Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-19
Speaker RandalPs Ruling.

Der could at any time interrupt our
proceedings by bringing in ii prop
oslhon for the amendment of the
rules" The great democratic Speaker
and the chair measures his words in
memory of the fame OF man who
was the peer of his associates. the civil
war leaders who yet fingered on this
f1oor-the great Speaker Samuel j.
Randall heard the arguments for and
against the claim of Mr.. Mills. and
decided that the proposition to amend
the rules was not case Of constitu
tionai privilege There was criticism
grave criticism. of the rules in those
days, as there is today: bat man in
that House thought of appealing from .
decision 50 consonant with reason
Planting himself upon the law made
for the House by Mr. Speaker Ran
dali. appealing from the passion of
this day TO the just reasons Of that
day the chair sustains the p6int of
order and holds that the resolution Is
not now In order.
Regulars Applauded Ruling.
When the Speaker reached that part of
MS ruling in which he sustained the point
or order against the Norris resolution,
there was a sudden outburst of applause
on the republican side. but in this the in
surgent republicans did not Join. On the
other side of the center ailse- the demo-
Gratis sat with folded hands
FROM handclapping the regular repub-
leans switched to pounding Of the desks
with their fists books and ANYTHING
mandy that would make noise
During the reading OF the ruling
photographer stationed in one of the gall
cries arranged his camera.
with the restoration OF order motions
We're made by members in aiIick success
sion. Mr., Norris of Nebraska. the author
OF the resolution that had Just been ruled
out OF order, was on his feet, moving an
appeal.
Moved to Lay on Table.
Mr. Dalzell of Pennsylvania. MEM
Der OF he committee on rules, which
the present movement of the insurgents
and democrats seeks to abolish. moved
that the appeal be laid on the table.
Shouting in loud voice above the ND
roar. Mr.. Gaines of West Virginia
moved tina; the House adjourn
me Speaker, announcing that the
storm of noes showed plainly the
temper OF the House and the Speaker
announced that the House refused to
noes came from the republican side. and
the Speaker put the motion of Mr..
Daizell that the appeal from the de-
and from both sides of the chamber
came demands for roll call on that
question.
The roll call was unusual in the annals
in their seats to the calling Of the last
man. Each response was clearly heard
above the low buzz OF conversation.
Before the result of the call was an
nounced every one who had carefully at
tended to the responses was convinced
that the motion to lay the appeal on the
table was lost.
Minority Leader Champ Clark called for
order. the confusion as the roll call ad-
vanced having become greater.
Lost Votes Through Confusion.
I'VE lost three or four votes on one side
or the other yesterday because OF confu-
sion." commented the democratic leader
Upon the completion Of the roll call
Speaker Cannon arose and slip Of paper
was handed him by the clerk. 1t con-
tanned the announcement of the vote.
The Speaker glanced at the figures.
Without tremor the Speaker AM
Upon this vote the ayes are 1874; the
noes 49,"
AS the shouts over the decisive defeat
Of the Speaker resounded throughout the
chamber Mr.. Cannon stood motionless in
hts place, his set features silhouetted
against the silk American flag that has
long draped the wall Immediately behind
and all noted the stoical expression his
wore as he looked over the
great body OF men applauding and shout
ing over the announcement Of his defeat.
So might beaten gladiator have defied
the thumbs down. in Roman circus
Mr.. Norris was again upon his feet de-
manding that the previous question be
put to the House.
Burke Wanted More Talk.
In moving the previous question, Mr..
Norris stated that as the subject under
consideration had been before the House
during two days. ample opportunity had
been given for its discussion; 1t was time
now to vote.
Mr. Burke of Pennsylvania. one of the
'old guard" on the republican side,
shouted above the uproar to obtain rec
ignition.
There is a desire to debate this reso-
man from Nebraska will withhold his mo-
tion.'
mo! No! MOI came the protest from a
hundred democrats and insurgents.
AT once it was seen that the temper of
the House would brook no triffing or de-
lay with the plan Of procedure that had
been determined upon.
Briefly discussing the exact parlia-
mentary situation with Parliamentary
Clerk Kinds. the authority of the House
on the subject Of rules. Mr.. Cannon. after
a moments hesitation, explained that the
motion for the previous question would
apply to the appeal from the decision OF
the chair. On both sides of the chamber
came demands for roll call on that
question and the ayes and noes were or
dered.
The decisive attitude Of the House to-
ward the question before 1t making ii
that the opponents of the Speak
er would score repeated victories. MEM
hers became Interested In the course that
might be pursued by the Speaker.
Discussed Possible designation.
The possibility of his resignation follow
Ing closely upon the action Of the House
rebuking and deprivfng him Of power
was freely discussed.
The old guard" of regular republicans
made no pretensions to retaining any
ehided the insurgents that they might
have an opportunity TO elect democratic
Speaker of the House.
: The previous question was ordered by n
vote of iS2l 10 fGO-a majority Of p for
the opponents Of the Speaker ..sss-.,
Quickly the Speaker announces that the
question reverted to- the appeal from the
decision Of the chair; and the question
was put. ',s..s.~s .,es
..Shall the decision of the chair stand
as the determination of the House?"
Again the ayes and noes were called for
IN dthe roll was called.
Cannon Leaves the Chair.
While the roll was being called Mr..
Cannon surrendered the chair to Repre-
sentative OImsted OF Pennsylvania, one Of
the old Guard who had been one OF
those suggested as a possible Speaker of