New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
TURBULENCE IN THE HOUSE.
Mr.. TALBERT. OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
ATTEMPTS AN EXPLANATION.

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MASSACHUSETTS. WHO DENorNcEs HIS Ian
Gy,AGE AS sEDITIovs AND TREASON
ABIE-ArTER AN HOUR AND
HALF OF wRANGITNG THE
EPISODE ENDS.
Washington Feb. THE charge upon the moor OF
the House today that words uttered by member
were reasonable and seditious and in violation OF
his ooth precpitated the most exciting ana turbulent
scens witnessed in the hall since the early days OF
tho LIST Congress Mr. Talbert. the impusiVe tep-
resentatlve from South Carolina arising 10 ques-
ton Of personal privilege. referred 10 the "'S'e'
pretatloh. II not Misrepresentation III '"e P'''' "
what he said on Wednesday night, III response ~
the criticism by the gentleman from North aroma
mr. peerson) upon the action of South carolina AZ
tho outbreak OF the War. He reiterated what he
then said to the effect that he believed secession u
no rich. and under the same conditions wolid DO
nc no had then done lie called TO order by
Mr. Barrett (Rep., MsssD. who asked mat MS "orus
he taken down. and offered a resolution de"ou"chs
the words AS sediiious and reasonable ana IN Vioa
tlon Of the oath taken by Mr. Talber at the Desih-
ming OF this Congress
Much excitement. prevailed until the matter was
finally disposed Of the disorder Mt times being 80
cre,, "a IN preclude the transaction Of business
Many Republicans did not approve Mr.. Barretts
course not deemng the matter Of sufficient impor-
lance TO warrant his action but others warmly sup
ported him. and member declared mat MT TAI
bert ought TO be expelled
Nv Talbert was permitted after a time. TO ex
Main lie said that the circumstances and condi-
lions that existed when South Carolina seeded
could no, and never would exist any more, and he
was glad Of IT, (Applause) He added; And while
South Carolina seeded as she thought 1t 10 be her
dutv with the light before her then. II IL quite dlt-
reran. to-day and dl not say that wished 70
violate the XIIIth Amendment OF The Constitution
nv advocating secession. because those clrcum-
Stances and conditions canno; and never VIII again
exist"
A, The reoues, Of Mr. Barrett the clerk read the
resolution offered by him which declared that the
words uttered by Mr. Talhert ARE seditlous ana
reasonable" in violation OF the oath taken by said
gentleman al tho opening OF this session, ana 'hat
said statement is hereby censured by the House ana
that # be stricken from the record" applause on
Republican side)
The confusion and excitement which had been
,emporarily aIlayed were renewed as Mr.. barrett
endeavored 10 address the House. MI Dalzeil
Rep PENN wanted 10 refer the matter 10 the
Committee on Judiciary. and Mr.. Cannon Rep. I'D
IN Law I, on the table The latter proposition met
cries OF NO on the Republican side and APP
plause on the Democratic side. and Mr. Boueie
remarked Il think the man who makes that motion
ought 10 lie the table
Mr.. Cannon-Oh. very we'll. Will make II when
| get the opportunity.
Mr. Dingley suggested 20 Mr. Barrett that y would
be well to refer the matter 10 the Committee on
Judiciary and have II brought back 20 the House
for deliberate consideration. cries OF Yes ana
"No'D
Mr Boutellc-We don't want any lawyers opinion
on this question.
Mr. Rarrett- Nj Speaker under ordinary circum-
stances any suggestion made 20 me by the gentle
man from Maine tMr Dngley) who g. very properly
slI ~. ~ fh.
would be promptly acquiesced In by me. but | DO
sire first to ask the gentleman from South Carolina
a CATEGORICAL question his answer 20 which may or
may not remove this matter entirely from III" con
siieraiion Of IN. House ask the gentleman from
South Carolina (Mr. TaberO whether he VIII rise
in his place and distinctly. succnctly and definitely
withdraw any remark made by him this floor
which carries with H. directly or indirectly. any I'M
nlled threat on his part Of secession under any cir
cums,ances whatever Derlsive cries on the Demo-
cratic siGeD Unless the gentleman viii withdraw
his remark and make an apology TO the House. TINS
resolution Is going 10 be voted upon. 0ries Of No.
Let il bc voted on" and Vote. voteD
Mr. Barrett conj!nucd-The great Democratic
party on that side OF the House. by their gentle
shout Of no advise the gentleman from South
Carolina as their spokesman not to Withdraw his
remarks not to say that he disclaims any state
men which gives the slightest color or ntmaton OF
an intention under certain circumstances to lead in
"A secession movement against the 'IDNrfifn'Hl 81
the United States. which ne ha- taken an oath 10
m N, Tai,er, have stated ms position and have
not another word TO ray. tCries OF Vote N"'e'
the Republican sidr)
Mr.. Barreti-Mr. Speaker, uness the gentleman
from South Carolina asks me 10 yield - Elm ~
order mat he may make such an apology ana 81 =
now pause for him to do shall move the pre-
vious question on this resolution crIes u Move
w. ! stone Gtep.. PENN II the motion for the
eyo question IL vGs cow 5 T o mT' GT " Sm
Mr bourelle-Tiow does. The Speaker know
whether ii will be proper Or not?
Mr.. Barrett Mr. Speaker. In order that there
cinan from South Carolina 10 retract or apologize
for the words he hls utt'r.1 disorder IN the nail
and GerlsiVe cries on ;hc Democratic slicD
MIR Dalze.. renewed his motion to refer the mat
| ter 10 the Committee on Judiciary ana II was
a demand Tor the yeas AMI nays WAS made by
| Mr. Barrett Mr. Bouiel; and Others and seconded
| resolution do You approve such language And
| when several answered di,lrmaIveiy said; AZ
right; you'll have ;he opportunity 10 say :" on 'e
| record ~.
The motion to refer carried ayes ~; noes.
.uai before the House took a recess at The close
Of the afternoon ses.'ot Mr. 1,hp.r ,,s
his statement. entered disclaimer vi Inc ssnti-
hat he was ashamed o. the par, taken by North
Carolina in the 10 d. - would be treason TO MS
Hr BonteIIe, and the gentleman from Massachu-
seits NIr Barrcto would leave the Southern Repub-
llrias alone 10 n'dl WIFI lH"I .''"'V', ~"
! Pearson said ne would promise that. II South Caro-
llna attempted another secession movement. long
before either OF them could reach the scene the ib-
| eI.y-loving Union Republicans Of North Carolina
woud 20 and whip South Carolina back INFO
the Union. App.auseJ And with a disclaimer Of
the words imputed to him by the gentleman from
South Carolina, and n the spirit OF the famous IN
| va.ior OF the Governor Of Nort1 Carolina to the
Governor q South Carolina. Mr. Pearson expressed
| the hope that the matter might be permitted to end
here.
Mr. Talberi sIld ne accepted the invitation on be-
half Of the Governor Of his State TO take q drink
with any representative OF North Carolina but FOR
| himself being "a total absta.ner. he mus. decline.
X. had teard the disclaimer Of the gentleman with
| plea sure. and satisfied to let the matter rest
| with that
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