The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-02-08
WAS A HOT TIME
IN THE HOUSE
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eyes, insist; want to see if a
member can violate his oath in this
fashion,
'@The chair understood the gentleman
| from South Carolina was only repeat
1 ing what he had said on a former
occasion" said Speaker Reed.
Mr.. Crisp moved that Mr.. Talbert be
! permitted to explain.
The words were read at the clerk S
desk.
Mr.. Barrett then formally made the
point of order that when a statement
made by member had been called in
question and he deliberately reiterated
it, it constituted new. statement and
a new offense. He proposed now to Of
fer a, resolution of censure.
EXCITEMENT INTENSE.
The excitement on the floor was in
tense.
Mr.. Crisp said he never had known
an instance when a member was called
to order and the motion made that he
be allowed to explain in his utterance
that such motion was not considered.
Mr.. Barrett replied that he had no
objection to the gentleman from South
Carolina explaining at the proper time.
There was more parliamentary spar
ring between Crisp and Barrett, dur
ing which the excitement increased.
The speaker finally cut the matter
short by saying that if the house was
not satisfied with Talbert'S explana-
ton, a resolution might be offered.
The speaker decided Crisp's motion
in order.
at take it for granted" said Mr..
Dingley, rising, chat the house does
not intend to vote on the resolution
of censure without according the gen
tleman from South Carolina an oppor-
tunity to explain
plause of the Democratic side.
Mr.. Talbert explained that he had
arisen to correct Misrepresentation
South Carolina. he proceeded, was as
loyal and true to the Union as any
state.
When he had spoken of secession be-
ing right he had spoken of the circum-
stances then existing.
The question had been submitted to
the arbitrament of the sword and set
tied forever. In conclusion he declared
that he looked with pride upon his
past life and that he had only contempt
for his comrades of the old days who
were continually apologizing for their
share in the war. Democratic ap-
plause)
BARRETT A BIGoT.
Mr. Barrett offered his resolution as
soon as Mr.. Talbert finished. It recited
the words taken down, and declared
them Unreasonable and Sedicious' and in
violation of the oath taken by the gen
tleman from South Carolina at the
opening of the session and directed
that they be excluded from the record.
Mr.. Cannon Rep), of Illinois, tried
to move that the resolution lie on the
table. This motion evoked applause
on the Democratic side but there were
cries of mo. no. from some of the
and Mr.. BouteIIe Rep),
of Maine, shouted: Il think the gen.
tleman who made the motion should lie
on the table"
Mr.. Barrett, however, amidst the
greatest confusion, insisted upon his
right to disc-ss the resolution. He
then addressed the house in favor of
the adoption of his resolution. There
was a chorus Of
HooTs AND Kisses
from the Democratic side, joined in by
many Republicans when Mr.. Barrett,
his finger at Mr.. Talbert, de-
manded to know whether he would
rise in his place and succinctly and
definitely disavow. and apologize for
any remarks upholding secession and
treason.
Mr.. Barrett was saying: IF the
Democratic party wants to make the !
gentleman from South Carolina it's /
spokesman when Mr.. Wilson, of I
South Carolina, made the point that /
Mr. Barrett had no right to put ques- /
tons to Mr.. Talbert, who shouted |
loudly:
Il have made my explanatfo and |
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was applauded enthusiastically by the |
Democrats.
REFERRED.
Mr.. Dalzeu, of Pennsylvania, then /
made motion to refer the resolution |
to the committee on judiciary, and |
after a parliamentary wrangle the mo-
ton was carried by a rising vote Of !
l54 to Al.
Mr. Owens, of Kentucky, was the
only Democrat who rose in opposition [
to the motion.
The yeas and nays resulted 200-71,
md the resolution was referred to the
on judiciary.
The presidents message transmitting
% the house the report Of the Nicara-
yuan canal commission in response to
he house resolution was laid before the
house.
The night session for the considera-
ion of private pension bills was dis
,ensed with in order that the bond bill
lebate might proceed tonight An ar
angement was effected for closing gen
raj debate at the close of the legisIa-
i've day Monday, and the house, in
committee of the whole, resumed the
of the bond bill.
NOW A FOOTBALL.
Mr.. Patterson Dem. Temp spoke in
avor OF non-concurrence and deplored
he fact that a great economic problem
lad become the football Of politics.
Mr.. Broderick (Rep. Kan.) and Mr..
Covers Rep. CALI closed the debate
or the afternoon. Just before the re-
ess was taken Mr.. Pearson Rep. n.
y whose original colloquy with Mr..
albert has caused the latter to rise to
question of personal privilege, made a
humorous speech in closing, and re-
erred to the time honored remark of
he governor of North Carolina to the
GOVERNOR of South Carolina, which he
aid was now in order. The house then
OOk a recess until 7:3O o. m.
There were only five speakers at the
vening session The attendance was
mall and there were no incidents wor-
by Of mention. The speakers were
lecture (Rep. o. and MendeI (Rep.
Vyo) in favor of concurrence i'm the
rec coinage substitute, and Gibson
Rep. Tenn) and Bromwell Rep. o.,
parkman Dem. Fla) Eddy Rep.
Iinn.) and Stewart (Rep. N. j. against.
At 10 o'clock the house adjourned un-
Il tomorrow morning at 1880.
IN THE SENATE.
| Hot Debate on Several Subjects