The Saint Paul globe., 1897-07-02
BREEZE RAISED IN THE HOUSE BY
THE MEMBER FROM KEN
TUCKH. a
OBJECTION TO ADJOURNMENT.
SPEAKER REED AND THE REPUB-
LIcAN SIDE TAKEN SHARPLY
TO TASK.
KNOWLES SOUTH DAKOTA, ALSO.
A Question of PERSONAL Privilege
Used to Turn the Talk Into
Political Channels.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-Mr. Settle
Oem., Ky.), after the journal had been
read, raised a question in the house
today as to the truth of the journal
OF last Mondays proceedings, by Offer
ing technical amendment to correct
the journal. Upon this amendment ne
got the floor and proceeded with an ex-
tended speech on the general question
of the power of the house to adjourn
over three days at time, which he
declared was a direct violation Of the
constitution. He drifted into a general
arraignment of the Republicans for
not taking action ON the bankruptcy
bill and the Cuban belligerency.
You have acted in utter defiance of
public sentiment" he cried. You ask
ed for time. You predicted great
things. Calhoun went to Cuba; CAL
houn returned from Cuba Calhoun
went home. Nothing was done. CAL
houn has been forgotten and so has
Cuba. There is Indifference as to
whether a civil government or a state
of war exists in Cuba
When Mr.. Settle referred to the
municipal elections at Chicago. Gin
cinnati, Columbus and Canton as an
Indication of public disapproval Of the
house inaction and a forerunner Of
that November day in 1900 which would
prove the "Armageddon' and the
Waterloo Of the Republican party, the
speaker raped him to order and, Mr..
Dingley and Mr.. Bailey crossed swords
over the question as to whether Mr.
rlxS in
Mr.. Dingley contended that the Ken
tuckians remarks were wide of the
motion and Mr.. Bailey that it was al
ways proper to speak of public opinion.
1--WE have always had respect for pub
lie opinion" said the latter, land we
think it proper to lay it before you
for your instruction and guidance"
Oem. applause) -
but what is the connection of Arm
ageddon and a motion to amend the
journal?" asked Speaker Reed, where
at the Republicans laughed.
In conclusion Mr.. Settle reused DEM
ocratic enthusiasm by asserting that
his side proposed to hold up the hands
of the lion-hearted Democrat of Neb-
raska 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
rejected, 90-105, and the journal ap-
proved. i-..
Mr.. Knowles Pop., S. D. then rose
to question of personal privilege and
sent to the clerks desk and had read
an Associated Press dispatch dated at
Lewiston, Me, in which Prof. l.. C.
Bateman charged, on the alleged
authority of Mr.. Knowles, that the
middle of the road" Populists had ac-
cepted $1,000 from the proceeds of Mr..
Bryan's book with the understanding
that nothing should be done to prevent
fusion in 1900.
Mr.. Knowles denounced Mr.. Bate
mans statement as a willful falsehood
without a shadow of foundation. Mr..
Dingley objected to the airing of pri-
vate grievances in the house. He said
the gentleman might hire hall if
he desired to make a personal explana-
ton.
Mr.. Knowles, however, said that he
had a right to denounce statement
that was false as helF' and the speak
er allowed him to proceed. Mr.. Knowles
read letters in vindication of himself.
At 1:30 p. m. the house adjourned until
Monday.