The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-23
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE
Largely Continuation OF the Reed
Rally Quarrel.

ers of the majority, and also by the
speaker, with the argument that no agree
ment, such as alleged. even if made,
which they denied, could have waived
the rules of the house, and that any
agreement for vote on a motion neces-
sarily assumed that the motion could be
in order under the rules While the Ian
guage used today was strong, there was
no display of temper and no excitement
was occasioned, although the statements
and counter-statements were enthusiast
tically applauded by the respective sides.
Some bills of minor Importance were
passed before this tilt, and the rest of the
day was devoted to a general debate on
the Indian appropriation bill. That the
Cuban question is still uppermost in the
minds of the members was evidenced dur
ing this debate much of which was de-
voted to it. Mr.. Cummings of New York
made a peculiarly eloquent speech on the
esprit OF '76,' which evoked applause
from both sides.
Washington, Jan. PIN the house to-
were cleaned up by unanimous consent.
On motion of Mr.. Cooper Oem., Texas,
a bill was passed appropriating $4,000 for
operating a dredging boat at Sabine Pass,
Texas.
Mr.. Hit reported back with an unfavor-
able recommendation the Lewis resolu-
ton calling on the state department for
a draft of the Hawaiian annexation
treaty and for information as to what
authority the president had to contract
for payment of a Hawaiian debt of $4,000
900 out of public money.
Mr.. Hit explained that the resolution
had been offered at the last session and
as the treaty had been made public there
was no necessity foS its passage.
Mr.. Bailey Oem., Texas thought that
the latter part of the resolution preached
a question of Importance and on that
could be inquired into with propriety.
Mr.. Hit cut off the debate with a de-
mand for the previous question.
The demand was sustained by Mr.. Dins-
more Dem, Ark, who said the major
ity members of the foreign affairs COM
nlittee stated that the report of the COM
mittee was unanimous, as it appeared to
them that the main purpose of the report
was to injure the treaty, which had al
ready printed. He would vote to sustain
the committee.
Mr.. Bailey caimedfthat he was unwill-
ing to vote on the resolution. The reso-
luton was laid on the table 124-1o5.
Mr.. Bailey. the Democratic leader. Gre
ated something of a furry by rising to
a question of personal privilege in con-
nection with his controversy with Speaker
Reed on Thursday. Mr.. Bailey made a
long explanation and reviewed the entire
controversy and in conclusion reiterated
several times the statement that the
agreement he had with Mr.. Hit had been
violated. Mr.. Hit, Mr.. Henderson and
others in reply pointed out that no such
agreement, even II made as claimed, which
was not the case, should be valid. The
speaker from the chair emphattcally sup
ported this view of the case and re-at-
frmed his statement that no agreement
was made
Mr.. Bailey said an examination Of the
records showed that there was an agree
ment that there should be yea and nay
vote on the motion to commit so explicit
and distinct that he felt it his duty to
. >
He then read at length the colloquy
which took place between Mr.. Williams
dem. 8Iiss). Mr.. Hit and others as to
the closing Of the Cuban debate. When
he finished by quoting Mr.. Hits last re-
mark: And il is understood, Mr.. Chair
man that at o'clock tomorrow there
shall be but one yea and nay vote, that
on motion to re-commit.' the Demo
Gratis broke forth in applause. That was
precisely my statement continued Mr..
Bailey. Il do not desire 70 impute mo-
tives other than honorable ones 70 any
one. for am slow 10 charge falsehood or
unfair dealing. but do affirm that there
| has been either a misunderstanding or a
/ mis-statement."
4 lengthy coHoeuy ensued on the par
/ Uamentary points involved in the disputed
/ question. and at its conclusion the house
went into committee OF the whole on the
/ Indian bill. with the understanding that
I general debate should close al ; >. m.
/ During the general debate Mr. Cum
nings dem. y. ". made an eloquent
/ pro-Cuhau speech.
I Mr.. Eddy rep. Minn.) spoke on the
+ free homes question.
/ Mr. Lewis Dem. Ca submitted some
/ remarks IN reply 20 Mr.. Dingley's state
nents on Thursday regarding the cause
+ OF the depression in the cotton industry
/ in New England. and Mr.. Gaines Dem
/ Tenn or the aruo- plate question
The other speakers were Aessrs- Lit
/ tie Dem. Ark. Kleherg CDeTn-. Texas
| Adanscn Dem, Cal. stephens Dem
| Texas. King Dem. Jtahj. Underwood
! Dem. Ala and Rldgsley pop. Kan
/ TIE speaker appointed NJ Hurley
/ CRep.. y. W on the naval affairs CON-
/ nittee. vice W wilson resigned
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