The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-05


At the conclusion Of Mr.. Tayiors re-
marks Mr.. McRae, Democrat, of Arkan-
sas, briefly expressed his concurrence in
the protest Of Mr.. Tayler. If the charges
hanging over the head of the representa-
uve-eect from Utah were true, he said.
his being sworn in would be an assault
upon every American home. II true, Mr..
Roberts was guilty of violation of the
laws of the United States and Of Utah,
and the charges should be Investigated If
they Were proven true, he said emphati-
cally. in conclusion, there should not be u
vote in the House in favor of allowing
him a seat in this body. Meantime Mr.
Roberts had advanced TO the head of the
aisle and stool there irresolutely.
IN view of the objection said the
Speaker, addressing him, "the gentleman
Will step aside"
4 do So" replied Mr. Roberts, with
the understanding that by my action l
waive none of my rights"
None of the gentleman's rights win be
lost" said the Speaker. and Mr. Roberts
thereupon retired quietly TO his seat. There
was no demonstration ON the floor or in
the gallery.
To Special Committee.
The remaining members were then sworn
in after which Mr.. Taylor Immediately
offered his resolution to refer the case OF
Mr.. Roberts to a special committee. The
resolution was as follows:
Whereas, 1t is charged that Brigham n.
Roberts, reDresentative-elect TO the
Fifty-siXth Congress from the state Of
Utah, is ineligible to seat in the House
of Representatives, and,
whereas, Such a charge is made
through a member of the House on MS
responsibility is such member and on the
basis, as he asserts, of public records, af-
hdavits and papers evidencing such in
eligibility;
Resolved. That the question of the
prima facie right of Brigham H. Roberts
to be sworn in as a representative from
the state of Utah in the Fifty-sixth Con-
gress, as well as his final right to a seat
there i'll as such representative, be re-
ferred to special committee of nine MEM
bers of the House to be appointed by the
Speaker; and until such committee shall
report upon and the House decide such
question and right. the said Brigham II
Roberts snail not be sworn in or be per-
mitted 10 occupy a seat in this House
and said committee shall have power to
send for persons and papers and examine
witnesses on oath in relation to the sub
ject matter of this resolution"
An agreement was then reached by
which the cousidera ton of the resolution
should be postponed until tomorrow after
the reading of the Presidents message.
The excitement thereupOn quickly subsid-
ed, and many of the spectators left the
galleries.
After the usual committee to notify the
President and Senate of the organization
of the House had been named Mr.. Dalzen,
Republican of. Pennsylvania, offered a res
olutiou for the adoption of The rules of the
last Congress, which, after a brief debate,
in which Messrs Bailey, Richardson and
Hepburn took part was adopted by vote
of III to 1888
The drawing of seats then occurred, Mr.
Adamson of Georgia securing the seat oc-
cupied by Speaker Crisp in the Fifty-first
Congress, and Mr.. Bailey conspicuous
place near his old seat. Mr. Richardson
was given his old seat.
Mr.. Gardner of New Jersey announced
the death of Vice President Hobart, and
as a mark of respect the House. at $3.50
n. m, adjourned until tomorrow.