The sun., 1896-02-14

peiling Senators to vote upon measure which
they declared they had no opportunity to un-
derstand.
Individual Republican Senators admitted in
conversation after tho session the right of q
Senator TO insist that q bill shall be read for
his information and that there was no rule
under which 1t could be denied. They can pro-
vent It, however. they say, through = refusal Of
the Chair to recognize tho Senator making the
demand. While they have the presiding officer
they can railroad bills through without reading
them. rules or no rules, Constitution or no Con-
stitution. President pro tenn. Ellsworth showed
BY his tactics to-day that ho Is prepared to deny
recognition in this manner, and the Republican
Senators showed that they are willing to sup
port him In this course. Whether Lieut. Gov.
saxton. who is eminently fair in most Of his rul-
ings, will act likewise remains to be seen.
Senator Grady declares that.the fight will be
renewed tomorrow morning. He was beaten
to-day on tho ground that he was technically out
Of order, although the discussion and votes had
reference solely to the right to demand the read
ing Of q bill. Tomorrow he will avoid the pos
siblity Of q similar point of order and let tho
Republicans declare themselves on the plain
ISSUE He says he will hereafter take advantage
OF every possible opportunity under the rules
TO prevent the improper passage OF bills.
The fight really dates back to yesterday. when
Senators Cantor and Grady endeavored to pro-
test against the the appointment by Chairman
Mullin Of the Finance Committee OF three Re-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Malby. HiRgips, and
Brown-as the Senate's representatives on the
Joint subcommittee of six which is to tour the
State and inquire into the needs Of armories
and other institutions for which appropriations
are asked. The two Democratic Senators called
attention to the unprecedented impropriety Of
making the committee up entirely Of Repubi-
cans but they were choked of by Senator
Ralnes's motion to adjourn. which was carried.
To-day Senator Cantor moved to discharge
the committee as announced and to instruct
the Chairman Of the Finance Committee to ap-
point q new committee, ono member Of which
should be q Democrat.
Senator Malby declared tho motion out of
order, because tho authority Of tho Chairman
was exercised under q concurrent resolution Of
tho Senate and Assembly. The Senate alone
could not, no said. take away that authority
and instruct tho Chairman. Tho point Of order
was sustained BY the Chair.
resolution TO the same effect, but making neces-
Muilin objected to the Immediate consideration
Of the resolution. and under the rules 1t went
'!fh Hi. M .u@ms1Y disposition of tho resolution,
short 81 yestefday's adjournment. brought Sem
hereafter o6jeo. 70 any proposii1on tor which
no Intention Of being discourteous to any sena-
TOR but such s;top |. syias1.iy necessary to
The The cai.nasr I ' Was VI then taken up, and the
Clerk read the title of the frst bill upon II and
@ h i. &. s shn
have Il read through. senator Ellsworth an;
pssssss r.:
call the roll. Before he began Senator Grady
Ssen reaS sss ana ssted that Il Be done N
The Ghair1The point Is nc not well ~ taken. ken The n
SS AL III sss assans Sfsn Is too
s:nsssr Cantor: IN sIplsianf n yoss; :,!a Il,
senator CogEeshali said that Senator Grady
was too late IN making his motion, as the roll
Senator Grady-The action Of the majority is
A Ss % os
Senator Guy-I am willing to make affidavit
su.ionaiiegg pge q :us& bill Ths failure to read
the 80 sos that al amy dsSonsst bill may Be rail-
hSSIssti SsS !; msy have to vote"No" on every bill
Senator Raines said the copstitution did no.
the Of fhs m
Tho Chair was sustained by strictly party
ss Cantor 20 asked leave to withdraw his
vote. and asked what the language OF the Con-
ittution meant when IT declares as 70 the read ,
Senator % Muilins's W bill. ill., amending the military
law In relation to the employment and pay OF
armorers and engineers OF armories, was then
Senator Cantor asked to be excused from yot-
ing, saying that the bill hnd not been read in
LIED Ihs senate or WYE ycts: REUSED
Senator Cantor's request. He voted for the bill:
voted in the negative. Senator Guy asked to be
Ss;is.ias Sss: SI sad IA sssisd aSs
Under compulsion vote aye" said Senator
The bill was passed. s5 tos.
Senator Grady moved TO reconsider the vote
tion lie on the table. He asked for roll call on
senator Guy-I have been compelled to vote
] against my conscience, and ask that the bill be
edge to vote on senator Gradys motion.
Senator Grady moved TO adjourn and asked a
roll call. The motion was lost. "a TO IA party
Senator Grady's motion TO lay on the table his
motion to reconsider was lost, 27 to l3-a party
| THE question is on tho motion to reconsider.
Tho Clerk will call tho roll" said Presiden;
Mr.. President" said Mr.. Grady, "the--"
The Clerk will call the roll, reiterated the
Chair.
| "Mr. President, Mr.. President" shouted Sena.
tor Grady, Il rise to q question Of privilege"
h!s eyes flashing, shouted again, Mr.. Presi
"The Senator will come to order" said Pres
dent Ellsworth. and sen ator Grady sat down.
Senator Foley said 1t was wrong to raj ilroat
any bill through without reading. Nv III yo,
adopt that course toward the kaines Excise bill
and the Greater Now York bills 2' ho asked.
Senator Grady, said: II ask only my rights
When rose to obtain recognition. the presiding
ofncer thought he might Ignore mo with tn,
dignity Of his office. Ny rights as Senator
shall maintain"
Senator Grady was ruled out Of order, and hi
Senator Wiemann introduced a bill appropri
citing S25, 900 for the historical painting, "Th
Marriage Of fPocahontas," by Henry Brueckner
and appointing the Lieutenant IT overnor. Speak
or OF the Assembly, and Secretary OF State
commission to purchase.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE ASSEMBLY
I'm the Assembly the Committee on Publ
Health reported favorably the bill OF tho Rein
hardt committee amending the law regardin
the employment of women and children in mer
. camille establishments. After amend