The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-22


Allen.
"Then, I desire to say here" an
swered Mr.. Hill savagely, that the
statement is false, absolutely false. [
have violated no agreement and my
course has been 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"
Il care nothing about convincing
you, | stand on my rights here" said
Mr.. Hill contemptuously.
The vote was about to be taken
when a snarl of parliamentary OBJ
struction was interposed. Mr.. Hill
called attention to the absence of a
quorum, and call Of the Senate was
necessary, showing 40 present. Mr..
Chandler moved to proceed with House
business on the table. Mr.. Frye pre-
sented a privilege conference report
on the River and Harbor bill, not in
cluding the California items, and it
was agreed to-
Mr.. Hill followed with another
motion to adjourn, but on a request
for nay and aye vote, failed to Sc
cure a sufficient number of seconds.
Mr.. Chandler called for standing
division, showing 35 Senators voting
less than a quorum-and a call of the
Senate followed.
With a quorum secured another
novel complication arose. Mr.. Chand-
Ter succeeded in having the business
ON the table sent over from the House
taken up. 1t embraced a presidential
veto of a minor pension bill and sew
eral other routine measures.
Il ask for the reading of the Presi-
dents Veto said Mr.. HILL adding
that on the reception of a veto it must
| be acted on al5 once unless the Senate
suspended action by affirmative vote.
This brought on a controversy andi
veto was finally referred to the Pension
committee.
Mr.. Chandler then called for the final
reading of the immigration bill.
Mr.. Stewart protested against the
obstruction but the Chair said thar
| the bill must he read if the demand
was made. The reading consumed
| considerable time, after which the bill
| wss referred.
Mr.. Gray moved to adjourn, but q
standing vote again disclosed the alb
| sence of quorum.
Mr.. PETER endeavored to effect a
compromise by having time fixed foI
vote ON the bond prohibition bill, but
| there was chorus of objections.
| Mr.. Stewart moved that the Ser
| geant-at-Arms be directed to request
the presence of Senator'S.
| Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Chandler sought to
| secure the yeas and nays and then a
standing vote. The motion prevailed
and business of the Senate was sus-
| pended while the Sergeant-at-Arms
| looked up absent Senators.
1t was 6:15 p. m., when this suspen-
sion occurred, and the outlook was for
| a protracted struggle. Senators started
| about the chamber or repaired to the
| cloak rooms.
At $50 it was evident that no ac-
| tion could be secured. as Senators
| were slipping away from the building
| and Mr.. Butler author of the prohib-
| itory bond bill, rose and stated that
he would not inconvenience Senators
| any longer tonight, but would con-
| tinue the contest tomorrow at noon.
Mr.. Stewart hurried to Mr.. Buffers
| side and suggested that the motion be
| for a recess until tomorrow, instead
of an adjournment. Mr.. Butler moved
| a recess, but the Chair held that in the
absence of a quorum no motion could
be entertained save one for adjourn
| ment.
''Then I move to adjourn" said Mr..
| Butler, giving up the contest for to-
night, and at 6:35 the Senate ad-
| iourned.