New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-04
KENTUCKY vs.. INDIANA.
STATES FIGHT IN HOUSE.
Bitter Political Debate OUer Murder
of Goebel.
frao,r THE TRIBUNE puREAU.I

v,-..bins+or Feb s-Kentucky eloquence held
the House epellbound to-day to the utter exclusion
OF orderly parliamentary procedure dehsntine 'ne
minority and crowded galleries ana resulting N
the perceptibIe discontinue of the majority. Inc
impassloned uratory OF Representatives James ai.
Stanley Of the Blue Grass State. ran riot Wheh de
nouncing the assassination OF William Goeoei anu
paying q tribute to the memory OF the dead ken
tuclian.
Mr. James. after calling attention 70 the fact
that to-day was the fourth anniversary OF the
death Of Goebe launched his oratcrical bomosheil'
which exploded with telling effect among MS po-
ntical adversaries SEEKING the opportunity causeu
bv this reference he scathirgly denounced tAe re-
fusal OF Governor Durhin OF Indiana to honor eA-
tradition papers for William S. Taylor who was
under indictment in Kentucky for completely IN
that political tragedy. lie referred to me muir
dered CSoebel as zone OF the abiest, bravest, ana
knEhtilest or men," whose death should be avenged
by the proper judicial tribunal Ills dramatic oe0-
lara.Ion that the system OF one State aioTdiEs
protection for political purposes 10 fugtives from
another YES a dangerous practice. and one thet
might lead 10 serious retaliatory difficulties BE-
tween commemorative. was In the nature OF q
solemn warning. Mr. Jamess refection on IoN-
ernor OdelIs attitude In refusing to surrender Mf'
z,egler Of Ncw-York. TO the Missouri authoflties'
was cornpletely disposed of by Representative
Payne Of New-York. in a brief but spiriteo repiJ'
At all times IN the speech Of Mr.. James ne re-
csIyed the closest attention, and was frequently
interrupted by applause. at its conclusion he was
continuing at great length. despite the pounding
OF the presiding officers gaveL
Mr. James declared at the outset that the feoush
Rider President ridiculous In his message 10
Congress favoring international extradition urea
ties. when one Stats could not get fusitives from
Justice from another. He had. he said. INTRODUCED
a bill in which the federal government made ex-
tradition compulsory where persons had peen IN
dicted for crime. For four years. he said. Gov
ernor Durbin OF Indiana had protected Taylor
who had been regularly indicted IN Kentucky Tor
the murder OF Goebel, land yet notice that wheh
Durbn comes to town." continued Mr. James. ne
Is wined and dined by this great Don Quixote upon
extradition, who absolutely confdes to Durbln the
right to rive the waiting and anxious world the
news that Hanna can run for President IL he wants
to- And when we all read that we again declared
that the king do no wrong.
These remarks aroused Democratic applause and
laughter but stirred the opposition to action, and
for something like two hours many members were
on their feet at a time and the criminal and po-
utical records OF both Kentucky and Indiana were
handled without gloves.
MI James reviewed in detail the murder Of Goe-
bel ard the failure OF Taylor to give himself up.
He believed the federal government had tho right
TO remedy the situation. and should exercise that
right II might result, he declared. In retaliation
Should this be so. Mckinleys murderer might De
now walking the bluegrass OF Kentucky to-day.
However, no declared. Kentucky would never DO
this The result would be the reputation CT the
Republican Governor OF Indiana and the election
Of a Democrat, in which event he predicted that
TAYLOR would have to seek another place OF refuge
Mr. Crumpacker rose to reply 10 Mr.. James ana
brought out storm Of questions from the Demo-
cratic side. The tension became Intense The Gov
error Of Indiara needed no defence. said Mr..
Crurnpacker especially to any ono acquainted
with the Kentucky election OF $50. He declared
that Taylor was elected Governor Of Kentucky
Mr.. Williams. OF Mississippi, wanted TO know II
Taylors election excused the assassination o. Goe-
Mr Crumpacker declared he was not endeavor-
ing 10 defend the assassination.
Does tie gentleman doubt that Goebel vas
Fascinated fer political reasons asked Mr. VIII
DO not know thar that T. has anythlsS to ID, DC
VITA the question. Iet-leu, "a. - AiiL
declared the Kentucky juries were packed"
taii I've Smith. Shirley and STANLEY Of KeHtucky'
Mr.. Williams combated the idea that the Ken
lucky juries were corrupt and rotten, In some
respects. he said. the speech OF Mr. CrumPacker
was q disgrace to American ciyiLEation IL was
Indiana, and that Just across the river all
son Is Mr.. James regarding retaliation and It's
p2ssibiiities as 10 the Se1,h or Mchlniey HS pre-
because he said. no party could live which had
sunk SO low - to place tho Endorsement OF crime
inscription its banner
Nr. Hemenwav. Of Indiana. maintained that the
lions in kentucky were not such as TO secure a
fair trtal should Taylor be extradited. lie pre-
dicted that the time would come when fair trial
might be had and also that Governor Durb!n was
pursuing policy which Kentucky hereafter would
Mr.. Payne defended President Roosevelrs extra
ment % The President and the Republican party.
he said. not wei founded neither the crit
icism Of Governor Odel OF New-YCrk made by
Mr.. James. FOR his refusal to extradite Zieger on
demand of Missouri.
III. Adams. OF Pennsylvania, in beginning bis
annual speech IN favor Of the reorganization u the
consular service said he %. forming good Of
ice by .-tCrposiug d buffer between Indiana and
Kentucky lie pre- scented bill for the rcorganiza-
ton ~ tho consular service. which. he said.
Endorsed by the business interests Of the country.
The discussion was brought back TO the Goebel
murder by Mr.. Stanley. of Kentucky. who. while
paying glowing tribute GOSbel. asked by
Mr. Hepburn. or Iowa. II Goebel himself not
assassin and fugitive from justice.
This was denied vigorously by Mr.. Stanley. who
declared TIE shooting OF Sanford in Coyiagton BY
Gocbel was act OF Self-defeECe.
Ar. Harrison. OF New-NOrk. discussed for
minutes what he characterized the insulting treat
rnent OF Russia Of American citizens who are He
brews. and who go TO ;hat country" AIR Harrison
advocated the Goldfogle resolution recurring equal
treatment TO be accorded to citizens Of the UnitOl
States. regardless or religion. He called attention
TO the declaration OF the State Department that this
10. the now. ana that passports Issued
Jews TO 10 Russia not q guarantee Of
ssfetv. What needed. he SAID. was a new ex-
ample OF American diplomacy. which would tell
the truth.
A. o'clock the House adjourned