New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-08
CARLISLE AWAKES AT LAST.
HE ASKS FOR AND GETS MORE TIME.
rHorBE's ALLEGATIONS TOO SERIOUS 70 BE 10.
NoREp ANY LONGER BY THE SPEAKER OR THE
HOUSE.

rHorBE's ALLEGATIONS TOO SERIOUS TO BE TO-
NoREp ANY LONGER BY THE SPEAKER OR THE
iBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNAL
WARRINGTON Jan. TAT last Speaker Carlisle
IA compelled to recognize that cloud rests on his
title to q seat IN the House of Representatives For
year he cooly ignored the provisions OF law in his
case and refused defend his title. or course 1t
was attacked only by greasy mechanic" and
the Kentucky statesman felt that lie could afford
to disregard the law. He remained in this frame
of mind until Yesterday, when allegations were
brought before the committee which called
man Of the committee and his Democratic Col
leagues were undisturbed. When the committee
seated itself they were still complacent We will
they. Alas! they did not dispose of the case. and
when they assembled at noon to-day they recelyesd
request for postponement for one week Inns
affdavits to support an application for reopening
of tho case in order that it may be thoroughly ex-
plored and all the facts made public. but from inc
defendant. He had not found time to examine the
affidavits in order to ascertain whether they re-
quire any answer He asks for weeks time, which
the committee has unanimously granted.
Whether this space will be devoted to an attempt
to break down tho strong array OF proof brought Oy
the contestant or whether the Speaker will conte9
himself with general demurrer or throw himself
upon the mercy OF the court remains 10 De seen. III
IS the general opinion of good lawyers, Democrats
rs well as Republicans that melt nor Mr. Carlisle nor
the Democratic patty can afford to refuse 1 hoe6e
an opportunity to show that he and not John U.
Carlisle is the rightful Representative from the
With Kentucky District The fact is not forgotten
that Mr.. Carlisle took very active part several
years ago in the investigation BY special commit
tee Of the House OF the circumstances attending the
election of two Republicans from the cts OF Gin
elnnati That investigation was ordered by the
House on the basis of memorial signed by twenty
one residents of that town and unsupported by any
sworn testimony whatever. -
The following letter was laid before the co m
mittee;
Hon. O. F. CRISP, Chairman Committee Elections
mttee that application has been made hy counsel fsr
contestant reopen the and allow additional test
nony be taken and have had time only TO glahcs
hastily at the aidavits cd In support Of this request
beg suggest that would be proper not to decide
tho finally until can have roassnabls .ppsr
tunty TO examine the papers and necessary ne am
davits SO far tho afidavits charge or Intimate
any improper conduct upsn my part In reference
to the election, eithsr before or after 10 was
held, I ready to contradict them IN tne
most positive manner by my own affidavit But there
ether things In tae papers OF which cannot save
personal ledge and which II left unanswered night
produce impression upsn the Minds OF inc
ittes Please present THE note to the committee
will OF course be entirely satisfied with any course inc
ttee may chsOss to take but IL SCANS to me tnat
under the circumstances ought to have an oppertuh
to carefully examine the papers and take such steps Is
may be thought proper before the application no" psh
ing be disposed Of Very respectfully,