New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-06

Mr.. Catchings dem. Miss) trying 10 obtain
recognition the time. and though 'he
Speaker had recognized him. Mr. Boutelle continued
to demand consideration OF his resolution lie
stated that his resolution still pending. as II
was Enacted upon when the House adjourned yes
terday, and that as IL was privileged resolution
It should have preference over all other business
The Speaker replied that he had recognized the
gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Cltchinss, VINO
wished To make report from the Committee on
Rules. and that such resolutions were OF me
priviege and took precedence over all otheF pr"'-
Mr BoutelIe insisted that his resolution was
before the House and had not yet De3n dlsposei
Of. and asked the Speaker where it had gone.
The Speaker replied that on the question OF KS
Nlr Boutelle-Yesterday the House failed TO de-
eide what would be done win it. Where has 'ha'
The Speaker with a slight show Of irritation)-
1t is exactly where Il was.
The Speaker meanwhile violently pounding
with his ggAel in vain effort 20 restora orcer but
mand recognition. The Speaker refused to recognize
order which was finally secured.
Immediately afterward Mr. Burrows VAS recos.
objections against the resolution about to be offered
Mr. B9uteiie however was no, 50 easily dlsposed
titled 10 an answer from the Chair
THE CLOSURE HE-oLUTIoN INTRODUCED.
The Speaker announced firmly that he had recos-
niz,d the gentleman from Mississippi GIr Catch
ngs and directed the clerk read the resolution
which h had offered. The resolution then
READ. at first amid great uproar in the House.
which gradually subsidized It IS follows.
Resolved That after the passage Of this rcsoiu-
ton the House shall meet II a. m; that be-
ginning to-day, without Intervening motion except
conference rSs rs and reports Iron TIE Gom
under Clause Rule "a. shall be disposed Of the
Speaker shall call The committees tor reports and
ml,tee OF the Whole House on the State Of the
Union for the consideration OF House bill asa that
general debate sad Dill snail be limited 10 the
nour OF Adjournment on Wednesday, the lVth OF
present. said bill shall be through. and shall
from day 70 day be open to ainendment IN any
January. AZ the hour OF u o'clock noon. said bill.
with al amendments recommended by or that may
be- pending In the Committee Of the Whole. shall
be reported to the House; that the previous cues
ton shall then be considered ordered upon pending
without other motion the vote shall then be taken
%; ,h gendmE on IN" ana
without Instructions should such motion be made
on the final passase Of the bill and on Ia
Tint. beginning with Monday, at the hour
recess until oclocl: the evening ass sIon 10 be
devoted TO general debate on said bill only. Gen
given. That without Other motion the vote shall
then he taken on pending amendments. on the
commit with or without instructions. should such
motion be made on III" final passage OF The bill
ana on motion to reconsider.
No APPEAL. ENTERTAINED.
Mlch) raised the question of consideration bat the
Speaker announced that under former rulings the
question Of consideration could not b. raised upon
a report from ;he Committee Rules Jr. Bou-
telle appealed from the decision OF the chair bu,
the Speaker refused to entertain the appeal.
Mr. burrows then stated In q quiet way that ~
read had had It's inception on the floor OF the House
on In the Committee OF Rules. Mr.. Cat"hlngs re-
piled that 1t had originated in the Committee on
Mr Burrows stated tina, he was aware tina, me
Committee on Rules claimed the power TO originate
rules, and ihlt such had been tA' ruling OF ihe
chair some days Continuing, he coniencel
tna % thu S d" snd 6 recrrd S tn"
tee on Rules. that not having been done. Mr.. Bur,
no Jurisdiction and could not bring In any such
rule as the one offered by Mr.. Catchinsf. Ne as
serted that that committee had no mere juriatic-
ton or right 30 90 such . thng IMAM any other
committec OF the Hous".
Lila Congress sustaining his present ruling but he
did not know whether an appeal had been entered
Mr., Boutelle again rose ana was asked by the
speaker for what purpose he desired recognlton
For parliamentary inquiry Mr. Speaker, re-
The gentleman will state IT," said the Speaker
evidently somewhat dubious az - the outcome.
Il desire 10 know" said Mr.. Boutclle. under
what rule of ,Ss House did the chair decline to en-"
The Sneaker answered somewhat tartly that il
dues, OF tn. gentleman from Maine. 10 furnish rim
with any nformaton.- daughter among the Deal
ocrats)
Tie question was then pat on Mr Catchings's mo-
ton for the previous question which wAs ordered
by a viva voce vote the House dividing on party
lines. Mr. Boutee called Tor division. and : he
took his seat shouted TO his Republican colleagues:
Don't vote. Don't 'ote!
no QUORUM SHOWN by THE VOTES.
The result was tina; tho Republicans strictly ab-
stained from voting. ana the Democrats east only
1873 vo,es-il short of quorum. Mr. Catchings
n sl.ed for the yeas and nays and after the cali had
been completed III. Springer asked that the names
Of those voting should be read. This was done
Democrats, and one In the negative (Air. Ben. Pop
col)
Before the vote WAS announced Mr. Campbell
tiJc,n ~ " said that he was plired with Mr.
nrden Rep, y. " on political ouestlons: bu l ne
would vote 10 make quorum he made
the statement because some OF the newspapers had
upon his not voting Yesterday
call Of the House. which showed the presence OF
rs nembers-9i more than quorum.
The question required on Ny. Catchngss motion |
ordered and again the Republicans remained dumb
while &c? Democrats voted 10 order the previous |
lles,ion the names being read. As the majority |
am lacked ten OF "A QUORUM Mr. rptchlnrs o,.,l, |
proved call OF tn" House" watch showed the prss-
nc" Of gJi members
The motion TO order the nrevlois question ugni, |
rccurrcd. and the roll was once morr called Thc |
Democrats seemed further OF than ever from n |
quorum for only lcS members voted. as against !
I,s on the second and frst. Mr. Catchlngs how
,ver did not lo'e heart and again moved a call |
members. II being then ordered tan, further pro- |
'acdings under the call be dspensed With tho |
question REQUIRED on Mr.. ,3tchings's lnotlsn a. !
,rder the previous question
The fourth ro-cnli resulted: Yeas 1866 nays a. |
Mr. McMlllin d,cmi Team asked that the names OF |
hose voting should - read which was done-hls !
purpose doubtless being TO call attention to those
voted, and the following Democrats. who vara |