The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-08
IN TIE HOUSE.
Taibert. the Ex-Confesierate, Modines
Ills Disloyat Utterance.

His Disloyat Utterance.
washington city. Feb. THE debate on
the free silver substitute for the bond bill
proceeded steadily in the house today
The house met at 1880. with less thah thir-
ty members present Newlands OF Neya-
ia awoke the vast bali with vigorous
argument in favor Of the free and inde-
pendent coinage of silver. He asserted
that not single debtor nation OF the
world maintained a gold standard except
the United States. and We do II at the price
OF continued bond issues. Hartman, Rep.
Mont. and KEN, Pop, Neb.. followed In
favor OF concurrence, and Tucker. Dem.s
Va. In favor of non-concurrence.
Talbert, Dem. S. C., rose TO question
of personal privilege 10 correct what he
said was an unintentional misrepresenfa-
ton of himself In the public prints. He
said Pearson made an unwarranted attack
upon the loyalty of his state. which he de-
clared was as loyal as any state in the
Union Pearson had said North Carolina
followed South Carolina out OF the Union
and got whipped along with the Palmetto
state I'm a jocular way. Mr.. Speaker"
continued Talbert, II declared We were
not whipped but had worn ourselves out
trying TO whip other fellows. In the heat
of the moment and impulsively | said
South Carolina was not ashamed OF the
part she took in IT, and for cne Endorsed
secession then. / thought we were right:
I think so yet, and that under the clrcum-
stances. surrounded by the same condi-
tions. | would do the same thing again
now Mr.. Speaker. ] repeat IT,"
Barrett Rep, Mass, asked that the
words be taken down. Several members
appealed 10 him not 10 do 50. The speaker
asked Barrett II he insisted upon the de-
mand. Barrett seemed to hesitate untn
TaIhert declared in loud voice that ne
was willing TO have the words taken
down Il will stand by them" he said.
Barrett replie6 TO the speaker: ''Yes, I
insist want to see II a member can vio-
late his oath in this fashion"
The chair understood that the gentle
man frcm South Carolina was only re-
peating what ne had said on former oc-
casion.'' said Speaker Reed.
Crisp moved that Talbcrt be permitted
to explain The words we're read at the
clerks desk.
Barrett then formally made a point OF
order that when a statement made by a
member had been called in question. and
he deliberately reiterated II. IL constituted
a new statement and a new offense He
proposed now TO offer resolution OF CEN
sure.
The excitement on the floor was intense.
Crisp said he had never known an in
stance. when a member was called 20 or
der and a motion made that he be allowed
TO explain his UttsfaneeSs tnat sucA mo-
ton was not considered
Barrett replied thar he had no objection
10 the gentleman from South Carolina ex-
planning at the proper time. There was
more uarliarnentary sparring between
Crisp and Barrett. during which the ex-
element increased
The speaker finally cut the matter short
by saying that II the house was not
satisfied with Talbert's explanation res
olution might he offered The speaker de-
ciied that Crisp's motion vas in order.
II take II for granted" said DtngI-y. ris-
ing. that the house does not intend 10
vote on "a resolution Of censure without
according the gentleman from South Caro-
lima an opportunity OF explaining hlrBseif''
These generous words were applauded
from the Democratic side Talhert ex-
tlainea that ne rad risen 70 correct a mis-
representatinn. South Carolina he pro-
cees3ad was as lovai ard true 20 the linton
as any state The circumstances under
whSch she seeded could not exist again
ard he vas glad Of IL Democrats ap-
rlaus@b When ne had spoken oF secession
being right ne had spoken of the efrcurn-
stances then existing The question had
been submitted 70 the arbitranent Of the
sword and settled forever. In conclusion
Re declared that ne looked with pride upon
hts vast ufs ard that ~ had contempt
Tor his ronraaes tn the old davs who were
continually ApoaoSfARiiS TOR fNetT snare N
the var. spernocTatic apaiause)
Barrett offered kts resolution a. socn as
Talhs~f RAJ nnfsh@s3- II recgtet the words
taken ssur ard declared them treason
aoi- a7d seditious" and in violation of the
oatb taken ~ tse gentleman from south
Carolina az the opening - the session. AMI
directed that they - excluded from ths
Record
Cannon. Rep. III triee - move that the
resolution lie on TIE table. This motion
s,,fse.s sr.usauss On the Democratic side
hs4t sne~p were cries of No. no. from
ro-.n - The Republicans. and BouteIle
req. A.e shouted. n think the gensle-
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