The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-02
WINS APPLAUSE
The Representatives Maiden Speech
Gains Him Fame-His Recital of
Stories Greatly Amuses His Audi
tors-He Invites the Democratic
Party to Disband and Join the Re-
publican Party-COndidons I'm the
South Viewed by Mr.. Richadson
and a Discussion on Finance.

Washington. January 28.-The House
for an hour today Was entertained by
a speech by J. Adam Bede. a Repu Ii
can member from Minnesota, who made
his maiden effort and won his spu. 9
His remarks were replete with Wit
humOr, as we'll as serious thought
Now and then. for purpose Of il. ustra-
cital greatly amused his auditors. He
received the closest at ention OF Repub-
licans and Democrats alike and drew
laughter n applause from one side
and then the other side Of the House.
land at times both sides Oh the cham
Der Joined in vigorous applause.
Mr.. Bede began by saying that if the
Democrats would agree to stop abus-
ing Mr.. Cleveland he would agree to
have the Republicans stop abusing Mr..
Bryan, saying both are working in the
Interest of the Republican party. He
Icreated a ripple of laughter by invit-
ling the Democratic party to disband.
Mr.. Roosevelt. he declared, will be tri-
~umphantly elected President and he
asked the Democrats TO make it unani-
NOUS. The only opposition to Mr..
fR~oosevelt, he said. was a little bunch
lof populists down in Wall street. The
democrats, he said were without a
Header.
Mr. Scudder. of New York. questiored
MIR. Bede as to how he proposed unit
ling the two races.
Mr.. Bede replied that he had not
Preferred in any way to the race ques-
ton. He realized that peculiar cond.-
lions had brought about psculi1r bu~-
ldenS for the South in this matter and
Ihe would not by word OF deed do any
thing 20 add one pounds weight to this
burden. This statement was appla-d-
led on the Democratic d
Mr.. Thayer, CMassachusetts). exterd
ed MI. Bede a cordial invitation to join
the Progressive Democratic Party"
Vhom are you going to nominate? %
I~rejoined Mr.. Beds. amid Republic n
laughter.
1.-The Democratic party is not run by
one man" replied Nj. Thayer.
We'll" continued Mr.. Bede. II under
stand that in New York you send men
to Congress by appointment"
Mr.. Bede was quest. oned as to his
own political record. and admitted that
me had first been a Republican, then a
Democrat and finally u Republican.
You see," he continued, Il voted the
democratic ticket in the Near time"
I(Laughter).
In conclusion Nr. Bede again extend
led an invitation to the Democrats y
join the Republicans and EJECT Roose-
welt.
Why" he said. The election re-
turns from the West will simply be
supplemental ensus figures"
Mr.. Richardson. (Alabama). review
linz 10nI,ti~-- - c
LET US alone" adding chat thev would
work out the race problem ITO the
strength and glory Of the Aneric n
Iunion." He asked wndt section Cf the
union was more interested in maintain
ling the law than the South. He said
Northern capital was being invested
in Southern States because of the hon
est administrat ton Of the offairs of
these states by the white people.
In reply to a question by Mr.. Gros-
venor. Mr.. Richardson said tie law
CO the South were not keeping awIy
desirable immigrants.
Mr.. Baker. CNew Yo-k). asked if tha
imposition of a tax on the and wo
not bring a great nflux Of people to the
lSouthern States.
Single tax in the South. declared
IMr. Richardson, would de troy tn
farming industry of that sec ion by
~burdening the farmer in such a way as
to destroy all his profits.
There was a discussion en- finance by
Mr.. Hill Republican. Connecticut) and
Mr.. Williams, Democrat. Mississ ppi)
the former cyiticising il measur D O.
lposed by Mr.. Williams. and the lat Al
making reply.
Mr.. Benny, (New Jersey), Gef nd d
NV. ]. Bryan and criticised the Presi,
Ident. He said there Will be ore iss {
THAT could not be lodged, declaring tina
t-n hn "A ra tho m i1r0a1S r. n No NE
ted to drive one set OF men out Of bus
iiness and make m~iliiocaires out of an
lother set. and are they to be permitted
Ito favor the Standard OIL Company"
The House adjourned until tomorrow