Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
THE LIE PASSED
Exciting Scene in the House This
Afternoon.
BRUMM and BARTLETT PARTICIPANTS
Entire Body in an U proar for
While.
THE CUBAN RESOLU TION

The Capitolsv-as again like beleaguered
citadel today. Thousands upon thousands
swarmed into the corridors and galleries
to witness the exciting scenes and to near
the stirring oratory when the resolutions
which are to put an end to Spain's domin-
ion in the Island of Cuba were presented
for action.
The galleries of the House were u solid
mass of humanity and on the floor men,
bers in excited groups were discussing the
situation. Every member believed that
the resolutions would be presented and
passed before shutdown, and from the
whispered words of the members Of the
foreign affairs committee who recessed
until 1 o'clock to give the democrats time
to consult on proposition to unite upon
the resolutions agreed to Dy the majority,
a strong hope existed that the resolutions
would be u, animousy reported, and acted
upon practically without debate.
1t was urged that unanimous and prompt
action would not only have it's influence
upon the Senate, where it was feared there
might be flibustering, but that it would
strengthen the position of the United States
before the world
The House was in a furore of excitement
during the preliminary business. No atten-
ton was paid to it. The members crowded
about Mr.. Adams, acting chairman of the
foreign affairs committee, who brought
over the printed copy of the Senate resolu-
tons and read them aloud to half hun
dred members in the main aisles.
The House took up unimportant business
awaiting the report of the foreign affairs
committee, which was expected before 3
o'clock.
1t was decided to demand the previous
question when the report was presented.
This will allow twenty minutes on a side.
There was great excitement in the House
when members ascertaired that the report
was ready. General expressions OF APP
prevail were heard when it was known that
the resolutions were to be passed without
debate.
The democratic members of the committee
were inclined to accept the suggestion for
a vote without debate. They believe it
would strengthen tn, position of the United
States.
II am ready to vote" said Mr.. Clark
MOI, member of the committee. I'VE
either want ample debate or none at all"
said Mr.. Berry KyD, another member of
the committee.
Messrs. Adams, Quigg and Cousins con-
suited with the committee on rules as to
a rule Tor immediate consideration of reso-
lutions.
The Report Brought In.
at 2:52 pm. Mr.. Adams CPaD. acting
chairman of the committee on foreign af
fairs. entered the House with the report
Instantly all was quiet. Members took
their seats and silence came out of the
confusion for the first time during the ses-
sion of three hours.
The republicans of the committee on
rules, the Speaker, Messrs. Henderson and
Dalzell, Immediately held session TO for
mulatc a rule under which the House
should operate.
RESOLUTIONS Rend.
There will be twenty minutes of debate
on a side. AT 3:o2 o clock the Speaker rec
ognized Mr.. Adams. who asked unanimous
consent for the consideration of the resolu-
lions which he submitted.
Absolute silence prevailed as the resolu-
tions We're read
free fight was in progress.
Amidst the utmost confusion, a dozen
members were Juggling and hauling each
other through the sisles. One member
drew a knife, but did rot open it.
The sergeant-at-arms brought out the
OF the House, but he was swept aside and
no attention paid to him.
The whole House was on its feet watch
ing the belligerents, and shouts of anger
and indignation came from every quarter.
The Lie Passed.
An attempt was made to reach an under
standing between the democrats and repub-
licans for the consideration of the minority
report.
After short dispute General Henderson
of Iowa said that fair understanding had
been reached in advance as to this matter.
Several democrats jumped to their feet
and contradicted this statement
Mr.. Bartlett of Georgia said that a fair
understanding had not been reached
Mr.. Brumm of Pennsylvania shook his
finger at Mr.. Bartlett and called him liar.
Mr. Bratlttt sprang from his feet and
started for Mr.. Brumm, grabbing book as
he rama heavy volume lying on neigh
boring desk-and hurled it at Mr. Brumm.
Several members, democrats and republi
cans. sprang to the scene and in a few sec
onds that whole portion of the House was
in an uproar.
vented from getting at each other by other
members who were clinching espousng the
cause OF the two original combatants
Order Restored.
1t was only by the efforts of several
of several muscular members of the House
that the dozen or more belligerents were
separated from each other by main
strength After the lapse of five or ten
minutes. when the angry legislators who
participated in the scene had been led from
the hall, the House was brought to order
and consideration of the resolutions pro-
ceeded.
Preparing for Annual Rnnauet.
The Virginia Republican Association held