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I wish to offer a resolution--' "MR.

GASTON: 'It would be objected to, and have to lie over one day under the rules, thus bringing about the very delay you wish to avoid.

The gentleman from New Jersey--' "MR.

VAN NOSTRAND: 'Gentlemen--I am a stranger among you; I have not sought the distinction that has been conferred upon me, and I feel a delicacy--' "MR.

MORGAN Of Alabama (interrupting): 'I move the previous question.' "The motion was carried, and further debate shut off, of course.


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