The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-25

dan. B1-1he Skirmish on NAV l4-Gen.
Cutcheon ns Gen. BaYne's Right Bower
The Fight on Saturday Last-SceneS of
Hua Excitement In the House-The He
mark able Admission of Gen. Cutcheon in
his Plea for the ProseoutiOn-A Seven
ISours' StrugEIe-RoEer q. Mills 10 the
Front-Bynum Beiore the Bnr OF the
Houso-A Democratic BriGade Confront
Ing the speaker-Georgo w. FIthIan's
Prediction and Mr.. SprInEer's Obstinacy.
1.-THE REAL PROvoCATtOS,
WASHINGTON. y. G.. May 23.-There was an
extraordinary scone in the House Of Represent
atiyes on the afternoon OF Jan. 81 last No
rules had been adopted. and tho House was
working under general parliamentary law. 1t
was during the consideration OF the first OF the
West Virginia contested election cases. Tho
Speaker persisted in counting quorum In the
absence OF rule authorizing him to do so. No
Sneaker had undertaken to do this since the
organization OF tho First Congress. But this
was not ALL He refused to entertain motions
20 adjourn and appeals from the de-
cision OF the Chair. Tho most prominent
Democrats on the floor frequently sought rec
IGNITION in vain. II was an afternoon OF OK
eitement Silver haired Breckenridge, per-
sistent Springer. Silver-Dollar Bland. and 9TH
ors repeatedly rushed TO the arena and de-
manded recognition. Some persisted till they
obtained 1t. while others gave up IN despair
Ex-Spoaker Carlisle moved down side aisle
to the front seats and thrice asked Tor recoE-
milton before he received 1t. The following
collo1uy ensued, after the Speaker had maue
m a quorum by announcing as present NOM
bers who had not voted:
Mr. Byuum-I appeal from the decision of tho Chair
n announcing those not voting.
Tho Speaker-That is n statement OF fact whch can
not be appealed from Laughter and applause on
abe Republican side On this tho yeas are ldl and
the nays are none.
Mr. Bynum-So quorum.
The speaker-And accordingly tho Journal is APPROX
Cd Applause the Republican side.
MIR Bynum-No quorum has voted l rise Mr. SPEAK
Or to n question ofIpersonal privilege.
The Speaker-The gentleman from Indiana
Mr. Bynum-Beforo the vote was taken on this queS'
don rose and addressed tho Chair and made motion
10 adjourn which is proper and parliamentary mo-
tion Tho Chair. in defiance of parliamentary law, in
defiance OF right and Justice, in defiance
Tho speaker-Tho gentleman from Indiana will be in
order.
Mr.. Bynum-The gentleman from Indiana Is in order.
PROPOSE Mr.. Speaker to stand here In behalf of the
FIGHT of the constituency which represent this
floor constituency equal In intelligence equal in pa
trotism--
A Member-But they are not hero
Mr. Bynum-I am standing hero as their representa-
tive sustain their rights against tho arbitrary the
the damnabe rulings of the Chair applause
the Democratic side and so far as am responsible
tho people represent shall not be senced or gagged
on this floor. You, sir, have violated more than any
mau this floor. parliamentary rules parliamentary
practice You may consummate what you have under
taken to do You have the power backed by mob
Cheering on the Democratic side
Tho speakor-Gsntlemen will refrain from express
sions OF opinion
Mr. Bynum-The people OF this country are witness
his through
press the country in condemnation of this proceed
ing which will bury beyond resurrection You may
this proceeding as you did similar ones DO
fore whom at the hour of midnight Federal Judge
made ruling perpetuate tho Republican party in
power and his name has dropped out of history. And
moro than that it Is in keeping with the practices of
party when stole the Presidency and counted
in an who was not elected 1t is in keeping with tho
practice of your party the state of Montana whore
they have attempted to steal two Senators 1t is in
epiuR with the OF the Federal judiciary today,
which has violated the law. which has trampled
from punishment tho greatest political
criminal and the greatest political outlaw OF this
try. Applause on tho Democratic side And you |
look and laugh at this scene.
Mr. Boutslle-As tho member has denounced every de-
partment OF the Government legislative executive and
judicial he had better sit down or secede Laughter
and applause tho republican SIDE
Nj Bynum-You had better put mo down. Applause
and cries Of " Order"
Tho Speak er-Tho House will be in order The gentle
man from Indiana has risen to question OF privilege
and stating It, Laughter and applause on the
Republican side.
Mr. Bynum-I want now to utter my protest l dis.
pue the right Of tho Speaker TO record in the Journal of
the proceedings of this House any direction order
whatever that he may SEQ proper to make. 1t is tho
journal OF tho proceedings OF this House under the
and not the journal OF tho pro- |
ceedinRs Of the speaker OF this House. You
have right, sir. to inject anything
Into tho journal of the proceedings of this House
than have other man present even any in
dvidual not member Of this House You have usurped
power you have mutAed the records OF this House
accomplish the scheme that you have deliberately gone
10 work to carry out Applause on the Democratic
sidel You have attempted to vamp up some feeble
show sustain outrageous rulings to amuse the
galleries and the people, while you consummstS tho
behostS Of the Chairman of the National Republican
to turn out tho Representatives elected by
tho people to seats here, and tner places
not only not elected. but who do command tho
Ipoct OF the people they sock here to represent Ap
pAuse tho Democratic side. Now, Mr.. Speaker,
proceed in this matter but in the language of the i'm
mortal Emmett We propose TO dispute every inch OF
ground. burn every blade Of grass, and the last in
Irenchment Of liberty shall be graves Loud ap
plause the Democratic side
Mr.. sprnger-I move that the House do adjourn.
Tho speaker-The Chair rules that motion to be
order
Mr.. Springer-From that ruling of tho Chair appeal.
The Spoaker-The Chair declines to entertain tho
appeal.
The scene in the House during Mr.. Bynum's
speech was almost indescribable The gale
ries were packed and the excitement there
was fully as intense as on the floor. The Re-
publicans shrieked and hooted, and the Demo-
Gratis applauded the Indlanian. Every effort
was made to drown his voice. He is a man OF
magnificent physique. He has pair Of lungs
that would have done credit to old Bill Allen.
His words could be distinctly heard above the
tremendous uproar They thrilled everybody
and reverberated oughout the country. They
certainly created no love for Bynum among
the Republican members OF the House. The
Hoosler statesman is warrior. He Is not
good for much with the rapier. but he can
handle a battle axe like Richard CGur do Lion.
II.-GgS. BAYEES RIGHT BOWER.
On May IA the House was considering amend
ments to the Mckinley Tariff bill discus
sion over the proposed tariff on glass bottles
arose. Much was said about labor. In tho dis
oussion references were made to the report OF
the Ford investigating committee in the last
hn, fpN,I he, ,t,I,a