The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-04-16

ton Of the resolution from the committee
on foreign affairs The suspense Of the
members was almost uncomfortable, but
shortly before three o'clock Mr.. AdamA
the acting chairman Of tho committee,
arose. Instantly hush fell upon tho vast
assemblage. The presentation Of the res
olutions was the occasion for wild OUT
burst OF applause from the galleries and
the floor. 1t was evident that the war
spirit was rampant. Mr.. Adams asked
unanimous consent for the consideration
OF the resolutions and Mr.. Bailey re-
served tho right to object, saying that
whether he objected or not would depend
upon fair understanding as to the length
OF the debate.
Bailey Objects.
The Speaker-1s there objection?
Quigg rep.. N. W.
Which is an objection" observed Mr.
Bailey.
rs there oh1ection?" asked the speaker,
still holding his gavel aloft.
Mr.. Bailey sought to interposc with
request that the minority resolutions be
read. but tine speaker insisted that If objec-
tion was to be made 1t must be made then
The chair is determined to try to force
the minority" cried Mr. Bailey. amid
much confHsien ard cries Of regular or
Ger The: MI. Bailey turned ard fac
Ing the other side entered his objection In
emphatic tones
The Whole democratic side rose en-
masse
They are simply playing for political ad-
vantage and the people of the country
ought to know It," shouted Mr.. R,cha rdson
dem, Tenn)
mere is perfect understanding with
the democratic members Of the foreign az
iairs committee or this point" replied Mr.
henderson (rep. la.)
That Is not true, IL we are to understand
tuht ally BuCH
agreed to. retorted Mr.. Richardson
The Lie Passed.
~ th's Juncture occurred the sensation
climax Of the day aud one of the most ex
citing Incidents in the history Of the house.
Members all about were In a state Of fren
z!ed excitement. Partisan passion was run
ming nigh. 1t required only the applica-
ton OF match to explode the rnaga1ine
and when the explosion came pandemo-
MUM reisned. Mr.. Bartlett (,iem, Ga.). off
10 the right of the chair. WAS supporting the
protests OF the democrats against the
haunting words which were coming from
the other side
Suddenly In his rear In the next tier of
seats came In s;entorian tones from Mr.
Brumm Fep,. PAD a taunt addressed gen.
orally to the democratic side: You got lust
what you didn't want" he shouted.
That is not true" cried cut Mr.. Bart
lett. who. 1t was explained subsequently,.
was addressing his remarks TO u republic
an on the other SIDE.
II say it is retortsd Mr.. Brumm. hotly.
ut is not, tiured back Mr.. Bartlett, turn
ing and facing MIR. Brumm.
You are a liar!" responded Mr. Brlmn1.
The lie had passed.
Free Fight.
Instantly Mr.. Bartlett reached for large
bound copy OF tho Congressional Record
in the desk before him. and raising II
uloft. hurled it at his adversary It fell
han tEn tu,a olck.
rushed for each other, The house imme-
d'atcly was In an uproar. Some Of tho
ladies in the galleries screamed hystorical-
ly. Members crowded toward the combat
ants from all quarters, They ran across
the area In front OF the speakers desk
and crowded up the adjoining aisles, clInch-
ing. tugging hauling at each other like
mad men. 1t was like free fight In the
street. Shouts of anger and Indignation
were heard on overy hand. Members inthe
crush e'poused the cause Of the two orig
mai combatAnts. and there were several
exciting collisions but no blows struck
Meantime Mr.. Bartlett and Mr.. Brumm
were trying to get at each other over tho
benches. but they We're borne back bv
friends. Mr.. Bartlett. who is slight man
was carried off his feet and Mr.. MIers ~
Indiana. u stalwart. broad shouldered
booster blocked the path of MIR. Brumm.
VINO Is himself evidently a man of great
ghys'cal vigor. In his efforts to stop NJ
- o'il!ti' Ar. Mlers became involved with
Mr. Pierce. OF Missouri, and they almost
camc to blows.
Used the silver Mace.
All this time the gavcl of the sneaker
was heard above the awful noise ana ~.
voice was commanding the sergeant-at.
arms 10 restore order. Armed with the
great silver mace, the emblem OF the All
thority OF the house. Col Russell, the ser-
geaHt-at-arms. repeatedly charged the
thick mass Of struggling members hut
was az often swept aside. One of the other
employees. Griffin Halstead, a son of Murat
Hnlstead. while attempting to pacify MI
brumm was felled by a blow on the law
at last b. the efforts Of q dozen muscular
members the bellgerents were separated
the angry legislators retired to their sea "a
ana se1nblance OF order was restored.
1t was one OF the most disgraceful scenes
witnessed In the house In many years
Later In the proceedings the speaker
was obliged to again call upon the ser.
geant-at-ar1ns with his silver mace, the
emblem of TIE houso's authority, to scat Mr.,
Johnson Nndo, who was Indignantly re-
monstratins against what he termed the
unnecessary war into which the country
was being plunged"