New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-06
CRISP'S ARBITRARY RULING.
HE REFUSES TO ALLOW AN AGREEMENT IN
THE HOUSE.
CURT TREATMENT OF Mr. BURRows IN TIE
DISCUSSION OF TIE FREE-woOL BILL
THE DEMOCRATS DEMORALIZED.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE


Washington, April 5.-Speaker Crisp. with all his
good impulses. has fallen into gross error lie did
thing to-day which IS without precedent IN the
history OF the House OF Representatives He refused
to allow the leaders of the respective sides on the
Tariff bill to arrive at an accommodation 1t would be
useless TO mnce words. Speaker Crisp undertook by
an arbitrary exercise OF power, not only to silence
but to paralyze the minority. The excuse which lie
gave for this at later hour to correspondent OF
The tribune that he had become satisfied that the
Republicans intended to Glibusier against the BILL
When he asked for his authority, Speaker Crisp
declined TO give 1t and said that he would "ithurd"
the imputation.
Now there was no imputatiOn about It, The
course OF the Republicans to-day was plain and
straghtforward They desired al opportunity to oner
amendments TO the first section Of the bill and to dis
cuss those amendments II was their right II one
wanted to impue motives to the Democrats he might
say that they dare not allow amendments to be offered
and discussed The fact is, as indicated I'm these
dispatches last night that they nre afraid to have
the provisions OF the first section OF the bill brought up
and discussed In open day. There Is no doubt that
some OF the friends OF the bill exerted their influence
10 induce the speaker to adopt the extraordinary
course which he did today. 1t was a
course however which laid him open TO severe
criticism from members OF his own party. Many OF
them do not think that Mr. Randall's clothes fit him.
great many Of them felt that In bis curt treatment
O, Mr. Burrows, who IS one Of the most conservative
and courteous members of the minority speaker crisp
had violated not only parliamentary law Int food
breeding This is not the first time that Judge Crisp
has lost his temper or that he has been guilty OF
sagrant violation OF the canOns OF parliamentary law
but this is the first time that he has outraged te selise
OF fair play among members OF his own party. what
the end may be man can say.
After the House adjourned today speaker Crisp
said To Tribune CORES pOndent that lie supposed that
the Republicans would ilibuster through tomorrow
session and ne indicated that the bill would then De
dropped until the next SUSPENSION MONDAY APrh 10
He said the bill would then be passed uhuer suSpe'-
sion of the rules and that is undoubtedly MS eA'
pectati0n at the present time
There is no need for anybody 10 be deceived ABOUT
the Democratic situation regards TINS OIL Inc
Democratic majority in the House of Representatives
Is completely demoIalized and their Generalization Is
the more complete because there are certain provisions
OF their bill which none Of them can defend Ihcy nave
onened the shoddy business and they wish they had
not done So but that Is of the least annoying ana
disastrous of their mistakes in other words friends OF
the bill have learned that they are victims OF mis-
placed confidence.
Speaker Crisp keenly felt his position this after
noon: he realized that great many members OF HIS
own party in the House. were disguised with his Ao-
r1ipt arbitrary and unreasonable conduct toward Mt.
burrows the leader Of tie minority. Every fnehd OF
Speaker Crisp feels that he was III advised and VIII
be Glad 10 see him retracs bis steps He OF all men
In Congress- ought To the last one TO impute base
or unworthy motives 10 he colleagues.
1t had been agreed by the Committee on WAYS and
Means Democrats and Republicans alike) That I'M
mediatey after the House went into committee Of the
whole a vote should be taken without debate on MI
Burrowss amendment which was pending TO strike ont
the word wools7 from the first section OF the Free
Wool bill which would take out the essence OF tne
bill.
Mr. McMnln moved In the House that the House
90 into Committee Of the Whole and. pending that'
moved that all debate or the first section be limited
10 hall an hour. THIS met Will opposition from tie
Republicans, who while they were willing to take
vote Immediately on the pending amendment thought
that no limitation should be placed upon debate
Mr McMnln amended his motion, making the time
one hour.
Mr. Burrows moved to amend by making 1t two
hours and on division the vote stood Al 10 49,.
Mr. Burrows demanded tcllers and was addressing
Mr. McMiln when he called to order by the
Speaker.
Mr.. Burrows protested that he was IN orier' liz
wished 10 make proposition.
The speaker-If the gentleman rises TO make propo-
sition he is not In order. Ilc Las demanded tellerN
Mr. Burrows-It has got ~ that We cannot make
even a suggestion.
T-llers were ordered. and the vote resulted % TO
1872 and then the Republicans asked for the yeas ana
navs: the vote resulted yeas 80 nays 166, and the
Amendment WAS rejected.
Then Mr. McNilllin modified his action 50 as TO limit
the debate 70 one hour and quarter half an hour TO
Il, given 10 the Democrats and thleeQuaIters of an
hour to the Republican.
Mr. Burrows-I suppose that there Is no debate. 50
that no understanding can be arrived at
The Spcakeg-When gentlemen manifest a disposition
10 arrive at an understanding there will be no chl-
Guilty. but when gentlemen are Invited
Mr. BurrOws-But am sire that the Chair, on w
Election, will that when ask 10 make sngges-
ton with the view Of reaching an understanding w'h
the gentleman from Tennessee. the Chair IS not inst
fed In calling 10 order.
The speaker-The Chair declines TO permit the gentle
man from Michigan make any such statement, that
The Chair f. not Justified
Mr. BIrrOws-T;he gentleman from Michigan knew that
IL was order dcba' the matter. but th- gnur
man from Tennessee and myself could no DOUBT nave
The Speaker-The gentleman Is not In order nov
and will take his seat. Business VIII be suspchu'i
until the gentleman takes his seat.
Mr.. McMilln, Withdrawing his modification renewed
lbs motion limiting the debate TO one hour ana De
manded the prrvou, question. .. =, ,,,o .
Much time consumed IN mot0ns 10 iaff 4
recess and TO adjourn during which can ol lhe
House necessary, and several rbllchHs were
taken.
Mr McMun recognizing that further persistence
useless moved an adjournment, which vas cari'cu'
MIR. BURROWS on THE SPEAKERS COURSE
Washington. Ap.il J.-In explanation OF his pOsiuOn
in the House Mr.. Burrows this evening na'd Nh'"
q motion IS made 10 limit debate it has been the Ia
variable practice to allow men representing the TWO
sides If possible. 10 to some understanding ~
the House as to time without having vote. with
that view and for other purpose. sought to Obtain
an understanding with Mr.. McMllln who Is In charge
cf the bill whcrcnpon the Speaker assumed to hlmscii
to say that debate out OF order. or course.
knew that debate not In order, but 1t IS the hr'
umc IN experience In the House Of Representatives
that member has been denied an opportunity 20
bring about IL possible an amcable understanding.
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