New-York tribune., 1901-02-15


si.oooOoO in rental and with reductions Of
taxation the purchase price would be reduced e
about Sl.9o00o0.
TABLES TURNED OK DEMOCRATS.
At this point Mr. Hopkins threw a bombshel
into the discussion by producing copies of let
ters which ne said had been written 10y Demo
cratic leaders under a Democratic Administra-
ton asking that certain banks be made Gov
ernrent repositories because of the political
associations Of their managers Mr. Hopkins
said the Hepburn letter 10 Secretary Gage was
not the only one OF that kind. He held in his
hand comics Of several letters from Senator
Jones OF Arkansas; Congressman Breckinridge'
of that state. and others which he proceeded 10
read one Of these asked that the German Ma
tional Bank. Of Little Rock Ark, be made a
Government depository. adding: ''It is eEclu-
siveiy Democratic I'm its management
But does it say they contributed TO cam
paign fund.-" asked Mr.. Richardson.
If the gentleman viii wait will give him
some more OF these letters answered Mr. Hop
kns.
Another letter, referring to the bank author-
ties seeking Government deposits, said, They
are all reliable Democrats" and was signed by
Senator Berry, OF Arkansas. To this was az
fixed Il concur, J. *. Jones"
THAT is the head of the Democratic party,
declared Mr.. Hopkins. while many Democratic
members were their feet seeking recognition
But does the letter speak Of contributions
70 a campaign fund.-" persisted Mr.. Richardson
Il have read the letter." replied Mr.. Hopkins
turning to another letter in the bunch before
him He read a letter signed by s. NJ. Peel,
,neuher of Congress at the time obiecting TO
Government depository because the owners OF
that bank are open and notorious Republicans,
and adding that from political standpoint
am opposed TO them
The Illinois member then proceeded 10 read
other letters from Illinois and pennsylvania
Democrats
do any Of these letters say In Consideration
of contributions they are entitled 10 the oe-
oosits etc ," asked Mr. Richardson
'sI3e patient" observed Mr. Hopkins. II have
one here" He then read letter TO Senator
Brioe from a Toledo, Ohio, Democrat COM
rnending a banker who had been a liberal
contrihuror" This phrase evoked much laugh
ter the Republican side.
Did any OF these gentlemen buy property OF
The Government" cried Mr.. Richardson.
HOT SHOT FOR RICHARDSON.
Mr.. Hopl1ns replied by producing a letter
written by Mr.. Richardson himself under the
Cleveland Administration indorsing for good
and sufficient reasons an application for the
4ransfer Of the Government deposit from the
First 10 the Third National Bank OF MUrfrees-
boro Tenn This brought a round Of applause
nv richardson Jumped 10 his feet. That
bank is $50 miles from my district, ne CRED
cit never contributed 10 my campaign IKE
publican jeersD
he haa read Lne Letters $ 10 Fagw IRso ho s. MAJ
'rroller Of the Currency under the Harrison Ad-
,yninistration. in writing the letter to Secretary
Gage had al these Denoeraue pfeceusn's oe-
tore him.
Mr. MRAE IN A RAGE
Mr.. McRaa rose. showing much anger. with
wxtended arm he declared that the letters read
my Mr.. Hopkins were private letters, and had
inpeen furnished 10 him, he charged and be-
aieved, for the purpose OF breaking the force Of
she charge made against Secretary Gage that
Die was paying political debts due the National
scity Bank. Mr. McRae charged that the fur
1nishing OF those letters was without precedent,
and he Indignantly demanded 10 know where
4hey had come from and when Mr.. Hopkins had
eearned Of their existence
Nr Hopkins said he had learned OF their ex-
Seteace during the last Democratic Administra-
sion. When the subject came before the House
pest year he had procured them, but had no
opportunity OF going through them until to-day;
But how did you learn Of their eXistence?"
demanded Mr.. McRae.
Through officials at the secretary's Office"
peplied Mr. Hopkins
who were they?" insisted Mr.. McRae. re-
npeating HIS question several times.
II am not on the witness stand" retorted Mr
Hopkins. ANY member Of the House or Senate
has the right 10 any public document. These
SAre not anonymous letters. / produced them
po show UP the hypocrisy and cant on that side
ipf the House"
This statement only increased Mr McRae's
ere. and he insisted that Mr.. Hopkins should |
SAY whether Secretary Gage had furnished the |
petters. Mr.. Hopkins did not reply.
! II the gentleman does not reply I will as
rsurne,' be cried, that both he and Secretary
FSage are guilty" He hesitated a moment and |
Rhen added 'Of violating the rules
/ THE conclusion Of the sentence aroused a roar
pf Jeers and laughter on the Republican side.
a RENT APPROPRIATION STANDS
Z After much confusion a vote finally was taken
on Mr.. McRae's motion TO strike out the sppro-
tpriation for the rent Of the old Custom House, |
tnd ii was defeated So 10 as. |
Mr.. Jones then offered an amendment TO pro-
Vide that OF the appropriation Of S37l.9a7 for |
rent. the Secretary OF the Treasury should with
mold S50oo0 still due the Government on the
purchase price OF the property. Against this
amendment MIR. Cannon raised a point OF order. |
Fand was sustained |
Mr.. Richardson offered an amendment provid- |
cng that none Of the rent should be paid until
The ute passed from the Government TO the
''ailh- Against this Mr.. Cannon aleo made a |
rolnt OF order but IL was overruled
90 ihe vote on the amendment was a tie 90 10 |
Fz, and II therefore failed.
Alter completing forty three Of the 137 nases
- we OH the committee rose. The Presdent's
.lnessdss concerning the necessity OF rewa rdno
ane @ naval officers engaged in the Destruction ~
s1 SeiegIas heet was read. Then, at a:35 D m
she House adjourned. . 'AT
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