New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-10
THE BRIBERY CHARGE DISCUSSED.
A LIVELY DISCUSSION on BRIBERY ~ GENEkM-A
GENERAL INVESTIGATION ORDERED-AMPLE row
FRS GIVEN TO THE COMMITTEE.

A LIVELY DISCUSSION on BRIBERY II GENhkAL-A
GENERAL INVESTIGATION oRDERED-AMPLE POW
KRs GIVEN TO THE COMMITTEE.
ALBANY June 9.--In the Assembly to-day
Mr. Bradley (Icp Cattaraugus rose "a Il question of
privilege He said that he had been offered 5000 last
night TO vote for Mr. Depew He asked for committee
Of Investigation.
The Speaker (Copk. Rep.)-The Chair will say that
O'Clock last evening the gentleman aid to that
h had received the money as be given the
money by him, and have in my pocket roll Of
bills amounting value 10 the sum named. Thi- money
the gentleman handed TO AT that time. An iRyesi
CATION Is asked for
Mr. Alvord (Adm. Repl-wer hope II will be had
Tor then it viii be found that the money from the
ether side.
Mr. Brooks (Dem)-I understand that this privileged
resolution takes precedence Of all other business Am
ecrrecti
The speaker-YOu are.
Mr. Brooks-Then hope that the committee will be
appointed and that it shall consist Of five members
The speaker-I suggest seven.
Mr. Brooks-I accept the suggestion They should also
have a stenographer
Mr. Alvord-Yes OF course; and his name must be IN
eluded In the resolution.
Mr. Brooks-Have yOn a candidatel
Mr Alvord-I have not
Mr. Brooks-Then I James VI. Ruso for that
Office 10y law provided. The committee shond also
be attended by the sergeantatArs, and have power 10
send for persons and papers. make that motion, Mr.
speaker; the committee to be named by the Chair.
The roll was then called and the resolution unani.
mous adopted.
Mr. C. II. Russell (COnk. Rep)-I move 20 add 70
the powers Of this committee the power to extend
their Investigation over any other the kind that
nay occur They ought TO have power to go into all
matters Of this chara, ter
-Voices-" That's right; let us have standing Com
nittee Bribery)
Mr.. skinner (Adm Repl-That implies that we think
there is more coming. do not want to commit myself
70 such an avOwal.
Mr. Brooks Sufficient unto the day Is the evil there
Of" Asthe gentleman from Jefferson tMr skinner. says
thar is casting a suspicion upon the whole House.
Mr.. Baker adm. RepJ supported the amendment
He had heard assertions covering other cases, and he
wanted 70 see the fullest light thrown upon the whole
tse the jurisdiction OF the committee Ia extended
shond be- other members will nave an opportunity TO
vindieate their integrity.
Nr. Hickman adm. Rep) called attention 10 the fact
that the newspapers have charged that money was
eely used 70 OBJ ain signatures for call To CAUCUS
money" he said has been used for that purpose we
wat 70 know It. say IL is simple eowardice to REJECT
5e amendment"
Mr.. Low (Adm Rep) said that he held in his hand
Newspaper In which Il stated that "the Major
sneanng Mr. LOW could haye received any sum for hs
y@e" Mr. Low characterized the statement ~ utterly
ssl-e. 1T IA false hell" he said 81 want 20
nas investigation brosdened, because know that two
pcsons ready to 40 the stand and swear that i'm
Proper have been employed In behalf Of Slr Couk
Ing"
ALCongiU Adm Rep)-I hope the motion 20 amend
WI prevail Ny simple reason Is that we should probe
current reports 10 the bottom.
Mr.. C. H. Russell submitted bis motion. formulated In
whiting lie said he was glad that the gentlemen had
sxpressed their views about the matter freely lie did
n" want rowing commission, but he did want the full
Light thrown npon current insinuaticns reports
hT Hurd Coax RePJ spoke In favor Of the adoption
@ the amendment II had been charged openly that
money has been used both for and against Coukng aud
sSsS lie wanted 10 ~ 10 the bottom and he hoped it