Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
FILlBusTERINGIN THE HOUSE or
REPRESENTATIVES, SERIOUS
~ DELAYS BUSINESS.
BOTH SIDES STAND FIRM
After Thirteen Roll Calls Without Re-
suits the House Adjourned
at 10:0e Thursday
Evening.

the majority, that from that time OF
the Republicans would lock horns will
the Democrats and carry through the
program OF the majority, in spite 81
the attempt Of the minority, under the
leadership Of Mr.. Williams (Miss.), 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
members In their seats, and 1t soon be-
came evident that the threatened Dem
ocratic filibuster was ION" in real
earnest and that the Republicans were
determined to at least test the sin
certify of their opponents. The Demo
Gratis, after the passage of the agri-
cultural appropriation bill, had inter
posed obstructive tactics against any
business being done. After several
measures had been refused consider
alton by reason Of these tactics, Mr..
Payne called up the resolution to re-
fer to the several committees the pres
dents recent special message to con-
gress. Observing that the Democrats
were preparing to place Instructions
in the way Of its consideration unless
ample time should be given for gen
eraI debate, Mr.. Payne asserted that
because of the hypocrisy of those on
the other SIDE" meaning the Demo
Gratis, no general debate would be al
lowed.
Mr.. Payne denounced the Demo
cratic filibuster begun last Monday in
pursuance Of the notice given by Mr..
Williams week ago. and character
lied the action Of Mr.. Williams as
"puerile."
The Democrats, he contended, were
IN no position TO lay down a pro
gram Of action for the Republicans.
1.-THE majority" he said, have charge
Of the business of the house and the
business will go through just as the
majority decide 1t shall go through"
Shouts Of Republican approval greet
ed this utterance.
Discussing the presidents message,
Mr.. Payne asserted that there never
had been any doubt shout new en-
ployers liability law being enacted this
session. He gave notice that he would
IN future object to all Democratic re-
Huests for unanimous consent or for
time to speak. 60 to your own lead
err, the gentleman from Mississippi"
he shouted at the top Of his voice,
land ask him to stop his fllibustering.
Ask him to cease his objections, and
when he stops his objections and his
filibustering, then the business Of the
house will proceed In the usual way"
do nothing voice in the Demo
cratic side was heard to say.
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 debate, on the resolu-
ton, the Democrats kept up their fili-
clustering, but to no effect. Every sub
seQuent motion by Mr.. Payne with
respect to the disposition Of the reso-
luton met with obstruction.
Pending further action, regarding
the resolution, Mr.. Williams moved to
adjourn and no that motion a roll call
was forced by his followers.
The Republicans voted solidly
against adjournment, and BY vote Of
l6 to 1856, the house refused to ad-
l0urn.
Mr.. Williams then presented his
which instructed the com
mittee on ways and means to bring in
\ bill, in accordance with the presi-
tents recommendation, putting wood
pulp on the free list and reducing the
iuty on print paper.
The amendment was lost rs to 80.
Mr.. Williams came back with amend
nents requiring the committee on the
judiciary to report bills preventing
orders fnvalidating state
avs in certain cases on exparte testi-
nony, and providing for hearing Of
he defendant in cases Of temporary
Mr.. Payne was ready with q point
II order but Mr.. Williams argued the
point, saying the house was master
81 It's committees "and even the com
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