Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-02
ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC KICK.
Congressman settle Makes u Lengthy
Speech in DenuncIntIOn of the
Houne,s Inncfion

Washington. July I.-Mr. Settle. Demo-
crat, of Kentucky. after the journal had
been read. raised a question as to the
truth OF the journal of last Mondays pro-
ceedinGs by Offering "a. technical amend
ment TO correct the journal Upon this
amendment he got the hoor and proceeded
with an extended speech on the general
question of the power of the house to ad-
journ over three days at a time, which he
declared was a direct violation of the con-
raignmept of the Republicans for rot tax
ing action. on the bankruptcy bill and the
Cuhan bellgeTency.
You have acted in utter defiance of pub
lie sentiment he cried. You asked for
time. You predicted great things. Calhoun
went to Cuba: Calhoun returned from Gu
ba; Calhoun went home. Nothing was done.
Calhoun has been forgotten and so has
Cuba There is indifference as to whether
civil government or state Of war ex-
When Mr. Settle referred to the municipal
elections at Chicago. Cincinnati. Columbus
and Canton as an indication of public dis
approval Of the houses inaction and
forerunner of that November day in 1900
which would prove the 'Armageddon and
the Waterloo OF the Republican party" the
speaker again raped him TO order, and Mr..
Dinglev and Mr.. Bailey crossed swords
over the question as TO whether Mr.. Set
ties remarks were in order.
Mr.. Dingley contended that the Kentuck-
ians remarks were wide of the motion. and
Mr. Bailey that il was always proper to
We have always had respect for public
opinion" said the latter, and We think IT
proper 20 lay IL before you for your In
struction and guidance. ; Democratic ap-
plausep -.
But what is the connection of Arma ged-
don and n motion TO amend the journal?'
drolly asked Speaker Reed. whereat the
Republicans laughed. .rH
In conclusion. Mr.. Settle aroused Demo-
cratic enthusiasm ht asserting that his
side proposed TO hold up the hands of the
lion hearted Democrat OF Nebraska until
his banner was planted on the topmost
heights OF victory
The minority demanded the yeas and
nays on Mr.. Settles motion and the roll
was called.
The amendment was reiected-sO to l05-
and the journal approved.
Mr. knoWles Populst. OF South Dakota
lege and sent TO the clerks desk and had
read an Associated Press dispatch. dated at
Lewiston Ale. IN which Professor L. .
Batcman charged. on the alleged authority
road Populists had accepted 81 800 from the
proceeds Of Mr. Bryan's book. with the
understanding that nothing should be done
10 prevent fusion in 1900.
Nj Knowles denounced Mr.. Bateman's
statement as wilful falsehood. without a
shadow Of foundation. Mr.. Dingley object
ed % the airing Of private grievances in the
house IL said the gentleman might hire
"a halI' u he desired to make a personal
explanation.
Mr. Knowles. however. said that he had a
right 10 denOunce a statement that was
false a. hell" and the speaker allowed
him "a proceed. Mr. Knowles read letters
IN vlndlcation Of himself
A. i.39 o. m. the house adjourned until
Monday.
Railroad Legislation TO Go Over.
Warrington, July 1.-THE interstate COM