The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-06-09
THE LAST SPANISH INSULT.
A LIE INTENDED TO IHFL UEYCE TIE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,


The Blacklist Falseheod that wns ever
Uttered, even In Washfnrten-The Mfser-
able SubterfuRes to which the Pimps Of
Spain are compelled TO Resort.
WASHINGTON, June s.--Mr. Fitch Of Nevada
this morning had read the despatch sent TO the New
York Evening Post ALLEGING a corrupt use OF Cuban
bonds by the Cuban Junts. written By one W. Scott
Smith and then said: In so far ss the paragraph
which has lust been read by the Clerk intmatcs that
nave either accented or been tendered any bride or
gin, or the promise Of any brSe, sih or valuable
person acting agent friend, purporting TO act
10 agent or friend OF the cause OF Cuban Indepen-
dence, IL unmitigaed fasehood, and the author
lisa
WICKED AND cowARDLx LIAR
l believe that some weeks since portion OF the
thorzed BY resolution Of the House 70 invesljgats
charges or accusations that members OF this House
bad been improperly influenced BY the promise Of
Cuban bonds or OF money. / call upon the Chairman
Of that sub-Committee, the honorsble gentleman
from Massachusetts, Mr Butier) TO rise IN his place
now and state TO the House and 10 the country
whether any evidence has boon presented TO tnst
COMMITTEES tending TO implcate me In any disrepu-
Mr. Butler Of Mass.--Mr. Speaker: I am bound to
say, and 1t Ia at the same time pleasure 10 say,
that there is no evidence whatever to impcato the
transaction in regard to Cuba or anything else !
desire to add further, that view, whenever any
Of the Houee, wlich in the Judgment Of the Com
mitee duplicates any member OF The House, IL the
duty OF the Committee 70 report the fact 70 the
That Ia the course should always pursue. Irepea,.
thereis no evidence impicsting the gentleman from
Mr.. Fi,eh-Ist me further say, in reply to dis or
any similar SANDER with reference 20 this Cuban
question which may be PROMULGATED by irrcspom-
Bile and disreputabie persons, thai do not know
mr: n. b. Taylor, and, 80 far q am aware, never
met linn, or had any conversation or correspondence
with him upon the subject OF tho .
ra rucoaSIuos oHcuDAs IspuPKSpBscn,
or any other subject. say further until after The
remarks made IN this House.in December last upon
my own notion IN behalf of Cuban independence, l
ils cause Of Cuban iedepcpdenee After made
did me the honor TO express their thanks for the lew
poor unavaiilag words had said In behalf Of that
me or has Communicated with me since In reference
10 the possibility OF obtaining action from Congress
insaited me- 6y intipaiinE that 10 he eyeal Of The
success OF the people, could expect anything es
GRATITUDE AND REGARD. 4
Mr.. Msynard.-win Tie gentleman allow me 70 AJAX
him question: --a 'a '+ ~ no. - ..- .
Mr.. fitch-Yes SIR. '-+ ~ .
Mr. Maynard-Hss the gentleman's attention been
called 20 recommendation nom this city, think pub
hsied In the New York Euenin0 Post ofthe 9th inst,
On ' ss ts be = RGw rsss
70 Tie Clerks deck, and upon which am now speak
hs
MI hnyuaiu-my aUenuon was urtWu away at
the moment the gentleman was beginning his re-
marks, but understood the remarks referring 10
tho EpSntn1 Star OF this city.
Mr.. Fitch-It is copsed by the Star OF this city
from the Ecening Post Of New York. did not see
IL In the Poet, for do not take that paper and my
attention was first called to the matter last night by
rcedhg i In the Star If may be permitted TO sny
one word in addition, win remark that the purpose
o. this lie IL as obvious the lie itself IL blseless.
We approach in few days the Consideration Of the
question, whether the House will -.
.. HsLP SPAIN 10 CRUSH cUBA
or not RI. perhaps conjectured by members OF
the Spanish kmbsssv or persons In Spanish interest
that II charges Of corruption on behalf OF Cuba can
be circulated here concerning members with i'm.
puuity, and permitted TO pass uncalenged, gent tie
men this floor may be sfraid TO express the kind
" sentiments which they may entertain for the per-
secuted Cubans; and at the cost Of u dinner or a
1--WE dollar bin, some scayenger who disgraces the
fraternity ofreporters is induced 10 sound the
PRELIMINARY NOTE OF SANDER.
7 suppose we shall have the whole pack yelpiug IN
chorus about Monday next. All have 10 say In
conclusion Is that so far my action is concerned
i should deem myself recreant TO my obligations to
my constituents and to my own manhood. " al.
lowed the cry ofa few hungry cayotes 10 swerve me
at any time from tie utterance Of words OF encour
agement and cheer 10 any people Who are struggling
for civil and religious liberty.