Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-05

WAsHINGToN, d. c., April An the
House to-day the Republicans at once
resumed their flibuster against the
seating OF Mr.. English, in the
English-Hilborn election case. The
work was only delayed few
minutes, and Mr.. English was de-
clared the legally elected member by a
vote OF los to II, and he wSs sworh in.
Mr.. Bland then got the floor and
called up the vetoed seigniorage bill.
and gave notice that he would ask for
vote on the proposition to pass 1t over
the Presidents objection, Saturday, at
three o'clock. From all quarters Of the
Democratic side, there was a chorus of
cries: Vote, vote" tho opposition to
three days' debate being manifest. Mr..
Tracey, of New York, who leads the
Democrats faVorab BILE TO the Presidents
position, stated that they we're ready
for a vote, and the announcement was
received with cheers.
Mr.. Bland then agreed to an imme-
date vote, but Mr.. Stone, speaking for
the Republicans, said so little time for
debate had been given before the bilPs
passage that he was hardly prepared TO
agree to close debate at once.
Mr.. Reed, Mr. Burrows, Mr.. Dingley
and Mr.. Stone were in earnest consul
tation. AS it subsequently appeared
they agreed that Mr.. Dingley should
make the opening argument for his
side. Meantime no one addressed the
chair and the Speaker stated the ques-
tion TO be on the motion 10 pass the Dill
over the Presidents veto.
"Oa this" on thisT said he, looking
down upon the confusion on the floor,
tins constitution requires that the
vote
SHALL. BE TAKEN BY YEAS AND NAYS"
He hesitated. Still every one on the
floor, engro ssed with the programme in
the coming debate, needed him not.
"All those in favor will answer aye"
he continued, contrary, contrary
sign"
Again he paused, no one addressing
him, be added with bang OF the gavel,
"the clerk will call the roll.
.Mr. Allen" began the clerk. There
was a gasp OF establishment on the Re
publican side as they awakened to real
ize that the roll call had begun. The
Democrats VINO were anxious 10 see de-
bate suppressed were OverJoyed. Amid
a great uproar dozen Republicans
Jumped 70 their feet and clamorsd for
recognition. They saw the
coveted opportunity OF exposing TO the
pubIic gaze the dissensions 10 the camp
OF the enemy slipping from them but
thew made a hard hight. The confusion
was so great that the clerk got no FUR
ther than the first name.
TOO late, too late" shouted the
Democrats as Mr.. Reed tried 10 make
himself heard above the uproar. Atlast
by dint of hard pounding semblance
Of quiet was restored.
'Mr. Speaker" said Mr.. Reed, my
colleague. Mr.. Dingley, was ready to
address the House upon this question
before the roll call began.
"The gentleman, Mr.. Dingley,
MADE 40 SUCH STATEMENT
until after the first name on the roll had
been called.
"The reason he did not" said Mr..
Reed, was because the gentleman from
Missouri, Mr.. Bland, was entitled TO
the fioor. The discussion that was go
ing on was in reference to'an arrange
ment for time for debate and before
anybody had an opportunity 70 under
stand what the situation Was-the 6rst
mama vas Called"
"The House understands the ci-cum-
stances" responded the Speaker. 1.-The
gentleman from Missouri fMr. Blaud).
was recognized. vhereupon some sug-
gestion Has made As 70 ~ agreement