The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

mittees. Mr.. Simpson. of Kansas,
brought 1t on by another attack upon
| the Speaker which forced Mir. Reed to
| challenge him to propose O resolution
tnStrucling the Speaker to appoint the
committees.
MIR. SIMPSON. OF KANSAS.
There was an Intellectual attempt by
Mr.. Bailey. of Texas, to secure an agree
ment for the consideration OF the Nelson
bankruptcy bill on May 10th. It was
! then that MIR. Simpson. of Kansas, rose
10 question of personal privilege and
sent 10 the clerks desk to be read an
extract from the New York Mail and
Express accusing him of being an Oh
structionists. and predicting that he
would be pulveriZed under the Speakers
trip hammer.
There was stack OF newspaper clip
pings on Mr.. Simpsons desk, which, it
appeared. he was determined to have
read, but Mr.. D.ngley protested that
Mr.. Simpson had not raised any ques-
tion Of privileges
Speaker Reed said that Ii would be an
unsa tisfactory ductrne that member
| could consume the time Of the House
with innumerable newspaper clippings,
ana incidentally remarked that it was
evident the newspaper attacks do not
| impair the iscntlcman's usefulness.
Ihis comment seemed to anger the
| kansan, who began TO declare loudly
| IL,
and that he proposed 10 show who was
ohstructing il. Again Mr.. Dnyley
| sought 10 cut him Oft. and Mr.. Simpson
characterized the Maine leader as lone
of the dependents of plutocracy" who
was "haS,ening TO defend the interests
| OF his friends
REED BOILED OVER.
Mr.. Reed warned the Kansan that he
could not defend himself by attacking
another, to which Mr.. Simpson replied
that he must defend himself however he
could. He was proceeding TO assert tia,
the Speaker obstructed legislation by
refusing 10 appoint the committees.
| when Mr.. Reed threw down the gauntlet
to him IF the gentleman will present
10 the House proposition that the
Speaker has been derclict LII duty in not
appointing The committees" said the
Speaker. seeming for the first time this
session to be angered by Mr. Slmpson's
attack. "or If he viii even put ii IN
the shape Of reGust that the Chair a,,-
po,nt the committees, and the House
sus' aims the request. the Chair will ap-
point the committees"
Mr. Reed said that since the matter
had taken such form he would put il
| TO the House whether Mr. Simpson had
raised any question of personal privi-
!eGe. The House decided by vote Of
b 10 "a that MI. Simpson had not,
whereupon Mr.. Simpson subsidized.
! az. l'PlllotTdtS WHO tOli0W MIR. la iIpv
voted with the Republicans on this uues-
tion
While Mr. DinGley's motion was pend
ing. Mr. Lewis. a new Democratic mem
ber from Washington, rose and present
| ed resolution directing the Speaker to
| appoint the committees.
BAILEY FAILED HIM
After he had finished his speech MI
| Lewis attempted to shift the corSuc,
n tl,n
but Mr.. Bailey declined 10 take control
and attacked the resolution in a speech
which was frequently aprlaudea hy the
Republicans. II am heartily sick md
tired Of exhibiting TO the country the
diSsensionS and divisions that unrortu-
nately exist in the Democratic party"
| he began. 1T would seem that the mi
nority might. without friction, unite on
some policy When we see our great
opponent united on all great questions
sometimes against its Judgment, and
turn to see our own side hopelesslv d.
vided on 81 mere question Of parliamen-
'ary procedure. II is pitifu! sight we
| present to the country"
! If The Democrats Thought the Repub-
licans would report good bills, contn-
ned Mr. Bailey. they sMouid urge them
II so To work: If not it was mid sum
| mer madness to goad them to action
The Senate had passed a good bank
ruptcy bill, so the Republicans hastenca
TO allow It 10 be considered If II had
been the orrry bill they would hasten To
, take ii up. Prosperity was that every
one wanted. IF The Republicans gave
prosperity they would be given a voto
Of confidence: il they did not, q return
10 bimc1alliSm was assured.
The only speech made for the Republi-
cans was by Mr, Dinghy.
OPPOSED TO LEGISLATION.
He did not believe 1t was wise at this
extraordinary session 10 enter upon gen:
eral legislation or do more than take llp
Such incidental matters as might arise
connected with the revenue. The coun-
Try desired to avoid such discussions as
the Democrats had indulged IN to-day
To make the Issue clear Mr. Dinglcy Of
Tered substitute amendment for the
resolutions. which was
Resolved, That the Sneaker he direct
! cd TO immediately appoint the commit
tees OF tie House.
| The Dingiey substitute was adopted
| ana The vote on the resolution ag
| amended was taken by roll call. and
| resulted: Ayes, 50; nays, I2l.
Mr. Cannon Ucp), Of Illinois called
| up the Senate resolution TO appropriate
| $4,000 for the expenses of the Congress
| Of the Universal Postal Union, which
convenes in Washington this week and
1t was adopted
! AZ 3:lS p. m. the House adjourned un-
t,,In n o.