The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
SENATOR Chiffon Of TEXAS.
CONTINUED from Ninth page.)

good name OF the entire American peO-
pie.
When Mr. Taft concluded he yielded
few minutes TO Mr.. Grosyenor (Rep)
of New York TO reply to the remarks
made by Mr. McCreary Yesterday about
General Schcnck while minister to Great
Britain, in connection with the Emma
mines and his authorship Of a volume
entitled "Rules of Draw Poker"
Mr.. Grosvenor referred to General
S;chenck's distinguished services in times
of war and peace. He could not un-
derstand the purpose of the attack. 1t
was not german to the discussion. AS
Stunning that poker playing contravened
the high standard of morality set up by
the gentleman from Kentucky, all that
was outside of his official conduct and
could not be made ground of censure.
Mr.. NcCreary said he had made no
attack Oh General Schenck. No one
would deny, however, that his conduct
had been investigated.
Mr.. Grosvenor wanted to know, then,
what the purpose was If 1t was now
intended to assail the memory of dead
man. like ghoul, then the utterances
Of Mr.. McCreary were idle words. In
either case, Mr.. GrOsvenor said, he was
here to defend him. In regard to the
Emma mines, the best proof of General
Schenck's good intentions was that he
himself invested large sums of money
in those stocks and continued to pay the
assessments to the day of his death.
A to the book on draw poker, he had
written out a few rules of the great
American game by request of a friend
and had been, of course. very much cha
grined whea public reference to it had
been made. He abused no confidence
when he said that General Schenck
told friend he knew just enough about
poker te always lose his money. As a
poker player, however, he desired to say
that he died without leaving an unpaid
poker debt.
In conclusion. Mr.. Grosvenor re-
hearsed General Schenck's career and
paid glowing tribute to his services in
the army, in congress and in the diplo-
matte service.
Mr.. Pearson Rep) of North Carolina
followed He said that the good name Of
our public servants constituted Il large
part of our National wealth and form
of wealth that we would not barter for
all that lies upon or beneath our soil 1t
gave him no pleasure to join in the hui
initiation of n lofty spirit or in the degra-
datiOn of an illustrious man. He could
say in candor that he had been an admirer
and supporter of Thomas +. Bayard- "a
name that goes back spOtless and shining
into the middle ages. He wished that
the executive, by timely action or the
Democrats of the house, by suitable CON
cessions and no-partisanship, had relieved
the members of demanding the censure
of such n man. There were only two
questions at issue-the power of the house
to cenSure an ambassador, and does the
olfense in this case justify such action.
These he answered in the affirmative and
quoted authorities in support thereof
In closing Mr.. Pearson appealed to all
members to pass the resolutions.
Mr.. Tucker (Dem.) of Virginia, mem
Der of the foreign affairs committee, was
the first speaker in opposition to the adop-
ton of the resolutions.
Mr.. Tucker argued that the Republi-
cans were deluding themselves with the
idea that Mr.. Bayards haracterization of
the American people was offensive. Per
he was proud of the description
OF them as "a suGng, self-confident and
oftentimes violent people men VINO seek
to have their own way"
That was glorious description df the
history of the knglo-Saxon as people.
He argued that the American people were
violent" He cited the strikes
at Chicago and other places, the mob VIC,
lence at New Orleans, the calling out of
the militia few days ago in Kentucky
Mr.. Tucker. like Mr.. Dinsmore, re-
ferred to the Chandler interview, charg-
ing that the protected industries had been
levied on by the Mckinley agents and
that those industries would own him and
make merchandise of him if elected.
In the light of that interview, he asked,
did not the words of Mr.. Bayard that
corrupted public life" fall as
on the ears as the sound of
rain on the roof in time of drought.
Suppose all Mr.. Chandler says in the
interview is true, which deny, inter
rupted Mr.. Northway (Rep.) of Ohio, hot,
ly, lis that any reason why MIR. Bayard
should denOunce his countrymen to for'
eign audience"
Il call Mr. Chandler" replied Mr..
Tucker. las Il witness to prove my case,
and | know no better versed man in the
workings of Republican politics than VIM.
Il. Chandler"
You call him on the theory that he has
turned states evidence and that there Is
no other evidence"
THAT is ample evidence" responded
Mr.. Tucker. "The Republicans fry the
fat out of the manufacturers with be-
coming regularity"
Have not the Democrats during the
past three years effectually fried the rat
out of the manufacturers and everybody
else. HSheu MT. MCouil NiNVpJ Va '"'
sachusetts. ;. ,,
Not in the way you mean," replied MI
Tucker. Uaughter.)
Mr.. Tucker argued that the resolutions
meant nothing. The managers of the
house had decided on do-nothing policy
and set around plotting mischief for idle
hands 10 do.
He closed with magnificent tribute to
Mr.. Bayard's personal character.
After some brief remarks by MI Nc
Call CRepO of Massachusetts in favor
of the resolutions, Mr.. Barrett CRep) OF
Massachusetts, the author of the orlgl-
nal resolutions of impeachment took the
floor.
At the close of Mr.. Barrctt's speech an
agreement was effected for taking vote
tomorrow n o'clock.
After some further remarks by Mr..
| Cooper (Dem.G of Florida against the
resolution, and Mr.. Gibson (Rep) of Ten
| nessee in favor of them, Mr.. Sulzer
| Dcm.) of New York enliyened the pro
| ccedings with some personal remarks
about the valor of Republicans who as
sailed Thomas f. Bayard when he was
not present to defend himself. He de
| voted most of his time to Mr.. Gibson OF
Tennessee, displaying to the house cir
cuar which he said was sent out under
Mr.. GibSons frank, describing M
qualifications as candidate and entitled
Rally boys, once again." Send Gibson
back to congress and the country il
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