Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25
Hon. Harry Tucker Ylndle-.ss nun. 2 ~
f. Rhvara N-4-sIef to England.

r. Bbyard Y-x-sleF to England.
D.--1ug the discussion in the House
Of Representatives last Thursday of
the resolutions to censure Mr.. Bayard
for speech he made in Scotland. at
which the Republicans affect to have
taken offense. Mr.. Tucker made a
speech in his vindication. The remark
of Mr.. Bayard which was most offensive
to them was that protection tended to
corruption.
The associated press report of Mr..
fuckers speech is as follows
Mr.. Tucker, (dem.. Va) member of
the foreign affairs committee then took
the floor in opposition to the adoption
of the resolution. Mr. Tucker argued
that the republicans were deluding
themselves with the idea that Mr.. Bay
ards characterization of the American
people was offensive. Personally
HE WAS PROUD OF THE
description of them as strong, self
confident and often times violent PEG
ple-men who seek to have their own
way. That was a glorious description
of the history of the Anglo-Saxons as a
people. He argued that the American
people were sometimes violent" He
cited the strikes at Chicago and other
places, the mob violence at New
Orleans, the calling out Of the military
few days ago in Kentucky.
"There is some theft in Virginia, in
terrupted Mr. Bailey (dem., Texas, but
on that account would you say that
- Il - 10 oc
thieving people ?" (Applause.) II
would have preferred responded Mr..
Tucker, that the gentleman had tax
en- some other state as an example, like
Texas. daughter But such ques-
ton is trif1ing"
Mr.. Tucker referred to the Chandler
interview, charging that the protected
industries had been levied on by the
Mckinley agents and that these indus.
tries would own him and make mer-
chandise of him, if elected" In the
| light of that interview, did not the
words of Mr.. Bayard that ''protection
corrupted public life" fall as gratefully
on the ears as the sound of rain on the
roof in time of drought?
Suppose all Mr.. Chandler says in
that interview is true, which | deny
interrupted Mr.. Northway, (rep.) hot
ly," is that any reason why Mr.. Bayard
should denounce his countrymen to a
foreign audience ?"
! Il call Mr. Chandler" replied Mr..
| Tucker. "as witness to prove my case,
and | know of no man better versed in
the inner workings of republican poll
tics than William E. Chandler"
You call him on the theory that he
has turned states evidence, and that
there is no other evidencem
There is ample evidence" respond
ed Mr.. Tucker, that the republicans
fry the fat out of the manufacturers
with becoming regularly.
| HAVE NOT THE DEMoCRTs
during the past three years effectually
fried the fat out of manufacturers and
everybody else?' asked Mr.. Mccall,
rep. Mass.)
mot in the way you mean" replied
Mr. Tucker. (Laughter.)
Mr. Tucker argued that these resolu-
tions meant nothing.
The managers of the house had de
cided on do nothing policy" and
'satan found more mischief still for idle
hands to do" He closed with mag
nificent tribute to, Mr.. Bayard's per
sonal character, ~ honor Thomas F.
| Bayard as 4 citizen of America he
said. II have from my youth up watch
ed his course with pride as man whom
the youth of the country could follow
with honor without question. He needs
no eulogy at my hands, for under the
fierce light of public and private criti-
cism she has ever worn the whole flow
er of blameless life" Nor can l for
get that in those dark days that follow
/ ~. lo4 h c
dethroned ia these halls and passion
twas holding high carnival, when my
people in the South lay PROSTATE,
bleeding at every pore, with anxious
hearts and eager eyes straining to catch
the sound of one symp tthetic voice
amid the roar of unbridled passion
Thomas F. Bayard stepped into the
arena almost single handed and alone
and cheerfuily accepted che gage OF
battle in behalf of brave but friend
less people. Heaven forgive me, Mr.
Speaker, if ever forget such heroism
as his in defense of our suffering PEG
pie! To him we looked; to that
Goo gray head which all men knew
That iron nerve to the occasion true!
That tower of strength That tower OF
Which stood four-square to all the winds that
| blew.
| | can not forget when in the Cham
Der at the other end of the Capitol in
those days of our calamity there was
no voice raised in our defense and nc
arm uplifted to save US, when the de
mon of passion with uplifted arm was
seeking to drive the last weapon of de
structon through the heart of my PEG
pie, Thos. F. Bayard, with no armor save
that of truth and justice, with chiv
airy and courage worthy of knight OF
the days of King Arthur, met his an
tagonists in open field and received up
on his breast the blow which was in
tended for others. l can never forget
it, sir. No Southern man will ever for
get it. No man that loves liberty, cour
age. honor. and Justice can forget his
matchless fight for this brave people,
/ You may pass these resolutions. They
will have no effect on Mr.. Bayard
They will return to plague the inven
1 tor. You can no more hammer down
i that granite figure that represe nts this
country abroad to day, at the Court OF
ST. James by these resolutions than
YOU could hope to break down Gibral
tar with a toy pistol You may go on
and pass your acts of censure. ano
prove yourselves faithless to the people
by violating every pledge you have
made them; but believe me, you are not
fooling them by this process. The eyes
OF the country are upon you. and MI
Bayard will still live in the hearts OF
the people of this country as long az
the fires of liberty burn upon our affairs
and patriotism has its votaries, as
pure and undefiled statesman, who
loved honor and Justice, and he will
ever stand in the history of our coun'
try
l Like some tall cliff that lifts its awful form,
Swells from the vale and midway leaves the
STORM
Though round its breast the rolling clouds are
| spread,
Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
The dissensions that exist in the Re
publican party should not lead Demo,
Gratis into state of idle feeling Of
security. The better way is &c
strengthen our own organization all
along the line, with persistent work
and watchfulness. If not, the split IL
the Republican party that seemingly
threatens disorganization of that par