The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1895-01-17
TRICKS EXPOSED.

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Congressman Sibiey, a Democratic
member from Pennsylvania, exposed
some Of the tricks used in passing the
bill to repeal the silver law over a
year ago, and the same steps will be
undoubtedly taken to pass the new
scheme Of infamy and crime.
Members focked around Mr.. Sib.
ley when he began characteristic adj
dress against the bill. He was ap
plauded when be said: If ever a re-
buke was needed to one who has at
tempted to trample down the prerog-
atives of the people: it is needed for
him who has attempted to usuro this
entire government to himself. The
time has come when there should be
something more than brains, belly and
brass to this government"
CLEVELAND AND GEORGE Ill.
He referred to George III, and said
it had been given out that any one
who voted against this bill would IN
cur the displeasure Of the King.
Four days after the repeal of the
Sherman act, members had told him
that they had been promised revenue
collectorships if they would vote for
repeal.
''The gentleman makes very broad
assertion" interrupted MIR. Coombs
(Dem., N. ~ and hc asked Mr.. Sib-
ley to mention names.
II went three days ago to a mem
Der and asked him to allow me the
privilege of calling him up here" re-
piled Mr.. Sibley. "He said: Mr.
Sibley, you will place me in a bad po-
sition with my constituents. But"
continued Mr.. Slbley, "within ten feet
of me sits q man who heard him
make the etatemen, that he had been
offered federal Offices for his vote
:l"But do you consider it fair ask.
ed Mr.. Coombs with perceptable tre-
NOR in his voice, ''tO make so grave
a charge against the administration
and not give names and places in Or
der to permit defense?'
livery man is the guardian OF his
own conscience declared Mr. Sibley,
"Already the padlocks have been
on my lips too long, and l intend to
throw them Off
"When we're the padlocks put on
your lips?" interjected Cultivate
Dem, Ohio).
There was great confusion and ex-
citemcnt following the question.
WHY HE KEPT SILENT.
II have not thrown them of be-
fore" continuediMr. Sibley. because
I hoped to see the administration re-
deem its promises, aud did not wlsl,
to utter q rebuke when there was
hope of honest performances.
Mr. Sibley was frequently interrupt
ed by questions, which he demurred
from answering because he had been
given notice, be said, that his time
would not be extended, although.
mot man spoke in favor of the
gold trust of the world who was not
given unlimited time"
Mr.. Pence Pop, Col) asked tha,
he be PERMITTED to finish, but Mr.
Outhwaite objected.
I'VE saw our distinguished execu
tive after the election of 1892 Mr.
Sibley continued. "hid himself away
for recreation. Where on earth did
he go? To the classic shores of Hog
Island. The Bible says that when
thev are set at liberty each man will
80 to his own place. Where did he
60? To Buzzard's Bay. And eve,
since the old ship of state has beer
humping her nose into Hog 1slano
and laundering in the waters of Buz
yards Bay with prosperity but a cable
length away
AN AWFUL PANIC COMING
There was panic being precipita
ted by the vultures Of the banks, Sib
ley shouted. beside which the lasr
panic vas as gentle zephyr to s
shrieking cyclone. He had figure:
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