Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
Special to The Bulletin. )

Washington, Feb 4-The published reports regarding the Mckinley ban
 ouet af Norwich, which have just reached Washington. came like a bomb toned in this connection, and have cre- ated considerable feeling at the capi- toi All unite in saying that they re- eret exceedin gly- to have a matter of thls kind come out, as it tends to make members of congress from other states decline to come to Connecticut to speak at public banquets, and even at best it Is hard to get any prominent poses
 Connecticut Members Vexed.
 The Connecticut members, who se- cured Representative Cole for the ban auet, are especially vexed at the turn of affairs. as they know Mir. Cole is they feel that Connecticut has been misrepresented in its feelings toward any speaker that may come to the state
 Ridiculous Insinuation.
 MT. Cole. when shown the despatch this morning. read it carefully. and then in most earnest and sincere manner, spoke as follows: You can say for me. and make it as emphatic as possible that there is not one word of truth in the article in question, nor Is there aEy foundation in fact for the statement that took occasion to refer in any shape or manner to the senatorial or any other political con- test Tn Connecticut, in my speech at Norwich The insinuatien that I had been approached, or that it had been suggested to me that 1 say something that might assist Senator Bulkeley in his canvass for reelection. is ridicu- -ous- Not only that. but such an in situation is unfair to Senator Bulke- ley. to Mir Higgins. to Major Tilson and 10 myself. and I resent it. I did --I nor. in fact, to the senate a all, ex- cept 10 say that 1t was ST all body entirely surrounded by em .oyes.
 T do not remember that spoke of the question of length of service of any members of congress nor the pol Icy of continuing good men in office But if I did it would be a most nat 1-al thing for me to do. for have been preaching that doctrine in Ohio and elsewhere for the last six years. T. have often referred to the advantage that New England has in congress by reason Of the fact that New England 6 in the habit of continuing it's mem bers of congress year after year. while we Of Ohio change often, and the re- suit et present is shown by the fact that we have lost all of our chairman Shsps in the house from Ohio, while New England continues in power and influence.
 ..In my speech. I referred to MT. Hig- gins and to Major TnsOn in the high
  sonal friends. and because know they are doing their duty here in Washing ion I was glad to do that, for I esteem them highly. and they invited sne to come to Norwich and make the speech Both Of them urged me to come. and while ct first I felt obliged 70 decline. they kept asking me on so many occasions. that finally I con scented because they could get no one elsa.
 No Promptines from Any Person.
 There was no suggestion. from Ma 1or Iilson- from Mr. Higgins, nor from; any one else as to what I should say, and such a statement is a reflection on all Of us. If, however, my remarks are considered by the friends of Gov er1or Mclean as injurious to his cam paign. I apologize I met Governor Mclean at the banquet, and was great J. impressed with him. He made one of the finest speeches I have ever lis