The herald., 1896-02-08
IN THE HOUSE
SiIverite Speakers Wake the Empty Echoes
Talbot Explains

SiIverite Speakers Wake the Empty Echoes
Talbot Explains
Debate on the free silver substitute for
the bond bill proceeded steadily in the
house today. The house met at 1880
with less than thirty members present.
Newlands of Nevada woke the empty
echoes of the vast hall with a vigorous
argument in favor of the free independent
coinage of silver. He asserted that not a
single debtor nation in the world MAIN
tanned gold standard, except tine United
States, and we have done SO at the price of
continued bond issues,
Hartman, Republican of Montana, and
KEN, Populist of Nebraska. followed in
favor concurrence, Tucker, Democrat of
Virginia. in favor non-concurrence. Tai
rose to a question of privileges to
correct what he said was an
unintentional Misrepresentation of himself
in the public prints. He said Pearson
made an unwarrantSd attack on the 10y atty
of his state, which no declared was asi irYsi
as any state of the union. Pearson S2
North Carolina followed South Carorina
with the Palmetto state. 'In a jocufar
way, Mr.. Speaker" continued Talbert, II
declared we were not whipped but were
ourselves out trying to whip the other fel-
lows. In the heat of the moment, and inn
pulsively, / said South Carolina was not
ashamed of the part she took in it, and 1,
for one, endorsed secession then. l thought
we were right; think SO yet, and that,
under the same circumstances, surrounded
by the same conditions, I would do the
same thing again. Mr.. Speaker, repeat
it,"
Mr.. Barrett, Republican of Massachu-
setts, asked that the words be tahen down,
~ IN, hin,
not to do so. The speaker asked Barrett if
he insisted upon the demand. Barrett
seemed to hesitate until Talbert declared
in loud voice that he was willing to have
his words taken down. II will stand by
them," said he. Barrett replied to the
speaker: "Yes, insist; want to see if a
member can violate his oath"
"The chair understood the gentleman
from South Carolina was repeating what
he said on former OCCASION" said Speak
er Crisp.
1t was moved that Talbert be permitted
to explain. His words were read at the
clerk desk. Barrett then formally made
point of order. that when a statement
made by member is called in question
ard he deliberately reiterated it, it consti-
tuted a new statement and new offense.
He proposed not 10 offer resolution of
censure.
Excitement on the floor was intense.
CTlSp Sdlu ue uau lleVcF h!1OWu all lt-
stance when member was called to order
and motion made that he he allowed to
explain his utterance. Such motion was
not considered.
Barrett replied that he had no objection
to the gentleman from South Carolina ex.
planning at the proper time.
There was more parliamentary sparrng
between Crisp and Barrett, during which
excitement increased. The speaker finally
cut the matter short by saying that if the
house was not satisfied with Ialbart's ex.
PLANTATION, a resolution might be offered.
The speaker decided Crisp's motion in
order.
Il take it for granted" said Dingley,
rising, 1.-THE house does not intend TO vote
on resolution of censure without accord
ing the gentleman from South Carolina an
opportunity to explain"
These generous words won applause on
the Democratic side. Tabert explained
he had risen to correct misrepresentation.
South Carolina, he proceeded, was loyal!
and true to the nnicn as any state. The
circumstances uudsr which she seeded
could not exist again, and he was glad of
it. democratic appiause.) When he had
spoken of secession being right he had
spoken of the circumstances then existing.
The question had been submitted to the
arbitrament of the sword and settled for
ever. III concluaion he declared that he
looked with pride upon his past life and
that he had contempt for his comrades of
the old days who wer9 continually apollo
gizing for their share in the war. (Demo-
cratic applause
| Mr.. Barrett offered his resolution as
soon as Talbert finished.
1t reported The words taken down and
declared them s'treasonable and seditious''
and in violation OF the oath taken by the
| gentleman from South Capolina at the
! opening OF the session. and urged that they
| be stricken from HE register.
Mr.. Cannon tried TO move that the reso-
| luton be tabled This motion evoked
applause on the Democratic side. but there
we're cries of mo, no,' from some of the
Republicans, and Mr.. Boutelle, Republican
of Maine, shouted: II think the gentle.
man who made that motion should lie on
the table"
Mr.. Barrett, however, amid the greatest
confusion, insisted upon his right to discuss
the resolution. He then addressed the
| house in favor of the adoption of the reso-
luton. There was a chorus of boots and
misses from the Democratic side, Joined in
by many Republicans, when Mr.. Barrett,
| pointing his finger at Mr.. Talbert. de
manded to know if he would rise in his
place and succinctly and definitely disa-
vow and apologize for any remarks up.
' holding secession and tgaAsou. NJ, Rsx>