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The National tribune., 1894-03-01
FRIDAY. FRR. %.

In the House, the Speaker pro tenn stated the
pending question to be the motion to discharge
Mr.. Adams from the custody of the Sergeant
at Arms.
Mr. Reed CALLED attention to the fact that the
question had not been properly stated. It was
to discharge Mr.. Adams because tho warrant
under which he was arrested was unauthor-
lied.
Mr.. Springer attempted to interpose an
amendment which had for its purpose the dis
charge of all members under arrest as the most
expeditions way out of the tangle, but Mr. Reed
demanded the previous question and he was cut
off. The Democrats then decided to vote down
the previous question in order to open the way
for Mr.. Sprnger's amendment. Some of them.
however, notably the Eastern Democrats, voted
with the Republicans.
The previous question was voted down-95
to 159. Mr.. Bland then offered as a substitute
for Mr.. Reeds motion motion to discharge all
members arrested by authority of the reso-
luton passed by the House on the 10Th inst
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applause.] The moment / received the sum-
mons from the Sergeant-at- Arms / returned"
81 move that the gentleman be discharged"
said Mr.. Reed, land that his name be stricken
from the warrant"
mol" interposed Mr.. sickles, who had also
been arrested, his name should not be stricken
from the warrant. The warrant is null and
void. There are no names in the warrant"
This statement created sensation. Mr..
Dockery ordered the warrant to be read, when
it was proved that it was true.
Mr.. Adams tried to make a statement but
the Chair declined to recognize him pending
motion to adjourn. The motion was lost-S5
to 125.
As soon as the announcement Of the vote was
made Mr. Sickles declared that he objected to
further proceedings under this warrant.
at does not contain single NAME" he said,
"and is absolutely void. The Sergeant-at-Arms
is liable to an action by each member who has
been arrested under it,"
Mr.. Bland finally made a motion to adjourn,
which was carried by 1872 to l01.
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were handicapped by the action of Congress-
which. in appropriating $4,000 for the pay
ment for the hssty works already established,
specifically prohibited any part OF the money be-
ing applied to any new work. Congress, like
many people in the North. believed then that the
war wss to be of too short duration to require
enlarged defenses of the Capital of the Nation.
But the Engineers of the Army showed the i'm
portance of additional works needed even In
Short war to defend the National Capital.
Military leaders argued that if Washington
sbould fall into the hands of even a small
Southern army it might be held long enough at
least to win for the Confederacy recognition by
leading foreign governments, the moral effect
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ton and give to the War Department their
most careful thoughts and suggestions on the
subject
There are. he said, many people who believe
in letting the future take care of itself and
many more who find no argument in the axiom,
"In time of peace prepare for war" But such
as they would seem to forget the fact that for
the frst two years of the war Washington's
defenses consisted of few field works. which
could not be dignifed by the name of forts or
even Notifications. and it was not until 1864
that the Capital had anything like fortified
exterior.
Fortunately, 1t was not until July, 1854, that
Gen. Early got permission from Gen. Lee to
perambulate through Maryland, and after secur-
ing a thousand or more fresh cavalry horses
and levying tax of 100000 in gold on the
little towns of Frederick City and Hagers-
town, came near stampeding the whole patriotic
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sons, unmiudful of the fact that we have huge
battlefelds aud numerous object studies at
home. Why, was In large garrison once,
where. with single exception, every military
essay read during the lyceum term related to
the movements Of foreign armies absurdly ex-
tending back to the days of Philip of Macedon
and Cesar"
Continuing. he suggested that 1t might be
well for the authorities to require that one lee
ture season at least throughout the entire Army
be devoted exclusively to the subject of our
National Capital defenses. The suggestion
