The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-07
The Sergeant-at-Arms Ordered to Arrest
Members Absent Without Leave and
Bring Them Into the Hall.
CRISP IN THE ROLE OF GAR
Parliamentary Rules Violated to
Suppress Nr. BOutelle.
Position of the Democratic "Kickers"
Against the Tariff Bill Stated
by Representative Sperry.


cratic managers were powerless to produce
their own quorum, despite the declaration
Of the caucus last night that it was the
duty Of Democrats to be present and vote
for consideration of the tariff bill High
water mark to-day was 16S Democrats IL
less than a quorum. The Republicans.
POpulists and about ten Democrats refused
10 vote. After four hours spent in fruit
less roll calls the Democrats adopted a
resolution ordering the arrest of members
absent without leave and then adjourned
Immediately after the reading of the
journal Mr.. Boutelle started the fight on a
new tack. but he was handled roughly
AIr. Catchings called up the report from the
committee on rules while Mr. BOutelle was
clamOring for recognition on the ground
that he rose TO q question Of privilege. The
Speaker sought to ignore him. but he was
- persistent that he was finally recognized
He said he desired TO call up his Hawaiian
resolution, and explained that he made the
point that while both questions were privi-
legged. his resolution involving the rights
ana dignity of the House was Of higher
privilege than a mere privileged report
which related only to parliamentary pro-
cedure. He drew the distinction clearly be-
tween privileged question and a question
of privilege, and read from the rules and
asked for a ruling Of the Chair.
E,N-Speaker Reed who was on the floor
nterposed 10 say that he hoped Mr. Bou-
telle's point Of order would be given care
ful consideration as its correct determina-
tion was important for the orderly proceed
ing Of the House
Mr.. BOutelle then maintained. in conclus-
ion that his resolution having been de-
clared privileged and not having been dis
posed of was stin before the House and
had been before the House for the last
three days.
The Speaker declared that Mr.. Boutelle
misapprehended the status Of affairs. and
stated that the pending question this morn
ing was on the demand for the previous
question. The Speaker was just about TO
direct the clerk to call the roll, when Mr.
Routelle. standing in the aisle at the foot
Of the rostrum, internosed. Il hope the
Chair VII reject befc., he makes that rul-
ing" he said.
Any intimation that the Chair has not
reflected is q reflection on the Chair" re-
tortcd the Speaker. severely.
Mr.. BOutelle disclaimed any intention 10
reflect on the Chair but the Speaker would
not BE- appeaSed He declared, emphaticai-
~ that the Chair had ruled and directed
the clerk % call the roll on the motion of
Yesterday 70 take up the rules committee
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HoutelIe. while the loud voice of the Clerk
vas ringing through the hall. shouted that
ne appealed from the decision Of the Chair
hGt no attention was paid 10 him by the
Sp akcr. Il protest against the whole pro-
ctfotlE, nc yelled above the din. Then he
retired To his seat while the Democrats
The Republicans continuing their flibus-
t.ring tactics Of the last three days. sat
silent in their seats. The following Demo-
cr"ts IN the haii also refused 70 answer TO
their names: MesSrs. Sibley and Baltz-
E,ooyer of Pennsylv:.nia. Campbell of New
York. English OF New Jersey Geary of
'allforn1 and Speery Of Connecticut The
Xttc resulted l6' to %. The Democrats still
lacked twelve OF a quorum, three more
than the high-wdter mark of Yesterday.
Ettore the announcement. on the motion
of Mir. Catchlngs, a call of the House was
ordered. The call OF the House developed
the presence of 30 members. Mr. NcA Aierr
asked that his colleague. Mr. Sipe of Penn
sYNania, be excused on account of sick
ON motion of Mr.. Catchings further pro
Gee eulngS under the call were dispensed with
ana the vote reCurred on the demand for
the previous question 1t was The s;,1,e
old story. Again the Republicans and "a
small cotcrie OF Democrats remained mute
los Democrats voted one more than ON
me Hfst ron call on motion Of Mr.. Catch
mss cul of the House was ordered
During the progress Of the call Mr.. Hull
aSke'! that his colleague, Mr. Perkins be
excused on the ground Of important bus
mess. Objection was made. ana then Mr.
Hun moved that Ac be excused This re-
suited IN a parliamentary tanglc on a
rising vote he was excused. Air. Reed then
deIH4Hdcd tellers. and the House, by n vote
QI ~ to D. refused 10 excuse him. Mr.
Reed demanded the yeas ana nays, and
backed by the Republican minority, sue
ceelea IN forcing roll call on the Ques-
UOn of eXcUSing Mr. Perkins. Rv vote
OF - to ll6 Mr.. Perkins was excused
Upon the announcement Mr. Reed moved
an adjournment. 1t was lost on a rising
vote. - TO l4g
Mr. catchngs from the committee ON