The National tribune., 1897-01-28

| iuception of the company was with view to
| invest 100000 in the canal scheme, then stop
| the work after beginning it. and apply to Con-
gress for 500 600. 000-representing pront OF
| 10000 per cent. This was the last extreme OF
| peculation, and would draw in its wake all the
beasts and birds of prey which fatten on pubic
| plumber.
Mr. Morgan asked consent to an agreement
| for final vote at p. m. tomorrow, but MI.
Turpie objected. Objection was made also 70
an agreement for a vote on Monday or Tuesday.
Then" said Mr.. Morgan decisively, my
only alternative is to ask the Senate to SIT out
| the bill"
Mr.. Villas wis, d. urged Mr.. Morgan not to
adopt any unusual course to advance the Dill
to a vote. There should be no "snap judg-
ment."
Mr. Hoar pointed ont that the end Of the ses-
sion was only six weeks OF, many appropria'
ton bills were to he acted on, and it was hardly
reasonable for a dozen Senators to take day
each to oppose this bill.
At this point the matter was laid aside tenn
porarily, as Mr.. Chandler, rising to privlieged
question. presented election credentials stating
that on Jan. 20 John Edward Addicks was
elected United States Senator from Delaware
| to Eli the existing vacancy. :,
From what source did you get thatf" asked
Mr.. Gray DEL, d..
Frankly, will say it was handed to me by
Mr.. Addicks." answered Mr.. Chandler. who
feels that he is entitled to be sworn In rs the
colleague of the Delaware Senator Gray. Mr.
Chandler said, however, that as he had already
introduced petition relative to the seating OF
Mr.. Dupont in this vacancy, be would not ask
for immediate action on the credentials just
presented.
Returning to the Nicaragua Canal bill, Mr.
Morgan said the opposition to fixing a time for
vote was filibustering move, and he would
| not consent to any delay. :.
| off we are to be cut off from fair debate" .
said Mr. Villas !" will be obliged to move that
when the Senate adjourns it be until Monday
| next"
| This was clearly move for time, and opened
short parliamentary struggle. On rol-cali
| the yeas were 13 nays 26-six less than
| quorum-and the Senate was at standstili
"Under the circumstances, will move an
| adjournment said Morgan; and thereupon
the Senate adjourned.
In the House. the election case of Yost vs..
| Tucker was taken mp. A lively scene followed,
when the debate closed, at 4:30 p m, the vote
| was tax en- first on the minority resolution, de-
claring the contestant Mr. YOst) entitled to the
seat held by Mr.. Tucker. There was consider
able excitement while the vote was being taken.
| AS soon as it became nosed about that the con-
testant was defeated Mr.. Thomas mich, r.
changed his vote from yea to nay In order TO DC
able to move a reconsideration. When the
Speaker announced that the resolution was
| lost-yeas, 1I9; nays, 127-Mr. Thomas moved
to reconsider the vote and Mr.. Hepburn, iowa
R.,) one of the supporters of the contestant
moved an adjournment, the purpose being t
secure time in which to try to change the de-
feat into a victory.
The motion to adjourn was then defeated
yeas. ll2; nays. 121. Mr.. Mccall then moved
to Law Mr. Thomas's motion to reconsider or
the table. which was carried-yeas. 100; nays
lO5. Mr. Hepburn Iowa, r. moved that the
majority resolution confirming Mr.. Tucker
title to the seat be recommitted. the motor
was lost. Mr.. Hepburn made the point OF M
quorum. but the Speaker overruled 1t amid
round of applause.
The vote then required on the resolution de
claring Mr. Tucker entitled to his seat. Mean
time, any of the Republicans who favored thu
claims of the contestant. Mr.. Yost. had left thu
hall in order to break quorum and as soon
the Speaker announced the result of the RISING
vote Mr.. Hepburn again made the point OF NJ
| ouorum The Speaker was unable to coun
more than $50 members.
Thereupon Mr.. Hepburn moved an adjourn
ment, but Mr.. Mccall had the Tucker force
well in hand. and this motion was overwhelm
| ingiy defeated. They were resolved to defea
the filibuster inaugurated to gain time, and
call Of the House was moved by Mr.. McCaii
Under the rules of the present House member
are com PEELED on the call of the roll during pro
| ceediups under a call of the House to vote Of
the pending proposition. The result OF thi
,, vote was, Yeas, 1I9; nays. AZ; but the Speake
! counted as present IA, thus making up bar
; quorum, and the resolution was declared ca
ried.