New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-17
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ton paid Adopted.
THE REPUTATION OF THE NATIONAL DEBT
The House then, at O'Clock. went into COMMITTEE OF
the Whole on the Presidents Annual Message Dir Ali
son Kep Iowa. IN the chair and was addressed Py Mr
OF the Government and advocating the Reputation OF
piled to by Messrs BROOKS dem, Nev.Yorkl. RAN
| DALLDem. Pal sLoCUM Dem. n. ". cox dem,
| n ", KERR Dem. Ind, and WOODWARD Dem,
Pal all the members from the Republican sides gath.
erng around the speakers and evncng intense interest
| Mr.. BROOKS Dem, N. " said the gentleman from
OHIO said and well said he spoke only for himself II
In the presence Of all OF u.s. should feel 1t necessary
80 a ,h az LOT ms yocaey VI
| beers from New-York State, well myself The
be repudated While much OF what the gentleman said
IL true, all that relates TO Reputation we utterly dis
ing TO the contract and under better and reduced
TEN OF taxation we think 1t will be as easily paid as the
| Mr.. KERR dem. Ind said While I remember very
well that my friend from Ohio (Mr. Mungen did us
about TO say he would attempt bind nobody but him
SELF yet deem 10 act OF duty myself and to those
whom represent land believe say II with becoming
modesty TO the whole Democratic party of this country
TO say that do not ndorse reputation In any form;
and that do believe that that great aud honorable
party OF which have the honor TO be an humble mem
Der indQrses any such theory While approve OF very
duty 10 enter emphatic disclaimer of his conclusions
aud theories
Mr.. sLOCUM Dem. N " said I am glad the gentle
man from Ohio makes pretense Of representing any
political party In the remarks lie has made. The Con
gressiona district have the honor represent this
floor into the Treasury than three
OF the Western States combined. and / assure the
gentleman that he represents the sentiments OF party
and may say OF no people. OF that district For one,
here declare That no party tie hope OF political ad-
vancement Will ever induce me to favor any measure
tending toward reputation, either directly indirectly;
OF any measure tending to prevent this Government from
dschargng every obligation incurred in the suppression
OF the Rebellion In strict accordance with the letter and
spirit OF the law creating the obligation In behalf OF
the Democracy represent hereby repudiae all repu-
dators.
Mr.. RANDALL Dem, Pa said: Mr. Chairman In
the time allowed TO me 1t Is hardly possible that should
follow the gentleman from Ohio mfr. Mungen IN all his
dolngs what might mildly his political heresies
put Tor nyself think can speak Tor my constituents,
am utterly opposed TO reputation. The moment
against the enumeration OF any scheme OF legislation
which believe would place my country In dishonest
should pay the debt but believe what is OF vastly
Importance that the country has the ability the disposi
Mr. POTTER Diem. n g said: Mr. Chairman-Upon
questions Of public faith and National honor do not
TO control my vote. am not unmindful Of OF the
evils to which the gentleman from OIio has adyered,
that for myself and my constituents discaim the
doctrine Of reputation advocated by the gentleman from
Mr.. COX Dem. y. W said: While no one is more
ready than 10 honor the soderand the gentleman from
ONO who has just spoken will not do him the Injustice
10 believe that he undertakes To speak either for the
Democracy Of his state OF the nation His opinions
his and he alone is responsible for them. The
worst form OF Reputation has been referred to- The
legal tenders are debt 30 long as they are unredeened
long reputation. Who responsible for this
charge the Republican members now around me with
either lacking the skill or the 10 redeem the legal
MIR DAWES Rep Mass What is your Interpretation
OF Mr.. Pendeton's theory Is IT not repudiatloni
Mr. COX-I might sEree with Mr.. PendletOns nterpre-
tation yet would not be reputation. Did not the dis
tInguIshed norali-t from Massachusetts Chr Buterl
senator Morton And are they repudiatorsi l under
stand the astuteness OF the gentlemen from Massachu
sell
the debate, but he cannot do
Mr. GARFIELD Rep. OhoJ at the close OF the discus
SION suggested that when the Committee rise II report
pndate apv portion of he debt Of the tinted states is
unworthy the honor and good Of tue nation; and
OF It's condemnation on any aud all sucn propositions
The ruled out OF order. nasmuch It had
been agreed upon that no business should be transacted
either IN the House or Committee.
RECOGNITION CUBA.
Mr. FITCH Rep, New addressed the Committee in
Of cuba, and was followed by Mr.. WILLARD Gtep, W.,
who defended the position taken in the Presidents Mes
EErrDrAuoN CONDEMNED
Mr.. GARFIELD Rep. Ohio then by unanimous
moved that the Committee report to the House the
following resolution:
,oIrd r1. ts g,opsiss direct Indirect s,Eqa,., any
r.- -'hog' distinction Of party,
The Committee then rose, aud the Speaker having re-
sumed the Chair. Mr.. ALLISON rep, Iowa. Chairman
Of The Committee OF the Whole, reported Mr. Garhelds
Mr. GARFIELD moved the previous question upon it
adoption aud called for the Yeas and Nays. The pre-
vons question was seconded, and the Yeas and Nays
were ordered on the resolution.
MIR JOINS dem, KY moved that the resolution be
laid the table.
The vote was taken that motion by division Of tho
House. and there was but one IL nber voting In the
afilrmaiye-Mr. Jones himself
MIR BROOKS Dem, n. " sugge-' ed that rs great
many members were absent, account Of the under
standing business would be Transacted the vote
should be taken until the next meeting OF the House,
when the would show full expression OF opinion
Mr. sCHOFGEID rep, Pa, with that object IN view,
moved that the House adjourn. The House refused TO
adjourn. and the the resolution was taken by
Er,Sr" the announcement OF the result MT ELDREDGE
dem WIS., said that he had voted under misapprehen
SION desired To withdraw lis vote as he understood
the resolution be virtually OF censure against the
gentleman from Ohio (Mr Mungen).
Mr.. GARFIEi.D-NOta whit Of n.
Mr ELDREDGE-l understood II as charging that
gentleman with being unworthy.
Nj GARFtEID-NOt AT all.
Mir ELDREDGE-Or that his speech was al unworthy
Mir GARFIELD-Nota word in 1t about the speech.
MT El.DREDGE-Iie had night to make Inc speech |
though did not agree with him IN II.
Mr. JONES Dem, KY asked and obtained permission
to make statement He said Lest my vote snoulu DO
OF reputation and probably never shall De.
several members nsycr .no, he II
the alternative ever presented TO me whetherto
that that OF the bonded debt not specified 70 De
paid in gold should be paid In gold, that there should
be reputation that extent, then would go Tor repu
diat0n But am not now IN favor OF dePuuIar a ono
To be adopted at that time IL might 90 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
therefore voted mo" and maintain thS5 VOC, ,,o
The vote was then annOunced-1eas, l2J; Nay, l. tho
negative vote being OF Mr. Jones 80 tho resolution
adopted with but one pegave vote ~ the ou.. 70
state why IL as that he had expressed wish TO with
draw He said that he ala not Wish Dy any SSio
of his 10 pronounce ON the gentleman from ONO
CMungenJ He repudiator, and never expected
be- He paid his own debts ana was IN i''or Vi 'o
THI rITTEESTm AMENDMENT IN ALABAMA.
message was received from President announcing
IA ras,Icst,on Of the Fifteenth Constitutional Amend
ment by the state OF Alabama Adjourned until Monday
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