The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
Call on1os, Riggs House,

Washington, April 13.
 The House of Representatives to-day after one of the most exciting and memorable days in its history, by a vote of 322 to 19, adopted a resolution which nine-tenths of its members be- lieve makes war with Spain inevitable. It is a fact which was grimly com mented upon to-day by members as they spoke of the future, that every war in which the United States figured began in April, and that to-day was the anniversary of the fall of Fort Sumter, which aroused the patriotic fever of the North and made the four years of civil strife a certainty. The resolutions adopted direct the President to intervene at once in Cuba to re- store peace and secure to the people of this island "a stable and independent government of their own," and author izes him to use the army and navy to execute the purpose of the resolutions. Although only nineteen members-fif- teen Democrats, three Republicans and one Populist-dissented upon the final vote, the proceedings were marred by a bitter and acrimonious display of partisan feeling. During the height of the excitement the lie was passed be- tween Brumm (R.) of Pennsylvania and Bartlett (D.) of Georgia, and dis graceful scene followed that almost de- scended to the level of a free fight Order was finally restored and later the two members found that the alter cation had arisen out of a misunder- standing, whereupon there were mu- tual apologies Later in the proceed ings the Speaker was obliged to again call upon the sergeant -at-arms with his silver mace, the emblem of the Houses authority, to seat Johnson of Indiana, who was indignantly remonstrating against what he termed the 'unneces- sary war into which the country was being plunged"
 Only forty minutes were given for de- bate and special rules were required to get the resolutions before the House. The minority resolutions, which de- clared for the recognition of the ex- isting government of the insurgents, were voted down-147 to 190-but they secured the votes of three Republicans. Some stirring and patriotic sentiments were voiced during the debate, which lifted the galleries and the members to a high pitch of enthusiasm.
 Adams of Pennsylvania, acting chairman of the Foreign Affairs Com mittee, and Dinsmore (D.) of Arkansas, the senior minority member of the con- mittee, were the only members who had an opportunity to speak directly to the resolutions. but Henderson of Iowa, Bailey of Texas and McMillin of Ten nessee each made speeches upon the special order.
 The Capitol was again like a be- leaguered citadel. Thousands upon thou sands swarmed into the corridors and galleries to witness the scenes and to hear the stirring oratory. The galler- ies of the House were a solid mass of humanity, and on the floors excited members in groups were discussing the situation.
 Adams. acting chairman of the For eign Affairs Committee, came into the hall with a copy of the Senate resolu- tions and was immediately surrounded and forced to read them aloud to half a hundred members who gathered in the main aisle.
 Trifling matters occupied the attention of the House for the first hour, while the members and the spectators in the gall leries lmpatently awaited the presenta- ton of the resolutio from the Commit tee on Foreign airs. The suspense of the members was almost uncomfortable, but shortly before o'clock Adams of Pennsylvania, ~--e acting chairman of the committee, entered the hall with the re- port. Instantly a lush fell upon the vast assemblage. The presentation of the reso- lutiOn was the occasion of a wild outburst of applause from the galleries and the floor It was evident that the war spirit was rampant. Adams asked unanimous consent for the consideration of the reso- luuOnS, and Bailey reserved the right to object, saying that whether he objected or not was dependent upon whether a fair understanding as to the length of the debate could be reached.
 The Speaker-Is there any objection?
 Il ask for the regular order" shouted Quigg (R) of 4>e York.
 Which is an objection" observed Bailey.
 "Is there any objection?" asked the Speaker, still holding his gavel aloft
 Bailey sought to interpose with re- quest lnat the ~ninority resolutions be read, but the Speaker insisted that if ob- jection was to be made it must be made
 Then the chair is determined to force the minority cried Bailey, amid much confusion and cries of regular order.''
 Then Bailey, turning and facing the floor entered an objection in emphatic tones. The whole Democratic side rose en masse.
 They are simply playing for political advantage, and the President of the whole country ought to know it," shouted Richardson (D.) of Tennessee.
 There is a perfect understanding with the Democratic members of rhe Commit tee on Foreign Affairs on this point" re- piled Henderson (R.) of Iowa.
 That is not true, if we are 70 under stand that any such arrangement as this was agreed to-" retorted Richardson.
 At this juncture occurred the sensa- tional climax of the day. Members all about were in. state of frenzied excite ment. Partisan passion was running high. It required only the application of a match to explode the magazine, and when the explosion came pandemonium reigned Bartlett (D) of Georgia off to the right or the chair, was supporting the protests