would seem to he good one, even if no other
advantage resulted than compelling Army Off
GERS of all grades to study that important ques-
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Mr.. Reed made the point of order that Mr..
BANDS amendment was not germsne, and the
point was argued at some length. 1t was de-
bated by Messrs. Reed, Bland. and Johnson
lind. J, and finally eliminated in sensational
denunciaton of the Democratic flibuster by
Mr.. Bland.
Debate followed for considerable length of
time. Suddenly Mr. Bland withdrew his
amendment and moved to suspend all further
proceedings under the call of the House under
which the arrests were made. The purpose OF
this move was to drop the muchconfused ques-
ton instead of attempting to straighten it out.
Mr.. Reed made the point of order that Mr..
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Bland could not dispense with cali partisilT
executed and on which members were now az.
der arrest.
Mr.. Springer insisted that vscsting the order
Of the House of Feb. 10 would release the men,
bers under arrest
Many members attempted 10 talk. and the
Chair protested that be could not hear half
dozen members at once.
Mr.. Bland moved that the House 20 int
Committee of the Whole TO consider the silver
bill. and that all debate close at 5 ,. toner,
row Saturday.. On this the previous question
was demanded. Filibustering at once beRsA
again. and continued until. on motion Of M
Martin, the House by unanimous consent took
q recess until 8 o'clock TO consider private PEN
sion bills.
AT the night session there were only so some
members present; no quorum, so the pension
bills were not considered.
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and 10 secure q foothold on tho Virginia side,
preparatory 10 the occupation of permanent
fortified points on surrounding nights.
Necessarily, these works were hurriedly
thrown up without regard to any preconceived
plan Of defensos. and like all isolated field
works. even with the best arrangement for
hsnking, could not be relied upon against as
sault.
1t was soon found. therefore, that the danger
had not been met, and yet the military engineers
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an Enclosed field fort, every important approach
or depression of ground unseen from the forts
swept by battery for field guns. and the
whole connected by rife trenches. which were
in fact. lines Of infantry paraphet, furnishing
employment for two ranks of men, and afford
ing covered communicate along the line;
while the roads were open wherever necessary,
so that troops and artillery could be moved
rapidly from one point Of the immense periph-
cry to another, or under cover from point to
point along the line"
And now. whatever may be the theories of
more modern soldiers In regard to the perfec-
tion and strength of the system of defenses,
10 is argued by those who take practical and
reasonable views of the matter, that any
system resulting from necessities and con-
ditlons of actual experience in such war
the rebellion is entitled to consideration,
which should perpetuate it, at least in part.
Even If only few of the most important forts
were garrisoned by handful of men each, the
| general line might be preserved at the expense
| OF a but small annual appropriation by Con-
| Rress making the old forts in peace times in
| teresting historical monuments which in time
of war could be quickly reconverted into estab-
| ilshed points OF defense; such a defense, in-
| deed. as not only Napoleon, but most en-.
| lightened engineers since his time have de-
clared 10 be necessary for the protection of the
| National Capital in war. The old forts might
well be put to another practical use. They
| might be regarded as a chain of object lessons
| for our Army officers to study, and in that way
| might be obviRted repetition of the mortifca-
tion caused by Gen. Barnard's criticism, that
"ofiicers of the Army, who had spent much of
| their lives in Washington and New York found
| themselves more ignorant concerning the mill
| tary features of the surrounding country [of
Washington than they were of that part of
| Paris to which military history and its fortif-
| cations had attracted some attention"
There is decided tendency" said the Army
| officer first quoted above Ito 90 too much to
England, France and Germany for our war les
The National tribune., 1894-03-01
SATURDAY, FEB. "a.

