The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-30

had reflected upon the members on the hool
\ Of the House.
Mr. Tracey demanded that be (watsonl
take his seat, which he did, Excitement
on the h0or.l
The Speaker called the House to order
and admonished the members and the gal
ieres that the Kissing must cease. The
stenographer's notes OF what Mr. Watson
| sad regarding the truth OF tho statements
IN hls book were then read at the desk. and
also the Objectionable language in the
! work AS follows Drunken members have
reeled about the gisles. a disgrace 70 the
| republic: drunken speakers have debated
grave issues on the floor and in the midst
OF mandlin ramblings have been beard TO
ask, Dir. Speaker, where am at F'
MR.. WATSON EXPLAINS.
Tho reading of this statement created
| great excitement on the floor.
Mr. Simpson (Alliance. Kan.) moved that
Mr Watson be allowed to chow why be
stood by The allegations in the book.
hlr. Watson then proceeded. He read
| irom the preface of the book. which stated
that 70 was An arnorY from which the
| Peoples party champions can draw every
weapon Of offanse and defense The para
graph leading Mp to the Objectionable para
[ graph read as follows: The Congress was
! pledged 60 reform: they have not reformed.
I
I mized Pledged TO legislate. they have not
legislated Extravaganza has been the order
| OF the day Absenteeism was never so pro-
nounced. Lack of purpose was never so
clear. Lack Of common business prudence
never more glaring."
I Ha then read the words heretofore quoted
/ TO which exception had been taken
/ Mr. McMillIn Dem. Tenn. thought that
| the gentleman from Georgia had no right to
| g. into a general discussion on the failure
| Of Congress 10 keep its pledges.
Mr. Watson retOrted with some feeling
/ that the gentleman from Tennessee. q quasi
/ leader Of the House. indicated what explsna-
| tion he wanted-a clean-cut, hair-shaven ex-
/ planaion. Laughter. He might not be
I able 20 explain 70 the satisfaction of Mr.. Nc
I miln, but he believed that when the eX-
planation was made the House would be
satisfied. The final chapter of the book
/ was summing up Of the abuses Of
the day Every line. he said. was a
! distinct point IN the indictment and he
| had right to read the entire paragraph as
| explaining the language objected to. The
| Indictment should stand as 1t had been
written. There was nothing new in it.
There WAS not a charge in the book which
has not been made by the gentleman from
Indiana Dir. Holman respecting the failure
OF Congress to keep its pledges. Members
had been seen in a state of intoxication and
every member knew It, the country know 10
through the representatives. Of the press.
Because he had made the charge this Demo-
cratic House wanted 10 make him a scape-
goat. Kisses.
The Speaker here interrupted the gentle
man from Georgia and said that he had been
accorded the floor not as matter of right
but as matter Of grace
wATsoN's UNRFFTSED REToRT.
Ar. Watson testify retorted: "I do not
want anything from this House as matter
Of grace. Applause on the Republican
side ! will appeal from any decision IL
may make TO the fair sense of justice which
aDides in the hearts OK the American peo-
pie. / scorn your courtesies and grsces.
you will hear me IN my own right. The
House was now in complete uproGr and
! hisses were heard from all sides.
The Speaker said that II the gentleman
! from Georgia did not proceed ia order he
would call upon the sergeant-at-arms TO
compel him TO do so. The gentleman was
/ permitted 10 explain his remarks by q vote
of tho House, and he must respect the
rights OF this body.
e. Watson then proceeded 60 read from
bis book, but was again interrupted by Mr..
McMilin. who said Mr.. Watson must con-
fine himself 10 the question involving the
charges Of drunkenness. which was q fla
grant violation Of all the obligations of a
member-a scandal upon the House OF the
greyest character.
Mr.. Watson said that undoubtedly the
charge hurt some members because II was
true They had planted the tree, why
wonder ct its fruits: This house could do
what il liked about that paragraph, and
could deal with him (Watson) as it
pleased. He dehed contradiction Of the
charges.
This concluded the remarks Of Mr.. Wat
son 50 far as they related 70 the charge Of
drunkenness on the floor.
The Speaker then stated the question 10
be whether the gentleman from Georgia
should be allowed to reply to Mr. Wheeler
The question was put to the House, which
refused the permission.
Ar. Watson took his seat and the matter
was dropped.
After the transaction of some routine busi-
ness, Mr.. Boatner Dem, La offered a re-
solution citing the language regarding
drunkenness quoted from Dir. Watson's
book and reiterated on the floor and pro-
udlng for the appointment OF o committee
OF FIVE members 10 investigate and report
whether the charges ere true or not. and
whether the privileges of the House had
been violated.
Dir. Reed submitted that the resolution
was not in order at this time. as the matter
was finished and the resolution was incom-
patble with the action OF the House. lie
thought the House should proceed with care
before taking action.
Dir. McMillin thought that when men,
Der printed anything slanderous or false
about the members it was certainly ques-
ton for strict investigation.
Mr. Boatner said the charges, II true. were
disgrace; if not true the author was dis
graced
The House should ia duty to itself inyes-
tigate the charges and place before the
country the facts Ia the case.
The resolution was then adopted.
FuIBUsTERING OK rHR RAIR.
The House proceeded with the regular
order-the motion OF Dir. Bingham rep.
Pa TO lay on the table Mr. Holman's mo-
tlon 10 reconsider the vote by which the
House decided 10 recede from It's disagree
ment 10 the Senate amendment regarding
the Worlds Fair Appropriation. fnibuster-
ing was resumed at once.
1he fllbusterng was maintained until
o'clock, when under the rules recess was
taken until o'clock the night session 70 be
tor the consideration of pension bills.
During the proceedings a message was
received from the Senate and the Chair
MI. Dockery) was about % recognize the
Senate clerk. when MIR. Dungan (Dem.,
Ohio submitted that it was not in order in
the absence Of quorum for the House 20
transact any business. and the message was
not received. This action Of the House "a
believed to be unprecedented. bubse-
QuentlV howeyer MIR DUNCAN ask9d unani-