The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-31
BaiIey's Object Was to Force the
Hand of the ReyoIters.
REED GOES BACK ON HIS RECORD
When Bailey Uses His Action rs Pre-
ccdent for Demanding Recognition
on Privileged Qucstion-Simp-
son Refers To the Speakers
Reconcentradocs" i'm Call
ing Them 90 Order.


Mr.. Bailey, the Democratic leader, at
tempted to force the hand OF the Repub-
leans upon proposition to oyer-rue
the Speaker and pass resolution recog-
nizing the independence Of the Cuban re-
public. He was cheered on by the crowd
cd galleries, but the members Of the ma
jor.ty refused TO support him.
They were rallied by two Of the leading
advocates Of armed Intervention and the
Speaker himself from the chair made
an indirect appeal 10 his party associates
to stand firm. at the same time intlmat-
ing that il their impotence was curbed
little longer they would have the op-
portunity they coveted.
The scene throughout was most dra-
matte and the members and spectators In
the galleries were wrought up to Il high
pitch OF excitement.
REEDS RECORD.
Mr. Bailey offered his resolution as a
privileged question. As soon as 1t was
read MIR. Boutelle made the point Of order
that il was not privileged, and upon that
Mr. Bailey demanded TO be heard. He
called attention TO the fact that in the
Fifty-thlrd Congress, when Mr.. Crisp was
Speaker, Mr. Boutele who now made the
point Of order that this resolution was not
privileged. presented q resolution Of
smlar character reating to Hawaii, which
the Speaker held was privileger, but
must go 10 a committee. Against that
latter ruling an appeal was taken, and the
whole Republican side had voted against
tabling the appeal.
When he said that at the head or the
list of distinguished Republicans who
voted on that occasion was the honorable
Sneaker Of this House, the Democrats
went rapturous with applause Meantime
the excitement was great. The Repub-
lican leaders were eveidently rallying thelr
forces
Mr. Hull. chairman OF the Committee
ON Military Affairs. who was one of the
primo movers in the movement for the
prompt and vigorous action on the Re
ublican side. came forward with a strong
appeal 10 REPUBLICANS not 10 be carried OF
their feet. At the outset he acknOwl-
edged that his sympathies were with the
resolution (Which II transpired afterwards
he believed al that time contained de-
claration OF war;, but he argued that II
did not present "a question or higher
privilege than the consideration OK an
appropriation bill. We could have war.
said he. whenever We wanted IT,
resolution declaring war was privileged,
he admitted.
Mr.. Terry Dem. Of Ark.). argued that
n question involving "a matter Of privilege
was In fact one for the House 20 decide.
sPEAKER'S RECONCENTRADOES.
While no was speaking the Republicans
were conferring. the leaders were cir
culating among them and sucn confer
ences resulted that Simpson, pop. OF
Kas.), raised laugh amid the exeitemnt
by asking for order among the Speak
ers reconcentradoes.
Amid profound silence the Speaker
made his ruling He spoke IN deliberate,
distinct and emphatic tones ana decided
that the resolution was not privileged,
giving ~ great length his reasons for SO
ruling.
M Bailey Immediately appealed from
the decision Of the chair. In putting the
question on the appeal. Speaker Reed
made the following significant ana I'M
pressiye statement:
AS far as any question arising out OF
this matter Is concerned. the cnair mas
not the slightest doubt that the wisdom
~ the House which has always been able
10 arrive at important questions IN sui
/ table way, will get at them now zap
plause on the Republican sidei
The division was eagerly awaited. The
Republicans rose en-mass when the
Sneaker called for the ayes. the Demo-
Gratis who anxiously surveyed the soild
phalanx for a sign of a break were as
appointed. A solid minority vote against
the Republicans. The DIVISION ieS"'''"
l79 ayes TO l39 nays.
A soon as the result was announced
the ayes and nays were demanded ana
the roll was called. resulting ayes 49,
nays 1879. At.
ON the roll call two Republicans. Acne
"a, aud Robbins. OF Pennsylvania, voted
with the Democrats. s-,,..s o....
A parliamentary wrangle tollo"eu over
an attempt of Mr.. Bailey 10 appeal from
u,hat he contended was ruling OF the
chair relating 10 the disposition OF the
rnsoIution he had offered, but the chair
stated that this could be no appeal from
The reply 10 a parliamentary inquiry
NAVAL BILL.
Tho House then went into committee OK
the whole. and resumed consideration OF
the naval appropriation Dill.
Mr.. Cannon ORep.. Of lllinois) chairman
of the Appropriations committee n'auo
a nolnt OF order against the paragraph
arthorizino the construction OF floating
steel dry-dock at Alsiers. La. The chair
overruled the point Of order.
From time TO time during the afternoon
tho Cuban question was brought forward
and aroused intense feeling.
Mr.. Wheeler Dem, Of Alabama) said
| that this morning the country had been
| stirred bv the announcement that the Re-
nnbiicans OF the House had a, last re-
yolt.d and action was to be taken. To-
marrow the American people would be
! Inundated when they found that the Re-
nuhlicans of the House had joined the
temporizing policy wnieh was osuay-
| ,n1 the American government and the
American name.
Nv Cummings Dem., of New forO
asked. How much time, considering the
prospective alliance of the governments
| az spain and tho United states, VIII II
rea,,ire the allies to put down the pa
ttlots in Cuba" (Appl4ussl.
Il have. bowed my head ~ humiliation
replied Mr.. Wheeler. "at the conduct or
| this affair. bu, cannot believe that this