Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-06
BURROWS BACK IS UP
And He Gets Even With Speaker
Crisp by Filibustering for
THE FIRST TINE THIS SESSION
A Vote on the Springer Free Wool Bill
Thereby Postponed
UNTIL AFTER RHODE ISLANDS ELECTION

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The Repub-
licans of the House of Representatives, for
the first time this session, to-day resorted to
flibustering, and the enormous Democratic
majority of two-thirds found it impossible
to overcome the skillful tactics of Repre-
sentatives Burrows and PAYNE and force the
free wool bill to vote. For some days it
has been rumored that the Democratic
leaders would endeavor to pass the Springer
bill before the close of this legislative day,
in order that it might have political effect
in aiding the Democrats to carry the State
of Rhode Island at to-morrow's election.
Whatever intentions there may have been
some days ago of thus rushing the bill
through the House. there is no doubt the
plan was finally abandoned before the de-
parture of Chairman Springer yesterday
for Virginia Beach
Whether or not the Republicans under
stood that the contemplated programme of
the Democrats was no longer seriously con-
sidered, there was prompt objection this
morning when Representative McMillin
endeavored to have the debate on the first
section of the bill limited to one hour. 1t
had been generally understood by members
that it had been agreed by the Committee
on WAYS and Means Democrats and Re-
puDllcanS allke) t1aI lulDeuidtely dileI lHc
House went into the committee of the
whole vote should be taken without de-
bate on Mr.. Burrows amendment, which
was pending, to strike out the word WOODS
from the first section.
Burrows Gets His b rex Up.
The effect of this amendment is of course
to strike out the essence of the bill. But
when McMillin moved that the debate on
the first section be limited to one hour, the
Republicans rose in revolt and demanded
that two hours be accorded. Pending de-
cislon OF the question Speaker Crisp spoke
sharply to Nj. Burrows, in 4 manner which
that gentleman resented and which i'm
PEELED the Republicans to resort to fiibus-
rering methods to accomplish their end.
Under the rules the Democrats were power
less, and the House finally adjourned with
the day wasted. There is no intention on
the part of the Committee on Rules to bring
in a cloture rule and the fight will continue
tomorrow, with both sides ranged as they
were when the flag of truce was raised this
evening.
After preliminary business in the House,
Mr.. McMillin moved that the House go into
committee of the whole on the free wool
Dill, and pending that, moved all debate on
the first section be limited to one hour. This
met with opposition from the Republicans,
who, while they were willing to take a vote
Immediately on the pending amendment,
thought that no limitation should be placed
upon debate. Mr.. McMillin was willing TO
extend the time somewhat, but insisted that
the debate must be limited. The Repub-
licans, under the lead of Mr. Burrows, of
Michigan, then began to fight for delay.
Where the Fitch Came In.
A slight disagreement between Burrows
and the Speaker caused the latter TO sus-
pend business until the former should take
his seat. Mr.. Burrows reluctantly but grace
fully obeyed the Speakers bidding, and
then, Mr.. McNIillin Withdrawing his modifi-
cation, renewed his motion limiting the de-
bate to one hour. Mr.. Burrows was imme-
diately on his feet to make an amendment,
but the Speaker recognized Mr.. McMillin 20
demand the previous question. Then Mr..
Burrows moved a recess until o'clock,
which was supplemented by Mr.. Payne, of
New York, with an amendment for recess
until o'clock.
Thus the regime of filibustering was in |
augurated. The Republicans refrained from |
voting-both on division and by tellers- |
thereby breaking quorum and compelling /
the Democrats to order the yeas and NAYS.
Mr.. Payne's amendment was rejected, |
yeas, II: nays, lS5: but MI. Payne, was not
idle, and interjected another amendment
for a recess until 4:30. Mr.. Burrows was
doubtful whether this recess would prove TO
be long enough, and moved another amend /
ment extending the time until $50
The tellers on the latter motion reported |
that there were two gentlemen in favor of |
the hour OF $50 while there was l25 who op- |
posed it. But as this did not constitute |
quorum, and as Mr.. Burrows appeared un- |
willing that his amendment should not draw |
full vote, he made this point, and the yeas
and nays were ordered, but the yeas and |
nays did not disclose quorum, the vote |
standing yeas ., nays l62.
The Way Time Is Eaten Up.
Mr.. Miller, of Wisconsin, rose to move |
call of the House, but he was waived down |
by Messrs. Burrows and Dingley, and the |
duty of making this motion devolved upon |
Mr.. McMillin. The call was ordered-yeas, |
l66; nays T.
The call showed that there were go men,
bers in attendance; and further proceedings |
under the call having been dispensed with, /
the vote recurred on Mr.. Burrows amend |
ment for a recess until $50 1t was defeated /
yeas, none; nays, HS-and the Speaker |
stated that the vote would be taken on Mr.. |
Paynes amendment for a recess until 4:30.
McMillin-Mr. Speaker. l wish
Mir. Burrows, OF Michigan, (interrupting)-
The pending question is one for s recess. Is
that deba to bic?
The Speaker-It is not. The gentleman
objects.
Mr. Burrows-I do not.
The Speaker-The Chair understands the |
gentleman ; remark to be equivalent to an
objection.
Mr. Burrows-I did not intend it to be an
objection.
ment TO the gentleman from New York (Mr.
Payne) TO take a recess until 430
And the merry-go-round again started on
its travels, to the meiodious accompaniment
OF the reading clerks voice.
The amendment was defeated-yeas none |
nays 16S-but a further amendment was Of
fered by Mr.. Burrows that the recess be until
O'Clock.
Couldn't Be Hired to Adjourn.
Mr.. Payne thought that an adjournment
would be more proper, and made motion