The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-02-14
WASHINGTON.
Senator Riddleberger Causes
Some Commotion.
JUDGE CRISP ON THE CONTEST CASE

WASHINGTON. February 6.-TSpecial. i
Judge Crisp, although not successful in I'M
seating Mr.. White, of Indiana, in his report on
the contested election case made by far the
strongest argument heard from either side in
favor of the committees report. Judge Crisp
is born orator, and when he arose at 80 to
| conclude the argument, although every one
was weary Of hearing speeches, his first words
attracted the attention of the entire house.
AS lie proceeded, democrats and republicans
alike leaned over to catch more distinctly his
strong points. and before he had half concud-
ed members from both sides had left their
seats and crowded into the asles, surrounding
his desk. He reviewed the testimony and
pointed out in a few words its incon-
sistcncy, showing conclusvely that fraudulent
papers had been published regarding Mr..
Whites naturalization, and that he had not
proven his statements to the committee. He
concluded by stating that the committee had
reported the case according to law and evil
dence, and not from any partisan motives.
Dozens of uninterested parties, besides many
democrats, have been heard to remark that
after Judge CrispS speech they cannot under
stand how anyone could have voted to seat
White While it was known that few demo
Gratis would not sustain the report of the COM
mittee, 1t was surprise 20 many when MeSsrs.
lima, voted with the republicans. The vote
stood 1877 to 10J.
During the argument in the above case this
morning, while Mr.. Collins, of Massachusetts,
was speaking against the report of the COM
mittee Mr.. Long, of the same state interrupt
ed him and asked why, if Mr.. White had been
naturalized in 1853 he should have again
taken out papers the day previous to the cleo
ton Mr. Collins quickly answered:
He may have been foolish in what he did,
Int know thew don 0lTV1US n
mon from the twelfth district of Indiana"
This was greeted with round after round of
laughter and Mr.. White tried TO join in, but
made a feeble effort.
Mr.. Henderson, Of North Carolina, intro
duccd bill this morning to divide the sur
plus money in the treasury between the states
i'll proportion to their illiteracy. The princi-
pie OF the bill only differs from the Blair bill
i'll that it does not require the states to give
any pledges. Mr.. Henderson says he is III
favor of the Blair bill himself, but introduced
this one in order to give the members of the
committee on education, who want the money
distributed, but who fear to support the Blair
bill on educational grounds, a chance to vote.
Mr.. Henderson expects many who object to
the Blair bill to favor this, and there is a
probability of its being adopted as substitute.
All Georgians are not probably aware of the
fact that Georgia is the most illiterate state in
the union, and that if the surpluse is divided
among the respective states for educational
purposes, she will get nearly one-tenth of the
entire amount. She is, however, ably seconded
by North Carolina.
Both Judge Stewart and Mr.. Crenshaw ar
| gued this morning before the public building
committee the necessity of charging Allan
tas building. The argument was SO conclu-
sive that the committee decided to report IA
vorably the bill with substitute, allowing that
the sum Of $4,000 be appropriated, and ex-
| pended in making improvements in any man
ner the supervising architect thought best.
Two wings will probably be added and an ele-
vator put in.
Ex-Speakcr John A. Gibbetts. of the Con-
necticut legislature in speaking of the strong
est republican candidate for president today,
| said:
"While Blaine is perhaps as strong as he
! ever was, it is doubtful whether he can be
elected but the strongest man we can nomi-
| shate--one that could be elected without q
| doubt and would sweep the country like a
| whrlwind--is General Phil Sheridan. Every
| Irishman and every soldier would support
/ him."
Mr. Carlisle did not take the speakers chair
until 80 o'clock today. He was greeted with
/ round of applause, originating on the repub-
| lican side which showed their appreciation of
! tho gifted speaker. Although slightly thinner
than usual, he appears to have completely re-
| gained his health