In the House. Mr.. Bankhead, in the tempo
rsry absence of Mr.. Bland. moved to 90 into Com
mittee Of the Whole on the seigniorage bill. and
pending that. moved that general debate be
limited to 30 minutes. On the latter motion
be demanded the previous question.
Filibustering followed, as usual. The scene
that has been gone through with every day for
two weeks was re-enacted, and the House
finally adjourned, still deadlocksd on the
seignorsge bill.
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The National tribune., 1894-03-01
4. CONGRESS.
Abstract Of the more Important
Proceedings Of Both Houses.
TUESDAY, FEB. 20.

TUESDAY, FEB. 70.
In the Senate Mr.. Murphy presented large
number of petitions protesting against the pas
sage of the new tariff bill.
by a. 900 citizens Of Mnssac CHI usetts in favor OF
the passage Of the new tariff bill, and indicat-
ing that such legislation would be beneficial to
Massachusetts, industries.
At / o'clock the Hawaiian resolution was
taken up and Senator Daniel (Va.) resumed
his argument "No one can read the record, "
said the Senator, without seeing that Minister
Stevens and the Naval officers had tax en- the
cue that annexation was desired and they
Daniel maintained that great share of the
revolution was due to the sugar planters, who
were anxious to secure the bounty Oh Hawaiian
sugar from the United States.
However much the overthrow of the old
Government by the unlawful means might be
deprecated, the Senator did not think it woHld
ever have been wise to restore the Queen, for 1t
could not be done without doing a greater
wrong than that which we would have sought
to correct. 1t presented situation in which
there must be choice of evils and in which to
select the least 10 the dictates of reason and mo-
rality. He therefore favored the recognition
of the new Government, and that the American
Government send them Godspeed.
The bill to provide additional accommoda-
tlonS Tor the Government printing Once came
up. The bill was then read at length. The
measure directs the purchase of plot of ground
adjoining the present printing office, author
ICES the payment therefor of $175, 600, and pro-
vides for the erection thereon of six-story
building, under the supervision Of Gen. Casey,
Chief of Engineers.
Pending consideration, the Senate went into
Executive session.
In the House Mr.. Bland returned to the siege
he has been directing for the past week. But
flibustering and no quorum again prevented
the transaction of anY business
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The National tribune., 1894-03-01

In the House. the battle over the silver bill
was then resumed. Mr. Bland moved 10 20
into Committee of the Whole on his bill, and
pending that to close general debate at 4 o'clock
tomorrow. On the latter motion he demanded
the previous question.
The vote resulted 1853 to 5, IL short Of G
quorum, and Mr.. Bland, upon the announce
meDt, moved call of the House
The call developed the presence of 273 menu
bers. Mr. Bland then withdrew his motion 70
limit debate. and moved to go into COMMITTEES
of the Whole. The flbusters interposed no
objection to this motion, as il left the debate
running, as before, without limit, and IL was
carried-119 to o.
Mr.. Pense was the principal speaker in be-
half of the bill, and made quite a sensation By
his arraignment of its opponents
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CHAMPION the soldiers hare among the great pa,
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Ceterans is By getting it more subscribers.
The National tribune., 1894-03-01
THURSDAY, FEB. %.

In the Senate, custom established a few
years ago. of noting the anniversary of Wash
ington's Birthday by the reading of his fare
we'll address, was observed. Senator Hoar is
responsible for this custom. Senator Martin
(Kan.) read the address to-day.
On motion of Senator German the Senate
agreed when it adjourned to-day 1t would DO to
meet on Monday next.
Senator Martin (kan.) offered q resolution
instructing the Finance Committee to prepare
a bill for the free coinage of silver at the ratio
of 16 to l. He also presented resolution di-
recting the Judiciary Committee to prepare q
Joint resolution providing for the election of
Senators by direct vote OF the people.
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The House, which does not usually meet
on Washing ton's Birthday during the long seq
sion of Congress, assembled to-day, owing to
the tangle which has grown out of the fight
over the Bland bill Considerable disorder and
excitement grew out OF the arrest of members
on the floor of the House, acting under the gen.
eral warrant for apprehension and compulsion
of attendance. At one time. after the reading
of the Sergeant-at- Arms report, dozen of the
members were clamoring for recognition;
others were pushing and crowding in the
aisles paying not the slightest heed to the
continuous gavel pounding of the Speaker pro
tenn.
"This is the House Of Representatives"
finally shouted Mr. Dockery. In the chair;
mot beer garden" daughter and applause
The confusion continued until Mr.. Adams
(R Pal was brought to the bar. He was asked
to give his excuse for being absent without
leave. 81 was in the State of Pennsylvania"
no stated Exercising the highest duty Of citi-
zenship-voting for n member of this House.
[Republican applsuse.l Partly through my
efforts we were able to roll up l77000 majority
for Galusha A. Grow. fRenowed Republican
The National tribune., 1894-03-01
MONDAY. Fer. 26.

