The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-20
HAWAII In THE HOUSE.
BOURKE COCHRAN WANTS 4N IN
FEsTIGATIOS HELD.
Bouteiie Again obstreperous-Mr. Wilson
Introduces the Long-Looked-For
Tariff Bll.

Immediately after the reading Of yester-
days Journal Mr. Breckinridge Ky)
made an attempt to bring up the urgent
deficiency bin. but his motion TO that
eject was drowned in the storm OF ap-
peals for recognition which came from
both sides of the House
Mr. Cochran (V. W introduced reso-
luton relative to The Hawaiian revolu-
t5n. and calling Tor the Appointment OF
special committee Of seven TO investigate
the matter.
Mr. Dineley asked sarcastically whether
The gentleman from New York proposed
10 investigate "A matter which had oc-
CURED over a year ago and overlook more
recent affairs.
Mr Cochran replied dccsvely that that
vas exactly what the gentleman from
New York proposed 90 do
Mr. Boutelle had been demanding recog-
milton for some time. and when the
Speaker finally recognized him. stated that
he had a substitute resolution 20 offer as
an amendment TO the one presented by
Mr Cochran.
Air. Breckenridge raised the point Of
order that Mr. CockTan's resolution should
BE- referred 60 the Committee on Rules
ns II provided for the appointment Of
special con mittec. The Speaker sustained
the point of order. and read from the
rules TO support his decision.
Bonteiie Becom~s n Nuisancs.
Mr. Bouteue again secured recognition,
ana offered his substitute resolution,
which ia in general condemnation Of the
administration policy.
Mr. McCreary Dem.. Ky) Immediately
made the point of order that the resoiu-
tion Uas not a privileged resolution, and
consequently could not receive immediate
consideration
Alr Breckinrdge made the further point
that. whether privileged or not the reso-
luton should 80 10 the Committee on
Rules.
Mr. Boutene contenead for the privi-
legged nature Of his resolution, and said
that the usage ard rules Of the House
provide for the immediate consideration
OF such privileged resolutions.
Mr.. Boutele, in the course OF his re-
marks. was several times called 20 order
for not conGning himself 20 the privileged
question.
Finally. Mr. Boutclle asked The Speaker
whether a resolution of Impeachment
would be a privileged question.
The Speaker said that 40 would, and
then said: "The Chair is not entirely
clear on the subject. but will. with the
gentleman from Maine. az To the privilege
Of his resolution, and, as suggested by
the gentleman from Kentucky OcCreary).
refer It to the Committee ON
Foreign Affairs" Tho Speaker explained
that the rules of the House required such
reference.
Mr. B0utolle continued 10 contend for
the Immediate consideration OF his reso-
luton IIe objected 10 ite committal. on
the plea that 'its reference viii destroy
the very object OF the resolution"
The Speaker was obdurate, however,
and declared firmly that me would decline
% hear any gentleman.
The Chair has discharged the duty
imposed upon IT, said Mr. Crisp
Mr. Bowelle disputed the point with the
Speaker, and. amidst cries Of Regular
order regular order" appealed from the
decision of the Chair
Mr. McCrcGry O<yD moved 10 Law that
motion ON the table and on this motion
the Republicans fought for every inch of
the ground. When the Speaker announced
that on The viva voce vote the motion OF
MT McCreary had been agreed to. a divi-
sion was demanded. and the Republicans
g.
Mr. Boutclle thcrcupon called for the
nays and yeas. and again the Democrats
Won. 10y vote of $50 o. so. and the app
peal OF Mr. Boutelle from the decision
of the Chair was laid on the table. At
this point The high tension to which
every one bad been keyed since the day
began. was reached. Mr. Blair (Rep..
n. I'D caused o. general laugh on both
Sides M the chamber. putting every one
IN good humor for the time being. by Of
fering the following resolution, and asking
unanimous consent for IT'S immediate con
siderauon:
Resolved, That this House is in favor Of
the annexation OF the Hawaiian Islands
10 the United States.
Amid general laughter objection was
made. and the resolution was disposed
o. The House then settled down to
business.
The Nicaraguan Canal.
The committees were called for re-
ports, the most important result being a
joint resolution reported by Mr.. Wise
Oa), from the Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce. looking TO the
appointment Of "a joint committee to in
vestigate and report on the Nicaragua
canal.
The House then went into Committee
OF the Whole, for the consideration of
ihe urgent deficiency bin As on yesler-
olr when the committee rose. the clause
under consideration was that making the
appropriation for special examiners In the |
pension Office.
William A. stone Rep.. Pa offered an
amendment providing that no pension |
shall be suspended or revoked excapt af- |
ter final hearing. in which the pensioner |
shall have previous reasonable notice |
with an opportunity 10 produce evidence |
IN support of his or her testimony. and |
in reply 10 that affecting his or her right |
10 receive a pension
This WAS amended foIlour.r
suggestion OF Mr. Martin Dem, Ind: |
That any pension heretofore. or that may |
hereafter oe. granted TO any applicant |
therefor under any law Of the United |
States authorizing the granting and pay |
ment OF pensions on application and ad-
lndicated upon, shall be deemed and held |
BY all officers Of the United States to be
8 vested right in the grantee 10 that ex-
tent that the payment thereof shall not
bc Withheld or suspended until after due
houce TO the grantee Of not less than
'hlfiy days, the Commissioner Of PEN |
tioha' after hearing all the evidence,
snah decide 10 annul, vacate. and modify.
or set aside the decision upon which such
pension was granted. Such notice TO the
grantee must contain fun and complete
statement OF any charges or allegations
upon which such decision granting such
pension shall be sought 20 be in any man.
her disturbed or modified.
The amended resolution was then agreed
10 by vote OF i2S to 4S.
The Tsrin BnI Presented.
Pending discussion Of an Item Tor nie-
age OF members OF the House the com.
sl'tee rose informally. and (the Speaker
haylne resumed the chair Mr.. Wilson
10; Ea)' from the Committee on Ways