The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-10-20
IN THE SENATE.
Hfll and Butler Amnse the Galleries
by Wrangiipg Over the Ruies.

Hiii and Butler Amnse the Galleries
by Wrangiipg over the Rnies.
WAsHIsGToS CRY. Oct. 19.--In the sem
ate Stewart Of Nevada took the floor
against the motion to amend the journal
of Monday to show the presence of Teller.
who failed to answer to his name on roll
call. Stewart argued that in the midst OF
an exciting discussion was not a time to
change the rules.
Dubois regarded the present as an un-
fortunate occasion to attempt to change
the rules. In respect to the criticism OF
himself for not voting. Dubois said il was
his pleasure and delight to sit in the sem
ate. but If his expulsion from the senate
would prevent passage of the repeal bill
he would not hesitate for moment.
Palmer regarded Teller's motion as a
personal request. He sarcastically re-
marked that il was discreditable to a sen-
ator who made request to vote for IL.
Palmer thereupon asked unanimous con-
sent that the request be acceded to, but
when Allen, Dubois and Butler vigorously
objected. Palmer Withdrew the motion.
Quay gave notice of an amendment to
the repeal bill providing that the act shall
take effect January 1. 1895.
Call of Florida opposed any change in
the rules. and was followed by Butler of
South Carolina in an argument against the
propositions.
Hill asked Butter TO point out how a
vote could be reached on the bill. Butler re-
piled that the majority should make some
concession in order To get IL through. and
If that was not done the bill ought rot to
pass. A discussion ensued between Hill
Palmer and Butler as 10 the rights of the
majority.
The galleries applauded indiscreetly and
the vice president threatened to have the
hall cleared. Butler took umbrage at the
demonstration and said: "If friends of the
senator from New York are gathered here
for the purpose OF expressing appreciation
of his methods should be very glad. Mr..
President, to invite that senator out upon
some street corner. where he and can
have il out for the benefit of the masses. Z"
Henderson, rise to call the senator to
order aud ask enforcement of the rule tn
he shall take his seat.
The vice president directed Butter 10
take his seat. On motion Of Harris, how.
ever. Butler Was allowed to proceed, and
said he had not invited the senator 10
meet him on the corner 10 fight. bat for
the purpose of little legitimate stump
speaking.
Butler then asked Hill whether he would
be bound by the rules on the proposition
TO amend. IL insist tha. anv restriction
in the rules whereby the majority Is de-
nrived OF the power of making amend
ment of the rules is not binding upon the
senate" said Hill.
Then followed another long and ami
mated debate between Hin and Butter as
20 their respective positions on the rules
question.
Hoar interrupted and said:
eff motion were made 10 amend the
rules. and after the debate in the opinion
Of the constitutional presiding officer had
reached a point shich implied 10 his mind
that further discussion was intended 10
prevent action. 10 would be in his poser
and would be his duty TO say 10 the SEN
ate: Shall | put this question without
further debate or dlsatory motionsT' and
thersupon the yeas and nays would Re
called. permitting no man 20 interfere
and il the majority Of the senate said yea
1t woaid be his duty 10 pa; that question. +"
Butter said as fair q man as the vice
president should resent making him the
depository OF power 90 say xheg debate
should terminals. because In his opinion
il vas sabsersiys Of the principle. upon
which the government vas framed. Bat
Ter closed xith an appeal for compromise,
and Palmer was shout 20 address the SEN