The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-16

who gathered I'm the main isle. Trivial mat
Rers occupied the attention OF the house
for the next hour. while the members on
the noor and the spectators In the gal
lerles impatiently awaited the prcsenta-
ton OF the resolution from the committee
on foreign affairs. The suspense or the
members was almost uncomfortable, but
shortly before three o'clock Mr.. Adams,
the acting chairman Of the committee,
arose Instantly a hush fell upon the vast
assemblago The presentation OF the res
olutions was the occasion for Wild out
burst or applause from the galleries and
the floor IL was evident that the war
spirit was rampant Mr.. Adams asked
unanimous consent for the consideration
OF the resolutions. and Mr.. Bailey re-
served the right 20 object, saying that
whether he objected or not would depend
upon a fair understanding as 70 the length
OF the debate.
bailey objects.
The Speakers there objection?
81 ask for the regular order" shouted Mr..
(which Is an objection" observed Mr..
Bailey
us there obiectlon?" asked the speaker.
stu holding his gavel aloft.
Mr.. Bailey sought to interpose with
request that the minority resolutions be
read but the speaker insisted that IL objec-
ton was 70 be made IL must be made then.
"The chair Is determined TO try TO force
the minority" cried Mr.. Bailey, amid
much confusion and cries OF regular or
der" Then Mr.. Bailey turned and fac
ing the other side entered his objection In
emphatic tones
The whole democratic side rose en-
masse
'They are simply playing for political adj
vantage and the people OF the country
ought 10 know IT," shouted Mr.. Richardson
dem, Tenn.).
There IS a perfect understanding with
the democratic members Of the foreign af-
fairs committee on this point" replied Mr..
Henderson (rep.. la).
THAT Is not true. II we are to understand
that any such arrangement as this was
agreed TO-. retorted Mr.. Richardson.
The Lie Passed.
At this Juncture occurred the sensational
climax OF the day and one OF the most ex-
citing incidents In the history OF the house.
Members all about were In a state OF fren-
zied excitement. Partisan passion was rum
ming high. IL required only the appllca-
ton OF a match 10 explode the magazine,
and when the explosion came pandemo-
mum reigned Mr.. Bartlett (dem., Ga.), OF
20 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 stentorian tones from Mr..
Brumm (rep., Pa.) a taunt addressed gen
what you didn't want" he shouted.
THAT Is not true" cried out Mr.. Bart
lett. who, Il was explained subsequently,
was addressing his remarks TO republic
an on the other side.
II say Il is" retorted Mr.. Brumm, holly.
ct is not" narcd back Mr. Bartlett, turn
tng and facing Mr. Brumm,
you are a Hart" responded Mr.. Brumm-
The lie had passed.
Free Fight.
Instantly Mr.. Bartlett reached for large
hound copy OF the Congressional Record
an the desk before him, and raising IL
aloft. hurled Il at hts adversary. IL fell
abort. and then the two antagonists
rushed for each other. Tho house imme-
diatcly was in an uproar. Some or the
ladies IN the galleries screamed hysterical-
Nv. Members crowded toward the combat
ants from all quarters. They ran across
the area IN front OF tho speakers desk
and crowded mp the adjoining aisles, clinch-
INK, Juggling hauling at each other ike
mad men. II was like a free tight In the
street. Shouts OF anger and indignation
were heard on every hand. Members IN me
crush espoused the cause Of the two orig
inal coubatants and there were severa'
exciting collisions, but no blows stru~ r.
Meantime Mr.. Bartlett and Mr.. Brumm
were trying to get at each other over tht