The Paducah evening sun., 1910-03-18

| ftt dShtu JndI MS TeSOlutlOn be
placed before the house at once On
both the Republican and Democratic
sides nearly every member was in his
place. and all realized that at last
the insurgents" were locking horns
with the regular Republicans for
what might prove a death struggle.
On both sides of the house the
whips" realizing the necessity of
obtaining their full voting strength,
put in motion all their resources for
the summoning of absent members.
kilograms were sent to those who
were absent on leave and had left
the city. Taxicabs were ordered to
make quick trips 10 the hotels and
residences of the few members known
to be in Washington who were not
on hand.
The news of the impending strug-
gle soon spread about the city and
the galleries. that had been but half
filled, became crowded.
Mr.. Norris, whose seat is on the
Democratic side, appealed to the
speaker-for a ruling in favor of the
immediate consideration Of his reso-
luton. He insisted that the time
had come for action by the house, so
that il might take into its own hands
matters affecting legislation. The
attitude of the Democrats toward the
movement so suddenly put under way
was made evident by the prompt in
dorsement of Mr.. Norris contentious
by Mr.. Underwood, of Alabama, and
by Minority Leader Clark, of Mis-
souri,.
Cannon's Hot Refort.
Mr.. Underwood insisted that the
language of the constitution made the
Nebraskan's resolution a matter of
the highest privilege. Minority Lead
er Clark reminded the speaker he
had once said that the house could
do anything II pleased, even to the
selection of a new speaker.
"The speaker has said that an ele-
phant could be put through the
house II the house so desired" shout
ed Mr.. Clark.
The speaker" retorted Mr.. Can
non, who until now had watched the
proceedings in grim silence, would
be prepared to rule on the question
whenever any gentleman thinks that
the minority has become the majority
But that presents an entirely differ
ent question from the one now before
US"
Mr.. Clark, opposing any suggestion
that the resolution be referred to the
committee on rules, declared that
that committee consisting of three
Republicans. Including the speaker,
and two Democrats, could not be
trusted with a measure curtailing Its
own powers. The Republican major
ity of one on that committee was as
great as their majority in the house,
and" he added amid laughter,
more reliable"
Clark Sounds Tocsln.
'If you want to change the rules, >"
shouted Mr.. Clark, looking over the
house, NOW is the accepted time"
When the applause had subsided,
Majority Leader Payne made a
strong and feeling plea for regular
ity."
1--WE can not have the responsible
ity of the majority in this house."
said Mr.. Payne, unless we can ex-
ercise IL under the rules of the
house. The men on that side" he
continued, waving his hand toward
the Democrats. come today to break
down the rules.
you see the Greeks over there
bearing gifts and starting revolu.
tion at the same time in an attempt
to organize the house committees
We are ready to hold up the hands OF
that brave fighter at the other end
of the avenue" said Mr.. Payne. re
ferring to President Taft, with his
clear vision and his great interest in
the public. welfare, and with his
great heart beating in sympathy With
the American people. Now at this
~aANANtA' eAhA'fJ WAOi oh tAttAiOH
off and with the best interests of the
people at stake. you who have fought
for the Republican party-have al
care that you do not aid and abet the
enemies OF the Republican, party"
Republicans Harangued.
The closest attention was given TO
the words of the Republican leader.
An outbuIS: of applause on the Re
publican side had hardly died out
before Mr.. Polndexter, of Washing
ton. one OF the longtime insurgents.
obtained the floor.
Upon a question when a crisis
arises" said Mr.. Polndexter. what
is the practice In this house so far as
the parliamentary procedure is con-
cerned? A special order is brought
out setting aside the rules, which |
have been extolled by the gentleman
from New York"
Mr.. Tawney. fnterrupting, asked |
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