Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-15
Special to the Register.

genuine sensation to-day when Dele
gates J. d. Taylor, of Cabell, and f.
N. Hayes, of Gflmer, voted with the
Republicans and prevented the adop-
ton of the resolution providing for
swearing in Joseph D. Logan, from
Monroe county
When the minority side assisted in
the defeat of Mr.. Martins Republican,
motion to adjourn, it was a surprise to
the Democrats, but the reason became
apparent during the call of the roll on
the adoption of the resolution. 1t fur
nished proof that the attitude of Tay-
lor and Hayes was understood by the
Republicans, while very few on the
Democratic side were aware of the in
tention.
Mr. Mansfield (Democrat) was watch
ing the vote, and Immediately moved
to postpone announcement of the re-
suit until Monday. Pending considera-
ton of this motion, a motion to adj
journ was carried, Mr.. Taylor voting
AYE"
Mr. Via was excused from voting on
the resolution to seat his opponent,
and one pair was announced. The
vote was tie-34 to "a.
AS the matter now stands, the first
order of business when the House con-
venes Monday will be
THE ANNOUNCEMENT
of this vote. Members will be given
an opportunity to change their votes.
1t is understood that Mr.. Taylor will
vote for the resolution, as he has as
sured several of his Democratic friends
THAI he will do SO.
Democrats are beginning to under
stand why Republicans have been so
confidently asserting that Brohard and
Via will be permitted to occupy their
seats.
The course of the Delegates who
voted with the Republicans has SUBJ
jected them to considerable censure.
There may also be some significance
in the fact that Taylor is from Cabell
and Hayes from Gilmer, the Lomes Of
Senators Marcum and Kidd respective
ly. These are the Senators who are
understood to be slated for removal
in accordance with the Eye for an
eye" policy mapped out by Collector
. White.
If any doubt were entertained as to
the justice of the Democratic position,
the leaders might find some excuse for
the attitude of Taylor and Hayes. On
the contrary, however. the resolution
did not affect the permanent right, but
simply the prima facie title to the seat
from Monroe. Even Mr. Oldfield, one
of the leaders on the Republican side,
in his argument this morning tacitly
admitted that the certificate from the
canvassing board is the only prima
facie title to a seat in the House.
Democrats are confident that the two
delegates named will change their votes
Monday morning.
IT WAS A DAY OF WIND TANNING
in the House. The Republicans fumed
and fretted and waxed eloquent in their
appeals, invariably accompanied by the
threat of some sort of dire disaster
which will follow the seating of Dent
and Logan. Not less than a dozen of
them occupied the floor in their recital
of thrice-told tales. They were per-
mitted to have a monopoly in their
oratorical efforts, and were given
very patient hearing by the majority
side. The silence on the Democrat
side was exasperating to them, and
when Mr.. Martin. of Kanawha, closed
the discussion for the minority, he
complained bitterly that the Democrats
had refused to show their hand
He was followed by J. w. Davis, of
Harrison, who made the only speech
on the Democratic side 1t was short,
terse, and forcible. In shocking con-
trast to the attitude of the Democrats,
many Interruptions came from Mr..
Martin, but all his questions were fully
and satisfactorily answered
Mr.. Davis opened the eyes of the min
ority to the fact that all were laboring
under the misconception that the Mon
roe county case was to be determined
upon its merits. 1t was only a question
of prima facie title, anG speaking for
the majority side, he assured the Re-
publicans that the Democrats
WOULD NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE
of Ma. Was failure to file notice of con-
test, which neglect would legally de-
prive him of his right of hearing before
the committee.
He read from the statute to show
that the Secretary of States list has
no standing before the House without
being supported by the certificates.
The certificates are the meat of the