The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-04-23
NOTOUS2 AND D|SGRACEFUL Scenes OCCUR ON FLOOR
The Vote on Adoption of the Majority Resolution
Was 322 to 19--War Resolutions In Senate
Practically the Same as Passed by the
House--MinOrity Reports Made.

wednesday tne mouse OF representa-
tives, after one of the most exciting
and memorable days in its history, by
vote OF 32a tol9, adopted resolutions
which nine-tenths of its members be-
Ieye make war with Spain inevitable.
The resolutions adopted direct the
president to intervene at once in Cuba,
10 restore peace and secure to the peo'
pie Of the island "a stable and indie
pendent government of their own, "
and authorize him to use the army and
navy to execute the purpose of the
resolutions. The proceedings were
uarred by bitter and acrimonious
display Of partisan feeling.
During the height of the excitement
The lie was passed between Mr.. Brumm,
Of Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Bartlett,
democrat, of Georgia, and disgrace
lul scene followed that almost descend
I'd to the level Of free fight.
Later in the proceedings the speaker
vas obliged to again call upon the
sergeant-at-arms with his silver mace,
he emblem of the house's authority,
b seat Mr.. johnson, of Indiana, who
ras Indignantly demonstrating against
shat he termed the unnecessary war
INTO which the country was being
plunged"
Only forty minutes were given for
debate and special rule was required
% get the resolutions before the
house. The minority resolutions,
which declared for the recognition of
he existing government of Cuba, were
voted down, but they secured the votes
II three republicans. Some stirring
md patriotic sentiments were voiced
during the debate, which lifted the
galleries. and the members to high
pitch Of enthusiasm.
The capitol was again like a beleag-
rged citadel. Thousands upon thou
hnds swarmed into the corridors and
pleries to witness the exciting scenes
md to hear the stirring oratory.
ArfftnI OF the Report.
At 8 o'clock Mr.. Adams, acting chair
nan Of the foreign affairs committee,
ame into the hall with copy of the
|snate resolutions and instantly hush
HI upon the vast assemblsge. The
FASCINATION Of the resolutions was the
ecasion for wild ontburst Of APP
ause from the galleries and the floor.
was evident that the war spirit was
Hnpant. Mr.. Adams asked unani-
aous consontf for the consideration OF
hsresolution, and Mr.. Bailey reserv-
The right to object, saying that
|tsiher lie ohjected on not would de.
adlupon . fair understanding as to
lsleagth d d1bato.
Charges I'd counter charges were
Aadisd acrourstho foor. A fist fight
the floor q ~ house almost fol
'"~l The sooIoe ordered the ser
.autst.arms. (&nn1o lho silver mace
smbiem of ~ 1o's authority
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Lin, !" soour1 aud other de
saciatory opitlic 40 applied
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PEARSON, ruql4L North Caro-
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minutes Isfnr'
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