New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-01
PROTESTS AGAINST THE RULE.

Mr. Henderson yielded moment to Mr.. Bailey.
the Democratic leader. who said that while the
minority strenuously opposed the undue limitation
Of the debate proposed by the rule. STILL his side
desired as much time possible for debate, they
would not consume any OF the time allowed on .
rocall
Mr. Wheeler Dem. Ala) and Mr.. De Almond
Dem. Mo- protested vigorously, however. and
the latter said II he had an opportunity he would
propose Cuban belliserency amendment
To this Speaker Reed retorted curtly that Il
would not be in order, and when Mr.. De Almond
appealed TO him 10 decide the question hastily.
the Speaker exclaimed: THAT 1t Is not in order u
too plain for argument
During this cooquy there were evidences OF dis
turbance and excitement on the Republican sids
OF which Mr.. Johnson Neep.. Ind was the centre
AT last Mr.. Johnson insisted on asking question
OF Mr. Henderson. He wanted to know. with much
emphasis whether II true that all the time
was 10 be consumed by the members OF the Ways
and Means Committee.
There is no such proposition" said Mr.. Dalsefl
fRep Penn) but Mr. Johnson continued TO pro
test declaring loudly that he antagonized this rule
II such was the intention. He had colloquy with
Mr. Dlnzley but In a so low that II could not
be heard IN the confusion The Speaker cut on fur
ther remarks by putting the question: and the rule
was adopted-Ia3 TO u5-the Democrats refrainins
from demanding a rolicaN
A controversy over the division OF time followed.
Mr. Bailey suggested that TWO hours each be given
to the Republicans and Democrats and forty min
utes to the Populists and silver Republicans
Mr. Dingley replied that the time should De d.
vided equally for and against the resolution
Mr.. Simpson pop. Kan) thought The present d.
visions OF the minority should be officially recog-
nized
II wasn't aware that there was any distinction
between the Popuiisis and Democrats as at present
constituted" retorted Mr. Dinsley. dryly.
MR.. DINGLEY OPENS THE DEBATE.
without any agreement as 70 the division Of time.
the Sneaker recognized Mr. Dingiey. who opened
the debate In opposition 10 the resolution Con-
trarv TO his usua. custom. Mr. Dinsley read his
carefully prepared argument from manuscript The
intense interest IN his uttorances caused the Demo-
cratic side OF the chamber 20 DE deserted BY MEM
bers who crowded the asles around the speaker
in the effort 10 catch every word that fell from h.s
ups HIS party associates applauded hm frequently.
The pending resolution. Mr.. Dlngley said. In OPEN
iny was not one which. II passed by both houses.
wouti have force Il simply concurrent
resolution. which did not require the approval OK
,he Executive and which. II adopted, would be only
an expression OF the opinion OF The two houses
.rts u,portauce therefore" continued Mr.. Dngley.
ies In the fact that II concurred in by the House.
Z, would legitlmaely and Inevitably bee regarded not
only here but by the world. the expression OK
the deliberate Judgment OF a majority OF the Amer-
can people as 20 their standard Of honor and good
faith IN the discharge only OF National but also
Of private obligations. AT the ontset 1t Is impor-
tsnt 70 strip the Issue presented oy the pend