, 1890-05-18

another scene of confusion. Cutcheon
contended hat the gentleman from Indi-
lana had violated all parliamentary as
ages The time had come in view of the
language heretofore used by him that a
line should be drawn where parliamentary
proceedings ceased and the violation Of
rules began.
Herbert of Alabama contended that
Bayne bad been the agRressor by his hav-
inf read a letter grossly attacking the gen.
tleman from Indiana
Springer said the majority in adopting
the resolution would sot a precedent
which would not rebound to its benefit.
The language of the gentleman from In
diana was iustifiable If not parliamentary.
The letter was an insult to the Democratic
party. The gentleman from Pennsylvania
had put himself out of the pale of hon
orable discussion when he impaired dis
honorable motives to members on the
Democratic side. Applause.
Mills spoke sharply, asserting Bayne
had given the first o~ffense, and severely
critizizing his action in bringing the let
ter into the house. He had no hope that
the majority would do anything except
punish Bynum. The majority had not
forgotten hat Bynum had characterized
the action of the speaker as 1t deserved to
be characterized, and it was for that that
the gentleman from Michigan was made a
public prosecutor. democratic applause
and Republican Kisses.
Cutcheon said that in the absence OF
the Withdrawal of the offensive words by
Bynum the duty of the house was plain.
Mckinley regretted the occurrence
deeply, but the only thing left for the gen
tleman from Indiana to do was to say to
the house that he had violated its rules
and violated the decorum which belonged
to this parliamentary body. [Republican
applause
= Springer demanded a division of reso-
l%utions, and the first resolution, declaring
Bynum merited the ceusure of the house,
was adopted-yeas 126. nays 103. The
second resolution, providing for his pres
ence before the bar of the house was also
adopted by the same vote, McKenua of
California voting in the negative.
Then leaning on the arm of Howan
Bynum appeared at the bar accompanied
by all his Democratic associates who
could find room in the limited space, and
who were loud in their applause.
The speaker obtained order and re
qucsted the gentlemen to take their
seats.
Springer, acting as spokesman for his
party, declined to do 30.
Sergeant-At-Arms Holmes then said:
Mr.. Bynum. by the resolution of the
house of representatives you are required
to appear before the bar OF the house to
receive the censure Of shat body through
its speaker"
The speaker again requested the mem
bers to take their seats, and again the
Democrats refused to comply. The
speaker then said, calmly: House Of
Representatives. you perceive it is i'm
possible .for the chair to enforce order
on account OF the action of certain
members. The chair will therefore
proceed to do its duty under the present
condition of disorder. Mr.. William d.
Bynum, you are srraigned at the bar OF
the house for having transgressed its rules
by your remarks. For this offeuse the
house desires you should be censured at
its bar. In the name of the house, there
fore, | pronounce upon you its censure.
The sergeant at arms will now release
you"
Bynum.=Under such circumstances |
accept the censure of the house as a deco
ration of homer. democratic applause.
There was some disposition manifested
by Republicans TO umbrage at this remark
but befoue it was understood perfectly
the house at 1870 adjourned. Thus ended
one of the most exciting incidents of the
session.