National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30

that this statement was put out simply as means
Of debasing him before the country. If this reso-
luton were to BIO adopted he wanted 1t to be torn
wider open. II appeared that correspondent
who took $4,000 as u lobbyist was the man who
was selected as n great newspaper chieftain to
preside over the body which passed resolutions to
defame him. He hoped that the resolution would
be opened Wide enough to include William D..
Mr.. Keifer then quoted from tho testimony Of
Chures Albert before the committee, to investi-
gate the Pacific mail steamship subsidy 70 the
effect that Shaw received $4,000 "for his SER
vices" &c.
Mr.. Budd, of California, as speaker. "Did you
not admit to the gallery up there the man you
Mr. Keller 81 am obliged for the question. 1t
gives me the opportunity 20 say that 1never knew
Of Il till the adjournment OF the last congress- II
did II ignoranty my predecessor and others did,
aud the present speaker ought TO be included l
do not suppose he knows anything about IT."
Mr.. Bu1d. "You said you did not know that
Shaw was a bribed lobbyist, yet You have stated
that Gen. Boynton was your friend UP to about the
your room and attempted to bride you Did you
not allow him after that to occupy seat in the
:, Mr., Keller. Congress adjourned two days after
that"
Undoubtedly" continued Mr.. Budd, "but dur.
lug those two days
Here Mr. Budd was interrupted by groans and
shouts OF "Ohl" "Oh" from the republican side
:, Mr. Keifer. continuing said that II 4! was the
business OF the house TO investigate this mat
ter, he trusted Il would give to tho committee a
VIDE range. There was no person hero or else.
where wno had higher regard or respect
than he for wsll-conductcd press. II ought to
give sentiment to the whole country. 1t ought to
mold public opinion. IL would do 50 IL The pub
lie did not know that there was so much of this
sort of thing that wss called venom, envy;
Jealousy, aud vice connected with IL. For the
very reason that he would not lend himself to Mt.
B1ynton and such as might have been con-
neeed with him., to get through a bill
which was to make them oil rich, he was traduced
through this land, and they had the power TO
carry ON a newspaper war that seemed to b. sin
gular. lie did not know If he suffered from II In
public opinion, but lie supposed lie mad. He did
Know that In his own estimation he had not
suffered, and he was willing 20 stand II, ana refuse
IN buy NnyDody's support or anybodys newspaper
compliments anywhere. lilo had no blame u at
tach to most OF the correspondents in Washington.
He knew that they had been influenced by men
who could have vile falseh0od In their ear aud
nave them publish IT, He did not claim that he
had been clear from Just criticism in things that
he had done. He was perle lily willing to submit
to that sort of criticism, but he had otite1 that
the things dwelt upon most were the things he had
nothing 20 do with. II tho house must constitute
COMMITTEES for the purpose of looking into the
moral conduct Of these people in tho past, let
the investigation be so wide open that not only
Mr.. Boynton would be Investigated, but others
equally guilty with him. Ho was sorry for Gen.
BOynton; he was sorry for any man who would
DO 50 low.lived and corrupt as to come
to him, presnming he might with safety
max make ar vile, =, corrupt proposition to
to lis Ged That Wss enons sSsp03 WRsS
they were through with him he would 10 homo
not soured with the world, for he had been treated
WILL DcyOllu inc ulbuAuIt VI MS u'sOENs, hC
did not sour against the public because few OF
the millions thought 1t their life work to defame
him. He was proud of his people; and willing to
go on to the end aud try to do his duty; The
house might investigate as much as 1t pleased
this or any other matter He was still going to
Try to 40 his duty 9 those who would
TO have him pay them for compliments
| [Applauso on the republican side
Mr.. Hopkins said that, in his opinion, the gen.
tleman from Ohio had made strong argument Ia
| justify this investigation. If what he said was
true, there were men in the gallery unworthy Of
a seat there. lie did not know Gen. Boynton
even by sight, but he had asked, in justice to that
gentleman. that communication from him
should be read.
