The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-06
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terie of men who have entered into this
conspiracy to crowd this question to
the front at THE particular time, and
for the reason that they are 1eaffui
that If the matter should go to con-
sideration under a resolution TO eApel
the member from Utah, they could not
marshal the necessary t"o-thlrds Vote
to accomplish their purpose-to pass the
present resolution.
81 understand, sir, that the immuni-
ties are not given for the benefit or
the individual member. They are CIV
en- rather as a protection to MS consult
uency, who are entitled to ms services
as their representative. And, therefore,
l invoke the protection that is given
to the constituency of a sovereign state
against the proceedings they are insti-
tuting here to deprive me of the priVl-
lege of being sworn in as a member OF
this house. Privilege, did L say, SIR!
| am not asking any privilege IN TINS
house. I am not asking any tayors OF
the members of this house. Under the
shadow Of the constitution of the Unit
ed States 1 merely demand, both Tor
myself and for the people of my state,
the protection that is due us-ahd II
is demand. and it is asking no ia
vors." fGreat applause on the demo-
The Cannon Precedent
Mr.. Roberts next called attention to
the precedent In the Forty-third con-
ing:
II can add nothing to the force. OF
that gentleman's remarks. except TINS,
that in the case of Mr.. Cannon the
house was dealing with a delegate from
a territory, not the representative OF
~ af Gtata Thew
were dealing with a delegate who was
created by statute passed by the con-
gress of the United States. and
throughout the discussion 1t was al
legged as reason for taking exceptions
to him that they could do 50 because
he was unprotected by the provisions of
the constitution. And yet sir, not
withstanding he was but creation OF
law, they admitted him as a member
upon the floor of this house.
TT is to be remarked in this connec--
ton that strange to say, the course OF
nature was not disturbed. NotWith-
standing an alleged polgamst was per-
mitted by a republican congress to re-
main upon the floor of this house, II
did not transpire, as it is SAID II Qua
transpire in ancient Rome. little ere
the mighty Julius fell. The grave STOOD
not tenantless. The sheeted dead did
not stand and gibber in the streets Of
Rome. Why, sir, the sun was not dark
ened nor was the moon turned to blood:
Actually, sir, the rain continued to iaii
upon the Just and unjust alike.
daughter and applause).
Gentlemen of the democratic party,
some few of whom may perhaps trem-
bic a little at the thunderous objec-
ton that has been presented as pre-
tending to voice the sentiment of the
country upon this subject. | want to
coll your attention to another thing,
t3,cf9 ,f1i t,rr
publican congress seated this man, yec
the republican party really survived
its action. G4aushter). Why, it is
here to-day. and I believe, gentlemen
of the majority, that it could survive
even if it should seat the present repre-
sentative from the state of Utah"
Appointed Poiygamists.
Proceeding, he took up the charge
that Utah had broken her compact
with the United States by the election
of an alleged polygamous representa-
tive. II that was true, then Utah had
simply followed the illustrious exam
pie of the present national administra-
tton.
1T AFFIRM" said he. that there is
abundant evidence that objections sim
liar to those in the present case were
| made to the president and the senate
T against the appointment of certain
| jections were waived aside"
do you mean to say that polyga.
mists were appointed to federal offices
| in Utah by the present executive?'
queried Mr.. Hopkins, rep, III.
with the knowledge of the presi.
| dent?" added Mr.. Grosvenor, rep, Ohio
| quickly, amid some laughter on the
| democratic side.
when men were applicants for fed.
eral offices in Utah." reiterated Mr.
| Roberts, OBJECTIONS were made anc
! affidavits were filed both with the pres
! ident and the senate, but nevertheless
| the appointments were made"
| That does not answer my question:
| observed Mr.. Hopkins.
Mr.. Roberts urged that the cas-
ought to go to the judiciary committee
where it could be investigated. HI
warned the republican side that tht:
was a serious question. If the people
| of Utah were guilty Of violating th'
compact with the Union. what of the
president, who had appointed to life
positions in Utah men charged with
| the same offense?
| Polygamy Is Dead.
! Mr. Roberts ridieuled the manner ir
| which the petition favoring his ex
| rulson had been procured. In con
Guiding, he denied that the members
who voted to seat him would be vot
ing for polyeamy. The question OF
| polygamy was settled. Il hold it as
an honor" said he, that I will be
quoted long in Utah as one who helped
to settle that question on the floor OF
the constitutional convention. / an
! not defending polygamy. 1t is dead
Mr. Roberts concluded by thanking
Mr.. Taylor and the house for their in
diligence. He was given round OF
| applause as he took his seat
| Mr.. Dinsmore, dem. Ark, briefly OPP
posed the Taylor resolution.
Defends the President.
Mr., Grosvenor, rep, Ohio, denounc