Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-08

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Maoly and Honorable Explana.
ton by Mr.. Tabert.
Washington, d. c., February The
debate on the free silver substitute for
the bond bill proceeded steadily in the
House to-day. The House met at 1890
o'clock with less than thirty members
present and only a few stragglers in
the galleries. Mr.. Newlands (silverite,
Neyada0 awoke the empty echoes of
the vast hall with a vigorous argument
in favor Of the free and independent
coinage of silver. He asserted that not
a single debtor nation in the world had
maintained the gold standard except
the United States, and we had done so
at the price OF continued bond issues.
Mr.. Hartman, (Rep., Montana,) and
Mr. Kem pop, Nebraska,) followed
in favor of concurrence, and Mr. Tuck
er, (Dme., Virginia. in favor of non
concurrence.
Mr.. Talbert, Dem, South Carolina,)
rose to a question OF personal privilege
TO correct what he said was an unin-
territorial Misrepresentation of him
self in the public prints. This led to
most stirring incident He said that
Mr.. Pearson had made an unwarranted
attack on the loyalty OF his State,
which he declared was as loyal as any
State in the union. Mr. Pearson had
said that North Carolina had followed
South Carolina out of the union, and
had gotten whipped along with the
Palmetto State.
In a jocular way, Mr. Speaker"
continued Mr.. Talbert, Il declared that
we were not whipped, but had worn
ourselves out trying TO whip the other
fellows. In the Leaf of the moment"
he continued, IAN impulsively, ! said
that South Carolina was not ashamed
of the part that she took in il; that she
was proud OF it, and that I Tor one en-
dorsed secession then. | thought we
were right | think so yet and that I'M
by the same conditions, that | would do
the same thing again. Now, Mr..
Speaker, / repeat it,"
Mr. Barrett, (Rep., Massachusetts,
jumped up at these words and asked
that the words be taken down. Sew
eral members appealed to him not TO
do so, and the Speaker asked Mr.. Bar
rett if he insisted upon his demand.
Mr.. Barrett persisted. and the words
were taken down. Mr.. Talb5rt went On
with his explanation.
When he had spoken of secession
being right, he had spoken of the cir
cumstances then existing. The qus9-
ton had been submitted to the arb.tra-
ment Of the sword and settled forever.
In conclusion, ne declared that he look
Cd WITH pride upon his past life and that
he had contempt for his comrades CT
the old days who were continually apol-
0iz.ng for their share in the war. Dem
Ocr2.ic applaUae)
Mr. Barrett offered his resolution as
soon as Mr.. Talbent finished. 1t recited
the words taken down and declared
them Unreasonable and sedtious" and in
violation of the oa.n taken by the gen
tlemen from South Carolina at the open
ing Of the session and directed that they
be excluded from the record.
Mr.. Cannon, Rep.. Iis) tried to move
that the resolution lie on the table.
This motion evoked applause on the
Democratic side, but there were cries
Of no, no" f. ON some Of the Repub-
hcans, and Mr. Boutelle (Rep. MaLns)
shouted 81 th.1k the gentleman who
made that motion should lie on the
table"
Mr.. Barrett however. amidst the
greatest confusion, insisted upon his
right 10 discuss the resolution. He then
addressed the House n favor Of tle
adoption Of h.s resolution. There was
a chorus Of h.sses f.Om the Democratic
side Joined in by many Republicans
when Mr. Barrett poining his finger
at Mr.. Talbert, demanded to know
whether ne would Use in his place and
succ.ntly and definitely dis2vOw and
apologize for any remarks unfolding
secession and treason. Mr.. Barrett was
saving ".f the Democratic parry wants
10 make the gentleman from South Caro-
Ina its spokesman" when Mr.. WI
son, Of Soul Carolina, made the point
Mr.. Barrett had no right to put quas-
lions to Mr. Talbert.
Mr.. T9lbert shouted loudly, 81 have
have made my explanation ana have
r1t anCtle- word 70 say" and was ap-
plauded enthusiastically by the Demo-
cra-7
Mr.. Dalzell, Of Pennsylvania, then
made a motion to refer the resolution
to the Committee on Judiciary, and az
ter a parliamentary wrangle the mo-
tion was carried by a rising vote OF ia
to H.
Mr.. Owens. of Kentucky, was the
only Democrat who rose in opposition
to the motion. The yeas and nays re-
suited 200 TO II. and the resolution was
referred to the Committee Oh Judi
ciary.
Just before the recess was taken Mr..
Pearson CRep., n. c., whose original
colloquy with Mr.. Talbert mad caused
the latter to rise to question Of per-
sonal privilege, made humorous
speech. In closing. he referred to the
time-hon> red remark of the Governor
of North Carolina to the Governor OF
South Carolina, which he said was in
order. The House then took recess.
SENATOR FRYE SELECTED.
Washington. February THE first
hour of the Senate to-day was con-
sumo dlargely in the election Of Mr.
Frye Rep., Maine) as president pro
TEN of the Senate The election was
unanimous. and was marked by dis
play of good nature and compliments
usual in the Senate after such an event
has been determined upon.