Mr.. Brumm inquired whether 1t was q com.
muniCation simply asking for an investigation, oil
| whether 1t cast any reflection on any member o.
the house. lift did cast any reflection he should
Mr. Hopkins replied that If he were cognizan
| of any such thing, he would not have asked 1t tC
be read It was u communication directed to tn,
The speaker stated that the communication had
been handed TO him this morning; that he hat
| looked over II hastily; that ho mud handed Il
| back, and that he had not seen 1t since. He was
not aware that 1t contained any reflection on q
| member of the house.
Mr.. Gibson said that he understood the scope
this resolution 10 be the investigation of a gen
| tlemon who now exercised some privileges unde
| the rules of the house. The gentleman from Ohio
had made II part oil the records of the house por
| ton OF the correspondence between him and thu
| gentleman who was to be Investigated. He haC
nothing to say as TO the proprety or impro
priety Of the gcntlemans doing so, but he though
| 1t was nothing but just to allow the gentleman
who was to be Investigated TO have his correspond
ence read along with the previous correspond
ence. II was but right If any popular sentimen
was to be manufactured, that he should be hear,
| also.
Mr.. Thompson said that no objection to tn
reading could be valid if Mr.. Hopkins had il reat
| as part fhis remarks.
| read the communication and would not have
published Ms part OF his remarks.
| Amer examining the communication Mr.
Springer said that he found nothing in It whicl
| II was not proper to read, and he would take tn
responsibility Of having 1t presented as part of hi
| remarks.
The communication was then read. as follows
| PRESS GALLERY House OF REPRESENTATIVE
| WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 49, 1Soi-HoN. john g
| CARLISLE, Speaker of the House OF Representa-
| tlves-Sir! l address you Us Il correspondent
| amenable TO the authority ofthe house. and mold
ing seat in the press gallery under its rules.
| last might received letter from don. j. Warren
| Keller, now n member of the house, charging
| over his signature that approached him in his
capacity no speaker Of the last house telling him
he was TOOL for not making money while
speaker, as Blaine and ColIax had done; thai
there was still plenty to be made If the MCGarra.
han bill could be gotten through; that had col
leagues interested with me in that bill; that ex
planned to him that II provided for this issue o
many million, OF acres land scrip. which would
be above the value of valentine sctip, then worth
| about $50 per acre, and that there would bt
| abundance to divide
Mr. Keifcr further notifies nc that he woult
not ASK an investigation hy the house, as had IL
| writing requested h,n to do, to the end that hi,
charges might be submitted TO the test of an eX
| animation under oath, l cannot doubt that the
| house will consider II of importance to inquir,
| whether there are correspondents enjoying III
| privileges, and projected in their work by it
rules who carry on lobbying with such nttrontery
rs not to hesitate to approach speaker Of tn,
| house with corrupt proposals.
| Having thus called your attention TO the grave
| charges made IN writing by ex-speaker KeifGr
| which pronounce 70 be utterly deyOid of truth
| have tile honor TO close herewith the full tex
| If his letter 10 me- together with the correspond
cnce p 'rtaning s,nereto, and through You To re.
specially request the house TO order an investiga
| lion OF the matter have the honor TO be, very
respectfully, your obedient servant,
Correspondent Of Cincinnati CJmmerc,a! Gt:rie.
Mr. Warner offered an amendment directing t.,
| committee also TO inquire and report WI, the
| any other mem Der of tie press now holding sea
| in the reporters gallery against whom charge
have beun or may be preferred, has been guilty
Of conduct that ought To deprive him OF his RICH
| to such scat.
Mr.. Peello opposed the amendment. He dit
not believe II Ur 10 the press OF br to the housj
| to appoint committee to investigate mHgnnrN
charges against reporters. No man should be in
| YVstlEHtel unless he had been named aud charges
| brought forward.
| 'Mr.Warncr modified his amendment by striking
| out the words rs may be-" and as modified TIN
| amendment wHs adopted.
Mr.. kusson moved 10 refer the whole matter L
| the committee ON the judiciary, but this was de
| iealcd by party vote and the resolution a.
ann ndod wa, ad pptcd.
| Mr. Randall submitted the conference report OF
| the Greedy relief bill, aud IL was adopted. Tn,
result of the conference Is the striking out of thu
senate amendment requiring the crews of tho re
| lict hips to be volunteers.
The house then lat 4;i5) adjourned
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