In the Senate. after routine business an En-
ecutive session was entered into, and an adj
journment taken at I:20.
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In the House. Mr. Bland moved that the
House go into Com ulittee of the Whole on the
seigniorage BILL and pending that that all de-
bate be limited to 10 minutes. and on the latter
motion he demanded the previous question.
Mr. Bland failed to secure quorum by a
narrow margin, although IL Democratic OPP
ponents of the bill refused longer TO join in the
filibuster and voted against the demand for the
previous question
The vote stood 100 to IL, nine short of
a quorum.
Mr. Bland moved call Of the House. The
call developed the presence OF 271 members,
and the vote then required on Mr.. BANDS de-
mand for the previous question on his motion
to close debate
Pages and messengers scurried through the
corridors and committee rooms to see that
every available vote was cast on this roll call.
The Populists did not vote on the first rol-call,
which non-action alarmed the Democrats
On the second roll-call the supporters Of the
Bland bill were greatly relieved to find that
the Populists responded in the Affirmative as
the names were called.
The 10 Republicans who had been voting
with the Democrats up to this time, however
Except Waugh, Marsh and Murray.) with the
prospect of a quorum in sight on this vote,
yielded to the solicitations Of their Eastern
colleagues, so that despite the great effort to
secure a quorum, it again fell short, this time
10 votes-159 to 10.
And so the day passed in unavailing efforts to
get together quorum.
Mr.. Bland then made the point of order that
no quorum having been developed, the House
could not entertain the motion to adjourn over.
The Speaker sustained the point of order, and
the vote taken on Mr.. BANDS motion to
adjourn until tomorrow.
The motion was carried, 140 to 81. Before
the announcement Of the vote was made Mr..
pnrrows mOyad that Wban the Hnuse adiourn
It adjourn to meet on Friday. but the Speaker
decided that the motion was not in order, aud
then, at 4:05, The House adjourned till to-mor-
row.
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"WEDNESDAY. FEB. 81.

In the Senate discussion on the tariff con-
sumed some time. The Hawaiian resolution
being taken up Senator White (Cal, d. took
the floor in support of the Presidents policy.
He affirmed that it was against the interests of
the United States to acquire the Islands; that
they are too far removed and too difficult to de-
fend, and that the population lie undesirable.
He then took up the suggestion of Senator
Sherman that the islands should be annexed to
California. He much preferred he said, that
the annexation should be made to Ohio. He
respectfully declined to admit that it would be
a good thing for California to bring within her
jurisdiction 10000 persons Of whom no more
than per cent. had the slightest fitness for
selfgovernment.
A resolution by Senator German to print
5000 copies Of the Hawaiian papers was adopted
At sos o'clock, on motion of Senator German,
the Senate went into Executive session.
At 5:45 the Senate adjourned.
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In the House Mr. Bland returned to the siege
he has been directing for the past week. But
filibusterng and no quorum again prevented
the transaction of any business.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-16
\ Spectacular Treat.

