The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-18

rules had been selected by the Re,
publican caucus.
1T Is moro correct to say" inter.
jected Mr.. Norris. that the caucus
confirmed the men selected Tor that
committee by the speaker"
The speaker aid not select them.
retorted Mr.. Tawney. 1t was or
my motion"
When resolution comes from the
Mr. Norris. 'lt is safe to say that It's
origin was not very far from the
speaker of the House"
Uproarious applause. which inter
rupted the proceedings for several
minutes greeted the Nebraskan's re-
tort
Then followed charges and counter
charges concerning the methods oi
delay alleged to be responsible for
the inability OF members to get hear
ings on bills
An extended address was delivered
by j. Sloat Fasett of New York,
who appealed to his Republican col.
leagues TO resist any effort TO divide
the party
He said tho Democrats already
were referring to the insurgents as
near Democrats OIL "mcrcerized Re
publicaus"
Representative Gardner of Michi
gan characterized the speaker as the
Wisest man In public or private life
nf hot .
favorable action on the resolution
would result In Republican victory
~ the polls because tho country
would then know that representative
government had been restored to the
House.
Mr. Tawney then moved that the
House take u recess until II a. m.
tomorrow. This the Hou9c defeated,
142 to 1i7' Mr. Malby. Republican
OF New York chiding those Republi-
cans who had Joined the Democrats
to give the minority control OF the
House To make rules under which
business should be conducted in spite
OF the fact that the country would
hold the Republicans responsible for
the legislation enacted
:
Representative Roberts. OF Mass.
made the point "No quorum" upon
which an aye and nav was demand
ed. and twenty-five minutes were con-
sumed In discussing whether there
should be a call of the House The
whips on both sides began rounding
up their forces and members poured
hock into the chamber to answer TO
their names. The regulars" were
again defeated the vote being l0S
ayes; 11G nays
Representative James (Democrat)
Kentucky. made a point OF order
against Mr.. Malby's speech. declaring
he was not addressing himself TO
the point The speaker, In oyerruling
MI James said that he thought the
members wanted full opportunity of
expression
Speaker Leaves Chamber.
The Democrats began calling upon
the speaker 10 rule, but Mr Cannon
yielded the chair 10 Representative
O,mstcad and left the chamber. Mr..
Olmstcad recognized Parker, New
Jerseys Republican who began dc
nouncing those who would try 10
amend the house rules TO take away
the power OF the majority
MIR, Parker was frequently interrupt.
ed by the Democrats who were in high
spirits. Ignoring further demands for
a ruling, the speaker pro temporo rec.
oenized Mr.. Fowler OF New Jersey.
Representatives Reeder. Republican.
Kansas. spoke amid disorder. With
the surrounding aisleS packed wien
Democrats who interjected irrelevant
and irreverent remarks, he denounced
the insurgents
These proceedings are absolutely
unfair" he cried. unfair TO the peo.
pic of this nation. a small number
of the majority here, by combining
with the minority, assert themselves
and declare they Will rule or ruin the
majority"
II am inclined TO think began Mr..
Recder-"why don't you?' yelled Dem
ocrats amid an uproar of applause.
Mr.. Reedcr finished his speech amid
tumnt
MI Cooper OF Wisconsin. ono of tho
leaders OF The Republican Insurgents
was recognized after Representative
Olmstcad. In the chair had succeeded
in restoring order Mr.. Cooper pro-
ceedcd with a defense OF the course
OF the insurgents aond a scathing
denunciation OF the regulars.
Cannon Displays Power.
Speaker Cannon resumed tho chair
after MIR, Cooper had concluded The
speaker said he ought to rule on the
point of order only after due con.
sidcration OF Precedcnts. After the
house had refused TO adjourn or 10
take a recess the Democrats cried
amid great excitement rule, rule
The gentleman from Ohio" shouted
the speaker above the din.
Rule, rule. rule" insisted ihe Dem
ocrats."
The speakers frown left his face
giving way TO genital smile Mr.
Cannon kissed the tips OF his fingers
toward his opponents then bowed tc
thcm politely. and recognized NIr
Kiefer OF Ohio. who spoke at length in
support OF the speaker.
Mr.. KIefer proceeded at great length
despite much disorder and many inter
ruptions and was still speaking at
midnight. At that time Ii was rumor
| cd that incoming trains had brought
four more regular votes and that an
other attempt would be made to take
a recess.
AT I2:15 Mr.. Kiefer concluded and
| the Democrats resumed their demands
| for a ruling on the pending point ol
| order.
III the speaker has not in