New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
POLITICS IN THE HOUSE.
EULOGY OF ROOSEVELT.
Republican Policies Defended by
Lands and Burkett.
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Washington, Jan. 27.-John Sharp Williams the
House minority leader in his reputation Of sill
yer at 16 to 1. blazed the way for an occasional
Independent expression OF opinion which his col
leagues are timidy making. In proof OF his tenn
porary emancipation from leading strings. Repre-
sentative Fitzgerald Of Brooklyn, in the House to-
day, declared for Judge Parker, and when his
party associates had recovered from the astonish-
nent which generally follows positive statement
from that side OF the chamber they INDUCED in
a feeble pantomime that viii doubtless be off,
cially labelled applause" in THE Congressional
Record" tomorrow. Mr.. Fitzgerald. when ques-
toned. was able to identify his candidate
citizen OF New-York. and Chief Judge Of the Court
Of Appeals. OF that State but his memory appeared
faulty when pressed for further information con-
corning him. The suggestion that Judge Parker
would probably hold his Job at Albany until the ex-
piraton Of his term failed 10 goad his champion
on the floor into further discussion, and the incl
dent closed Another candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination mentioned. however. though
his name did not seem to any great n
thusiasm
While Representative Charles B. Lands. OF In
diana. was praisng the record Of President Roose-
Welt, Mr.. Fitzgerald tainted him with having had
to mount the band wagon" He then admitted
that the equipment of the Democratic party
not only sadly deficient in band wagons" but
since 1887 it had been destitute Of pie wagons"
This announcement was made with much real
feeling and regret that Representative Payne. OF
NeW-fork, sympathetically inquired, Whats the
matter with Hearst?" but was answered only with
a mournful shaking of heads. indicating that
neither Mr.. Fitzgerald his colleagues had
profted greatly thus far through Mr.. Hearsts
philanthropy.
The utmost good feeling prevailed throughout
the debate which repeatedly punctuated by
q Republican thrust and a Democratic parry, TO
the amusement Of both sides OF the chamber.
While entertained by this the interest Of the
House was centred in the strong political speeches
OF Representatives Burkett and Lands. Their
TOrCeful presentation the achievements NJ he
party brought forth frequent demonstrations of
approval. Both sides of the chamber Egere well
filled. and Republicans and Democrats remained
In their seats until the end, a somewhat unusual
compliment to the speakers
Representative Lands. after frankly admitting
that he had been mistaken in his original estimate
Of President Roosevelt, gave reason after reason
why he had changed his mind. and concluded by
declaring that he. in common with the people Of
the whole country. demanded the nomination OF
the President to succeed himself because of his
splendid record and that he certain Of his
being the party nominee he was OF his tri-
umphant election.
i do not lay claim TO having been the original
Roosevelt man." said Mr.. Lands. Years ago
antagonzed him and his ideas. and it came TO be
d haDit with me 10 say harsh things about him
In my own newspaper questioned his motives In
my own newspaper said he was a sham reformer
and pretender. But I have changed nv mind
with reference to Theodore Roosevelt as have
millions Of others, his countrymen I first an
preclated what an erroneous estimate hi, placed
on MIN when saw him, with war threatening in
iuse IN one OF the great departments OF this gov
eminent. stagnaut with the monotonous routine
ana ofy rot or third Of a century, the real blood
OF actlIity and timely preparation. realized how
mad misJudged him when l saw the announce
Heht IN the daily press that he had decided 10
ABANDON place OF power ami safety which insured
conspicuous performance IN the very theatre Of
war. to raise regiment TO lead TO the front II
seemed 10 me that that was the Supren,est test
Tor II involved goodby. II not farewell 10 little
chiIdren and their mother. I knew how fearfullv
mad misjudged him when, with my colleagues on
inc noor OF this House. read bulletins which sols
how he. under blisterinE sky the target for a
hundred sharpshooters. had given n modern ex-
motion OF that courage. that daring. that heroic
VaIor which has compelled all nations to subscribe
TO the verdict that the American volunteer f. the
greatest soldier on earth.
But" continued Mr. lands ~ has b..r ,,,a
that he mixed up in the Northern Securities affair
lie did. He put the machinery OF the law In opera
uon at time when capital seemed TO have lost It's
heaa ana conservatism had gone crazy He invoked
the law passed by Congress and one OF the richesr
men In New-York told me recently that this check
saved the country from disastrous panic Soma
one had to speak. and Theodore Roosevelt SPOKE
ana he rescued the capitalists Of the country from
the results OF their rapacous folly
1T is said that he nterfered In the anthracite
GO IT, ne uI. was II not Tine for some
other. and Theodore Roosevelt said Come bretb-
a
House would not have spoken. a brave man was in
the White House and he spoke and sacrificed soma
or the dignity Of his office. but won the thanks and
confidence Of his countrymen.
And his conduct IN the Panama affair will place
him SO far beyond the reach Of the potters In the
democratic party as absolutely to insure his vim
Ctcation in November
Mr.. Burkett. OF Nebraska said the Democrats
would not know whether they will talk free silver
or the gold standard until after their convention nj
St Louis and they learn who control the party
the gentleman from Nebraska the reorcaniZers
ASKED II the Republicans going to stand for
the prosecution of trusts MI Burett declared thar
enacted by Republicans and every prosecution con-
Quoted under Republican administration. Asked
how much of the SJO00)J had been expended in The
prosecution OF trusts, Mr. Burkott said all that was
necessary. The paramount issue Of the Republican
party. Mr.. Burkett declared is and always has been
the development OF the country and the welfare OF
the people
Mr.. Cochran dem, MOI in n brief reply to Mr.
Burkett, paid his respects to J. PierpOnt Morgan
The financial policy inaugurated by President Cleve-
land he said, emanated from political party,
but from coterie of gentlemen who then and since
had, by their vicious financial legislation OF 1893
and up to 1885, brought upon this great continent
deSolation OF desert, and have followed IL I'D
by pUndering every man of small means and every
small investor In their neiShborhood 1t should be
remembered that II any man more than any other
financial policy of Grover Cleveland il was John
Pierpont Morgan, a who has sunk from the
condition Of adviser Of Presidents and inventor OF
financial legislation to the level of the with n
gold brick to sell or confidence man with three
cunning little shells at a county fair"
The House adjourned without concluding consId-
Grafton OF the Urgent Deficiency bills.