The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-05
In the House.

Mr.. Blanchard, of Louisiana, rising to a
question of privilege affecting the dignity
of the House, called attention to the fact
that the corridors of the capitol, on some
ones order, were closed evenlto, the officers
of the House. The members were allowed
to pass through, but their wives and
families were not allowed to accompany
them. he offered the following resolution:
That the sergeant alarms of the House take
the necessary steps to secure forthwith to the
members of the House and to the families of
members Of the House, free access through the
corridors of the capitol.
Mr.. Hatch Of Missouri said that the gentle
man was mistaken in supposing that members
of the House could get into Il Senate wing of
the capitol. He, in company with another
member had been denied admission.
MR. LODGE ALSO MAD.
Mr.. Lodge of Massachusetts wished to
find out whether House members had any
rights in the other wing of the capitol that
any employe of the Senate was bound to
respect. He had gone to the Senate
gallery this morning to seek some informa.
ton, and he had been treated with the
grossest insolence and impertinence by
Senate employees. He claimed nothing
more than the ordinary courtesy due to
every American citizen; and that he did
had right to say to him: 81 don't care
whether you are a member or not; you
stand out Of the way"
Mr.. Enloe of Tennessee thought that in
view of the insolsnce OF the Senate, the
House should refuse to participate under
present arrangements in the order Of the
ceremonies.
CONSIDERED TOO RADICAL
Mr.. Cox of New York was opposed to
taking such q radical step. 1t might be
misunderstood or misconstrued. This
oil Nd -
to be settled by some protest
now. He thought the House ought to teach
this man Ingalls, aud others that it was
coordinate branch Of the national legisla-
ture. He was glad to see members rally to
their families somewhat Laughter He
subsequently withdrew the remark this
man Ingalls,"
Mr.. Anderson of Kansas moved to amend
the resolution by adding the words: "And
because of the arrogant presumption of the
Senate and the insolence of its employees
the sergeant-at-arms is directed to remove
all distractions in the way and open a pas
sageway between the two chambers"
RULED OUT OF ORDER.
The speaker ruled that the amenment was
not in order.
Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio denounced the as.
sumed control by officers Of the Senate
over the rights Of members.
The resolution was adopted after having
been so modified as to apply to officers and
members Of the House, and not to their
families.
The clerk was directed to communicate
the resolution to the Senate.
Mr.. Wheeler of Alabama, rising to a
question Of privilege, said that he had sent
three communications to the Senate, and
that the page carrying them had been
denied entrance to that chamber. He
wanted to instruct the sergeant-at-arms to
take posse and deliver the communica-
ton, but no action was taken on this propo-
sition.
MIR. Kilgore of Texas objected.
The House then proceeded leisurely to vote
upon flibusteriug motions avowedly entered
for the purpose of killing time While the
tellers were at their posts a message from
the Senate announced the adoption by that
body Of a resolution acceding to the request
OF the House las contained in Mr..
Blanchard's resolution under such regula-
tions as the presiding officer Of the Senate
might prescribe. This resolution did not
serve as much of balm for the wounded
feelings OF the House, and it was unceremo-
niously laid upon the table.
coMPLDiENTING THE SPEAKER.
Mr.. Hatch Of Missouri being in the chair,
Mr.. Reed of Maine offered the following
resolution:
That the thanks Of the congress are rendered
to Hon. James G. Carlisle, speaker, for the
courtesy, ability and fairness with which he
has presided over the deliberations of the Eff
tieth congress. Applause
The resolution was adopted unanimously
by ri ing vote.
The committee appointed jointly with
the Senate committee to wait upon the
7 resident and inform him that congress
was ready TO adjourn not having returned,
Speaker Carlisle resumed the chair and
said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE House OF REPRESENTA-
TIvEs: Under the circumstances l will detain
you but moment TO return my thanks for the
resolution you have just adopted, and to express
my grateful acknowledgement Of the kindness
and courtesy which has character
lied all your intercourse with
me as presiding officer Of the House. After
continuous service for three terms | will leave
this chair to-day with sentiments Of the warmest
friendship and most profound respect, not
only Tor the gentlemen who compose
the present House, but for all
That have preceded them. Looking back
on the scenes OF excitement ami confusion,
which necessarily occur from time to time
in body like this it is impossible not to re-
n nber with regret many unpleasant incidents
and hAstY words but IL Ia pralifyinp In know