Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-23

in q now lot OF accusations relating,
for the most part, 10 a treaty now
pending between the United states
aad Panama, and involving Colombia
az woll.'
lie declared that It would have
been more edifyine to the house ana
more Instructive 10 The country II MI,
Rainey had proven the accusations he
made
IT is Impossible" he exclaimed,
"thnt there should be such childlike,
such careless Abandonment Of the
rights Of this country as to lead 10
the resnlts which the gentleman has
portrayed
As regards the thinner contract he
said that was an old scandal.
Mr.. Burton thcn vigorously assailed
Mr.. Rainey Il object he said with
ychcmcnce. 10 conjuring 40 wrongs
and butttessing them With SANDER
and falschoods. when there are real
wrongs to right"
Mr.. Raincy ut once was on his feet
md aemnnded that the words be- taxi
en- down while Mr.. Bartlett (Georeia)
wanted the Ohio mempor ordered to
take his seat.
Mr.. Burton with a shrug 81 the
shoulders remarked that if what he
had sal1 was going 20 lead to q sccne
hc would Withdraw his words, but,
he added. they were uttered under
very great provocation.
Mr. Rhincy at first declined 10 ne.
cept tho withdrawal but later ala 50
Continuing Mr.. Burton declared
that run Justice should be- given a.
tho mcn engageG In the work of
building the canal
Mon. he said. who would attack
those engaged IN that work nae found
IL necessary 60 20 down into the mias
mic swamp ana polluted pools Of Pan
anna itself
Mr.. burton declared that Mr.
RAiney should %retraet his remarkt
against presldent-cleet Tart. Mr.
l,ninoy's remarks. Mr.. Burton said
had been on the level Of the scurvy
politician, He spoke Of his senatorial
contest with G. = TAFT and said h,
never heard a word against Mr.. Tart
that reflected on his honesty AZ o
man
The democrats %applaudcd when Mr.
Burton said It was to the credit of
tho democratic national committee
Tint il had refused to have anything
20 do with the alleged scandals
Mr. Burton MISC provoked laughter
bv saying TINT Mr. Rainey felt hon
ored at having boon put In the An
anins club. "Tllc Ananiaa club" he
said, has ncvcr taken out articles OF
Incorporation It docs not hold an
nlnl bnnqucts. IT'S members wear NJ
buttons It's members do not buy anS
busts 70 put IN public halls a cen
sls Of the membership would be cX-
oessiyely difficult. but ! am afraid
the number Of eiiglbies would be tx
tromely large"
MIR. Raincy. he said. was para.
mountly fitted for the presidency OF
The club. with a carclessncss that
ill-bcfits a member of this house" Mr.
Burton said. Mr.. Rainey had listened
"a statements Of detraction against
mon whose reputation should be above
reproach.
While not sharing the opinion OF
Mr.. Barton "ns to the cnormity Of
MT Ruinev'a action IN seeking proc
fection under the house rules" Mr.
Cochran declared hat 1t would be an
intolorable situation for q citizen of
the United states who had not hcen
convicted Of u crime 70 bc assailed
the floor of the house and ne
method provided by which the tsuth
could be ascertained Thc right Of
character. hc asserted. stood next to
The right of lie. Tor the man whose
character Is gone lives IKE d dog