The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29
HOT UNDER THE COLLAR.
Hill and Allen Exchange Left Handed
Compliments.

Hill and Allen Exchange Left Handed
Compliments.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-The Senate
had an hour Of much excitement with
a resort to obstructive tactics and
several heated personal controversies
at a late hour yesterday. The early
portion of the session had been given
to the routine of agreeing on confer
ence reports on appropriation bills.
At . o'clock Mr.. Butler, Populist, of
North Carolina moved to take up his
bill prohibiting the further issue of
interest bearing bonds. Mr.. Hill i'm
mediately moved al adjournment, Sc
curing an aye and nay vote in order
to gain time. The motion to adjourn
was defeated, whereupon MIR. Chandler
followed with 4 motion for an eXecu-
tive session. Mr.. Pettigrew asked leave
to offer Il supplementary conference
report on the Indian bill. The con-
sent being given, NJ. Hill Immediately
demanded the full reading of the re-
port. This was an unexpected move
for delay, as the report was volumin-
Gus. The presiding officer, Mr.. Faulk-
ner of West Virginia, ruled that Mr..
Hills demand wasIegular, and direct
ed the clerk to proceed with the
reading OF the report. Senator'S
Butler, Stewart and Allen in%terposed
Il chorus of protests. Mr.. Allen said
he hoped the senate would not violate
every decency and propriety by these
obstructive tactics.
What right have you to the foor??"
asked Mr.. Hill, sharply, addressing
Mr.. Allen personally. Then, address
ing the chair, Mr.. Hill added, He has
no right to the floor"
Il have, too" declared Mr.. Allen.
Il have the right to speak and l pro-
pose to do So"
"Others have rights as we'll as YOU"
responded Mr.. Hill. The tone of the
Senator showed feeling.
Mr.. Allen proceeded and said that
the obstruction was manifeStly aimed
at a Populistic measure.
Il am glad it is admitted to be a
Populistic measure" interjected Mr..
Hill.
At this point a heated colloquy oc-
Cured between Mr.. Hill and Mr..
Allen. The latter had continued to
hold the floor. He spoke with much
feeling. saying he had never known
the spirit of unanimous agreement of
the Senate to be violated. and the
Senator who committed such a viola
ton would regret it.
Il would like to know if the Senator
refers to me-" said Mr.. Hill, rising
quickly.
There was a momentary silence,
owing to the suggestive tone of Mr..
Hills inquiry.
What does the Senator want to
know for?" asked MI. Allen, with
equal significance.
Il want to know if reference is made
to me" replied Mr.. Hill.
Mr. Allen.
Then I desire to say here" an
swered Mr.. Hill, ~savagely. that the
statement is false, absolutely false. 1
have violated no agreement, and my
curse was sustained by the chair"
The Senator will never be able to
convince me-" said Mr.. Allen, in some
what subdued tones, that he was
honest in having that report read"
~ care nothing about convincing
you: | stand on my rights here" said
Mr.. Hill, conteinptuously.
The vote was about to be taken
when a snarl of parliamentary OBJ
struction was interposed. For an
hour roll calls and calls of the Senate
obstructed business, a quorum disap-
pearing on most votes.
Mr.. Stewart moved that the SER
geant-at-arms be directed to request
the presence of senator's. The motion
prevailed and the business of the Sem
ate was SusDended while the SERGEANT
alarms looked up absent senators.
At t:35. no quorum having ap-
peared. Mr.. Butler moved to adjourn,
saying he would continue the contest
to-day. Senate then adjourned.