New-York tribune., 1902-02-19
MR.. WHEELER REBUKED.
AFFRONT TO A FRIENDLY NATION DE-
NoUNCED BY MR.. GILLETT.
TWO DEMOCRATS REPUDIATE THE KEN
TUCKIAN'S UTTERANCEs AND ONE IN
DORsES THEM-MR. WHEELER SAYS
HE HAS NOTHING TO RETRACT.
HE HAS NOTHING TO RE

HE HAS NOTHING TO RETRACT
Washington. Feb. 1s--The speech Of Mr. Wheeler
OF Kentucky, in the House last Friday, wnen ne
bitterly assailed Secretary Hay and Lord Paunce-
fote and criticised the official preparations Tor the
reception of Primes Henry. had a sequel in the
House to-day during the debate on the Indian APP
preparation bill. Mr.. Gillett. of Massachusetts IN
a half hours speech declared that the mternpeF-
ance Of Mr.. Wheeler's language carried It's own
condemnation. Nevertheless he grievously deplored
such an affront to foreign country. Two Demo-
crats-Mr. Robinson. of Indiana and Mr.. mayer
of Observation-Disclosures any sympathy Win
Mr.. Wheelers utterances. These disclaimers drew
from Mr.. Tabert of South Carolina, the statement
that he desired to share in the responsibility OF
the speech every word of which he indorsed' MI
Wheeler replied to Mr.: Gilett reaffrming what ne
had said. and declaring that he would stand oy ms
words, whether they were discreet or not ne redu
a number of letters and kilograms. and one caoie
dispatch from London, commanding his utterahces-
The incident was the feature Of the day.
MR.. GILLETT ANSWERS MR. WHEELER
Mr.. Gnlett criticised Mr.. Wheeler for making the
charge that the Secretary of State was 'pitlaoe
1unky who should be booted out Of the state De-
partment''; making fun of the German nation
and saying he did not Tor the goodwill OF the
German people. The more disgrace1ul such uIteI-
ances were the more notoriety they achleVeu' ne
said. Such remarks. addressed to foreign coun-
try naturally made impression abroad. PeopIe
there knew nothing of the man who gave utterance
TO them They only knew of his otnciaI s1ahu4hs
as a member of the American House OF Representa-
tives. On that account he said, che stigma OF the
gentlemans speech attached TO all the members
here If every one of the gentlemans friends tod
him what he thought Of him, Mr.. GlIlett salo'
there perhaps would be some strained rrlendshlps-
At this point two Democrats arose and dlsaVoWeu
sympathy with Mr.. Wheeler's remarks. Ny fNoo-
inson of Indiana, amid Republican applause, de-
clared that the Democratic party should not re
held responsible for his statements
II have made no such charge" said Mr. Gilett'
but IL gentlemen on the other side do not agree
with Mr. Wheeler they should say So
This brought Mr. Thayer OF Massachusetts, to
his feet with another statement that Mr.. Wheeler
spoke only for himself. 1t was unjust and unfair
he declared TO charge the Democracy with being
in sympathy with his utterances
Zone after another" said Mr.. Gillett, with an
amused SMILE while his colleagues were convulsed
with laughter.
MR.. TALBERT STANDS BY THE KENTUCK1AN.
Then Mr.. Talbert, of South Carolina, jumped up
II say he cried that desire to take my
share of the responsibility for that speech. IN
dorse every word he said, and am sorry he did not
go further. I think those who believe as he does
should say So and be Internal towards about it
Continuing 0Ir. Gtlett said the good viii Of every
nation valuable TO the United States, and that
It was exceedingly unwise to fling taunt in the
face OF great people. Personally, he said. he was
not In sympathy with the worship OF royalty. There
only two classes in this country who regarded
birth. One the aristocratic class OF the great
cities, and the other the class which refused TO
recognize refinement culture or education II IT was
tainted color But he had believed that the visit
OF Prince Henry proper occasion for suitable
demonstration OF good will Our relations with
Germany recently had been almost strained. and
here was an opportunity to display our friendship
Besides. 1t would be churlish and inhospitabe not
TO welcome properly the representative OF the Ger
people. Just at this tine. also he believed that
II proper 10 send embassies TO England and
Spain to attend the coronations. although he
mt IN ftfIIe
displays.
MR. WHEELER REFUSES TO RETRACT.
Mr. Wheeler replied Mr.. Giilett- He disavowed
any idea that On last Friday he had spoken for any
one except himself though he thought many peo-
pie believed as he did. He said he had received
innumerable letters and telegrams from different
parts of the country containing unstnted praise Of
his speech For himself. he said. he preferred TO
tell the truth. no matter how unpalatable it might
be Alluding 70 the statements made by Mr.
GrosvenOr and Mr. Glllett last Friday about the
visit Of the Prince of Wales in Buchanan's admin
istration. Mr. Wheeler declared that those state
ments were absolutely incorrect. He said Presi-
dent Buchanan had received the Prince pri-
vate individual and had borne the expense out OF
his own pocket; he had even paid the cost Of
He said that he never had objected to receiving
What he objected TO was the spirit OF irucusnov
and sycophancy that had characterized this and
lions he had receved he ss5 l5at 70 mime me
great majority of them from Republicans. Before
tatinsly that have not word to retract. I sin
to republicanism do not believe to occupy
great position in the world IT Is necessary for US
son son Of forstgneT and my love for the republic
the press with being an ignorant asricuIturist.'
am am proud OF being the the son OF a farmer and the
licking that characterizes the official class in the
5Ir; Wheeler then began to read some Of the com
munlcauons ne had rece eiV,.d In reply TO ques-
first read te!tgram from Rochester. y Y. signed
"A Lifelong Republican and then a cable dis
patch from London. also signed a Lifelong Re
"That's the same man cried out Mr.. Grosvsnor
This remark convulsed the Republican side OF the
Have you anything there from Edward Atkin-
SOM asked Mr.; shattuG, Of Ohio.
risve jeers on the Republican side oh you may
laugh" he added. "but when those who laugh 50
Of Edward Atkinson will be remem bered'
Anything from Aguinaldo?" asked Mr.. Mercer
ITO one who would be guilty OF the disoourtesy
say I had rather number Aguinaldo among INV NV
Mr. Wheeler said he had heard that his speech
G c, last ETdsy & %as TO be Gre1asd R as Repub
RepubIicsns Thought thew could maze 'i6a, ~ tas
capital OF II he would. at his own EXPENSE ci-
Of the s5ch m Of Mr. rosTenogg an dt Mt9 copy
the question on the hustings with any Republican
disrespect TO Prince Henry or the German people
tortured into such an Interpretation --N &c
The incident closed with a few remarks from
people Of his State. any sympathy with MT' ie
Earlier in the session Mr., HILL OF Connecticut.
son, OF Texas. criticised the President for his
alleged change OF position on trusts. The Indian
bill Itself was not touched in the speechmaking
RECEPTION FOR JOHN C. SHEEHAN.
John c. sheehan will be the guest of honor ar q