The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-27

ism OF the gentlemen in the House to
pass this bill and provide the means by
which employment may be given to
them"
In tho further course OF the debate,
Hepburn (kep., Tenn } took occasion 60
say that the assault upon certain asso
ciates OF the Speaker by the gentleman
from Colorado to-day for their attitude
upon this bill was wholly unwarranted,
for they had consistently been present
dema nding TO DO counted.
At this point Pickler (Rep, II. D.
and Ellis tRep Ore 80 and asserted
that Pence haG told them that he en-
joytd seeing the Democrats in thas
hole as much as they did. And P.chler
further asserted that Pence had told
him tpat he pimself intended TO re-
frain from voting on certain roll call
and wanted to see the bill fail.
The Republicans laughed at this an.
parent exposure OF the Colorado Popu-
list and Pence !eaped TO his feet do
naming to be n, ard Instantly the
do ise was scene of confusion which
the vigorous hammering of Hatch did
not repress
Pence appealed to Hepburn for
couple Of minutes. which were granted
him. In an impassionod manner and at
tho highest pitch of his voice he de-
nounced the statement OF 1.-The gentle
men from South Dakota or North
Dakota or where ever he comes FROM"
and of the gentlemen from Oregon,
whose windings in and around out on
this question no man can follow, untrue
and utterly without foundation "
The tumult was momentarily lulled
and Hepburn concluded his speech.
Reed moved that the committee rise,
N nCt y
the statements of the gentlemen from
Missouri, that in his opinion the bill
would have been disposed of long ago
II 1t had been properly managed
While he was saying this McMilln
and Springer were standing behind
Bland, and the latter asked Ree when
ne would agree to close debate.
when we get there" answered Reed
"Ihe gentleman docs not seem to know
that the rule is for the House to debate
subject until it is exhausted and then
vote. II does not depend upon me or
the gehileman from Missouri when that
shall be done. But" continued Reed,
II wish the gentleman would rive his
attention to the sirens who are singing
behind him and ask tho questions they
evidently want him to ask. hate to
see SO much pautomime going on
But the question was not asked and
the committee arose. Immediately
Pence took the floor to make personal
explanation. There WAS the utmost
possible silence throughout tho hall as
he rose, and despite tho sensational
character OF the proceedings there was
no disorder apparent. In the begin
ming no recited the statements made in
committee CT tho whole by Picker and
Ellis, attributing to them jointly the
statement that he (Pence) had said he
would be glad to see the pending bill
defeated. To this Ellis excepted and
some hot words ensued between the two.
Hainer (Rep, Neb } called Pence to or
der and he sat down. Some Of his words
were ruled as being unpsrliamentary
and Pence was allowed to explain
The chair said it was for the House
to determin inc whether or not Pence
should proceed. On the viva voce vote
the chair stated that tho ayes seemed to
have 1t.
A division showed 80 in favor OF
allowing Pence to proceed and 60
against, so he was compelled to take
his seat. And then. at 5:25 D. M, the
House adjourned.