The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-05
Lack Seveniy-four OF Having q
Two-Thirds Vote for the
Seigniorage Bill.
Republicans Euchered Out OF a
Chance TO Sec Democratic
Dissensions.
Then they Made a Roar That Was Loud
and Long, Hut II Avatled Them
Nothing.

California. had been unseated and English
sivea the place. Mr.. Bland called up the
ssiRn forage bill returned by the resident
without approval. and moved that 10 pass
the objections OF the executive 20 the con
trary notwithstanding. Mr.. Tracey. OF
New York, raised the question OF oonsidsra-
tion against IL. and Mr. Bailey made the
| point that the constitution required CON
sidsration OF bill fetu ned with q veto.
and that the question OF confederation.
thereto 2. should not be raised against II.
The speaker sustained tbs point of order.
AR. Bland stated that on saturday at three
o'clock be would demand the previous
question. From all qua ters OF the demo
cratic side there seemed 10 be a general de-
sire 20 avoid conflict Of opinion in debate,
and Mr. Blsnd's sugRestion OF three
days debate was met with a chorus OF cries
Of Vote voter
Then followed one Of the mos, remark
able soenes witnessed in tho house in years.
The republicans we're euchered out Of their
chance Of seeing the dissensions in ths
democratic ranks thoroughly aired. Mr..
Tracey, who was standing inside the aisle,
I said that far Gs the democrats OF the minor
ity Of the coinage committee were
COuUaTnHl IueY were MltAAnE " Ahhr
the vote Immediately. This statement was
received with shouts Of APPROVAL from the
democratic side. Mr.. Tracey wont on to
say. however, that be bad not conferred
with the re ublicans OF the COMMITTEES and
suggested that h would like 20 hEve the
opinion OF W. g. Stone. OF Psnnsyluauia,
who bad made the minority report sgainst
the bill.
Mr.. Stone replied that aftsr confer ing
moment with those sbout him on the ie-
publicnn side, that debate IN the house
when the s-igniorage bill was rassed had
been so limited that he WIS unwilling 90
enter into any agreement to close debate
at this time.
When he ceased speakina the'e wns great
confusion on the floor. Members on both
sides we're conferring in groups. The
speaker with uplifted Ravel. surveyed the
houhe for a moment. Mr. Bland expressed
willingness 90 have the vote taken immedi-
atelv. Mr.. Reed. Mr.. DlnRley. Mr. Bu'-
rows and Mr.. stone were In earnest CONSUL
tntion 10 the left OF the speakers rOutfum.
As 10 subsequently, appeared they agreed
that Mr.. DinQisy should make the opening
argument fos bis side. Meantime. no one
addressed ths chair aud the speaker stated
the question 10 bo on tue motion 10 pass
tho bill, the presidents veto notvithstand-
ing.
the confusion on the foo "the constitu-
tion requires that the vote shall be taken
by yeas and nays"
He hesitnted. Still every one on the
foo engrossed with the programme In the
coming debate. heedsd him not. ''All
those IN favor will answer aye" be con-
tinued; Contrary. no." Again be paused.
but no one addressing him. he aided with
bang OF the RaVel, The clerk viii call
the roll"
IN. Allen" began the clerk. There
was a gasp of astonishment on the iegub-
lican side. ss they awakened 70 find that
roll call had begun. The democrats who
vere anxious TO see dsbHte suppressed we're
ovsrioyel Amid great upfoAr dozen re-
publicans jumped TO their feet and clam
ored for recognition. They saw the COW
sted opportunity OF exposing TO the public
gazs dissensions In the camp OF their en-
envy slipping ON them. They fought
hard; confusion was great; the oleTk got no
farther than the first name.
ZOO latew shouted the democrats, as
Mr.. Reed tr ed 90 make himself hsari. At
last by hA pounding the semblanoe OF
quiet was restt red.
M. Spsaktr" said Mr.. Reed. nv col
league. SIR. DinglsT. was ready TO address
the house upon this question before the
oil call began"
The gentleman. M. Dinglsy. made no
such statement until after name on the
roll had been called"
The reason he did not" said MI Reed
"wAs because the gentleman from Missouri
Nj Band, was entitled 20 she foo. and
submit 20 the speaker and the house that
this 10 notable because my colleague was
ready 20 address the ohnir. and II he did
not do 90 IL was because in the confusion
/ the htst name on the roll was called before
an opportunity Was afforded 20 the house
. to know what this situation was"
Regular order" shouted tbs democrats.
"Ths discussion that WAS going on" con
tinusd SIR. Reed. was in reference 20 an
ArIanQemsnt for time Of debate. and before
anybody had an opooftunity to M derstand
what the situation was, the net name was
called
stances" responded the speaker. The
gentleman from Missouri was recognized.
! whe supon some suRGestions we're made
as 70 hn agreement between that gentle
man aRd the gentleman OF New Nork MI
, 4 scsy) who eslled uDon thu gentleman
. ON fsnusylvania (Mr. Stons). There
wns general call throughout the house of
. vote, VOTE whsreupon tho agreement
falling the gentleman from Missouri. hr.
Bani stated that be vas willing 70 have
the vote taken now, and no gentleman
arose 60 Ad 4 ess the chaii.
dozen republicans protested, but the
sneaker disregai ded thsm aud cOutinusd.
1he republicans. led by Al Reed. we're ap-
psaling for recognition amid shouts OF
'Regular ordeT!" from the dsmocratio side,
Tue excitement Was intense.
II want the speaker 20 understand this
matter" said MIR. Reed.
. The speakef does understand" fetorted
, the apoaker sharply. cutting of Mr.. Reed.
And the speaker dIrects the clerk 10 re-
sume the roll" 4 bust OF democratic ap-
pause greeted him.
"Rut -" rott sted Mf. Reed.
.Ihs char will not ALLOW the roll o.ll "a
be inter cred Win.
Il think she speaker hos not heatd my
} colleagues statsmsni," PERSISTED MT.
Heed.
\ "Ihe gentlsman will take his ssat." 70
tufned tus speaker.
/ &c tainly wii returned Mr. Reed.
: but he still remained standing
, 'ihe gentleman will take his seat coa-
tinued thc speaker, and the CLERK will call
, ths roll
\ Reel sat doWu. but Immediately iampod
20 his feet again. lie would not sarrsnder
} without a protest. "Mr speaker" ne
SAID. dshantiy. u ssk 20 te heard"
} The chair declines % hsaf tne gentle
man. Ihe c.sTk Will call the roll
\ "Miil tue sneaker hear Wordf'
The chair ~ill not"
, / ''Aiv cuAeaEue states
''Ine char will not herr the gentleman
!. ! The clerk wlll call the roll"
The uproa was terrino 40 this point and
above ths din hr. boutelle shouted, 81