The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1869-02-25
THE HoLBRooK cENsURE AFFAIR.


gencer of the 5th, the following, which EN-
braces all of Importance that occurred in tn
House on the occasion of the censure passe,
upon Delegate Holbrook of Idaho:
The amendments reported by the Commute,
of the Whole to the Indian Appropriation bill
were then taken up and acted on by the House
Mr.. HOlbrOok, Delegate from Idaho, having
obtained the floor from Mr.. Butler, proceeded
to discuss the Indian question:; and, in the
course of his remarks, used these words:
"The gentleman Mr.. Butler] having charge
of this bill saw fit to silence the Delegates here
by raising points of order, and making asser
tons which he knew ut the time he made then
to be unqualifedly false"
| The Speaker interrupted, and called the
Delegate to order.
Mr.. Benjamin asked that the offensive words
be taken down
! Mr.. Butler remarked that he had not heard
what had been said
| Mr.. H0lbrook was beginning to repeat the
offensive language, when-
The Speaker again interrupted him, and said
it would be improper for him to repeat it,
The Objectionable words having been written
by the reporter and read by the Clerk
The Speaker, in Il severe tone, said The
Chair rules those words to be out of order.
both as being supplementary and indecorous
When gentleman declares that Il member has
stated on the floor of the House what he knew
to be unqualifedly false, he uses the most ill.,
sultlng language that can be uttered on the
floor OF parliamentary body.
Mr.. Holbrook was about to make some re-
mark, which,
Mr.. Benjamin, nterrupting, said he objected
TO the Delegate proceeding until he retracted
what he had sad.
Mr.. Holbrook. do not propose to retract
one word that haze said.
The Speaker. The Delegate from Idaho re.
fuses to rctract his words
Mr. lIolbrook Docs the Chair rule
The Speaker. The Chair has ruled that the
remarks of the gentleman were not only I'M
parliamentary. but were as insulting as could
be made on the floor of Il parliamentary BODY.
Mr.. Holbrook desire to ask question
The Speaker. The Chair can hold no debate
with the gentleman.
Mr.. Chanler appealed from the decision of
the Chair, Us being contrary To a decision be-
tore made III reference 10 language used by
Mr. Logan.
The Speaker. The Chair can hold no CON
trovrrs! with the gentleman from New York. |
or amy other gentleman. in relation to other
decisions. Every decision stands by itself on |
he words used, and Is subject 10 appeal at the |
line
Mr.. CHAMBER. withdraw the appeal
Mr.. SchrnCk offered the follow lua resolution
Hcsored, That l. u. Ho!brouk Delegate from the
territory Of Idaho. having uttered the fol- owing Ian
asr quoting ii. distinctly N the presence Of the
ioue". and refused 10 re'rac the same be lnlcdl-
Rel! brought 10 the Bar Of the House hy the Ser
cant alarms and severely ccusured by the Sneaker
he resolution was adopted without diyjs
Oh, and the Speaker directed the Sergeant-at-
arms Ia bring Mr.. liolbrook 10 the Bar OF the
Iuusr
The Srrscant-at-Arns having executed this
rider and presented Mr. Holbrook.
He Speaker addressing the Delecatc1 said:
lr. iiobr"ok, oltrntlnIcS in the discussion of {
AcitInS questions IN dcIiberailyc bodies. Ian. ]
nagr is used which. when attention Is drawn
} II, IS promptly withdrawn We are all fall :
bic, and liable 10 yield sometimes 10 the temp {
ll"n al INDUCING IN remarks that are not
r'hit ar proper. But when language Is used =,
III - Offensive IN Ms character, and which /
a. apparently. from the construction o; the L
"''hc'' intended I" be insulting and when l
opportunity having been given for its with =
avail. that opportunity Is not taken advantage
: '""S 'i''tdtiHS I'VE Insult, II mas aIHaES
zen deemed ccnsurablc by the body with y
h.ch both members are connected This IN -
anc", III the opinion of the House. is of that
aractcr, and the House has instructed IFS p,
'eaker 10 ccnsnrc You nj its Bar. | pro- u
incc upon You. therefore, by the order of The -
pnse, It's ccnsure for that language You will
W resume your seat.
Mr.. iiolbrook then retired, and the discus
N OF the Indian Appropriation bill resumed. -
During the debate, Mr. Garfield Radical. II
Ohio. who opposed the bill, denounced the v
dian Bureau as mere thoroughly corrupt
IN any other branch of administration he
ever heard Of" and Mr.. Clarke Radical,
Kansas, of The Committee on Indian Affairs.
i that " he agreed, in the MAN," with Gar 4
d, Against these remarks, and in support Pa,
the bill. Mr.. Window RADICAL of Mime ceI
a, responded that III the Chairman of the
ltary Committee Mr.. Garfield would look Col
n the stealings of military men in the COM at :
taton of fuel, quarters, &c, he would find
more money was stolen every year-actu P
stolen-than was appropriated for the at at ! !
Die Indian service of the country" and
"''' ''''' "' 'ensure was cailed viii
or applied to either Garfield or Clarke. for II
r gross language against the Indian Bureau. crn
to Window for his very indecent and un- "A; Al
ly attack upon military officers. altbouoh tow