New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02
ANOTHER MINORITY LEADER.
MR. SETTLE RISES UP AND SPEAKS HIS
LITTLE PIECE.
THE DEMOCRATIC CIRCUS AGAIN AN
AMUSING PERFORMANCE. ALTHOUGH SOME
WHAT SHORTER THAN USUAL.

AMUSING PERFORMANCE. ALTHOUGH SOME
WHAT SHORTER THAN USUAL.
lBY TELEGrArn TO THE rRInrNE.I
Washington July Another brand-new leader
OF the Popocratic minority in the House OF Rep
resenta;ives came TO the front to-day said his
little say, and quietly subsidized after an aye-and-
He Evan T.. Settle OF Kentucky,
who defeated W. c. j. Breckenridge for Congress
In 1896. MIR. Settle takes himself quite seriously
as statesman and. having served two terms in
the Kentucky Legislature. he feels qualified 70
take charge Of the Constitution of the United
States and defend it against all corners whether
in the House Of Representatives or elsewhere.
Portions of his speech to-day seemed harsh, but
being man with high mission Mr.. Settle could
not forbear or sugar-coat his language. 1t is true
that his remarks became somew hat irrelevant
toward the end. and mpeed the Speaker TO ask
what connection there was between Armageddon
and motion to amend the journal, but there is
no doubt that the speech will excite wild en-
thusiasm among Mr.. Settles constituents in Bour-
bon County. Ky. whose devotion TO the Consti'u-
ton of the United States has become household
word
Mr. Settles motion to amend the journal
to have It show that on Monday the House did
not adjourn until Thursday. the Speaker an
nounced but simply adjourned. was rejected by a
vote Of 80 to 16
Mr.. Settle made extended speech on the gen
eral question Of the power Of the House TO adj
journ over three days at time. He said that he
offered the amendment in no technical spirit but
that the journal might more nearly relate the
truth. He contended that Democrats and Re
publcans might vote for It, 'You can vote for
IT," said he addressing the Republican side. with
out reference TO your political affiliations any
condition of servitude. voluntary or involuntary.
previous or now existing" G-aueher)
When Mr.. Settle declared that his side had OPP
posed this rule Mr.. Simpson Pop. Kan) observed
sarcastically that one gentleman on his side. Mr..
Bailey. of Texas, had not opposed II.
II suggest that the gentleman from Kansas go
and inform himself to the facts" said Mr..
Bailey with some temper.
Speaker Reed raped the House to order and re-
marked blandy. with twinkle in his eye: Gentle
men must not interrupt each other nor make un-
reasonable requests of each other
Mr.. Settle under the rules. had an hour in which
TO argue his motion. He discussed the power OF the
House to adjourn without a quorum for more than
one day. which, he declared was a direc. violation
Of the letter of the Constitution. He drifted into
general arragnment of the Republicans for not
taking action on the Bankruptcy bill and the Cuban
beigerency resolution. You have acted in utter
asked for time You predicted great things when
Calhoun went 10 Cuba. Calhoun returned from
Calhoun has been forgotten and SO has Cuba.
There is indifference as TO whether civil govern
Several times points of order were made that
whe we're rsned BY the f
When Mr.. Settle referred TO the municipal cleo
lions a, Chicago. Cincinnati; Columbus and Can
naction of the House and forerunner of that
November day in 1900 which would prove the Arma-
The Speaker again rapped him to STder and Mr.
question as to whether Mr. Settles remarks were
Mr.. Dingley conended that the Kentucklans re-
marks were wide Of the motion. and Mr.. Bailey
that it was always proper to speak Of public opin
| ion. I'VE have always had respect for public
opinion" he said land we think 1t proper to lay
| It before you for your instruction and guidance"
| democratic applause)
But what is the connection Of Arma geddon and
| motion 10 amend the journal? asked Speaker
| Reed. while the Republicans laughed
In concluding. Mr.. Settle aroused Democratic
hold up the hands Of THE lion hearted Democrat
| of Nebraska until his banner was planted on the
topmost heights Of victory
Speaker laid before the House the credentials Of
| Edwin c. Bureigh. recently elected to succeed
Mr. Burleigh was escorted to the bar OF the House
| and the oath was administered
Mr. Knowles pop s. ID then rose Sc, 10 Sues Ido
wss Of M Snsnss Isst ,e
Middle. Of the-Roa Popu'ists had accepted $500
from the proceeds Of Mr.. Bryans book with the
vent fusion IN 1900 Mir Knowl-s denounced Mr.
Batemans statement as wfu fa,sehood without
Mr.. Dinsey objected to tho airing of private
grievances In the House. He said the gentleman
might hire hail. If he desired TO make per-
sonal explanation.
Mr. Knowles insisted. however. that he had a
right TO denounce statement that was false as
he'll and the Speaker allowed him to proceed.
Mr. Knowles read letters in v!ndcatior OF him
appropriation of 10000 for rebuilding the mmi-
grafton station al Ellis Island was laid before the
at / 80 p. m. the House adjourned until Monday.
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