The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-03-05

are in this Senate. the peers Of any
man in North Carolina"
Again the people applauded so
vociferously hat the president was
compelled to call for order.
we met the House in a spirit OF
Mr.. Reid continued, land
this committee. which has
brought back to US the result of their
labor and toll. and if their work. con-
tanned in their report, is not worthy
of acceptance, don't try to destroy it
in an underhand way. be fair and
honorable: don't strike below the belt
said that this measure must not be
rammed down the Threats of those
oppose it. Nobody wants to do
But where did that first de-
nunciat;on come from. where did that
business originate? I'll an
swer the question: From the author of
the very bill you sought to put on US,
the Senator from Orange. who pro-
claimed that he would vote for
anv other bill except his own
Mr.. Graham: 4 never sale I would
take my bill or nothing
Mr.. Reid: Didn't you say You
cept our own"
Mr.. Graham: ST aid that L
Mr.. Reid: Didn't you say you
would not vote for any other bill?
Isn't that your language, 50 help YOU
God /"
The applause here was so strong
that several seconds escaped before
Mr.. Graham could be heard.
Mr.. Graham: 81 Will not be deterr-
ed from doing what l believe to be my
duty by any internal lobbyist or
mob"
you can't deter the balance
- aithnr 20 hnlr no cod -
replied Mr.. Reid, and there wa tre-
mendous applause again.
Mr.. Reid continued his speech by
saying that the conference }committee
had made its report n that it vas
up to the Senate either to adopt or
defeat this report. He urged action.
He appealed to the Senate to show
its manhood and either accept or Ie-
ject the report, concluding by
addressing himself to the members
of the conference committee, n
saying: "As for me, l think YOU gem
you! This Senate of North Carolina
o q dead letter bill and adopted it.
In less than t~wenty-four hours after
its adoption, nearly every man who
had voted for it was on his feet beg
ging to bring it back. The conference
bill is before you tonight. AS for M,
| will stand for it. I Will vote to
adopt that report and I will vote 70
sustain the president of the Senate in
his ruling, as | hone the other Sena-
tors also will do"
Mr.. Turne was recognized by hi
chair. and began to address the Sc l.
ate.
Mr.. Mason arose and said hat he
must insist that the question before
the Senate be discussed. and said MI.
Turner was out of order.
The chair ruled that the discussion
bad taken some latitude. and that me
enato from P%asnuotank would pro-
iced.
Mr.. Mason still held the floor. and
Mr.. Turner, turning to him. said: Il
have the floor and will talk
Mr.. Mason. in reply to Mr.. Turner.
exclaimed: "Well, you needn't get
impudent about it. you understand
stated that Mr.. Turner was entitled U
the floor.
Mr.. Turner spoke as follows:
MY heart has been made sad, III
deed, Mr.. President. by things that |
have seen, words that l have heard
uttered, and conduct that has occucr-
ed UPON the floor of this. the highest
legislative branc of the government.
Mr.. President and Senators. the dis
tinguished senator from rockingham
has just stated for me. what the
teachings | received at NV mothers
Slue. ana my dSt loi ttN iiC SdN lux.
In the name Of the people of North
Carolina. who have been ~disgrace1
Ind Inundated by the slanderous
reflection and vile asDersiOns cast
upon the presiding officer of this
body by the Senator from Orange. I
hereby thank this true man who mad
the nobility of character and true
manhood to reply to those unjust
accusations heaped by the Senator
from Orange upon a man whose
hands were tied. and who also because
of the high office he occupied, could
not defend himself.
After the applause had subsidized,
Mr.. Graham arose.
Mr.. Graham: 81 did what n
courageous man would have done.
and if any mar a anything to say
to me- about it, let him say it."
duty, and if other Senator'S had dore
their duty it would nave been said
then
Mr.. Mason again arose to a point Of
order. u his point was not we'll TAX
en-, and Mr.. Turner was permitted to
proceed. He continued to speak o.
the action of Mr.. Graham III the Sen-
ate a few days ago and said:
Mr.. President. Senator Graham
deserves the pity Of all men. Coming.
as he does from q noble family %
tiiS 81 - IiC oAdRC- NIIp@I
hearts ever peat in sympathy with
our people. a family whom our
forefathers honored. What must
be his feelings when in mo-
ments Of silent communion he stands
alone. a victim of his own emOrsa
accused by his own conscience. with
full realization Of the insult he maize
to the people of North Carolina.
knowing that by them he has been
tried. and at their hands received Il
Just verdict of disapproval and repu-
diation2
Mr.. President. / trust that those
railroad organs and other newspapers
which have with sue clamor publish
ed to the world the remarkable Mt
terance of Senator Graham. will print
with, equal Irnes what an outraged
senate have TO say in reply: and I ask
this especially of the Raleigh IGven,n,.
Times.
If we wish to make good our