The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-06
Letter From W. J. Bryan.

Of private soldiers" Applause)
Letter From ". J. bryan.
A moment later Cummings created
something ola sensation by reading the
following letter from ". j. Bryan:
Lincoln. Neb.. June /.
MY dear Mr. Cummings: see that the
Republicans are asserting that / think
constitutional amendment necessary for
the annlhilation Of the trusts have
never said or believed that an amendment
was necessary. have urged legislation
which ! believe 10 be constitutional. and
I have said that favor
constitutional amendment II the de-
cision Of the United States su-
preme court declares such legislation un-
constitutional. The Republican party does
not want to destroy the trusts During
this session Of congress the Republicans
have unanimously supported n proposition
to give the national banks control Of the
currency and thus create a paper money
trust. inclose copy OF my Chicago
antitrust speech, which discussed the
question Of constitutions, amendment.
Yours truly Nv j. BRYAN"
The Democrats cheered vociferously
when Cummings concluded.
Cu.hn.a Crittcfses Bryan.
Cushman had a sharp exchange with
Cummings over the letter.
'"rhe trouble with Mr. Bryan" he said.
is that he IL for the supreme court when
n decides his way and against IL when
n decides against him
Clayton favored the propositions to pro-
mote Miles and Corbn.
Leny Opposes the Promotions.
He was followed by Lentz. who made
an onslaught upon the proposition to pro-
mote Gen. Corbln and who severely ar
raigned the Republican members OF the
declining
to take action looking to the adoption OF
n senate resolution to print 10000 copies
OF the Occur d'Alene investigation. 1t
was. he said, another step in the direc-
ton OF militnrism
Lacey asked Lentz about the politics OF
the governor OF Idaho. and jeered him
until he finally admitted that he called
himself "A Democr II. But he said, every
Democrat on the military committee has
signed a report condemnng Gov. Aeunen-
berg and President Mckinley for black
listing organized labor.
Leutz then directed his assaults against
Gen. corbin who. he said had been hang
ing about the corridors to the capitol beg
cling for promotion.
II have not any more respect FOR mill
tary heggars than ! have for political
beggars." said he. Il believe that mill
tary men should 0ght for their promo
tions not beg for them"
Hull Defend. Corbin.
The excitement had been raising dur
ing his remarks and things were at
high tension when Hull rose to reply
Hull denied that the ndiutant general
had haunted the corridors or asked mem
beers OF congress for promotion.
Lentx-is II not n fact that he appoint
ed sons OF members and indirectly got
their influence In that way?
Ruii's Sons Appointment.
Huil--IIe has appointed good many
stan officers The gentleman from ohio
Is evidently anxious to get the fact be-
fore the couatry that | have son In
the army VINO has served In the STAFF de-
partment at Manls. That Is something l
am very proud of He went and enlisted
first with his own regiment, having served
IN the National Guard for ten years. and
got a commission by the votes OF his own
comrades for the rank OF captain zap
pause on Republican sidc), and he was
promoted and Ia now major on the staT
In the Philippines (renewed applause on
tho Republican sdel. His regiment Ia
coming home, and both myself and hts
poud mother have tried at the war de-
partment for the last five months 10 get
hts ordered home SO that he could re-
sumo the avocation OF peace. and the tes>
tlmony from several of the generals who
have reported, Gen. Wheeler among the
others is that his work there was SO good
he was so efficient In dscharging the du-
ties OF his Office. that they did not want
60 retire him. but further to advance
him. Mr. Chairman. | think God | have
sons who can serve their country zap
pIausel. am proud OF them. think
God | am not one % those ANONYMOUS
creatures who has not been able 20 per-
pctuato hIs species and has nothing 10
look forward TO Opruionged cheering on
the Republican sidel
Leptr oct. Personal and IL Ht.scd
IeutK | want 20 ask the gentleman II
he has son who would be able 10 suo-
port himself without being pcn~iuner on
hts country tcries ~ ooh" and Kissing
ou the Republican sideA VIII tho gentle
nRp explain about his other son IRE
ueUcd hisstng 90 the Republican sidel
Huli ] would II it had any connection
wiki this matter
Lcu,r Is no not sucking the public
tvatf btcncwed hsscs on the RcpuAlenn
titl
bingham Praise. Miie.
bingham. az Fcuua} Isauta who WINS
tImaclf s distinguished utherr durtus me
.lvN Npf. said taat Iu thr estimation II
3eu Hancock 100 beaver ~ufd.er than
O'n. Mites over drew sahr, er commanded
ifooIs
Hro~n Assault. I.nts
l'alwu aSsAtiei l.cuft Tie Nrult uAa
ra aat1. tn soc e,unc.. ne. .r s4tn.trtr.. ,t.,t
would commvui thc patriotism NJ .het
gentleman - len's @rfr familiar WIth
tte aietpry az h.s .Nn ststr Be Na,.3
know that " g. ,rr5a ba3 t..sa, tr
his promotion
After another e..r.sl l..ote rn. tii.
then wcut to seatcgto.c
Tac canferre~ on the nasa. s.s-..-i.
DION hiI reported a further a..4.res,,--t
utoa che trWs relating .. .r.,.. ....