West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-15

man had been living at the time
Lafayette came to this country, bear
ing the commission of the king OF
France, would he have oyerruled the
action Of George Washington in send
ina a commission to meet him and
accompany him over the country?
Mr. Wheeler-No, | would have
been proud to join in the commission
to welcome the Marquis Lafayette.
He was great soldier, a great
fighter, and fought for the rights OF
the American people. (Applause.J
But this man represents that kingism
Of funkeyism that seeks to enslave
the labor of every people under the
sun.
M. Gillett (Mass.)-Does the gen
lleman criticise the Democratic ad-
ministration Of Buchanan in receiv-
ing the Prince of Wales?
Mr. Wheeler-That is a very differ
ent thing. daughter and derisive
cries on the Republican side.) We
received him not as we are receiving
this man, il l recollect right, but he
came as the Official head Of his gov
eminent.
Wales Was Welcomed by Buchanan.
Mr.. Grosvenor-On the contrary.
he came under another name, and the
attendant that was with him came
ineUgnito also, coming as a mere pri-
vate citizen, and was taken charge Of
by the government during his entire
stay in the United States. and dined
at the White House by Democratic
president at a time when Democracy
meant something.
Mr. Wheeler-If the gentleman is
correct, then | condemn in unmeas.
ured terms the attitude of that Dem.
ocratic administration.
Amid much confusion and cries Of
regular order, Mr.. BOutell (Ills.) sad
in part that the criticism made on
the head Of one of our great depart
ments should no go unanswered. No
man in recent years, he declared, to
the rattle OF Republican applause,
had reflected such credit on our dipl0-
matte affairs as the present head e
the state department.
There was a sequel to Mr.. Wheel
er'S speech later in the day, when
Mr.. GrOsvenor secured the floor and
replied at length to what the Ken
tuckian had said He said in part:
Just at the time when the American
people were to be put to the test as
to whether they were gentlemen, il
was most unto tunate that this pro-
test should come against the receo-
ton OF Prince Henry. The speech of
the gentleman from Kentucky would
be exploited in Europe tomorrow, on
the eve OF the princes departure, as
the message Of the American people
to their guest.
Objects to Official Welcome.
Mr. Wheeler interposed at this
point to say chat he should gladly
welcome any gentleman from abroai
what he objected to was the official
color given to the visit. Then, as Mr..
GroSvenOr proceeded TO read what he
mad said criticising the president for
making new precedent in connection
with the coronation Of King Edward,
Mr.. Wheeler interrupted to say that
while he had not desired to bring the
matter into the discussion, what he
mad deplored was the report that the
president intended to send a member
OF his family to the coronation.
oh, If it is simply a matter of 4
young girl going to the coronation CT
a gentleman and lady," observed Mr..
GrosVenor. i will not pursue It."
Carrying Out Mckiniey's Inte,ntions.
Continuing, Mr.. Grosvenor assert
ed that within his personal knowledge
ne would say that in sending a depu-
tatlon to the coronation of King Ed
ward, the present occupant of the
White. House had simply carried GU.
the plans OF the deceased presiden.
who had already selected the head OF
the commission. Whatever criticism
was made on this score ought to fall
upon William Mckinley, not on his
successor. But he did not think any
apologies were due If the constitu-
ents Of the gentleman from ken
lucky were polled he did not thin,
that 8 per cent would condemn the
president. so far as the young lads
IS concerned" he added, Z can tell
the gentleman one thing. She would
give him a great deal OF trouble II
she should get into a debate with him
as 10 the proprirty Of her going"
Laughter and applause.)
Further debate occurred between
Grosyenor AMI Wheeler.
THE REACTION CONTINUED.