Evening journal., 1895-01-09


tions by Republican senator's, including
Messrs. Lodge, Teller and Aldrich. Mr..
Gray (Dem., Del. also opposed its adop-
tion.
The day closed with eulogies on the late
Alfred II. Colquitt OF Georgia.
1t was the last day of the general debate
on the currency bill in the house, and the
opponents Of the measure had their in
nings. All the speakers except Repre-
sentative Cox (Tenn.) antagonized It.
The feature Of the day was the speech of
Mr.. Sibley CDem., Pa. }, who made an at
tack on the president and arraigned the
Democratic party generally for drifting
away from its traditional moorings.
His speech created much confusion and
good deal of a sensation. Tom johnson
(O.) also created a stir.
Mr.. sibIey's Speech.
Mr.. Sibley used language in his speech
that was both picturesque and forcible
He said in part:
If ever rebuke was needed to one who
has attempted to trample down the perog-
atives Of the people, IL is needed for him
who has attempted to usurp this entire
government TO himself The time has
come when there should be moro than
brains, belly and brass to this govern.
ment"
Then he referred to the president as
George III and said it had been given out
that any one who voted against this bill
would incur the displeasure of the king.
-Four days after the repeal q the sherman
act members had told him that they had
been promised revenue collectorships IL
they would vote for repeal
The gentleman makes a very broad as
sertion, - interrupted Mr.. Coombs Dem.,
n. Y. } and asked Mr. Sibley to mention
names.
:" went three days ago to a member
and asked him to allow me the privilege
Of calling him up here, - replied Mr.. Sib-
ley He said, Mr.. Sibley, you will place
me in bad position with my constitu-
ents. But, " continued Mr.. Sibley,
within ten feet of me there sits a man
who heard him make the statement gat
he had been offered federal offices for his
vote"
''Do you consider it fair, . asked Mr..
Coombs, with perceptible tremor in his
voice, to make so grave a charge against
the administration and not give names
and places in order to permit defenseY"
Every man is the guardian of his own
| conscience, declared Mr.. Sibley. AL
though the padlocks have been on my lips
too long, and intend to throw them off. Z"
when were the padlocks put on your
lipsg interjected Mr. Cultivate Dem.,
o.. There was great confusion and OK
citement following the question.
outhwaite Gets an Answer.
"Ishaven't thrown them off before. " con-
tinued Mr.. Sibley, because /. hoped to see
the administration redeem its promises,
and did not wish to utter a rebuke when
there was hope Of honest performance "
Mr.. Cultivate had pushed forward and
again uttered his question, "Who put the
paddock on your lipsg'
Mr.. Sibley hesitatcd for moment and
then with intense earnestness said: Let
me tell the gentleman that am not talk
ing today to men who believe in going to
hell in q handcart instead of to heaven
supported by truth. Let me tell him also
that I am not addressing men who believe
more In bobtail flush than a contrite
heart.
A shout of laughter greeted the state
ment. Mr.. Sibley proceeded to relate the
experience of Dionysius when he was again
| interrupted by Mr.. Outhwaite WAS it
| Dionysius who put the paddock on your
| lipsp Mr.. Sibley made no reply and pro-
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the pending bill.
Mr.. Sibley was frequently interrupted
by questions, and these he demurred from
answering because he had been given no
tice, he said, that his time wouldn't be
extended, although mot man spoke in
favor of the gold trust of the world who
was not given unlimited time" Mr..
Pence (Pop., Colo. asked that he be per-
mitted to finish, but Mr.. Outhwaite OBJ
jected.
''We saw our distinguished executive
after the election Of 1892, - Mr. Sibley con-
tinued, "hie himself away for recreation.
Where on earth did he gos To the classic
shores of Hog island. The Bible says that
when they are set at liberty each man will
go to his own place Where did he go? To
Buzzards Bay. And ever since the old
ship of state has been humping her nose
into Hog island and floundering in the
waters Of Buzzard's bay, with prosperity
but a cable length away" 2"