The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-18
GENTLE WAYS or THE DEPUTIES,
a scene Aupors Geniernen In the LeweT Aus
trfnn Gnriiarnent.

a scene Aunoug Gentietnen In the Lever Aus
trinn Parliament.
Whenever Representatives or Senators in
Washington threaten 6sticuffs in Congress or
use violent language In debate a full account OF
the affair is published in tho Continental news
papers OF Europe. This account Is accompanied
with ironicnl comments on manners in America
and " shirt.sleeve lawmaking." The idea that
tho lawmakers OF tho United States arc less
dignihcd and solfcontained than those abroad
has been cultivated 90 persistcntly by foreign
editors that few Americans In other lands ven
ture to correct It, and many are inclined to be-
lieve It true to tho facts. 1t is OF passing inter
est. therefore,, to notice how the dignity OF the
Old World occasionally manifests itself In Par.
lament Here is an example:
In tho lower Austrian Parliament Deputy
Noskc was discussing a proposal to sell n Ger.
tain army building. As a Liberal he is not
popular among the anti.Scmites, and they In.
terruptcd frequently. Nosko appealed to the
President for protection. Then came this con-
versation shouted across tho chsmber
Deputy Strobach to Deputy DIR. Lucger, anti
scmite-You must answer him; he is assailing
you.
Deputy Luegcr-I shall not notice such .
creature.
Deputy Noske-A certain party that formerly
opposed the military is trying now to conciliate
It. Perhaps this means that certain decora-
lions are to be dispensed
Deputy Lueger-Impertincnt fellow'
Deputy Baron Troll to Lueger-You are q
provocative agent and a bride taker.
Deputy Strobach-We will not stand such in
suits.
Deputy stclner-Rnscal! scoundrel! Scampi
Bunco steerer!
The President Of the Chamber, ringing for Or
dcr-Gentlemen! Gentlemen!
Deputy Noske to the anti-Semites-I have at
least the right to express my opinion Of your
Deputy s~chncider-You're an old fraud.
Deputy Lueger-Mind your own business.
Deputy Noske-Yes, but you are minding tho
government business and making deals with it.
Deputy Gessman-You are q rascal and com
Deputy Steiner-You are a gold-hrick cheat
Deputy Gregorig-You arc a sneak thief;
President. The tumult increased during the
lntermission. The Jew.ba!ters, led by Deputy
threats to the effect that they eyN Would lay him n'o on
the floor and trampie on him. Several Conserva-
tives headed Of the attacking party; The gen,
was resumed Deputy Noske got the floor.
Deputy Noske-I have been insulted in the
most indecent manner. yet
Deputy Lneger-Oh, 90 homel Go home!
Deputy Soske-I wish merely, to get justice
from the President resi-. ! viii see whether l can be
fNS' -
Deputy Gregorig-He would teach us manners
and morals; that Is too good!
Deputy Soske-Doest the President approve Of
this disgrRceful conducts
Deputies Lneger. StrDbach and Steiner in
c~horus-Shut upl BegRar! Tramp! Keep your
dirty talk to yourself! tPausc.l
Deputy Steiner-Buy him a muzzle.
There was another general rumpus, during
which everybody insulted somebody else.
Deputy Noske-For days we have heard
rumors Of lying and stealing
Deputy Gregorig-You make a business of de-
Tending rascals.
Deputy Steiner-You are a brazen-faced cur.
The President ought to lash you out of the
House with an OF whip.
Deputy ~Nosko-There, Mr.. President, could
you hear thatf
Deputy S~trobach-Throw him out, Stop his
mouth
Deputy Noske-Now. Mr.. President, are you
Deputy Strobach-Hold your tongue, you Inn
pudcnt ~blackguard.
Deputy misunderstanding brute!
Deputy Noske-Mr. President, are YOU still
deaf to these un~pariiamentary epithetsf
Mr.. President was still deaf, and the anti
Noske and anti-Semitic Deputies cheered for his
deafness as he announced the adjournment