Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-30
WILL CALL A CAUCUS.
The Democracy Apparently Determ-
ined to Do the Right Thing.
CONCERNING THE HOUSE RULES.
The Committees Report Occupies the Entire Days
Session and Is not Disposed Of yet-Ths Par
ties Mixed on the QusshOn-Gr Bale, Of
Texas, Jusdfes His Reputation.

WASHINGTON, ID. u, January 29.-
The Democrats Of the House OF Repre-
sentatlves have found it necessary to
appeal to caucus decree in order to Sc
cure unity Of action in the adoption OF
rules for the government OF the pro-
ceedings Of the House.
1t is q matter Of some, significance
that the subject Of dissension in the
Democratic ranks is that clause OF the
proposed code which enables the COM
mittee on rules at any time to call up
| for consideration a report or that COM
mittee, and preventing dilatory motions
being made pending such consldera-
tion.
To give the Speaker power to recog-
nize and prevent dilatory motions at
such particular time, and not clothe
him with like power at all other times,
seems to many Democratic members &
great discrimination in favor Of the
committee of which the Speaker is eX-
ofticio chairman, and whose delibera-
tions he naturally directs, and the pro-
posed rule was most bitterly attacked
by various members of the dominant
| party.
So little, however, was the attention
paid to party lines during the debate
that one OF the strongest supporters Of
the rule was Hon. James Buchanan, the
we'll known Republican Representative
from New Jersey.
After the reading and approval OF the
journal, the House proceeded to the
further consideration Of the report OF
the Committee on Rules. The pending
amendment was offered by Mr.. Hemp
hill, Of South Carolina, withdrawing
from the Jurisdiction Of the Appropri-
alton Committee the appropriations for
the support of the District OF Columbia.
In speaking to this amendment MIR.
Blount, of Georgia, who had many
years experience as chairman and mem
Der Of the Committee on Postofices and
Post Roads, replied to some remarks
previously made by Mr.. Holman, OF In
diana, rejecting upon the increase in
expenditures for the postal service. He
(Mr. Blount) denied that there had been
any extravaganza in that service. The
increase Of appropriations had grown
out of the prosperity OF the public.
Applause.
Mr.. Breckinridge, Of Arkansas,
argued that the policy Of the diStribu-
tion Of the appropriation bills had not
contributed to economy. After some
further debate the amendment was re-
jected.
In speaking to an informal amend
ment, Mr.. Morse, of Massachusetts,
turned his attention to Massachusetts
politics. Truth compelled him to say
that Massachusetts was at present mis-
represented on this floor. Gov. Rvssell
had been reelected for three reasons.
First, his personal popularity; second,
his prohibition votes; third, because he
denied on the stump every Democratic
doctrine.
Mr.. Dingley, (Maine), said that the
gentleman from Illinois, Mr.. Springer,
in speech delivered in New York had
declared that this House would not pass
a free silver bill.
Mr.. Springer, said he did not make
the statement that this House would
not pass a free coinage bill. He said
that free coinage bill would not be-
come a law, because the President
would veto it.
Mr.. Hooker, OF Miss, moved to strike
from the rules the provision making it
always In order to call up for consider
alton a report from the Committee on
Rules and preventing dllatory motions
being made pending such consideration.
Mr.. Springer, of Illinois, earnestly
opposed the motion and gave his hearty
approval to the rule reported by the
Committee on Rules. This House was
here to do business, and though he was
an advocate Of the rights Of the minor
ity, he was not in favor OF giving dan
gerous power to one man who by re-
course to the rules and by fllibustering
motions might nullify the will OF the
House.
Mr.. Bale, OF Texas, the youn gest
member Of the House, and who came to
Washington with quite a reputation
for oratory, then took the floor, and he
fully Justified that reputation. He has
a commanding presence, a handsome,
clear-cut face, a powerful voice and
graceful delivery. The greatest atten-
tion was paid to his remarks, which
were directed 10 an advocacy OF Mr..
Hooker'S motion.
Mr.. Chlpman, OF Michigan, opposed
the rule, which he contended was fol-
lowing bad precedent. After further
debate, but without action, the House
adjourned until tomorrow.
During the debate on the contested
rule, several of the Democratic leaders
had an informal conference and dis
cussed the wisdom of calling party
caucus to secure unity Of action among
the Democratic members. 1t was finally
decided that such course was impera-
tive, and Immediately after adjourn
ment the caccus was announced, for to-
r,or-ovy eveninO At 7.3O O'Clock.