The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-02-05
rae oLp-rlME REnEL YELL.


II Is Heard In the House Once More,
WASHINGTON Jan es--Not since the days
Of reconstruction hare such turbulent scenes
been.wiinessed 10 the House as characterized
The session to-day Tie old rebel yell r.
sounded time and time again through the
great Hall Of Representatives while the most
piofane epithets were offimes fired at Speak
er Reed from the Democratic side
After some preliminary business bad been
transacted, Representative Dalzeli, Of the
Election Committee, moved 10 take the case
up for consideration. Mr.. Crisp. Of Georgia,
the leader Of the Democrats on the commit
tee. Immediately raised the question ofcon-
sderation, This called for vote. The
Democrats refused 10 vote with the exceP-
tion Of Buckalew. Covert, of New York,
Cowles, Of North Carolina. and Rodgers OF
Arkansas. These four voted by mistake.
They afierrards tried to withdraw their
votes, and although objection was raised two
Of them were allowed 20 do 50.
During the roll-call the Speaker kept 8
list Of the members before him. and checked
Off the names ofthose present and refusing
to vote. When the call was completed and
the result was announced as ayes l61, nays.
., the Speaker deliberately took up the list
from his table and instructed the clerk TO
enter on the journal as present and refusing
TO vote the names which be then proceeded
TO read off
Immediately the whole Democratic side OF
the House was on its feet shouting and yell
ing In the most excited way. As no one
could be heard above the other they Joined
in one old-tine rebel yell. Then their shouts
Of Car and I'VE dare you to do II. and
numerous other expressions which could not
be heard above the riotous din. When the
Democrats had somewhat quieted down the
Speaker proceeded to read the names. and
was vigorously applauded by the Republican
side
As soon as be came TO the name of Breck-
enridge, of Kentucky that gentleman
jumped to bis feet and shook his fist at the
Speaker He declared that the Speaker had
no right to put his name on the journal
when he had refused to vote, and that action
was revolutionary Mr. Cooper, a new
member from Indiana, was particularly con-
spicuous when his name was read. He
jumped up. yelled and shook his fist at the
Speaker, and kept up a clatter which no
person could understand, and refused to be
quiet for several minutes Mr.. Cultivate,
OF Ohio, also was very conspicuous in his
protest, and, in fact, all over the Democratic
side of the House members were on their
feet gesticulating and yelling at the Speaker.
rHEsPEAKER's oooLSEss.
During all this time Speaker Reed kept
cool and quiet, and replied time and again
that be was merely making a statement OF
facts When a member would denounce the
Speaker for instructing the clerk to record
him, Mr. Reed would inquire whether the
member would deny that he was preent.
and. Of course, as the member could not
deny the Republicans would set up laugh.
The Speaker repeatedly informed the Demo
Gratis that he was proceeding in an orderly
manner. and that they would have opportu-
nifty to be heard, and that be must insist on
their keeping order.
Finally he concluded his announcement
and then stated that as he bad made ruling
it was proper that he should give reasons fol
il. which he proceeded to do in a very delib-
crate and convincing manner. lie gave the
constitutional requirement as to the pres
ence of members. and showed clearly that II
rested with the Speaker TO determine when q
quorum was present or not. He gave such
precedents as be had found for his action.
one of which Was the ruling in similar
case made by Governor Hill, when presiding
officer of New York Senate. When the
Speaker read Governor Hills reason for rul-
ing in this way. and his denunciation of the
refusal of members TO vote as revolution
ary." there was great laugh upon the Re
publican side, as this was the word which SC
many Democrats had hurled at the Speaker.
INSULTS FOR THE CHAIR.
When the Speaker first began to give his
reasons. the Democrats were very unruly
and constantly inteuected impertinent and
insulting remarks. but later they became
Quiet and allowed him to proceed in an or
derly way. When he had finished number
of Democrats were on their feet asking recog.
milton. Mr.. Payson, Of Illinois, was also on
his feet. Mr.. Crisp, of Georgia, appealed
from the decision OF the Chair. The Speak
er then recognized Mr.. Payson. who moved
to lay the appeal on the table and demand
ed the previous question.
At this Mr.. Crisp got excited and denounc-
ed the Speakers conduct as unfair and un'
manly. Mr.. Butterworth managed to make
himself heard and he appealed TO Mr.. Pay
son 10 withdraw his motion and to allow
the Democrats TO be heard. Mr. Butter
worth was vigorously applauded on the
Democratic side, and Mr.. Payson complied
and withdrew his motion. The Speaker
recognized Mr. Crisp, who then proceeded to
argue at great length against the ruling
quoting Mr. Blaine and Others in support OF
his position.
Mr.. Crisp occupied the floor for about two
hours, after which Mr. Cannon, Of Illinois
replied, and then Mr. Carlisle, who had KEEP;
cool through all the excitement made a
vigorous speech from Democratic point OF
view. He made thrust at Governor Hill
by declaring that the Republicans propose
to follow the very worst of Democratic pre-
siding officers.
Mr. Mckinley then took the floor and
moved to adjourn, which was carried.
Colored People Infuriated.