The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-20
DEMOCRATS In EARNEST.
THE HOUSE TO REHAIY IN SESSION
UNTIL 4 QUORUM APPEhRS.
A Harmonious Caucus--The Same old
Story In the House Proceedings Yes
terday-Lacked Six ofa Quorum.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 19.-The caucus
Of Democratic members OF the House
this afternoon was brief and to the
point Mr.. Holman presided and Mr. Al
derson acted as secretary. There was a
full attendance Of the Democrats who had
been present during the proceedings in
the House and the action taken. It was re-
ported. had the hearty and unanimous
| concurrence Of all who participated.
Speaker Crisp offered the following reso-
luton:
Resolved, That It is the sense Of this
oarcus that Il is the duty OF every DEM
ccratic member 10 attend the sessions OF
the House in order that the public busi-
ness may be considered and disposed OF.
He supported his resolution in an earnest
speech, pointing out the necessity that
existed for Democratic representatives
doing their full duty TO their country and
TO their party. and honestly endeavoring
10 redeem the pledges made 70 the public.
who had entrusted them with the duty
OF legislating In their behalf.
Mr. EnlOe, OF Tennessee. moved 10
amend by adding land vote after the
words sessions of the House, which was
accepted by the Speaker
Mr. Fithian OF Illinois. moved 20 aid
the following 10 the Speakers resolution
and the caucus agreed.
and that when the House meets on
tomorrow il IS the sense Of this caucus
that 1t remain in session continuously
until a quorum Is obtained voting IN faNor
of repoting the bills for the repeal Of the
Federal election laws"
There was some discussion as 10 the eX-
ucdiency Of pressing the consideration OF
tht repeal bills.and the overwhelming sent
iment Of the caucus expressed was fav-
orable 10 early action. The following
resolution offered by Mr.. Millin on this
point was adopted:
Resolved. That Is is the sense Of this
caucus that the House should proceed 10
the earliest practicable day during this
session 10 the consideration Of the bill or
bills repeating the laws authorizing dep
uty marshals and supervisors of elections
at the polls"
After adopting the resolutions as q
whole, the caucus adjourned having been
iu session but a little over an hour.
subsequently, in pursuance 20 the last
resolution. Speaker Crisp issued a call for
a meeting Of the Committee on Rules for
tomorrow at II O'Clock. TO consider the
fixing Of date for taking up the repeal
bills and determining the length Of time
that shall be allowed for debate.
Speaking Of the probabilities Of the
length OF the continuous session agreed
upon. Speaker Crisp said ne did not look
for anything extraordinary or uncomforta-
bla. "After we get quorum. and I ima-
zine that win be on hand tomorrow, the
Republicans cannot detain the House any
great length Of time. They may keep ms
until or O'Clock, but wen drive the
report through as soon as a quroum
appears"
House Of Representatives.
Although the Democrats claimed that
o. quorum o. their number was ia tho
city this morning IL was certainly not
mustered at noon to-day although the
attendance was larger than usual. Mr.
Fitch. Chairman of the Committee on
the Election Of President and Vice Presi-
dent. was early In the hail. as were also
Messrs. Tucker and Burrows
After the approval Of the journal Mr..
Flynn Gep. Oklahoma) asked consent
Tor the consideration OF q resolution re-
citing that some Of the settlers ON the
Cherokee strip had been shot down bv
United States soldiers and requesting
the Secretary Of War TO inform the House
hs 10 me circumstances. and further by
what authority the troops were acting.
le said that the rules and regulations
Of the administration relative TO the onen-
ing of the Cherokee strip had been a dis
grace 10 the civilization Of the ninetoenth
century. and the capstOne Of that DISGRACE
was that after keeping settlers where
they could procure no water the strong
arm Of the military had been called I'm
and the soldiers had been allowed 10
shoot down inonensive men. Mr.. Tucker
objected 20 the resolution. The Sneaker
directed the clerk TO call the committee |
lor reports, whereupon Mr.. Burrows. i'm /
his most dulcet tones addressed the |
House. lie said that he had no idea that /
there would be any objection 10 dispens- /
ing with the call Of committees viii, /
leave TO members having reports 20 make /
Co iile them with the clerk except such /
report as related 10 the Federal election /
laws.
As these oily words fen from Mr. Bur !
row lips, Mr. Tucker shook his head l
end NJ. Fitch arose and objected Mr..
Burrows. I'm mock astonish nant said that !
he ould be compelled TO ask to dispense 1
with the call and made a motion 10 tbat
effect The vote resulted: Yeas. o: NAYS /
US, FIVE less than a quorum. Mr.. Fitch 1
moved a call OF the House. Mr. Fitchs
motion was agreed 20. Yeas. 10: NAYS.
y ana the call was ordered The call
disclosed the presence OF a quorum and
SIR fltch moved 20 dispense with further
proceedings hereunder. on a division
ihe vote was declared to be yeas 100:
nays, 81. Mr.. Burrows demanded tell
ers. The vote by tellers. l36 ye1s. 10
nays. again broke the quorum ami Mr.. |
BURROWS demanded the yeas and navs.
ne motion was seconded by a sum lent
number and the clerk began another |
call Of the roll The vote was annou1. ed
yeas 1853; nays, o. Speaker pro TEN
Dockery announced that the yeas mad |
H." that the motion 10 dispense wiz
further proceedings Indar the call Of the
House had been adopted.
Mr., Burrows who had voted IN he af-
irnative, moved reconsideration CT the
'ote This led to another vote tn vote
N Mr. Trcker's motion 10 lay Mr.. Bur
ows' motion TO reconsider IN the table
e suited: Yeas 1853; nays. 0. At this point
a.her Unexpectedly, Mr.. Fitch moved
hat the House adjourn which was car
led without discussion, and ut 2.45
'clock the House W Is declared adjourned
mil to morrow.
For Democratic Caucus.
Before the members could leave the hall
he clerk read call for a Democratic |
aucus TO assemble Immediately The |
republicans greeted the call with laugh
er and applause as they filed out. The
aucus was called, II is understood at
he instance of Speaker Crisp. who was
xcessvely annoyed over the failure 10
ecure the attendance Of quorum OF