Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-11
SHEPPARD PROTESTS
CritiCiSes Mrs. Morris Treat
ment at the White House.
HER EXPULSION ARRAlGNE0
Addresses the House of Representa-
tiVes at Length.
A POINT OF ORDER RAISED
Replies That Discussion of the Dignity
of American Women is Never
Out of Place.
HER EXPULSION ARRAlGNED
A POINT OF ORDER RAISED

Out OF fldCS.
Representative Sheppard of Texas. who
recently introduced a resolution calling for
an investigation of the election of Mrs.
Minor Morris from the White House last
Thursday. had something to say about the
affair on the floor Of the House yesterday
afternoon.
Mr. Chairman" said Mr.. Sheppard. in
beginning his remarks. Il have introduced
resolution for an investigation of the recent
violent expulsion of an American mother
from the White House Offices and grounds
by executive officials and employees while
she was seeking an audience with the Presi-
dent of the United States This resolution
is not privileged, and unless the committee
on rules. to which it was referred. a COM
mittee composed of the Speaker; the gentle
man from Pennsylvania, Mr. Dalzell the
gentleman from Ohio Mr.. Grosvenor; the
gentleman from Mississippi. MIR. Williams.
and the gentleman from Missouri, Mr.. De
Almond. reports it | shall be powerless to
secure its consideration.
Dark Ages Recalled.
''The incident which inspired this resolu-
ton recalled the darkest ages of the world.
A lady of evident culture and refinement an
American mother, sought an audience with
the President of the United States. She
had every reason to feel that her cause
would have just consideration from the man
whose overwhelming popularity Is largely
due to his reverence of motherhood. She
had every reason to believe that this Senti-
ment would have been reflected in the con-
duct of the officials who surround him. Be
this as it may, she had right as an Ameri-
can citizen 10 seek redress of what she
deemed a wrong, and if she was In error
either as to the justice of her cause or as 10
the source from which relief might be OBJ
tanned, she was entitled 10 courteous infor
nation. She was told that she could not see
the President Thinking that perhaps the
President for the moment was engaged and
not being familiar with the rules regarding
visits to the President, she announced that
she would watt
Gen. Grosvenor's Objection.
Representative Grosvenor of Ohio inter-
rupted Mr.. Sheppard to make point of
order against the discussion of the reso-
luton on the ground that it was pending
before the rules committee had not been
reported and was not germane.
Il think" said Mr. Sheppard, that it is
Germane to the bill and l Will tell the gen
tieman why. l object 10 this tariff which
erectS q Chinese wall around the White
House as well as around the United States
applause on the democratic side.) While
L
modiu@S as we can have l object to the
forcible expectation of American women
who have personal business at the White
House. Now, Mr.. Chairman. l trust the
gentleman will let me proceed: L will not
take Up very much time"
Mr.. Sheppard in reply to another ques-
ton by Mr.. GrosvenOr said that what the
country IS arraigning is the spectacle of
this woman's expulsion from the White
House. The President and his household
were not being arraigned.
An Unequal Struggle.
If the President had heard the wall of
the woman he might have been responsive"
Mr.. Sheppard continued.
Her ejectment was ordered and the in
dication Of force overcame her sensitive
temperament and naturally frightened her
almost into hysteria. Then ensued an IN
equal struggle between this helpless and
unoffcnding woman and powerful guards. in
which she was barbarously handled They
dragged her across the muddy pavements.
her clothing torn, her body bruised. TO
patrol wagon, the usual conveyance of
thugs and murderers, and hurried her to,
the house of detention under an imputatiorf
OF insanity, which was found to be so alb
surd that she was Immediately released
These unwarrantable and unnecessary
DFutaliti"s demand investigation and merit
NNtSuAFs As lot UlNSHiI. the memory of
my departed mother would not permit me
10 rest until l had given expression 10 my
Indignation. Unless Congress takes some
action we Will soon witness in a free re-
puhhc a condition where citizens can not
approach the President they have created
without fear Of bodily harm from arbi-
trary subordinates. In the name OF Amerl-
can womanhO"d and American mother
hood l protest against this outrage
Gus action. IL is distinct lower
ing of the standards of American
manhood. 1t is a violation OF the SEN
timent that lies at the base of American
civilization. American liberty and Ameri-
can progressive reverence OF woman
Without this sentiment the government is
an empty paEeantry and the flag lie The
lady should have been permitted to remain
She would doubtless have left Of her own
volition K the situation had been politely
and properly explained. The presence of an
American mother honors any place al
though 1t be the audience chamber of the
President NJ he United States. applause
Sacredness of Motherhood.
Sir, 1t IS impossible in words to measure
The sacredness Of motherhood. 1t is the
sweetest note in the great anthem the
ages chant TO God, and the radiance of His
infinite mercy is reflected in a mothers
smiles. mothers tears. a mothers pray
ers. a mothers love.
\ mothers love!
II there be thing pure.
That endure
When all things else have passed away.
II there be aught
Surprising human deed. or word, Or thought.
II is mothers love.
tApplause.)
Not until the tired hands that supported
the cares of infancy and ministered TO the
developing years have been folded forever
not until the tired eyes grown dim and
weary with the anxious vigilance Of count
less hours and endless days and nights that
seemed eternal have closed in paliid death
do we begin to grasp the depth and ten
derness OF this mother love.
Responsibility Of Congress.
III Congress. composed OF American faith
ers, husbands, brothers. permits this Incl
dent 10 go unrebuked il will add pas
sive and cowsrdly approval OF this viola
tion of the most sacred principle o. the
American life. (Appiause) The reverence
of woman IS the supreme mark OF cIylliZa-
ton. The ultimate destiny OF the republic
IL In her control. for the whispers OF the
mother become the thunders OF the law In
all the channels OF human activity, in alt