The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-28
ANGRY WORDS.
Members Indulge in UnparIi-
amentary Language.

WASHINGTON. April 2s-Twenty-ons
private pension bills passed tells the
story of the days work Ia the house. A
bill to refer an Alabama cotton claim "a
the court Of claims met with much op.
position on the ground that it would open
the way TO other claims aggregating
ti20, ,000, 900, aud was not voted upon. The
evening session was devoted TO pension
bills.
The usual monotony of the Friday night
session was broken last night The mem
bers were in rancorous temper, the lie
was passed. and two members were
called TO order for unparliamentary Lam
guage Mr. Talbert dem, 8. C.), who
has been trying for several weeks to get
into the Record series Of articles on tho
subject of pensions, repeated his attempt
last night. All his attempts were re-
fused. Mr.. Pickler IS d. was partic-
ularIy determined in his opposition.
Both gentlemen showed signs OF temper.
THAT is the most slanderous attack on
Union soldiers ever published" )" said Mr.
Pickler.
'The gentleman is talking about some
thing he knows nothing about" shouted
Talbert
"The gentleman from South Carolina"
continued Mr.. Pickler, lis only trying 10
slander Union soldiers"
II deny it," said Mr. Talbert, shaking
his fist aloft "The gentleman has ut
tered falsehood. pure and simple"
Instantly a dozen members on tho Re-
publican side were on their feet and Mr..
Hepburn called Mr.. Talbert to order and
demanded that his words be taken down.
They were read from the clerks desk,
and after some wrangling Mr.. Talbert
was given permission to explain. Mr..
Talbert began his explanation by stating
that he was sorry he was Obliged to saw
what he had, but il was true. He would
withdraw what he had said, however. if
Mr. Pickler would withdraw his remarks.
The tone OF the South Carolinian's ex-
planation did not suit Mr.. Baker (Rep.,
N. H. who declared that the explana-
tion was rs offensive as the original
language, and he again called Mr.. Talbert
TO order.
A Fresh Outbreak
At this juncture there was an effort TO
pour oil on the troubled waters. and on
motion Mr.. Talbert was allowed to pro-
reed. He had no further explanation to
make. however, and took his seat. when
Mr.. Pickler arose and made statement
which again kindled the flames of par
isanship. The paper which printed these
articles, he said. was continually slander-
ng and yilifying the old soldiers
''The gentleman from South Carolina |
he added, turning toward Mr.. Talbert, |
has slandered and vilifed them every |
Friday night That is his object, aud | |
lold 1t In utter contempt"
Mr.. Livingstone (Dem. Ga jumped to |
lis feet and in turn called Mr. Picker TO
rider. After his words had been read
rom the clerks desk Mr.. Martin Dem.
nd. moved that Mr.. Pickler be permitted
0 explain.
II don't want to explain" shouted Mr..
'ickler. II have nothing TO take back"
At this point the counsel of cooler heads
revailed. The members were recalled TO
he bill before the house. The excite
Dent subsidized and without further incl
ent the house proceeded with and dis
osed of nine pension bills, five OF which
'ere favorably acted upon.
The point of no quorum was then made.
nd after call Of the roll the house at
, 30 adjourned.