
lao, when, on motion of Mr.. Sowden pa }, the
House recognizing its hopeless helplessness, VI
as one member expressed it, adjourned.