Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11


was the essence OF democratic tranquility
and human contcntmcnt.
THE cnfechlemcnt OF individual energies
and the impairment OF manly self-re,iance
were NECESSARILY involved. and the be-
lief IN mysterious powers OF state and a
reliance upon them took the place OF IN
dividuai oxCrtion. and fostered the growth
of state socialism and personal liberty
ceased TO be the great end OF the govern
mcnL
And. whereas, such reflections on the
government policy. and people OF the
United States IN foreign country and
before foreign audience Is manifestly
In serious disregard OF the proprie ties and
obligations which should be observed by
an official representative Of the United
States abroad. and calculated TO injure
our national regulations be IL
Resolved, by the House Of Reprosen-
tativcs. That the Committee on. Foreign
Affairs be directed TO ascertain whether
such statements have been publicly made.
and, If so. 10 report 10 the House such
action, by Impeachment or otherwise. as
shall be proper in the premises.
"for the purpose OF this inquiry. the
committee IS authorized TO send for per-
sons and papers"
POINT or ORDER
Mr. Crisp made point Of order against
tho resolution that IL did NOT present
question OF privilege. and quoted a decl-
sion rendered in the Forty-eighth Con-
gress 20 sustain his contention.
Mr. Barrett, in discussing the point
OF order, pointed out that subsequently
In the same Congress the same Speaker
had reversed that decision. and had held
that all propositions for the impeach-
ment Of public officers were privileged.
Speaker Reed overruled the point Of or
der made by Mr.. Crisp and Mr. Bar
rett explained his resolution. and severely
arraigned Mr.. Bayard for his criticism of
the system Of protection
Mr. Crisp defended Minister Bayard.
and reviewed the history OF the McKin-
ley and Wilson tariff bills upholding the
latter and condemning the former.
He did not think that the gentlemen
from Massachusetts was serious in his
proposition, but thought that he simply
wished TO air his views on protection.
and from the wording Of the resolution he
credited the gentleman from Massachu-
sets with being a good protectionist.
If the Republicans wanted protection
they had a majority in the House. and
could pass a tariff bill
lie doubted. however, II they would
DO this. They would probably say TO the
people that they did not have sufficient
them 20 be honest and pass a bill. and
not 90 say that it was useless on account
OF the Senate and the President.
Regarding the speech of Mr.. Bayard.
be had no doubt it was a clear and able
argument against the doctrine of pro-
lection. and he acquitted him of any
charge Of improperly. If they Ohe Re-
publicans) wanted 10 impeach Mr.. Bayard,
they must also impeach a majority of the
American people democratic applause)
At the end OF a long debate Mr.. Crisp's
motion to refer the resolution to the
Committee on the judiciary was rejected
ayes. so: noes. 81.
Mr. Crisp asked a vote by yeas and
nays and it was taken. resulting-yeas,
s0 nays 20
The question REQUIRED on the following
amendment 10 the resolution proposed by
Mr.. Barreu. and it was adopted:
"And. whereas, in a pubic speech de-
'ivered a Boston. England, on the "a
day Of August. 1895. the said Bayard is
reported by the press Of this country 10
have said:
81" The President stands I'm the midst
Of a strong. self-conhdent and often
times violent people. men who desire to
have their own way. and who need TO
have that way frequently obstructed and
/ tell YOU plainly IL takes a real man 10
govern the people Of the United States.
Mr. Cannon's amendment 10 strike out
tho words by Impeachment or otherwise"
was agreed 20, and the resolution. rs
thus amended was adopted without
division 4 number Of Democrats were
observed TO vote aye, and but few noes
were beard.
The Speaker stated that by consent, the
preamve 10 the resolution would be
considered withdrawn
Speaker Reed announced the appoint
ment of the following Committee on Ac-
counts. Mr. Aldrich, of Illinois Chair
mani; Messrs. Odell, OF New York; Nc
CAL. Of Tennessee; Tracy. of Missouri
and Long. Of Kansas Republicans). and
Nessrs. Rusk, of Maryland, and Price, Of
Louisiana Democrats
At 3.35 o'clock the House, on motion
Of Mr. Dingley Republican), Of Maine
adjourned until Thursday