The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-08


repose of the vast hall with vigorous
argument in favor Of the free and inde-
pendent coinage of silver. lie asserted
that not single debtor nation OF the
world maintained a gold standard eX-
cept the United States and we had
done so at the price Of continued bond
issues.
Hartman of Montana and KEN, pop
ulst, Nebraska, followed in favor Of
concurrence, and Tucker, democrat.
Virginia, in favor of non-concurrence.
Talbert, democrat. South Carolina,
rose TO a question of personal privilege
to correct what he said was an unintcn-
tional misrepresentation of himself in
public prints. He said that Pearson
made an unwarranted attack on the
loyalty of his state, which he declared
was as loyal as any state i'm the union
and got whipped along with the Pal
metto state. In a jocular way" MIR.
Speaker" continued Talbert, Il declar-
ed we were not whipped. but had worn
ourselves out trying to whip the other
fellows. In the heat of the moment,
and impulsvely, | said South Carolina
was not ashamed of the part she took
in il; and l, for one, endorsed secession
then. l thought we We're right; | think
SO yet, and that, under the same cir
cumstances, surrounded by the same
conditions, / would do the same thing
again. Now, Mr.. Speaker, l repeat it,"
Barrett, republican, Massachusetts,.
asked that the words be taken down.
Several members appealed to him not
to do so.
The speaker asked Barrett If he in
sisted upon his demand. Barrett SEEM
ed to hesitate until Talbert declared in
loud voice. he was willing To have the
words taken down. Il will stand by
them" said he.
Barrett replied to the speaker. yes, |
insist. I want to see if a member can
violate his oath in this fashion"
The chair understood the gentleman
from South Carolina was only repeat
ing what he said on former occa-
sion" said Speaker Reed.
Crisp moved that Talbert be permit
ted to explain. His words were read at
the clerks desk.
Barrett then formally made the point
of order that when a statement made
by member has been called in question
and he deliberately reiterated il. ii con-
stituted a new statement and new
offense. He proposed now TO offer a
resolution Of censure.
Excitement on the floor was intense.
Crisp said he had never known an in
stance when a member was called to
order and motion made he be allowed
to explain his utterance that such a
motion was not considered.
Barrett replied he hau no objection to
the gentleman from South Carolina cx-
planning at the proper time. There was
more parliamentary sparring between
Crisp and Barrett. during which the
excitement increased. The speaker
finally cut the matter short by saying
if the house was not satisfied with TAI
bert's explanation, a resolution might
be offered. The speaker decided Crisp's
motion I'm order.
II take it for granted" said DinElcy,
rising. the house does not intend to
vote on the resolution of ceusure with
out according the gentleman from
South Carolina an opportunity TO eX-
plain" These generous words won ap-
plause on the democratic side.
Talbert explained that he had arisen
10 correct a misrepresentation. South
Carolina, he proceeded. was as loyal
and true to the union as any state.
The circumstances under which she
seeded could not exist again and he
was glad of 1t. democratic applause)
Barrett then offered his resolution.
1t recited the words taken down, and
declared them Unreasonable and scdi-
tious," as in violation of the oath
taken by the gentleman from South
Carolina at the opening of the session
and directed that they be excluded
from the record.
Cannon, republican, Illinois. tried TO
move that the resolution lie on the
table. This motion evoked applause
on the democratic side.
Boutelle, republican. Maine, shouted:
81 think the gentleman who made the
motion should lie on the table"
Barrett. however, amidst the great
est confusion, insisted upon his right
TO discuss the resolution. He then ad-
dressed the house in favor Of the
adoption OF his resolution. There was
a chorus Of hou.s and hisses from the
democratic side Joined in by many re-
pubicans. when Barrett pointing his
finger at Talbert, demaEdcd 10 know
whether he would arise in his place
and succinctly and definitely disavow
and apologize for any remarks uphold
ing secession and treason. Barrett
was saying. If the democratic party
wants To make the gentleman from
South Carolina its spokesman" when
Wilson Of South Carolina made the
point that Barrett had no right to put
questions TO Talbert. who shouted
loudly: Il have made my explana-
riOn and have not another word TO
say" and was applauded loudly by
the democrats
Dalzeil then made a motion to refer
the resolution 70 the committee on ju-
dietary, and after "A parliamentary
wrangle the motion was carried by a
rising vote ~ ~ ot Al The yeas and
nays resulted 200 20 81, and thu rcsoIu-
ton was referred TO the judiciary COM
mlttee
The presidents motion transmitting
"a tn. house the report Of the N.frarafl-