The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-02-13
TALKING OF SECESSION.

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In the house Of representatives at
Washington, MIR. Talbot Of South
Carolina rose to q question Of per-
sonal privilege to correct what he
said was an unintentional misrepre-
sentation Of himself In the public
prints. This led to q stirring incl
dent. He said that Mr.. Pearson Of
North Carolina had made an unwar-
ranted attack on the loyalty of his
state,. which he declared was aa
loyal as any state in the union. Mr..
Pearson had said that North Carolina
had followed South Carolina out Of
the union and had got whipped
along with the Palmetto state.
"In a iocular way, Mr.. Speaker
continued Mr.. Talbot, "I declared
tt,.t use-r.---e---ss.ss-Ss had
worn ourselves out trying to whip
the other fellows. In the heat Of
the moment" he continued, "and
impulsively, said that South Caro-
lima was not ashamed of the part she
took in It; that she was proud Of 1t,
and that for one indorsed secession
then. / thought we were right; !
think so yet, and that under the
same circumstances, surrounded by
the same conditions, that I would do
the same thing again. Now, Mr..
speaker, I repeat it,"
che has said and he has repeated
the statement that under certain
circumstances be believed in seces-
sion. propose now to oser res
olution Of censure," put in Mr.. Bar
ret of Massachusetts,.
By this time the excitement on the
floor was intense.
Mr.. Crisp of Georgia said that he
had never known an instance when
. member was called to order and a
motion was made that he be allowed
to explain his utterances that such
motion was not considered. To this
Mr.. Barrett replied that he had no
objection to the gentleman from
South Carolina explaining at the
proper time his statement; that the
gentleman having taken an oath to
sustain the constitution of the United
States said he would, under certain
circumstances, attempt to overthrow
and humiliate the government.
There was more parliamentary
sparring between Mr.. Crisp and Mr..
Barrett, during which the excite
ment gradually rose. The speaker
finally cut the matter short by say
ing that II the house was not salts
fed with Mr.. Talbott's explanation
the resolution might be offered. The
speaker decided that Mr.. Crisp's
motion was In order.
81 take 1t for granted" said Mr..
Dingley, rising, tthat the house does
not intend to vote on a resolution oI
ce sure without according the gem
tleman from South Carolina an o ppor-
tunity to explain"
These words won the applause ol
the democratic side.
Mr.. Talbot availed himself of the
opportunity and explained that he
had risen to correct a misrepresenta
ton. He had no idea that the press
intended to misreprosent him inten.
tionally. South Carolina, he pro.
ceeded, was as loyal and as true te
the union as any state in the union
the circumstances under which she
seeded could not exist again and hs
was glad OF it. democratic ap'
plause).
Mr.. Barrett, of Massachusetts
jumped up at these words and asked
that the words be taken down.
Several members appealed to hin
not to do so and the speaker asket
Mr.. Barrett il he insisted upon hi
demand.
MIR. Barrett seemed to hesitate
when MIR. Talbot again got on his fee
and declared in q loud voice that h,
was willing TO have his words take,
down. 81 will stand by them," h,
said.
These words seemed to clinch Mr.
Barrett's resolve, and Mr.. Barrett
replied to tho speaker with feeling
aYes, insist. / want to see II
member can yio ate his oath in thi
fashion,"
'sThe chair understood that tn
gentleman from South Carolina wa
only repeating what he had said on
former occas on,' said Speaker Reed
Mr.. Barrett replied that in tha
case he had . point Of order to sub
NIT. Mr.. Crisp, the democrat leader
however, at this point crowded int
the arena and moved that Mr.. Tai
bot, be permitted to expla n. Tn
words were then read at tn
Q erk's desk and Mr.. Barrett the
formally made the point Of orde
that when . statement made by
member had been called In questio
and he deliberately reiterated 1t,
constituted q new statement and
new offense.
| After . wrangle and some exp'a
nations, Mr.. Dalzell, OF Pennsylva'ns
moved to refer the Barrett resolu
tiou to the committee on Judiciary
This was carried by vote Of 1854 :
Al. This Is understood to mean tbs
no notice will be aken Of the mat