Manager kindt. Of Black Hawk
Watch Tower, some time ago COM
picted arrangements for the produce
ton at the Tower of the magnificent
spectacular attraction, "Americus. :"
Since then he has become convinced
that the Tower grounds do not pre-
sent the anticipated advantages for
the successful presentation of this
attraction. and accordingly he has
succeeded in arranging for the use of
Twin-City ball park, where the great
show Will be given for short period
commencing Aug. IS. Rock Island
/ 5 especially favored in securing this
wonderful production.
Americas is a spectacle something
on the order of Sebastopol, Fall of
Tome, etc., put forth by the Due
fireworks company. of Cincinnati.
Ohio. Its manager is Charles Hark-
.nson. n man of great managerial
ability, who has made tremendous
| success of it, as the reports of the
papers Of the cities where it has been
given amply show. There are noun
tains of the finest and most Elusive
scenery, and there are hundreds OF
| performers. These include ballet
dancers. jugglers, balancers, tum-
Dlers, riders. troupes of foreign spe-
cialists in the acts for which they
| are famous in their own countries.
and what not. The specialties are
strewn through the midst of the per-
formance. which is given in the open
a.r-a pleasure here on our warm
summer nights. There are bands.
illustrated professions, grand ligh,
effects. splendid costumes. battles.
marchings and massings of troops.
tableaux of the grandest sort, and
the evening concludes with a grand
/ cattle. triumphal cortege that pa.
rades the streets Of the fallen city. and
magnificent display of fireworks,
which, according to the repeated
press critics. far outshines anything
( OF this sort ever seen in this re-
gion, and we have had good
pyrotechnic displays. Taken in its
entirety we are assured by all who
have looked on this vision that it is
away in advance of any show that we
| have ever had. Some notion of the
truth of this may be gained by the
fact that it opened in Louisville. Ky.
but few weeks ago, so it is still
new, and that since then it has
played only Cleveland and Cincin-
rati, staying a week or so in each
place. Rock Island and its sister
cities are the fourth on the list. and
from here it jumps to Denver.
Cities like those enumerated support
only the best OF attractions, and the
fact that it plays no little ones is the
best argumen, of the character of the
/ Show
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-16
SENT IT OVER.
The Depot Mandamus Case
Passed Upon.
JUDGE GLENNs ACTION ON IT,

Inc Motion to Take 1t to the U. s. Court
Favorably Considered-Opinion of the
Court - Other Judicial Proceedings -
May Term Formally Adjourned.
In the circuit conrt Just before adj
lournment at $50 Saturday evening,
Juge Glenn gave his ruling on the
petition of the c., X. l. & p. railway
Tor change of venue to the United
States court in the case of the appli-
cation for Ia mandamus compelling
the road to occupy its depot prem
lses at the foot of Twentieth street.
The Judge sustained tie motion,
alter the arguments had been made
by Col. Henry Curtis on behalf of the
railroad company and Hon. W. II.
Gest and City Attorney j. l.. Haas
on behalf OF the original petitioners.
The Courts Opinion.
The court held that these motions
for change from the state to the fed
eral courts were always granted
under supreme court rulings. When
such a petition shows that the motion
comes within the statute then it is
Tor the L. S. to determine its own
jurisdiction. If, in the Judgment of
that court motion to remand is
sustained, that settles that point
definitely.
Furthermore the court held that
even If the motion made by the COM
pany was overruled, nothing would
be gained, as the railroad company
could get up record and file it in
the federal court direct and proceed
ings be suspended until the mandate
OF the United States court was given.
VIII be Heard at Peoria.
The probabilities are that the case
will be heard at the October term of
the United States district court at
Peoria. AS it would delay proceed
ings until January next to have the
case remanded to the Rock Island
circuit court now. it is likely that
no objection will he made to the
hearing of the case before the federal
court, and that the case will be de-
clded upon its merits at the
October term of the L. S. court at
Peoria.
Other Court Proceedings.
The hearing in the foreclosure
proceedings involving the Keator
Lumber company, the Rock Island
National bank and Thompson & Root.
of Neillsviile, Wis, as heretofore de-
scribcd in THE ARGUS, was concluded
late Saturday afternoon in the circuit
court, and Judge Glenn took the
matter under Amusement. There
was some brilliant counsel arraved in
the case, including Sweeney & Walk
er, OF Rock Island, Durham & Fos-
ter, of Geneseo, and W. Il. Moore. of
Moline, for the complainants, and
jackson IL Hurst, of Rock Island,
Miller, Starr q Petit, of Chicago,
and James O'Neill, of Neillsville,
Wis, for the defense.
Judge Glenn at o'clock SATURDAY.
evening adjourned finally the May
term of the circuit court.