Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-09
An Exclusive Treatment for WEAKNESS"

president OF certain remarks by Mr..
Fitzgerald when the provision criticized
was up for discussion. MI Fitzgerald
said that no language used by him had
been quoted by the president as justit-
cation for the assertion that "rhe chief
argument used In favor OF the prOvi-
sion was that the congressman did not
themselves wish TO be investigated"
Mr. Fitzgerald likewise refuted the
Presidents views that the legislation
was In the interest of criminals, and
he quoted every appropriation TO every
department and bureau OF the govern
ment for the year 1908 10 show that
large sums had been granted and were
still available to be used n necessary,
IN detecting frauds and effecting pun
ishment OF the guilty. The secret serv-
ice Of the treasury department he as
serted. was an insignificant part OF the
governments detective force and he
mentioned pOstofhce inspectors. reve-
nue. officers. special agents and many
others employed IN secret work. He be-
lieved the president had been misin-
formed by some one regarding the ef-
fact the legislation would have In cur
failing or shutting OF investigations
Of crimes or suspected crimes. It was
apparent. however he said, that e new
er had been tho policy 20 establish n
CENTRAL hAAilt OF Spy system ia the AtN-
eral government The president. he de-
clared. twas clamoring. or at least ac-
lively at work." 70 prevent what he be-
heved would be great wrong.
RIDICULEs THE PRESIDENT.
Mr. Fitzgerald ridiculed the president
for saying he cOntented hlmslef with
communicating officially only in tho
ordinary channels, as through the see
rotary OF the treasury" He referred
20 the presidents many messages 20
the present Congress. con practically
every conceivable division OF the treas
ury department" II, he said. the pros
ident felt so keenly about tho matter,
IL was unfortunate that his official adj
visers were not IN harmony with him,
and he spoke OF tho recommendation
both OF Socy. Garfield and atty. Gen.
Bonaparte that public service should be
restricted.
In conclusion, Mr.. Fitzgerald main
tained that the action OF Congress was
wise and proper and creditable," and
in the interest OF good administration;
"tho criminal classes have received no
benefit. No wrong has been done there
Is none 10 remedy"
GARDNER DEFENDS PRESIDENT.
Following a speech By Mr.. Driscou OF
New York defending the president, Mr.
Gardner OF Massachusetts sprung a
surprise by Offering dn amendment
striking out the whole text Of the re-
port as follows
Whereas, A certain misundcrstand-
ins has ariaen as 20 a clause in the an-
nual message OF tho president and.
Whereas, We believe a mlsappre-
hcneion exists as 90 the mention OF
certain members Of the house,
Resolved. That the house has the
utmost confidence iu every member
OF the committee on appropriations"
MT Perkins made point or ORDER
against which the speaker ruled
Tho house was thrown into disorder
when MT Gardner moved 90 postpone
the whole matter until Monday at 4
o'clock Instantly there were cries OF
"No. no, no."
nm the meantime Mr.. Gardner moved
tho previous question on DIE amend
ment. which was quickly followed by
MI Tawuey demanding the previous
question on both the amendment and
the resolution. Tho house got into par
llnmentary tHnRle. which the speaker
stralghtouCd out hy deciding that Mr.
Tawneya motion took precedence This
had me eject of shutting on the dee
bate.
on viva yoca vote the previous quos-
tlon was ordered Tho vote then re-
curing ou the amendment b. Was lost,
81 to --1.
The yeas and nays being refused 0n
the request of AR Gardner be- moved
90 adjourn.
Mr. Williams insisted thE the
motion was dilHtory. WhorCupon tho
suoakor icft the question Of Mt Gard
nor fnr IL decision. Mr Gardner Goa.
tossed thai such was the case, and
Withdrew Dts motion.
More laughter swept over the Chamh-
er when Mr Williams. addressing the
speaker. said
"D0nt the cnaIf agFee with me that