The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

"Peurue Dy MT. l-ayne-
Washington, April Formal notice
was served on the democra,s In the
house Of representatives late today by
Mr.. Payne, of New York, the leade.
of the majority, that from that time
!! on the republicans would lock horns
| with the democrats and carry through
/ the program Of the majority, in spite
of the attempt OF Mr.. Williams, OF
Mississippi, TO dictate the character Of
legislation to be enacted Immediately
undertaking to carry this schedule
into effect, he forced the latest sitting
| of the session. Both sides were able
to keep their seats, and 1t soon be-
came evident that the threatened
democratic fill. buster was 'On' in real
earnest and that the republicans were
determined 10 at least test the sin
cerity of their opponents.
The democrats, after the passage
of the agricultural appropriation bill,
had interposed obstructive tactics
against any business being done. Al
ter several measures had been refus-
ed consideration by reason OF these
tactics, MIR. Payne called up the reso-
luton to refer to the several commit
tees the presidents recent special
, message to congress. Observing that
the democrats were preparing TO
place distractions in the way OF its
consideration unless ample time
snI"'@ Re given for general debate.
-" :" AZ asserted that ''pecause O:
tho DC.riscy of those on the other
. side, T.. ming the Democrat, no gen
! err. 10 "a would be allowed
! y. tgyn@ 9cnOuuced the deraocra-
! ice flli,., > er began last Monday, in
nursGal.,r. O, the notice given by Mr..
/ william : week ago, and character
led tIc 3=tion Of M. Williams as
! i Jcri,c."
| The Democrats, he contended, were
| no position to lay down a pro-
ram for the republicans. The ma
torit-." ne said, have charge of the
bl!Siness # the house and the b1si-
ness vii; 90 through just as the ma
;crity de de it shall go through"
niGeRs. g the presidents message
MIR. PHyE asserted that there never
haG been any doubt about a new en-
iployws' ability bill being enacted this
:5es:f'~ -. gave notice that he would
in fmtugc object 70 all fel ocr attic re-
time to speak Go to your own lead
er, the gentleman from Mississippi
he shouted at the top OF his voice
nd ask him to stop the filibusterng
! rH'i him to cease his objection and
en- he stops his objections and
clustering then the business Of the
Use will proceed in the usual way
DO nothing" voice on the
| Il Il
"Otherwise," said Mr.. Payne, I'VE
will transact business in our own
way in spite of your opposition
On the proposition that there SHOULD
be no general deba on the re olu
ton, the democrats kept up their fill
clustering but to no effect Every sub.
sequent motion by Mr.. Payne with
respect TO the disposition of the
resolution met with obstruction.
Pending further action regarding
the resolution Mr.. Williams moved tC
adjourn and on that motion a rol
call was forced by his followers.
The republicans voted solidly
against adjournment, and by a vote oi
46 to 156 the house refused to ad-
journ- Thereupon Mr.. Payne moved
tha tthe resolution be further con
sidered. On division the motion pre-.
vailed, 156 to 81, the republicans
against constituting the majority.
The democrats resumed their fiji
clustering when Mr.. Payne, backed by
his colleagues, demanded the yeas and
nays. Exclamations Of what" "Oh
no." Why you don't really mean
it," Yeas and nays were ordered and
. the roll was called.
/ ~
nays 73, present" e.
A parliamentary tangle arose over q
proposed amendment by Mr. vii.
liams, to which Mr.. Payne objec'e ed
but the chair ruled in favor OF Mr.
! Williams, holding that his amendment
would be in order when the resclu
ton had been read Both Mr. Payne
and Mr. Williams sought recognition
; and amid the shouts OF the demo
Gratis, the chair recognized Mr.. VII
liams
"Tf." ruled Mr.. Gardner, of Nassa
1.-The gentleman from Mississippi. has
an amcr dment he Is entitled To priol
recognition"
The chair then reversed his ruling
and recogniz~H 'fr. Payne to offei
an aTnnudmens
prr pavBe rno.c' to strike out tn.
: last word
Mr.. Williams interrupted: Tha.
last word" said he. happens 20 b.
: the word congress"
This set the democrats In an up
poar.
Mr. Payne moved that all eebat,
: close az once. rAich ar~rs96 ~
democrats to a high pitch Of excite
) ment Mr. Fitzgerald, Of New York
: demanded twenty minutes, while Mr.