The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-22
REED AGAIN UNDER FIRE.
MILLS AND ROGERS RESUME THE
+. ATTACK ON HIM.

Bland Accuses the Speaker of an In
tention to Throttle the Free Coinage
Bill-Kerr Gets into Hot Water With
Mills = No Business Accomplished
During the Session.
WASHINGTON, Jan. s1.--There was no
demand iu the Houze this morning
for the reading Of the journal in
full, but when the reading Of that docu-
ment in its condensed form had been con-
cluded MIR. Mills objected to its approval,
and stated that he desired To debate the
question. At the same nom eht Mr.. Mo-
kinley was on his feet, with b demand for
the previous question on the approvah of
the Journal, and he was recognized by the
speaker
MIR. Breckinridge OF Kentucky mase the
point that there was no quorum present.
The speaker replied that the vote would
elicit the fact as 90 whether or not qnorum
was in attendance, and the clerk proceeded
TO GALL the roll.
The previous question was ordered--yeas
143, nays 96-and Mr.. Mills claimed the
floor, and his claim was recognized by the
speaker.
Thereupon Mr.. Mills yielded the floor 10
Mr., Bland, who said that he understood
that resolution was TO be reported from
the committee on rules 10 limit the debate
upon the appropriation bills. He wished
to offer TO that resolution an amendment
That amendment was that a certain day
should be fixed for the consideration Of the
Senate silver bill t4f.
The speaker said that the pending ques-
tion was upon the approval of the Journal
BLAND GOES FOR REED.
. Mr. Blaud-I suppose the speaker intends
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in the House. [Cheers on the democratic
side
+ Mr.. Boutells's vociferous demand for the
regular order was responded TO by cries
from the democratic side 10 "sit down."
Mr.. Mills having arisen at this moment,
Mr.. Boutelle exclaimed: "And let the
other one over there sit down"
Mr.. Bland then read his proposed substi-
tute, making the free coinage silver bill a
continual order from and after Jan. "a. He
should, he said, insist upon that motion
until March 4.
Messrs. Rogers and Mills resumed their
personal criticism of the speaker and at
tackled his decision yesterday relative 20 the
approval Of the Journal
The speaker meanwhile maintained per-
feet GOODNESS and made occasional sarcastic
rejoinders
Mr.. Henderson Of Illinois protested
against the disorder and insults offered the
speaker. and said that hereafter insulting
words would be taken down.
Mr.. Kerr Of Iowa voiced grievance that
the journal did not record Mr. Mills
offensive remarks yesterday, and his use Of
the expression suppressed language
brought ON @ tilt between Messrs. Kerr and
Mills, who resented the supposed intimation
that he was responsible for the suppression.
Throughout these scenes there was suc-
| cession of outbreaks of applause or derisive
laughter as either side was moved to en-
| thusiasm or resentment.
The journal was approved-yeas 155, nays
11S-152 republicans voting.
REHABILITATION DEMANDED.
Mr., Richardson of Tennessee demanded a
| recapitulation as a matter OF right The
chair refused to concede that it was q mat
| ter of right, under the rules, but ordered the
clerk to recapitulate the vote as desired.
Mr.. Cannon from the rules COMMITTEES
| reported a resolution providing that the
previous question shall be considered as
| ordered on the District of Columbia appro-
priation bill and all pending amendments at
o'clock, and moved the previous question
| ON IT'S adoption.
Messrs. BIount and Breckenridge of Ar
kansas were on their feet with objections.
| A point of order by Mr.. Blount was over
ruled. and Mr.. Breckinridge's motion to
table was rejected The previous question
was ordered-yeas LAG, nays 116.
Mr.. Blount inveighed against the COM
| mittee on rules for bringing in the resolu.
| tion without any justification.
Mr.. Bland proceeded to argue in favor OF
his proposition to fix Tuesday next for the
consideration Of the free coinage bill, when
| he was called to order by the speaker on the
| ground that he was discussing matter
irrelevant TO the pending question.
CROSS FIRING.
| Mr.. McMillin argued against the PROPOSE
| tion of the committee on rules, and Mr.
/ Cannon criticised the delay Of the District
| of Columbia appropriation bill, caused by
/ the democratic tactics.
| Messrs. McComas and Mckinley came
into the discussion. Mr.. Mckinley gave
| notice that 80 far as the republican major
ity was concerned, it did not propose tc
| turn its back upon the law providing for ar
honest vote. The majority would stay
here until the clock struck IL on March
in order to put upon the statute books Q
law to preserve the integrity of elections
| Republican applausel
Mr. Bland moved TO reoommit the reso
luton with instructions to the COMMITTEES
on rules to report the resolution
discharging the committe on coin
age, weights and measures from
1 further consideration of the silver bill, and
further providing that that bill shall b'
| made the special order for Jan. 27. The
motion was ruled out on a point Of order
and on an appeal the speakers ruling wal
sustained.
Mr.. McMillin then moved to commit
the resolutions with instructions
DECLARED DILAToRY.
MIR. Bayne raised a point that the motion
| was q dilatory one, and not in order.
The speaker sustained Mr.. BaYne's point
of order, making the following statement
"The chair thinks 1t apparent, from th'
| whole course OF the proceedings to-day that
the motion is dilatory cne and 30 rules.
The chair regrets to exercise this power,
but he believes his duties enjoin it upon
| him.
Messrs. McMillin. Springer and otheri
protested against the ruling, but th'
speaked refused to entertain their appeals
and also ruled out Of order a motion by MIR.
Springer to adjourn.
The clerk proceeded to call the roll forth
with on the adoption Of the resolution re
ported by Mr.. Cannon, and 1t resulted;
Yeas 158, nays 124.
The House finally went into committee o.
the whole on the District of Columbia ap
preparation bill Dilatory tactics were con
tinued until O'Clock, when the committe'
arose, and its chairman (Mr. Burrows) re
ported the bill to the House.
Mr.. Springer tried to move an amend
ment, but the speaker declined to recognize
him.
Mr.. Spinoia demanded the floor, but h
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