Mr. Mahone. I understand you to say that I accepted a commission from one party and came here to represent another. Do I understand you correctly?
Mr. Hill, of Georgia. I understood that you were elected as a democrat.
Mr. Mahone. Never mind; answer the question.
Mr. Hill, of Georgia. Yes, I say you accepted a commission, having been elected as a democrat. That is my information.
Mr. Mahone. I ask you the question: Did you say that I had accepted a commission from one party and came here to represent another? That is the question.
Mr. Hill, of Georgia. Oh, I said that will be the case if you vote with the republicans. You have not done it yet, and I say you will not do it.
Mr. Mahone. If not out of order in this place, I say to the gentleman that if he undertakes to make that statement it is unwarranted and untrue.
Mr. Hill, of Georgia. I should like to ask the gentleman a question: Was he not acting with the democratic party, and was he not elected as a democrat to this body? Answer that question.
Mr. Mahone. Quickly, sir. I was elected as a readjuster. Do you know what they are? [Laughter and applause.]
The Vice-President rapped with his gavel.