The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-14
the committee, the main features Of
which have been published already.
Fire Of Questions

AS Mr.. Palmer detailed the various
amounts paid by Judge swayne for board
and necessary expenses he was subjected
to fire Of questions by several mem
bcrs. A question by Mr.. Adams penn
sylvania), II 1t was the custom OF the
other judges to accept the max }num OF
$40 a day for expenses. reused Mr.. Palm
err, who answered with an emphatic no.
adding that II It was the custom It would
be no evidence In this case. I'VE are
he said with emphasis. trying the case
OF Judge Charles Swayne, and not. all
the other judges OF the United States.
Replying to Mr.. Lacy !Iosya) Mr..
Palmer said the committee did not look;
into the question OF whether or not the
rate OF $40 "a day. was q fixed allowance.
not thinking it relevant
The charge against Judge Swaynegof
swearing that his expenses We're $40 a
day. when, In fact, these expenses were
proven to be consldera bly, less. he said,
stands unexplained and undefended by
the Judge.
In order that 1t might be considered.
as part OF the record in the cage, aud
taken into account in making up the
decision OF the House, Mr.. Clayton (Dem-
ocrat, Alabama), quoted from a decision
Of the Court OF Claims regarding ~!.at
may be regarded as proper expenses OF
a Judge. III NJ
After concluding his resume OF the evil
dence. Mr.. Palmer said that II Judge
SHayne had done well he ought to be.
|y!ndicated. and sent out With the COM
nendation. "Wel done. good and faith
ful servant" II Judge Swayne had done
Ill. he ought to be sent to trial. where
his excuses and apologies may or may
not receive confederation. II the House
was OF opinion that Judge Swaynes con-
duct had been con,mendable. .'let him go
Scott free.'' but he added. amid I'M
pressive silence. in my judgment It VIII
be q sorry day for the republic when
such behavior is commended by the -cl'-
rcsentatives of the people.
Tho courts. he declared. arc the refuge
OF the weak, dcfcnseless and oppressed,
and upon their Integrity and purity de-
bends the preservation OF life, liberty and
property The fact that there had been no
Impea chment OF q Judge for more iran
seventy years was sufficient evidence OF
the efficiency. Integrity and honor OF the
courts. Mr.. Palmer closed by sa5.ilg
that they may be kept pure and free
from all reproach is my prayer !, ana my
b hope, and for that reason ! shan vote 20
imnea CHI tho Hon. Charles Swaync.
Without distinction as to party sir.
Palmer was loudly npplaudcd as he took
his seat.
EYE 49, ~ llWOA lliy ~ sN
Mr.. Clayton (Alabama) ia member Ct
the judiciary Committee. followed, de-
voting much time TO q discussion Of wel X
constituted high crimes and misdemea-
snors. ."rhis man is unworthy of his high
office :, he sald taking UP the merits ct
tho case. lie was sure that the House. y
1t was satisfied from the testimony that
Judge Swaync was an unjust ana un-
worthy man, would not hesitate TO scc
that the formal charges are made against
him. land no be arralgned az we ,.l1 NV
Of the Senate and there tried. MY
Clayton WIS particularly severe IN MS
arraignment of what he characterllnu
MS Judge Swayne's excuses ana testl-
mony regarding his failure to acquire
residence III Pensacola.
AM! he said striking his desk' Whon
lie studies the case and the rel,ort says
that he did not swear far enough anu
now lie tiptoes OH this question Of resi-
de1c..,'l Judge Swayne's amended testl-
mony, he declared, amounted to but l11tle,2
becnusc when5the Judge took steps to ac,
uuirs a residence dn his district ne haa
Wind of these impeachment pyoceedlhss,
Containing, Mr., Clayton said mat me
offense q Juuse nyrNl.e,
in violating tho statute ms lessuehe ~
5had been committed and could not DO
cured by he 1uoEs = et4N 800 $50 a
Defends Swayne.
The question OF Judge swnyne's resi-
dence also was discussed 4by MI. Gl!lelt
FC,uliforntul, who Insisted that Judge
swaynn lind distinctly shown an intent
to make Pensacola his home. All tho
effort ana Industry ofsthe parties making
the charges against Jud go . swayne, ne
said. had not produced single witness
who said Judge Swayne resided or had y
hume In Delaware. N, .!. n i.
made no difference ~ ] I'd sc s'Wayne was
not In Pensacola over twenty days q
year. because he might have been some
,wl,sre CLIO Hdoing business for his col'll-
try. /.
Tho record, he declared. showed that
Judge swnyne went to Florida, Alabama
and Texas to hold court.