New-York tribune., 1920-04-01
the reading as an absolute

acterized the reading as an absolute
farce.
"Thc men who asked that this be
read have left tile chamber and the
rest arc not paying any attention to
it, said Fearon
Unless the House directs other
wise" said the Speaker. "the reading
will be dispensed with"
Fearon moved that the reading end.
This Was adopted by vote Of 90
to Al.
Assemblyman Peter Hamill. Demo-
cerat, Of New York, moved that the
House adjourn for a day, so that the
members could read the reports.
1--WE have been at this since Janu-
AIRY T." spoke up Cuvillier. Colonel
Roosevelt is"--
Pellet jumped up, shouting:
Point of order, Mr.. Speaker, OBJ
ject."
Pellet, being recognized, said Cuvil-
lier was not in order. The Speaker
ruled that such was the case, and Cuvil-
liers attack on Colonel Roosevelt was
left unfinished.
Some members of this House have
not had this majority report" said
minority leader Donohue "This body
should not be precpitated into hasty
action because of some men who are
not concerned with the contents Of
these reports. The attitude Of some
members Of this House reminds me of
the unprej udiced judge who remarked
in unprejudiced voice and language,
Bring the scoundrel before the bar"
This started applause from the Re-
publicans and Democrats who wanted
the Socialists reseated
Hamill, regaining the floor, said tho
report contained upward Of 10000
words and that it was unfair to ask the
Assembly to vote on the majority re-
port without the members being given
a chance to read it. He then repeated
his charge that the report had not been
given to many of the members.
Cuvillier leaped to his feet.
The Democrats and some Of the Re-
publicans leapcd to their feet shouting
at Cuvillcr:
"Sit down, shut up!" But Cuviller
persisted in it being moved and moved
the previous question.
This act on Cuvllier's part reused
his associates to pitch of indigna-
ton. Several members started toward
him.
"Wo won't be gagged" some of them
excIa ned
Ass mblyman William S. Evans, one
Of the Democratic members Of the
Judiclar Committee, started to ad
dress tn, chair
Don talk to this mob shouted
Cuvillicr to Evans.
Previous question:" Cuvillicr shouted
This cnraged those who were shout
ing for unlimited debate and they
hurled abuse at Cuvillier
II 4Slike the steam roller" shouted
McCue. "In the closing hour the cry
will aga j go forth. as it did in the
beginn ne of the session, that the
steam rolier is again being used, with
the help OF Cuviliier, the candidate co.
Governor on the funny page Of The
Albany KnickcrbockcrPr Press s'-whcrc he
belongs"
point of order" shouted Cuviller
II find 1t hard to keep my temper"
fired back McCue.
Then, addressing the Speaker, McCue
said:
"lf Mr.. Cuvllier and the Speaker are
desirous of showing the people that
they are not running steam roller
and sitting debate, we ought to be
given this opportunity to have day to
examine the reports
]. Fairfax McLaughlin said he did
not think that this was advisable, as if
the vote were taken before April /
dawned the Governor would be enabled
to call special elections in the five dis
tricts.
Does the gentleman expect that the
five will be ousted? 2" inquired Evans.
II want to be prepared for any
emergency" said Mclaughlin, $50 that
the thousands in these five districts
who have been without representation
since January z shall be represented
here"
"I'd throw out five more if they we're
here" shouted Cuvillier.
After the usual taunts had been
hurled at Cuvllier, the Speaker ignored
his associates demand for the putting
Of the previous question. which would
have shut off debate, and put the mo-
tion of Hamill to adjourn for one day.
This was lost by vote OF 90 to Al.
Then McCuc moved for twoh hour
recess.
"Mr. Speaker" exclaimed Cuvillicr,
again on his feet.
Get out Of the aisle or I'll knock
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