The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19

of Kentucky and the speaker, the latter evidently suppressing his emotions with much difficulty.
 The end of 1t was that the speaker re- fused to recognize the authority of less than a quorum to issue any warrants for anybody
 Less than a quorum has no powers in this respect save those conferred upon it by the rules. Such warrant as that requested (the speaker carefully empha- sized the word ''requested') by the gen. tleman from Texas and the members of less than a quorum would be null and void, and would be no protection to MT. Joe Sinnott, whoever he may be
 The speaker will hesitate long time before performing a ministerial duty un- der the rules otherwise than prescribed by the rules.
 The speaker then modified his aggressive tone and continued, remarking that the long night vigil had evidently led certain members to be somewhat careless In the use of language and cast suspicion upon the faithful. employees.
 T have never known a quorum to be obtained in the early morning hours or before daybreak," he said.
 By this time the heat noticeably cooled, there were some desultory argument, but everybody seemed to lose interest there- after in the new assistant sergeant-at- arms and his unsigned warrants.
 The hands of the big round clock in the back of the hall indicated a. m. when the roll call was concluded.
 AImsted Motion Lost
 It was evident to the most casual ob- server that the Olmsted motion had been lost The speaker stated the motion had been defeated 24 to 93 with 29 present but not voting.
 A weary yawn from the democratic side of the House and audible throughout the chamber constituted the most ani- mated demonstration that greeted the an- nouncement,
 At this hour Uncle Joe' was still at the helm. He appeared slightly worried but the carnation which had graced his coat yesterday was still fresh and his voice was not the least bit husky.
 Mir Mann raised the point of no quorum, but apparently the speaker was not cer- tain of the footing of even so close a find as the Chicago members, whose hair had not been combed for "A hours. Accord ingly MT. Cannon refused to entertain the point.
 The speaker then stated that no business could be transacted so long as there was not a sufficient number to meet the re- quirements of parliamentary practice. Im- mediatey the House thinned out, prob ably not 50 remaining in their seats, and some of these asleep The speaker held his post idly eyeing his gavel with that same fondness often manifested by an old hunter toward a gun with which he has brought down much game. Several of his democratic friends took advantage of the opportunity for chat with him jovialy.
 Clark Kills Snakes
 There will be some snake killing be- fore the day Is over," said Champ Clark as he sat in his seat plucking cinders from his tired eyes Many, including the speak CT, went to breakfast. Even the repub- lican whip Dwight, wandered out for brief rest and was found asleep in a corner. Some one cruelty awoke him to crack a joke at his expense.
 Since the beginning of the day at noon yesterday the official reporters had taken down 146,000 words, more than three times the average, and none of them had a wink of sleep.
 Representative Norris of Nebraska said we will beat them. There is no doubt of the result unless there is some legerde- main"
 Minority Leader Clark made the same prediction, adding that 1t was the most remarkable struggle in the history of Con- gress.
 Shortly before noon, in fiery speech, Representative Shackelford of Missouri declared that by ''abdicating his throne the speaker had instituted a reign of an archy in the House and that the speaker had privately instructed the sergeant-at- arms not to arrest absentees because he was unable to command a majority vote. Just previously the members had been singing There Will Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight"
 MT. Shackleford attacked the sergeant at-arms for alleged failure to arrest ab- sentees. While he was speaking MT. Payne shouted at him:
 'I hope the winds of the caves will cease for a few minutes"
 'The gentleman with 20 or 30 confed- crates" MT. Payne began.
 MT. Speaker, MT. Speaker" shouted MT. Shackleford. who objected to being referred to as having "2o or 30 confeder- ates." "They were the confederates of the speaker of this House."
 ''I do not think anybody on this side of the House would associate with the gentleman from Missouri asserted Floor Missouri has sneaked in here while there was a call of the House without being recorded
 Scene of Confusion
 A scene of confusion followed this charge, MT. Shackleford going before the speakers desk and declaring that he was there to repudiate any and all charges. He insisted that he had been present in the House during "A hours excepting two hours he had gone off to get some sleep. Again Mir Shackleford charged the speaker with having filibustered to the detriment of the public business.
 Representative Harwick of Georgia then moved to dispense with further pro- cedure until the call of the House. At that time Speaker Cannon appeared on the floor Many members had come into the House during the debate. MT. liar wicks motion being carried, Speaker Cannon resumed the chair.
 Rule. rule, ruler shouted score of democrats as MT. Cannon hammered his gavel for order.
 "Open the doors and let us have a lit tie fresh air" ordered MT. Cannon, sml- ing. ''The chair" he added. "in the near future will rule" and again he smiled as democarts and insurgents laughed.
 Several members then discussed the House rules.
 The debate drifted along with but small interest on the part of the House. It was evident a quorum was present and it was known the committee rep the insurgents were receiv- ing reports from regular republicans to