Evening journal., 1892-05-26
WILD DAY IN TIE HOUSE
Johnson, Of Indiana, Fiercely
Attacks the Democracy.
BERGEN AND GRAIN VERY ANGRY,

The New Jersey Congressman Insinuates
That the Texan Is a Prevaricator, and
the Latter Darcs Him TO Repeat the
Remark Outside the House.
wAsHINeroN, May 26.-The scene in the
house resembled that of the stock exchanges
OF boards Of trade. These unexpected and
wild occurrences were occasioned by an
amendment to the Worlds fair appropria-
tion in the sundry civil bin offered by Mr..
Houk, Of Ohio, appropnating 100000 for
collecting, preparing and publishing facts
and statistics of the industrial and intellec-
tual development Of the colored race from
1858 to 1898 to constitute part Of the ex-
bibition at the exposition. This opened the
door FOR wild range Of debate.
Mr.. Johnson's Savage Attack.
Mr.. johnson, Of Indiana, attacked the
Democratic party for its treatment Of the
negro and for suppressing his right Of fran
chise. He extolled President Harrison as
friend of the colored man, and said that no
one was more patriotic or devoted in his
allegiance to that race.
His savage attack on the Democratic
party aroused the house at times TO almost
frenzy He charged the party with numer-
Gus ortsages against the blacks in the
south He cited several instances Of alleged
frauds in southern congressional districts.
and said the facts should bring the blush Of
shame 10 the faces Of honest men.
A scene Of disorder and confusion fol-
lowed Mr.. Johnsons remarks Democratic
members crowded the aisles and hurled
question after question into his teeth. Mr.
D0ckery. who was in the chair, was unable
to maintain order, and above the pounding
of the gavel could be heard the cries Of
"Orderr "Rule" "Shameln etc After quiet
had been restored Mr.. johnson proceeded
with his speech.
Mr. Grain, Of Texas, interjected a remark
dnaudiblel which seemed to excite Mr.. Ber-
gen, Of New jersey, who stated that what
Mr. Grain said was not SO. Mr. Grain
jumped to his feet and exclaimed "You
viii not say that outside of the house"
This only infurated Mr. Boutelle OF
Maine, who called Mr. Grain to order. and
asked the chair to make gentlemen proceed
in order. Threats and imputations Of this
kind were not in order. The gentleman
from Indiana was entitled to be protected
by the chair.
An Euiogy OF Harrison.
After order was partially restored, Mr.
johnson proceeded with his remarks. The
Democratic party should hear from it's rec,
ord before the ides of November Il was
destructive in its character They We're
now standing over the volcano they them
selves had been Instrumental in kndling.
The president of the United States was hon
est and answering in his allegiance to the
colored race
Mr. Enloe, Of Tennessee, inquired II the
gentleman from Indiana, having made a
speech in the interest Of Mr. Harrison, now
intended to say something for Mr.. Blaine.
II.aughterl
Mr. johnson attempted TO proceed 10
eulogize Mr.. Harrison, and said he was an
incouuptible, honest, patriotic man, but
again the house was in a state Of utter mp
roar and confusion, and it was impossible
TO hear anything. The speaker raped for
order but was feebly needed
The south and the Negro!
Mr. Hooker Of Mississippi, made a telling
speech in favor Of the southern negro. He
was amazed that any man would attempt
TO wave the bloody shirt at this time The
southern people stood today as the best
friends of the colored race according TO the
declaration OF the most intelligent men in
the country
Peace, order, quiet and concord prevailed
in every southern state. The attempt now
by the gentleman from Indiana to revive
the feeling between the old colored men and
the old white men Of the south should be
frowned down by every Republican in this
country. lApplause.l The gentleman from
Indiana represented a distrct-the Sixth
lndiana-whose strongest Republican coun-
~ was called Henry. In the last congress
he Hooker had examined an election case
in that district where blood was split which
was denounced as the vilest murder that
ever occurred-the murder OF colored man.
who was corralled in a house and fired
upon, pursued for four miles, shot down IN
a public room, and his body lay there fol
twelve hours, and the papers stated that the
Republican justice Of the peace was leader
in the gang. The gentleman from midland
should have been certainly the last person
TO have made such speech with such
record in his district.
Colored Congressman's Speech.
Mr.. Cheatham coloredl North Carolina
made his initial speech this session. He sait
the colored people regretted that any poll
tics should surround this question III
pleaded for the appropriation, and said i
would be a great encouragement and slim
ulant 10 them. That race in the north an,
south were waiting anxiously for congress
aional action on this subject The censu
Office did not give this information. Con
gress alone could properly authorize the in
vestigation. The entire colored race aske,
for this appropriation. The Democratic ant
Republican parties should come togethe
when they considered the negro, and
something for him. lApplause.l The amend
ment was then voted upon and lost
The salary Of the director general of tn
fair was reduced from $4,000 to $1,000 an
that Of the secretary from 5000 TO S8, OOC
An amendment was adopted prohibitin
the sale Of liquor on Sunday. Pending
discussion on the proposition to close th
Worlds fair on Sunday, the house al
5ourned.
Silver In the Senate.
WASHINGTON, May 26-An unexpecte
and interesting silver debate was sprun
upon the senate. Mr.. Morgans silver res,
lutions were reached on the calendar. The
had been amended bv inserting an add