New-York tribune., 1908-02-19
BOUTELLLAUDS CANNON
SPE4kER'S 4NNIVERS4RY.
He Is Praised for His Record and
Named for Higher Honors.
from The Tribune Bureau. !

ri-es when. at the mention OF his name during
speech by Representative Boutell of Illinois
unprecedented uproar Of applause rang
through the Capitol and made its way even
through the closed doors of the Senate. Repub-
leans jumped on chairs and screamed riotously
Democrats pounded their desks and their col
leagues. Taftonsns became blue faced with
cheering. while Bryanites forgot for the mo-
rnent the peerless leader II splendid
tribute 10 the veteran legislator and he plainly
showed his appreciation Speech" Speech"
came from every side OF the chamber from the
Democrats VINO only yesterday had called him
'-ryrant and from the Republicans who had
srumbled at his rulings. The demonstration
was non-partisan and a distinct counplimen. TO
the Speaker.
representative BouteH selected a noteworthy
incident in the life of Speaker Cannon when he
chose the thirty-fourth anniversary OF his
maiden speech in the House. He recalled
noted OF the House that
tine whose friendship MI Cannon enjoyed.
and IN referring 10 the Speakers speech
said that these men were present and heard
ms remarks Among them he mentioned
speaker Blaine, Joseph r. Hawley. Of Con-
necticut William P. Frye and Eugene Hale.
OF Maine: Henry L. Dawes. Z. lockwood Hoar.
George F Eoar. benjamin F Butler, julius c.
Burrows. James a Garfield. Alexander H
stephens. Of Georgia; William p Morrison. Of
Illinois; William s. Holman Of Indiana; Lucius
Q c. Lamar, of Mississippi; Richard P. Bland.
of Missouri: Fernando Wood. Of New York;
Samuel 7 Randall, OF Pennsylvania and Roger
= Mills, ot Texas.
Ny Bouteu said that Mr.. Cannon, then thirty
six years old. spoke on : bill reducing rates OF
portage OF books for the carrying free ot news
pgpers within the counties OF their publication
and for the extension OF the franking privilege
70 public correspondence He made q carefully
prepared logical argument in support Of the
bill said Mr.. Bouteu, reinforcing his PROPOSE
tions by q we'll ordered array of convincing fg-
u-es Il was speech that could only have been
made after hard work and thorough prepara-
lion" Several extracts from the speech were
read by Nj BouteIl, who spoke Of g glbe py a
member directed at NJ. Cannon. that 'the
gentleman must have oats in his pocket.
NJ. Bouteu said that tuuaultuous applause
greeted MI Cannon's retort when he SAID: I
understand the gentleman. Yes, have oats III
nv rocket and hayseed IN MY hair. and the
Western people generally are a1ecteo IN the
same way; and we expect that the seed oelns
good. will yield q good crop-I trust tenfold'
and the sooner legislation is had. not only as
proposed by this bill, but IN all other respects
as the people desire and equity and justice sha
dictate the better it will be IN the long run for
al people in this country whatever may be Ihe'r
calling or wherever they may reside"
He said that it had been charged that the CITY
mess opposed the bill, and on this point MI
Boutell quoted Nj. Cannon as follows:
= do not believe that the city press will as a
,,-tt orrose this bill A portion Of II may from
selfish motives in some instances and honesty
n others I certainly have no desire 10 can
unon myself the assaults OF The city press Oh
any portion OF il. Nor do fear It as long as
--,lv represent my constituents and act, IN my
conservative capacity, for the interest OF the
-,s-1I ~HQ
oe The press TO assail my acts or those OF any
ore .1z@ On the contrary. every menper OF
~o---ess or other agent Of the people snoUIu
court : fair criticism of his acts. anu Il he
vitality rnis-epresents the people they shouid anu
M 5ouh- would fail TO continue him in places oA
r~1,sf BUT no man is proper person 10 Ie4'e
..,- +hA ,,aonle unless he has the honesty ana
the backbone 10 stand and do what l. TlehN '4'O
eo- -he interest Of the people, without reference
=. a. ono else may say Of him or what
-. zc-for of the press may he in the premises
..--,a, sreech" said Mr.. Boutell- gave MI
cannon g position as one OF the strong me" IA
he House. and won for him the respect O. li'.
colleagues n both branches OF Congress ana o
re aders II official life
~ Cannon he declared. had answered. Hie
-+5.-,l. tea,,ed ,,non him by admitting that he
MS country member and hac oa'S IL ~
r,ool,e,. who proudly acknowledged the truth
and -re- ra<,,red the irsinuation OF narroW'lesS
and r,rovinciaiisrn in words eloquent with the
-,i-5- of ,he r-11est statesmanship and the lofu-
est patriotism
The cats tfla, Mr- Cannon sowed, said MI
rso,7-arl were not wild oats. and they have
Welded him generous and rich returns Nj
r3o,lr-U referred 10 the steady strides mace pS
N-. Cannon during MS service as member OF
the House. resulting his election three times
a Speaker. and IN conclusion he SAID
Tho naorIe Of his district have conferred upon
Mn al the honors that are IN their gin 10
heStovr single handed and alone Anc the
thought that comes TO my mind on thls anTh-
versarv Of our country colleague first triumph
IN this House. triumph won III the interest oi
the workers Of the Country-ls Simply tfiS- flo"
gladly within the next few months the "1neF
rIsfr reorle who live OF farms work in mines
~ shops v-iu Join the voters of ms o'sui'' /"
-sz,-s-5 ,b;e their faithful servant who went
fo-1- IN their cause thirty four years ago WIN
rats Il his pocket. and returned bringing ms
saesves with him. by conferrihs uPo" MN '''
rz-fon's final honor
NJ BouteIis remarks were punctuated
throughout with loud applause the part OF
Republicans and Democrats alike. The first
mention bv him Of Speaker Cannon's name
csuKed 2 demonstration. 3ir. Cannon occupied
the chair and seemed taken completely by sur
p-.se Irrou the conclusion OF Mr- Boutelfs re-
marks the House and galleries. as unlt IN
duIged in loud and continuous applause ana
demands for speech from the Speaker
Everybody stood and cheered, and continued
the demands until the Speaker arose Every
one expected him TO say something in reply but
amid sh-ieks Of laughter he drolly said;
The gentleman from New Hampshire, Mr.