The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-02-01
TREMENDOUS JPROAR
Democrats In Congress Try to
Filibuster.
TOM REEDS DETERMINATION.


WAsHlssrox Crrr. Jan N.-That the
public At large understood the contest in
the House was not ended by yesterdays
Republican victory. was made manifest by
glance at the galleries this morning.
Hail an hour before noon every nook and
Granny was filed with spectators, and the
corridors outside the gallery doors were
crowded with an expecsant throng pa
tlently waiting the opportunity TO be sd-
mi.ted. When the House met the clerk
was proceeding in the usual manner to
read the abridged journal, emitting details
of the vote Mr.. Bland, of Missouri, de-
manded the reading Of the document in
fuH. and this was ordered by the speaker.
The clerk was proceeding to read from
the record when Oathwaite objected and
demanded that the reading should be from
the original document. The speaker said
the clerk was reading from the record as
matter Of convenience, but ii the gentle
man objected be might have bis way, and
be instructed the clerk accordingly.
The reading OF the journal was not COM
pleted until l2:5o. and Immediately Nc
kiniey moved that the journal be ap-
proved. and on that motion demanded the
previous question.
Springer interjected motion to adjourn,
saying that he did SO to enable the COM
mittee on rules to bring in the code OF
rules. The speaker said the gentleman
was not in order in speaking on motion
to adjourn.
springer-There are no rules for the
House
The speaker-Thers are rules for the
House
springer-Where are they?
The speaker.--The rules that govern al
parliamentary assemblies, and those rules
most distinctly declare that q motion TO
adjourn is not debatahle, of which the gen.
teman is perfectly aware.
The motion to adjourn was lost--yeas
lbs. pays l62; and the question recurring
on a demand for the previous question. the
yeas and nays were ordered. The Demo-
Gratis again pursued the policy OF not vot-
ing, and the speaker once more pursued
his method OF jotting down the names OF
members present and not voting.
The vote being heavy. the speaker di-
rected the clerk to enter ON the journal the
names Of several members present but not
voting
Mr.. Bland arose and demanded that the
vote be announced before the names were
read
The speaker calmly ignored him and pro-
ceeded 10 call the names, Notwithstanding
Mr.. BANDS vigorous protest, in which he
declared that the speaker might be deaf to
his appeal, but it was tyranny that this
House was getting sick and tired
Of. The speaker. paying no attention TO
Mr.. BANDS indignation, directed the clerk
TO enter the names Of fifteen members a.
present and not voting He then declared
the demand for the previous question car
ried-yeas, IS; nays. o; amid loud pro tests
of Democrats.
Mr.. Byrum, of Indiana, moved to ad-
journ. bat the speaker declined to recoe-
nize him and put the motion on approval
OF the journal.
Mr.. Bland demanded the yeas and nays,
which were ordered, and pending this Mr..
Springer moved 10 adjourn, but the speaker
was deaf TO this motion, which called forth
q declaration from Springer that this was
tyranny simple and unadulterated and the
further declaration from Mr.. Bland that it
was an outrage and that the House could
no, be in more demoralized condition
than the speaker
The speaker refused TO entertain Spring
er's motion 10 adjourn and stated he would
not recognize even ordinary parliamentary
motions If they were used with a view 10
ohstructing business.
Springer appealed from the decision and
demanded TO be heard, but Mckinley was
recognized TO move TO table the appeal.
Springer protested wildly and was sec
onded by the entire Democratic side Ire
mendous uproar followed. Mr. Perkins,
OF Kansas. taunted the Democrats with
disgracefal conduct and anumber of Demo-
Gratis responded In kind. The speaker
directed the roll to be called The Demo-
Gratis again refrained from voting bat the
speaker. coolly giancing over the Democrat
side. now and then checked of member
whose name xas called and who refused to
respond. The vote resulted: Ayes, 1856;
nays. O. The speaker refused to recognize
Springer TO put a motion TO adjourn.
Then the iiercest storm of a three days
battle burst upon the House. Bynum tn
dianal rushed TO the front and demanded
the floor on a question of personal priv
iieye aud proceeded 10 srraign the speaker
He said in substance: THE gentIem AYon
the other side may stand here and sustain
the arbitrary, outrageous. damnable ruling
OF the speaker. but 80 far as | am con-
cerned. so far as The people represented are
concerned. we shall not be siienced, gagged,
on this door.
aYou, sIr, have violated more than any
man on this door parliamentary rules and
practices. You may consummafe what
You have undertaken: you have the power,
backed by mob on tie door OF this House
Cheers ON Democratic side. Kisses from
Republicans. The people of this country.
SIR. have spoken through the press in con-
demnation OF these proceedings. which viii
bury you. sir, beyond ali hopes OF resurrsc-
iion. THIS proceeding is IN keeping with
the practices of your party. Ii Is in keep
ing with your actions when you stole the
presidency. Il is Ia keeping with the pro-
ceeiings of the Republican party in the
state OF MontAna."
Boutelle ,Nainel protested against By
mum eontsn1ing-
The speaker. sarc8Stscally: The gentle
N an has arisen 10 a ssa,emer; on qaes-
tion os personal privilege, and be Is now
stating iLr lLaaghser.l
Byaurn. resnuing, said: Mr.. Speaker,
ron have asurped power: yoa have multi
ates the record OF tie House in order 10
carry ous your schemes No tyrans ever as
censiesa throne who did nos attempt TO
make son1e feeble show oi title t. amase
us-ople a hen he had gained possession. OF
KINGDOM In the language ot the iTn-
mortal Emmet, We propose to dispute
eveSv inch Of ground. burn every blade of
grass, and the lAss entTenean4sat of liberty
shah De o1r grave