The Washington times., 1902-02-20
BOUTEILE REPLIES
TO Mr.. WHEELER


bitches of South Africa. fighting the same
battles for liberty that our forefatherS
fought. TApplausc.l The Germans. he
said had little liking for the German
Government as represented by the En-
peror. still he raid tribute to him as
man saying he was moderate and scholar
ly in everything except politics. The most
of the Germans in this country had come
here to escape the government Of kings
and princes. and have no sympathy with
nobility. I hev are here as q standing
protest against kingcraft and royalty.
Respect Prince as Man Only.
While they did not object to receiving
Prince Henry as a gentleman. they had
no respect for the royalty which he repre-
SCENTS. The great fuss which is being
made over him. he said was simply in
line with the toadyism that is being eX-
hibited in sending special embassy to
the coronation.
There is anomaly which should
be explained" he exclaimed We are
10 pay the expenses of entertaining the
prince here. and also the expense of the
commission going to England to see the
coronation. They have got us coming ana
going.
Hypothetical GUcr:.
He asked If there was a great inter-
national gathering in Europe 10 settle
some important labor problem whether
the Republicans would propose TO appro-
pirate 100000 to pay the expenses OF Il
commission of lahoring men to assist in
such an important matter. He ridiculei
the Republicans for setting themselves up
as the guardians of the Germans of this
country. The latter are able to take care
of themselves. he said and to think for
themselves.
When Mr. Boutell secured the floor he
declared il to be his purpose to trace the
origin Of "truculent sycC phancy." 1t was
evident he said, that MIR. Wheeler had
endcavorcd to establish himself as the
great American humorist, and he wanted
to show how much funnier he might have
been If Re had only known all the facts
in the case.
Thomas .Jcfcrson's Coat-of-Arms.
He then read from letter of Thomas
jefferson to Thomas Adams. in England,
asking him to look after and locate a
coat -oG-arins which he jefferson thought
belonged to ms family, and expressing the
belief that "a coat of-arms could be pur-
chased as lheaply rs any other coat
He then took up the case of John Van
Barren, son Of President Van Buren,. and
read from history showing that he had
been known as Prince John from the
fact that he had attended the coronation
of Queen Victoria end had danced with
her. elarted his hair in the middle, and
affected 'lruculent sycophancy.
Good Judgment of "Prince john"
Mr.. Sulzer-Prince John danced with the
Queen, but the Democrats never elected
him to Office
Mir. Boutell - No; but. like Richard
Croker. he had & great many Democrats
elected 10 ofncc.
Mr.. Sulzer-That only showed his good
! judgment.
should TIE daughter of the President
/ attend the coronation Of King Edward,
| continued Mr.. Boutell ''as the guest Of
/ & private American citizen. she would be
! stow most Glorious presence uDOn the
| occasion. ant ste would not return as
! Princess Alice, either. but still the mod
! est, unassuming daughter of an American
citizen" IApplause.l
! Mr.. BouteIl then took up. in a ludi-
crous way, the events concerning the cor
onation of TIE present Gar. and the part
which Ambassador Breckenridge took in
! il.
I Who is this man. Clifton r. Brechin-
! ridge anyway" he asked. Why, We find
/ he IS a native of Kentucky. and a most
( distinguished Democrat. Laughter and
! applause
Here is one of his kilograms to Sec
| Rotary OIney: 'Olney. Washington. AS to
| costume, please instruct. Breckinridge.'
| lGreat laughter.
| Br. Moutell then proceeded to show
from the department letters the COS
tune which MIR. Breckenridge. at tie re
! quest OF the coronation managers did
wear: Full dress, white vest, knee
! brceches and silk stockings" lGreat
! laughter
That's some Of your 'truculent syco-
! phancy'" added sir. Boutelle.
Mr. Richardson Suppressed.
| Mr. Richardson of Tennessee interrupt
ed to ask If it would not be as common
| dable for the State Department, instead
of publishing such reports. to be aiding
the suffering Beers, but he was greeted
with shouts of derision from the Republi-
/ can side.
Continuing, he read Queen LIS account
! of her reception in Washington to give.
! as he said some sidelights on the
/ origin of 'truculent syccphancy. Next
! lie took ~ the visit of His ROYAL High
ness the Grand Duke Alexis, the personal
! representative of the Gar He visited the
/ principal cities, Mr. BOuteIl said and
! then crossed the borders of Kentucky.
! What then? Did they greet him with shot
! guns? Quite the contrary"
! Mr.. Boutell read a glowing account of
| the dukes reception in Louisville and
! the speech of welcome, wherein the chair
man said that the reception was an un-
/ official one
But listen now exclaimed Mr. Bou-
. tell and all we that have tears to shed
for 'truculent sycophancy' prepare TO
| shed them now [reading from the chair
mans address OF welcomed But the
| Legislature of the State is here to extend
your Royal Highness an official welcome.
! ii your Royal Highness Will permit me.
Sycophnnry in Kentucky.
Think of it, this Kentucky gentleman
asking if this grand representative of the
/ Gar would permit him, Oh, where were
the enemies OF Iruculent sycophancy'
them" exclaimed the speaker. amid great
! laughter.
/ He then told. when the laughter had
subsidized, how the Speaker OF the Ken
| lucky House mir. McCreary. recently
elected Senator from that commonwealth,
! had come forwaIS and addressed his
| Royal HlghneSs. Further, ne read OF the
remarks of Mr.. McCreaTy and the Duke 5
reply of the balls and banquets and re
ceptions In honor OF the royal visitor
In conclusion, Mr.. Boutell read an edi-
torial from a German paper, and said he
hoped that Prince Henry would receive
the same cordial welcome which was eX-
tended to the Duke OF Alexis in Kentucky
I'VE cannot II axe other nations accept
our form of government" he said, and
,;a.i, of n ie l1lt ira
ton of Uncle Sam stretching out his arm
acrnss the sea and shakimg hands with