The times., 1898-06-30
THE TIMES" IN THE HOUSE
An Eniiyeni ing Discussion of n Re-
cent Editorial.

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in The Times of June % So much is he
disturbed that during running debate
IN Congress yesterday he referred to the
editorial and volunteered the information
that II was written by a congressman
This information was inaccurate, of
course. but Gen. Grosvenor is too old
prophet TO be bothered much by inaccu-
racies
bill was pending to add cheese to the
menu of Uncle Sans soldiers and Mr..
Allen of Mississippi made a very inter
esting and iaughable speech on the sub
jeet. Mr.. Allen criticised Gen. Grosven-
or for his recent assault on the Demo-
Gratis of the House. whereupon the gem
eral replied quoting from The Times in
justification of himself:
He said:
Now, Mr.. Speaker. I propose to close
the exercises OF the present occasion. so
far as 1 am concerned. by pointing out
that it is very strange thar [ should be
singled out for criticism when 1 am not
charged with saying one-naIf as bitter
things as have been said by distinguished
Democrats upon the same question right
here in the city of Washington
Il hold IN my hand an editorial publish
ed in a leading Democrats newspaper of
the city of Washington, The Times. dated
the I'D day of June That was a remark
able day for men 10 speak out. That was
the day of the Republican convention in
Ohio. and while a Republican was saying
a very few, very modest and very mild
thlngs, there was Democrat in the city
OF Washington hurting bitter cpithets up
on the unprotected head of the Democrat.
ic party on this floor. / hold that article
In my hand, and | am authorized 10 say
that Ii was written By Democratic con-
gresham now sitting on this iioor.
A member on the Democratic side-Give
US his name.
Mr.. Grosvenor-Further than that
Mr.. cox-I insist on knowing who that
man is.
Mr.. Grosvenor-It was not the gentle
man from Tennessee (Mr. Cox. Gaugh-
ter.) | clear him of any such charge 1t
is an editorial in a responsible newspa-
per- The owner of it. az l understand, is
Mr. Stilson Hutchins, a leader of the
Democratic party
A member-Where?
Mr.. Grosvenor-Today one of the
strongest supporters of Mr.. Bryan for
the Presidency in the election of 1900
Mr.. Sulzer-Let us hear what the article
is. Read il.
Mr.. Cox-Not until the gentleman from
Ohio states who wrote the article
Mr.. Grosvenor-I should like TO know by
what authority the gentleman from Ten
nessee demands the name OF anybody
from me.
Nr. Cox-The gentleman has no right
TO accuse Democrat of writing an ofren-
sive article without giving his name
Mr. Williams of Mississippi-The gentle
frN1T frNy ~, ~ -.
matter Of this kind his own reputation
is at stake
Mr.. Grosvenor-There is a gentleman
sitting within four feet of me who heard
a Democratic congressman say TO both
of US that he was the author of this
paper.
Several members-Name him.
Mr.. Grosyenor-I will have the paper
read at the clerks desk
Mr.. Clark of Missouri object TO that
article being read unless the mans name
is given
Mr.. Grosvenor-I can have it read as
part of my speech.
Mr.. Williams of Mississippl-Mr
eaker-
The Spealxer-For what purpose does
the gentleman from Mississippi rise?
Mr.. Williams Of Mississippi rise TO
parliamentary inquiry. Is this article to
to be read as matter of right?
Mr.. GrOsvenOr-If there is any point
about 1t, l will read the article myself
/ am pretty good reader.
Several members Ito Mr.. Grosvenor)-
Read ii yourself.
Mr.. Williams of Mississippi-Is the arti-
Gle to be read by unanimous consent?,
The Speaker-If objection is made, the
! clerk will not read.
NJ NkrfIf;o,,,. .t,ott
ject unless the gentleman will give the
name of the man who he says wrote the
article.
Mr.. Grosvenor-I will read it myself as
part of my remarks.
Mr.. Handy-I rise to a parliamentary
inquiry. The rule of this House in re-
gard to debate being germane 20 the pend
ing bin has at times been enforced pret-
~ rigidly against myself.
The Speaker-Does the gentleman make
the point that the article is not germane?
Mr.. Handy-Unless the gentleman from
Ohio viii furnish US the name
The Speaker-The gentleman either
makes the point, or he does not. If he
does the Chair will have TO rule upon
it.
Mr.. Handy do not make any point
upon the gentlemen.
The Speaker-The gentleman from Ohio
tiici, VIII IIOCtSls
Mr. "Wednesday, June %,
l read the following editorial cut from
the paper at that time. This is headed
Democratic Folly"
DEMOCRATIC FOLLY.
We do not think it will profit the Democrats
If the House to hold any more caucuses IL will
be much better for the minority to go at once
into voluntary liquidation and apply for a leader
who has the ability TO lead and whom they
with seifrespect, follow. Nothing short Of
complete reorganization within the next thirty
days will avert the popular wrath to come.
Now, Mr.. Speaker. I point out
Mr.. Bailey-f hope the gentleman from
Ohio will read the entire article.
Mr.. Grosyenor-i am reIdinS this arti-
time TO do so.
Speaker that the gentleman has no right
to select such parts of an editorial as iie
may choose and submit them to the
attack upcn me. I want every word of It
read so that the House may understand
the animus of 1t. deny the rigfl. of the
gentleman from Ohio to garble ii.
Mr. Grosyenor-Mr. Speaker l hope this
does not come out of my time.
Mr. Bailey-The gentleman from Ohio
can have all the time he wants.
Mr.. Grosyenor-I have the right TO read
upon it as I go along. just to suit my own
convenience.
Mr. Bailey-only by permission of the
House.
Mr. Grosvenor-I have not asked con-
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