The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-02
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didaf- Bryan Lauded

"a
Dem. Ky.) after the Journal had been
read in the House to-day raised ques-
ton as TO the truth of the Journal OF last
Mondays proceedings by offering an
Amendment TO correct the Journal so as
To- make il show that The Speaker In
pursuance OF the rule heretofore adopted
declared the House adjourned until Thurs
day"
T1on this amendment he got the floor
and proceeded with an extended speech
on the general question OF the power OF
the House to adjourn over three days at
a time
He averred that he offerd the amend
ment in no technical spirit but that the
Journal might more nearly relate the
truth He contended that Democrats and
Republicans might vote fcs it,
you can vote for il, said he address,
ing the Republican side, without refer
ence 10 your political affiliations any
condition of servitude, voluntary or IN
voluntary. precious or now existing.
Naughter)
When Mr.. Settle declared that his side
had ordered this rule, Mr.. Simpson, (Pop
Kansas observed sarcastically that one
gentleman on his side. Mr.. Bailey. Of
Texas. had not opposed 1t.
suggest the gentleman from Kansas
inform himself of the facts CALCULATED
Nj. Bailey Win some teilptl
Speaker Reed raped the House to or
der and remarked blandly with twinkle
in his eye, Gentlemen must not inter-
rupt each other or make unreasonable re-
| quests Of each other
Mr. Settle under the rules had an hour
| in which to argue his motion. He dis
cussed the power of the House 10 adjourn
without a quorum for more than one day
in what he declared was direct violation
| Of the letter of the Constitution. He
| drifted into a general arraignment of the
! Republicans for not taking action on the
| bankruptcy bill and the Cuban belliger-
| ency.
You have acted in utter defiance Of
public sentiment" he cried. you asked
| for time You predicted great things.
| Calhoun went TO Cuba Calhoun returnes
| from Cuba; Calhoun went home. No
| thing was done. Calhoun has been for
| gotten and so has Cuba. There is indif-
| ference as to whether a civil government
| or state OF war exists in Cuba"
Several times points Of order were made
that Mr. Settles remarks were irrelevant
to the amendment. points which were
sustained by the Speaker. Mr.. Settle
referred TO the municipal Elections at
Chicago. Cincinnati. Columbus, and
Canton" as an indication of the public
| disapprOval of the Houses inaction, and
a forerunner of that November day in
1900. which would prove the Armageddon
and the Waterloo of the Republican par
~. the Speaker again raped him to
order. and Mr.. Dingley and Mr.. Bailey
crossed swords over the question as TO
whether Mr.. Settles remarks were in
order. Mr.. Dingley contended that the
Kentuckan's remarks were wide of the
motion, and Mr.. Bailey that it was always
to of
I'VE have always had respect for pub
lie opinion said the latter. ''and we
think IL proper 10 lay il before you for
your instruction and guidance Demo
cratic aDDlause)
"But what Is the connection OF Arma-
geddon and motion 20 amend the Jour
nal?" drolly asked Speaker Reed, whereat
| the Republicans laughed
In concluding Mr. Settle aroused Demo-
crate enthusiasm by asserting that his
side proposed TO hold up the hands of
the lion-heartec Democrat of Nebraska
until his banner was planted on the top
most heights Of victory"
The minority demanded the yeas and
nays on Mr. Settles motion. and the roll
| was called The amendment was reject
| ed-90 10 10. The Journal was approved,
| after which the Speaker laid before the
| House the credentials of Edwin c. Bur
leigh. recently elected to succeed the late
Representative s. l.. Millikin. of Maine.
Mr. Enrleigh was escorted 10 the bar
| OF the House where the oath was ad-
ministered Mr. Knowles pop. of South
Dak0ta). then rose 10 question of per-
sonal privilege and sent TO the clerks
| desk and had read an Associated Press
dispatch dated at Lewiston. Me. in which
Professor l.. c. Bateman charged. on the
alleged authority OF the Mr.. Knowles,
that the middle Of the Road" Pops
had accepted 81 500 from the proceeds OF
Mr.. Bryan's book with the understanding
that nothing should be done to prevent
fusion in 1900. Mr.. Knowles denounced
MIR. Batemans statement as wilful
falsehood without a shadow Of founda-
ton.
Mr.. Dlngley objected to the airing of
private grievances In the House. He said
the gentleman might "hire hall II he
desired to make personal explanation.
Mr.. Knowles insisted. however. that
he had a right 10 denounce a statement
that was false as hell" and the Speaker
allowed him TO proceed. Mr.. Knowles read
letters I'm Vindication OF himself
The message Of the President recon-
mending an appropriation Of 100000, for
rebuilding the immigration station al
Ellis Island. was laid before the House.
A bill OF local importance was passed.
and at I 80 =. ~, the House adjourned
until Monday.