Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

TO Make a ttuOrMml- Openlng Of the
Republican, fight Tor Unseattng
Democratic Members of the House.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Spaaker Reed
demonstrated clearly to day that he pro-
poses to run the House to suit himself,
rules or no rules. Never in the history
Of Congress was there suoh glafing and
fragrant abuse Of power exhibited as that
shown by the statesman from Maine In
the contested West Virginia case. He
mot only took away the power the
minority, but no showed them that with
out committee rules he could take the
whip hand and put them under subjec-
sion whenever he chose.
There are q let OF angry Democratic
congressman in Washington tonight,
and Speaker Reeds conscience must in
deed be an elastic one II he enjoys his
rest The scene in the House of Repre-
sentatives was one not to be so for.
gotten. The air in the corridors and in
the House was oyercharged with the
party thunders OF battle when Chaplain
Milburn prayed for pence and good will
towards mon, aud it was not long before
the storm broke.
4 skirmieh was begun by the Republi.
cans to test their opponsnts' strength Sy
introducing private land bill v hiUh,
under ordinary circumstances, would
have gone through without opposition.
On this occasion, however, the ayes and
nays were called for. sorle of the Demo-
Gratis puzzled the majority by voting with
hem, and the test vote resulted ia ISL
yeas and 50 nays. Then filibusier
movement was started by Mr.. Bland, who
moved to reconsider. Another long aud
ediouB roll-call showed victory for the
majority.
pALzELL STARTS THE FIGHT.
a. this junoSure Mr.. Dalzeil fired the
first gun OF the battle by reporting on
the contested Case of Smith vs.. jackson,
on which the roll was called. A calatul
canvass Of the Republican side showed
the Democrats that there was not q
quorum on the other side OF the House,
and they decided among themselves that
they would not answer to their Names
thus giving the impression that they
were absent, and 20 destroying any
chances for quorum.
II is an old-tims trick, and had II
worked successfully Speaker Heed would
not have put bimssif in the arbitrary
light that he did. Some OF the DemD.
cratic members forgot their plan Of action
md when their names were called Rucka.
lew, Covert, Cowles and Rogers responded,
voting no.
AS soon as Speaker Reed began 10
gather that the Democratic side did not
intend 10 vote his Face took on san
culinary look and there was blood in his
eye. He had made up his mind IN The
meantime and as the reilly being called
he jotted down the nantes of Carlisle,
Crisp, Chapman, Culbertson of Texas,
and number Of others on 9 piece Of
paper which he had before him.
While SO engaged Mr.. Boutelle OF
Maine approached him, but MIR. Reed
waived him ba K, qner Democrat oamG
mp on the other 6tde and Mr.. Rec
promptly turned The paper over, SO that
the names conld not he seen.
THE sPEAKER's TALLY.
When the clerk had tiaiahed calling the
roll the speaker directed him TO cali the
names Of those who had not answered, at
the same time marking them of on roll
call. Each Democrats name was called
twice and to each one tho speaker affixed
little dash.
It was amusing to see the countenAnces
OF the minority as their names were
called. Carlisle locked dedantlY at the
Speaker, but Breckenridge, OF Kentucky
never turned from his paper. Wher
Cummings name was called he did moi
look up from where he was writing an
account of the proceedings. During lhit
time there wGs consultation going on
near Carlisle's seat and ii was easy 10 see
Of glance TINT they were unlimberipe
their heavy ordnance IN anticipation q!
the strife.
cowLEs WAS TOO LATE.
Nearly every seat Gu beth sides OF the
House was filled and intense Ailenet
reigned when the oIerk handed the reaul
to the speaker. DUST then Mr.. Cowlel
asked that he BIS allowed to NiLhdraw nia
vote, on the ground that nc vas busy al
the time. Instantly Bayne OF Pennsyl
yania, was on his feet objectiug.
II cannot allow the gentleman to wit
draw his vote. II is too late, said thu
speaker.
appeal Appeal" shouted severn
Democrats, but 1t was in vain that Mr.
Cowles called for recognition.
Then MIR. Rogers OF ArkansRs, asked tt
be allowed to Withdraw his vote, bu
Speaker Reed fearing an appeal, amply
said "Ihe clair does not rule at all Ol
this question"
That was settler for Rogers, hut BIZ
cause was yindicsted by MIR, Covert, wiz
in the most Innocent manner po5aibls
said: "Mr. Speaker, I dosir9 10 chang
my vote. | voted no." Tho cl6sk wa
instructed 20 erase Mr. Coyert's vote en-
call the name anew,
"Mr, Covert" shouted the CLERK
EVERYBODY thought liz was going 10 yot
aye, but amid a burst OF applsula fFOr
the Democrats, ha said: t'ill vote lets
on, and sat down.
REED MAKES QUORUM
Taking sheet OF paper Speaker RISE
said; 'On this question the ayes ar9 q
and the nays are q 1t required I6
votes for quorum, and instantly NUT
Der Of Democratic cried ''Ho quorum
Without paying attention TO the erie
Speaker Reed tuck up his marked ~
call snd Baid ~ now direct the clerk I
record the names Of the following ger
tlemen, whom l Sc IRE present bus u1
voting" and then he prpcssded "a ca
ont the names Of the pemuergGc mon
bsrs who were 10 their seats
When thin shell exploded in th
minority camp there waa instant cor
sternasiou st Speaker Rseus cold 5LOsde
aim and score o. members ross to tGei
feet BEFORE t1ey could RpeaF, hJEhyel
the silFsr-hairsG orator from KeutUGkv4
Breckenridge rushed dowd tha alai.
and, pointing his we.i,tfied u4rbius Al III
speakers head, pulled ths trigger.
deny tile power o. TIA peASar 70 yooar
these votes, said he and dsBou;ca II
action 80 unconstitutional and revolt
tionsry |"
PAgDEMUETCM iEFyETtR
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