New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
CASHMERE BOUQUET
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said was plain that ne had not believed there
could be any controversy on the subject.
After the debate on TIE appeal had run on for ar
hour Mr. Boutclle moved TO close the debate or
the appeal Instantly point OF order was made
against Mr. Bou,elles motion. which was over
ruled Party feeling ran high. The vote was taker
on Mr. Boutelle's motion to close debate on the
appeal and carrled-ll1 10 81.
THE CHAIR SUSTAINED.
The vote then came on the appeal from the de-
cision of the Chair and the Chair was sustained
1oo 10 ~
Mr. Hartman. after this two hours wrangle
again got the floor and was proceeding with inc
speech which had been interrupted when Mr.
Boutere again interposed point of order. II was
again sustained and when Mr.. Bailey again APP
peaiod the point was made that the appeal was
dlatory and the Chair declined 10 entertain the
appeal
Mr. Hartman then changed his tactics and rose
to a question OF personal privilege
Mr. Dingley made the point that no question
OF privilege could be raised in Committee OF the
Whole.
Pending a decision on Mr.. Dingley's point OF or
der Mr. Hartman was allowed TO proceed. but MI
Payne objected. whereupon. with flushed face'
Mr. Hartman shouted out that he would refuse TO
be intImdated by the gentleman from Maine.
Thereupon Mr. Payne called him 10 order and the
Chair ordered him 10 take his seat.
Mr. Bailey moved that he be allowed to proceed
IN order" The motion was opposed by the ma
FORTY and defeated-9i to 10
DEMOCRATS FILIBI STEERING.
Tho minority then began to hlibuster. demanding
o vote by tellers on the pro forma amendment TO
which Mr. Hartman bad been speaking.
Mr. Payne made the point that the demand was
dilatory. and was sustained. The CHAIR also sus
tanned similar point against an appeal mo
mont later. when another demand was mace lol
tellers and II was denied Mr. Bailey denounced
the ruling ~ YOU do not permit us to verify the
count" he declared you destroy the last safe
guord Of the minority. A dishonest man in the
chair-and there have been dishonest men in me
char-could defeat the will OF this House am
frank 20 say that my purpose In MATCHMAKING 'h'S
fllbus:er to consume twice as mnch tme hs
you denied the gentleman from Montana ana !
Intend to do II every tine you deny reasonaoH
demand" democratic applause
Denunciatory speeches were made ny M"Ssrs NC
Millir Dem Tenn and Bland Dem. MOI, ana
the scenes Of excitement and confusion reeemoied
the sensational days OF the List Congress
Mr. Grosveror contended that the real test OF
whether a demand was datory depended on
whether the amendment was offered In gooa ial'h
No pro forma amendment Was an Amendment o.
fered In good faith TO be voted upon
The chair finally announced that he did NOT DO
sire 70 deprive any member OF right honestF
demanded II the gentleman from Texas Wouid
state that the demand for tellers was made in good
faith he would entertain the demand
BAILEY IN A RAGE.
~ repel rs an insult" retortcd Mr.. Bailey that
demand from the occupant o. the chair The chair
has no right TO ask me 10 disclose my motive, ana
YOU and all the power behind YOU cannot compel
me 10 say what my motives are" democratic ap-
plause)
Thereupon the Chair insisted on his ruling. and
the reading Of the hill proceeded. At the end 81
the frs, paragraph Mr.. Hartman again offered
nro forma amendment and after some PREDATORY
remarks in Pronunciation Of what he characterized
as "an attempt to throttle free speech" was pro-
c.edinz with the speech he began hours before
when he was again called to order.
Mr. Hartman was Obliged to take his seat, While
the confusion and the parliamentary struggle went
on Al las. Mr. Bailey moved that Mr. Hartman
Nc nernitted to explain The motion was defeated
-1U 10 11s
as soon as the next paragraph was read. with a
dozen Democrats on their feet demanding rocos-
milton the Chair recognized Mr.. Boutelle, who
moved that all debate on the paragraph be closed
How can debate be closed before II Is begun?
asked Mr. Williams Dem Miss. amid laughter
The turbulent scenes continued the remainder OF
the dav the minority resisting every step In the
progress Of the bill. Only four pages were dis
roeed o.