Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-05-24
pIsoRpERLY SCENES

In the National House of Representatives
-Unpnrlinmentary Language of Mr.. BY
mum, of Indiana, Call Forth n Resolution
of Censure.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-In the House
Saturday, Mr. Bayne, Of Pennsylvania,
sent to the clerks desk and had read
letter from James Campbell, of Pitts
burgh, denying the statements reflect
ing upon his character made few days
since by Mr.. Bynum, of Indiana, and
Mr.. Wilson, of West Virginia. In his
letter he strongly attacks these gentle
men and uses vigorous language in de-
nunoation of them. An attempt was
made to have the letter stricken from
the record, but it was unsuccessful.
Mr.. Bynum rose to a question of per-
sonal privilege to speak on the Campbell
letter and when the chair expressed
belief that no question of privilege was
involved there was much uproar and
confusion. After half an hour had been
wasted, Mr.. Bynum got the floor and
explained the conditions under which
he had called Campbell liar and per-
jurcr He concluded by reiterating this
charge by saying: 81 have as great con-
fidence in the character of Mr.. Campbell
as have in the character of the gentle
man who makes this attack upon me-"
On demand of Mr.. Cutcheon the words
were taken down and reported 10 the
House and Mr.. Cutcheon offered reso-
luton to censur Mr.. Bynum. Dilatory
motions consumed great deal of time,
but the previous question was ordered
finally on the resolution.
The resolution declaring that Mr.. By
mum merited the censure of the House
was adopted-yeas 1876, nays 1o3. A res
olution providing for the presence of
Mr.. Bynum before the bar of the House
was also adopted-yeas 1876, nays 1O3.
Then Mr.. Bynum, leaning on the arm of
Mr.. Holman, of Indiana, appeared at the
bar, accompanied by all of his Demo-
cratic associates who could find room in
the limited space and who were loud in
their applause. The Speaker obtained
order and requested the gentlemen to
take their seats.
Mr.. Springer, acting as spokesman
for his party, declined to do so. Ser
geant-at-arms Holmes then said: "Mr.
Bynum, by resolution of the House of
Representatives you are required to ap-
pear before the bar of the House to re-
ceive the censure of that body through
its Speaker" The Speaker again re-
quested the members to take their seats,
and the Democrats again refused to COM
ply.
The Speaker then said: "The House
of Representatives perceives that it is
impossible for the chair to enforce order
on account of certain members. The
chair will therefore proceed to do it's
duty under the present condition of dis
order Mr.. Bynum, you are arraigned
at the bar of the House for having trans
gressed its rules by your remarks. For
this offense the House desires that you
should be censured at it's bar. In the
name of the House, therefore, l pro-
nounce upon you its censure. The SER
geant-at-arms will now release you"
Mr. Bynum-"Under such circum-
stances l accept the censure of the
House as a decoration of honor"
There was some disposition mani
tested by the Republicans to take UNI
bragg at this remark, but before it
was understood perfectly the House ad-
journed. Thus ended one of the most ex-
citing incidents of the session.