Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-19

NH-TtDN ne I12nC close
the debate. Speaker Carron stated that
me custom WAS that the member in
charge of tn PENDING measure had
the right to close the debate.
Palmer retained his right and Mr..
Giiiett began 1T once i'm Conclusion for
the minority.
Giiiett read telegrari signed he
said. by the lea,iing merchants and
citizens of Pensacola. ccndemning the
Impeachment proceedings. and express
ing sentiment friendly 10 Judge
Swaync. He also read letters 10 the
same effect.
Judge Swayna. he sail would never
have neen proceeded against and per
secuted if il had not been for the
ONea! contempt proc ceilings.
Gillett spoke Of the case incident as
having occurred wears ago and said it
would be triflin.: to pres. ut seriously
srch a charge. lie sail he had state
mcnts showing it was the intention
that so day should be- charged by
judges and thai he had a statement
from the secretary of the treasury
showing other judges had charged $40
He characterized the charges az
groundless.
DeArmond of Missouri said there had
been an effort - dispose of this case.
not or IFS merits. but ! Y drawing a line
down the center aisle of the House.
Referring to he letter written by
Judge Pardee and read. yesterday. by
GroSVenor. De Almond said he was in
SORROW and shame at that exhibition.
He asked what would be the action of
Judge Pardae If some one should writ
to juror in his court.
De Almond expressed surprise that
inasmuch as thes" charges had been
made against judSe SWayne there
should b" objection to having him
placed on trial before the Senate that
his guilt or innocence might be iscer-
tanned.
He reviewed the different counts
against Judge Swaynr and said the
record Of the rasc would be an i'm
peat hm mt Of Judge Swayne as long as
time shall last ara memory shall en-
dure.
De Almond vas followed by Porter OF
Pennsylvania. VINO defended Judge
SWayne.
Gillette of Massa ch,setts. said a
Democratic membar had said to him
tGillette) that he was glad the ques-
ti"n was not to be partisan one
When I asked him how many Dem
o1rats were going to vote for Judge
Swayna." continued MIR. Gillette ''he
answered 'one. | believe. | am Il little
tired of having non-partisan actions III
the House consist of Il solid Democratic
vote and Il divided Republican vote"
Gillette concluded that while he be-
lieved tho charges 100 trivial for inn
parchment. he would favor the transfer
of Judge Swayne from Florida and
v ou!d eagerly accept his resignation.
Palmer of Pennsylvania. chairman of
the subcommittee. closed the debate
on behalf Of the majority report for
Impeachment.
As to the political aspect. Palmer
said he was Il Republican and Il party
man to the last degree. but the Repub-
licanS had stumped the country i'll III"
claim of honesty in official life. The
people had endorsed this platform by Il
ma inrity of 100 900 votes.
eve low have Il chance to make ooot'
on that claim" concluded Palmer. He
then asked for Il vote first on the FIST
three, articles of impeachment relating
To HE false certification of expenses.
Iittlefcld moved that these r:iGles'
be laid upon the table. Lttlefeld's
motion to table the first three articles
vas lost 165 to 159. Speaker Cannon
bad his vote rec orCle.l for the motion.
Three Democrats, Bell of California.
Moon of Tennessee. and Thayer OF
Mas sHchuset IS. voted to table, while "A
Republicans voted against the Little
field motion. They were Bede of Min
nesrtl. Cooper of Wisconsin. Darrhgh
of Fennsylvania. Dayton of West Nir-
einia DriScoll of New York. Gibson OF
Tennessee. Haughen of Iowa Holiday
Of Iowa Jenkins of Wisconsin. McCar-
thy OF Nebraska Olmstead of Pennsyl-
Nania often of Wisconsin, Parker of
Pennsylvania. Pearre of MARYLAND.
Perkins of New York. Roberts OF Mass
arh,lsetts. Smith of Iowa. Spauiding Of
North Dakota. Sperry of Connecticut,
Stafford of Wisconsin. Thomas OF Iowa.
Wpnger OF Pennsylvania. Weber OF
ohio. woodward of West Virginia.
Rourke Cochran and Goldfogle Of
Nov York. voted present. as did
Hughes of West Virginia Wachter OF
Maryland. and Wilson of Illinois.
Palmer 1T once moved to adopt the
IRIS, three articles and this was agreed
to. les yeas. 100 nays.
Palmer moved to adopt together the
fourth ana eth articles.
After he fourth article had been read
Olmstoad said he would object to theh
being voted on together unless Palmer