The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-30

washisgton, March 30.-kr. Bailey,
the Democratic leader, presented a. a
matter of privilege q resolution recogniz-
ing the Independence of Cuba. A perfect
whirlwind of applause overwhelmed tho
House from the galleries Mr.. Boutells
made q point of order against II, and Mr..
Bailey. In speaking TO the point of order,
declared that he had no purpose to raise
disorder in the House. The greatest con-
fusion and excitement prevailed. Mr..
Bailey said the House had q right to de-
eide this question and accept the respn-
sibility.
Mr. Bailey oitsd . precedent In the
Fifty-third Congress- when on similar
question the speaker Of the House and the
Republicans all voted against ruling Of
Speaker Crisp, holding that Hawaiian
resolution offered by Mr.. Bouteile, while
In order. must 60 to . committee and
was not privileged for immediate consid-
GRAFTON. The Democrats and the galler-
les repeatedly applaudsd him.
Mr.. Boutelle replied detailing the cir
-eumstsnces Of the precsdsnts, but con-
Speaker Reed after the appeal stated
that he had no doubt but the ends which
were sought to be arrived at In the rsso-
luton would be secured In an honorable
ana satisfactory manner.
Mr.. Bailey said that he had no doubt
the remark Was intended to stiffsn the
backbone of the Republican mem bers.
On lAyins tie appeal on the table. the
standing vots showed 17s to l37.
No Republican was seen voting In the
negative.
REPUBLICANS SOLID.
Mr.. Hull, chairman of the military
affairs committee, who is at the head OF
radical Repulbicans aross to rally his fol-
lowers against the resolution at this time.
He announced amid q storm Of applause
that he was wiling TO 60 as far as any one
In aid Of the STRUGGLING patriots Of Cuba,
but he wanted everything done In an or
derly way. He declared that he synpa-
ton of war. While this was going on the
Republicans were whispering in groups.
the conseY vat1ve leaders were circulating
among them urging them not to allow
the Democrats to take the initiative,
while Mr.. Terry (Dsm., Ark. }, was urG-
lu8 bu8b buo QuoetlOu pIlvlloHJ b0OulO
be submitted TO the house for . decision.
The confusion became 90 great that Mr..
Simpson (Po., Kan. }, raised a laugh when
he made the point OF order that the
.speAkers resconcsntrados were out of
order.D
Mr.. HOPKINS who presided ut the meet
Ing of the Republicans last svneins sup
ported the piont of order maoe against
tia Bailey resolution. He claimed that
10 was not question Of personal privi-
lege or Que that affected the pubic. lt
simpiy called for an expression as to the
patriots I'm Cuba. The resolution should
90 toe committee. be was not willing
to be carried OF his feet to overturn the
rules Of the house. He hoped that the
Republicans would take the same view.
when" asked Republican member.
The chair announced that he was
ready 20 rule and Mr.. Bailey said his
side was ready.
The chair made large decision, quot
ing prs rscsoents. Many senator's came
ovsr and listened to the debate.
Mr.. Reed said the question OF war and
Independence 90 not constitute ques-
tioN OF privilege. and would not, lie
Thought. excspt In times Of great excite
ment, The speaksr sustained the point
OF order and Mr.. Bailey:appeaied from
TIE decision.
Ths ircll call followed amidst crest
desl Of confusion. The parties were sol
IDLY aligned as In tho standing vote.
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