barism and should be abolished. Are you ready for the question? (Amendment debatable.) As many as favor the amendment say aye. . . . Those opposed, no. . . . The noes have it. The amendment is rejected. The question now recurs on the resolution, Resolved, That capital punishment should be abolished. Are you ready for the question? As many as are in favor say aye. . . . Those opposed, no. . . . The noes have it. The resolution is rejected.
Mr. Clancy (obtaining the floor): I move the adoption of the resolution, Resolved, That intemperance is the chief cause of hard times.
Mr. Briggs (rising): I second the motion.
Mr. Newton (rising): I rise to a parliamentary inquiry.
The Chairman: The member will state his inquiry.
Mr. Newton: Since the rules have been suspended for the purpose of taking up the
