The motion was agreed to.
After the report of the Peace Conference had been transmitted to the House of Representatives, and while the joint resolutions were under consideration, several ineffectual attempts were made to get the labors of the Conference before the House. Here is one of the first:
Mr. MAYNARD:—It is known, I suppose, to most members of the House, informally and unofficially, that what is known as the Peace Conference, to which the country has been looking for several days, has concluded its labors and dissolved. [Cries of "Order!">[ I desire to make a proposition.
Mr. BINGHAM, and others objected.
Mr. MAYNARD:—I have a right to make a proposition.
Mr. CRAIGE, of North Carolina:—I call the gentleman to order, and insist upon the enforcement of the rules.
Mr. MAYNARD [amid loud cries of "Order!">[ moved to postpone the vote upon the pending propositions until to-morrow after the morning hour.
And again, the same day, February 27th, the following effort was made: