The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-05
CRISP HELD ALL THE TRUMPS
And He Refused TO Let Repub-
licans Score a Single Point.
I'll Debate Shut Off and Ex-Speaker
Reed Repeatedly Ordered to His Seat
Representative Hilborn Ousted.

extraordinary tumult The disorder arose
when Mr.. Bland attempted TO pass his
seigniorage bill over the Presidents veto,
and it continued throughout the remainder
Of the session. Mr.. Hilborn. a Republican.
was unseated and Mr.. English a Demo-
crat. given his seat
AS soon as the House met to-day the
Republicans resumed their hlibustering tao
tics TO prevent the unseating OF Mr. Hil-
born Republican). Of California They re-
sisted the approval OF the journal, and
forced the yeas and nays upon the demand
for the previous question. The Democrats
failed TO secure a quorum on the demand
for the previous question and the approval
OF the journal. and TO avoid the tedious
and complicated proceedings involved in a
call of the House Mr.. Springer moved to
adjourn. with the understanding that the
Democrats would vote down the motion.
One hundred and eighty-five Democrats
voted down the motion to adjourn. and
thereupon Mr.. Springer made the point
Of order, a quorum having appeared. that
the demand for the previous question on
the approval of the journal was an inter
vening motion under the terms OF the
der under which the House was operating.
The Speaker sustained the point OF order
and refused TO entertain an appeal from
his decision. He stated the question 10 be
on the latter half OF the substitute resolu-
ton declaring Mr.. English not elected and
not entitled to his seat. This half OF the
resolution was disagreed to-12 10 167. Mr..
Reed demanded division the majority
resolution. and the next vote was taken
on the resolution declaring Hilborn not en-
titled to a seat. 1t was adopted-1TO 10 IL.
The resolution to seat Mr.. English was
then adopted-l65 TO Is. Upon the announce
ment there was a burst OF applause from
the Democratic side. which was renewed
when Mr.. English was escorted to the bar
of the House and sworn in. Those who
voted against seating Mr.. English were:
Messrs. Bartlett, Breckenridge OF Arkan-
sas, Coombs, Crawford. Everett, Hall OF
Minnesota, Harris, Harter. MeLaurin,
Richardson OF Ohio. Ryan. Shell. Straus.
and Warner, all Democrats ana Messrs.
Baker. Bell and KEN. Populists.
The previous question the approval Of
the journal was ordered-17s to 0. Then the
journal was approved-lS4 TO O.
Mr.. McCreary asked unanimous consent
to consider the Senate bill 20 give effect
to the award rendered by the tribunal OF
arbitration at Paris urder the treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Britain
in regard TO the pressrN atlon OF iur seals
BLAND OPENS THE ROW.
Mr.. Bland then called up the seigniorage
bill, returned by the President without his
approval, and moved that it pass, the OBJ
jections Of the executive TO the contrary
Notwithstanding
Mr.. Tracey raised the question Of consider
alton against it, and Mr.. Bailey made. the
point of order that the Constitution required
the consideration Of bill returned with a
veto, and that the question of consideration,
therefore, should not be raised against il.
Speaker Crisp sustained the point Of order.
Mr. Bland stated that on Saturday. al 3
o'clock. he would demand the previous ques-
ton. From all quarters OF the Democratic
side there seemed TO be a general desire 70
Mr. Bland's suggestion OF three days OF de-
bate was met with chorus OF cries or
Tben followed one of ae most remarkable
scenes witnessed In the House I'm years. The
Republicans were euchTed out Of their
chance of seeing the dissensions IN me
Democratic ranks thoroughly aired. Dr.
Tracey, who standing I'm side aisle,
minority OF the committee on coinage,
weights and measures were concerned, they
were willing 10 take a vote iIaneilatel.
of applause from the Democratic side. Mr.
Tracey went on to say, however, that ne
had not conferred with the kepupllcaIls 6,
the committee and suggested tnat ne would
like TO have the opinion Of Mr.. G. W. Stone,
of Pennsylvania, who made the minority re-
Mr.. Stone replied. after comforting for a
minute with those about MIN on the KeNuD-
lican side. that the debate IN the House
when the seigniorage bin was passed had
been so limited he was unwilling 10 enter INTO
any agreement 10 close the debate at this
time. -.
floor Members ca bOtn sides We're con-
ferring In groups dhg tns Eonse for p-
ment. Mr.. Bland expressed Willingness 70
have the vote taken Immediately. Mr Reed,
Mr. Burrows Mr.. Dingley and Mr.. stone
were I'm earnest converse ton TO the left OF
the Speakers rostrum: As II consequently
appeared they agreed that Mr.. ningley
Should make the opening argument Tor his
siSg Meantime no one addressed the Chair.
and the Speaker stated the question 10 he
on the motion 10 pass the bill. the Pres
dents objection 10 the contrary: notvttf-
standing The Speaker said: ''rae Con
stitfItion requires that the vote shall be
taken by yeas and nays" He besitated
Still every one on the floor. engrossed> WITH
the programme in the coming debate. Needed
him not "All those IN favor WI answer
yea" he continued; contrary, no." Again
he paused. but no one addressing him. he
added with bang OF the gavel the clerk
will call the roll.
REPUBLICANS AWAKEN.
'AIr. Allen" began the clerk. There was
a gasp OF astonishment on the Republican
side as the minority awakened TO realize
that the roll call had begun. The Demo
Gratis who were anxious TO see the debate
suppressed were overjoyed. Amid a great
uproar dozen Republicans Jumped TO
their feet and clamored for recognition
They saw the coveted opportunity OF ex-
posing 20 the public gaze the dissensions
in the camp OF the enemy slipping from
them but they made "A hard fight The
confusion was 50 great that the clerk
could GO no further than the first name
Too late. too late" shouted the Demo
Gratis. as Alr. Reed tried 10 make himself
heard above the uprOar. AT last, By dint
OF hard pounding. a semblance OF quiet
was restored
aMr. Speaker" said DIr. Reed. my col
league Mr.. Dingiey was ready TO address
the House upon this question before the
roll call began.
The gentleman. Mr. Dineley. made no
such statement until after the first name
on the roll had been called
'',rhe reason he did not" said Mr. Heed,
was because the gentleman from Missouri.
Mr. Bland. was entitled 20 the roor.
Regular order" shouted the Democrats
The discussion that was going or. con-
tinued Mr.. Reed, was in reterence to an
ARRANGEMENT for time for debate, and be-
fore anybody had an OPPORTUNITY 10 IN
cerstand What the situation was the nrst
name was called.
ssThe House understands the cIrcun,-
stances" responded the Speaker. x1@