The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-23
a CALM IN THE HOUSE.
Reed Explains His Positicn-Ihe Dis
trict Bill Passed.

Reed Explains His Positicn-1he Dis
trict Bill Passed.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-At the conclu-
sion of the chaplains prayer IN the House
this morning Mr.. Rogers of Arkansas
raised the point Of order that quorum was
not present.
After few minutes delay the speaker
counted 1888 members present and directed
the clerk to read the journal.
While the clerk was engaged in that duty
MIR. Enloe rose and questioned the correct
ness OF the speakers count
The Speaker-The chair overrules the
suggestions. and the clerk will proceed
Mr.. Enloe-Then appeal.
The Speaker-There is no appeal what
ever.
MIR. Springer of Illinois then demanded
the reading OF the journal in full.
After some delay, the democrats wanting
time for debate, by unanimous consent it
was agreed that twenty minutes should be
allowed each side Tor debate. the previous
question then TO be considered as ordered on
the approval Of the journal
M'MILLIN IMPEAcHEs REED.
Mr.. McDIillin took the floor for the pur-
pose OF ofimpeaching the rulingof the speaker
declaring dilatory his (Mr. McMllhn's)
motion that the resolution reported by the
rules committee be recommitted with in
structions to report resolution providing
for the reading Of the District of Columbia
appropriation bill, and setting apart two
days for its consideration.
MeSsrs. Springer. Bland and Enloe also
spoke in support Of the position taken by
Mr.. McMilliu. There was an entire absence
of the disorder Of the past few days, how
ever, and the orators were calm.
REED DEFENDS HIMSELF.
The speaker then made statement of
his position. The debate, he said, while
nominally upon the approval of the Jour
nal, had really been upon the propriety of
certain rulings. He did not think the fire.
quent chickering's of the past few days added
to the dignity of the House, and on Mr.. Nc
Millin rising Speaker Reed said he had
no intention to animadvert upon the
conduct Of the gentleman from Tennessee,
against whom he had nothing to say. The
business of legislative body was 90 legis-
late, and not to permit its legislation
to be wantonly interrupted, even
by motions ordinarily proper. He
explained thus fully that the grounds of his
action might be understood, and he sincerely
hoped there would be no further personal
matters connected with it. [Applause on
the republican side, which was restrained
by the chair.
THE JOURNAL APPROVED.
The journal was approved by a rising
vote. The District of Columbia appropria-
tion bill was then passed without furthes
difficulty; and the House, on motion OF
Mr.. Boutelle, went into committee of the
whole on the naval appropriation bill, the
general debate being limited to four
hours. Mr.. Boutelle briefly explained the
bill. stating that he would take pleasure in
giving the House review of the gratifying
progress which had been made in the build
ing up Of new navy were it not that il
was desirable that the bill should be passed
at the earliest possible moment.
After further remarks by Mr.. Sayres Of
Texas (criticising the appropriations made
by the republican congress) and Mr.. Outh-
waite of Ohio in opposition to the shipping
bill, the committee without disposing OF the
bill rose, and the House adjourned.