New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-11
COME OUTSIDE! LIAR!
SHOUTS REP. HOBSON
But Rep. Donovan's Only Weap.
ons in House Squabble Are
Short, Ugly Words.
IRON The Tribune Bureau. !

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington, Dec. 10.-Such harsh words
as Liar" Bartender and Come out
sidew passed to-day between Representa-
tive Richmond p. Hobson, of Alabama
and Representative Jerry Donovan. OF
connecticut, who narrowly avoided
hstic encounter when just inside the
door leading from the Speakers lobby 10
the House floor. The combatants were
persuaded TO go into the corridor to con-
tinue the argument without interruption
TO the business of the House
Mr.. Hobson is tall, erect and why. MI.
Donovan is short, stout, about the pro-
portions of the average fat man, but
energetic for his years. The trouble be-
tween the two men was the sequel 10 a
recent speech in which Mr.. Donovan as
sailed Mr.. Hobson because of Chronic
absenteeism." and certain replies made
by Mr.. Hobson on the stump in Alabama,
where he is running for the Senate on a
Prohibtion-woman suffrage ticket.
Following the visit of the Womans
Christian Temperance Union delegates 10
the Capitol to-day, Mr.. Hobson wanted
unanimous consent 10 talk for one hour
tomorrow on prohibition. Mr.. Bartholdt,
Of Missouri. objected, and when Mr.. Hob
son sought to set the Missourian TO with
hold his objection for a moment, MIR.
Donovan broke in with loud cries for
the regular order.
n
moment later on the Threshold of the
House and in loud tones defed one an
other. Mr.. Hobson called Mr.. Donovan
a liar" and the Connecticut member eX-
pressed a firm belief that Mr.. Hobson
cant tell the truth anywhere. either in
the House or on the platform"
This is the official version of the fracas
as furnished by Representative Hobson:
In the course of conversation with
Representative Donovan he stated in ef-
feet that / was trying to win the Sena-
torial election in Alabama through MAX
ing false statements about him. He said
You are calling me filthy bartender
Il answered that I never called any
nan filthy in my life, however filthy he
night have been; that ! had the best of
evidence regarding all the statements |
had made in Alabama involving mis- name
and his occupation. and that if any report
&c read in the newspapers about my
statement was incorrect l would be glad
# he would rise 10 a question Of personal
privilege in the House so that We might
IN a parliamentary way adjust the mat
.er and get it straight.
lie declined &c 10 this and proceeded
o repeat his charge in effect that / would
stoop to falschood 10 win an office.
asked him, since he would not take UP the
natter in a parliamentary way in the
house, II he would step outside Of the
TALL and say the same thing to me. lie
aecincd.
II then told him that II he or any one
Use made such a charge against me he
sas liar, and that l was ready to walk
outside with him anywhere. Not taking
advantage Of either Of my propositions.
parliamentary OF personal, l then told him
hat ] washed my hands OF him.
81 think IT rs exceedingly contemplate
,hat Representative Donovan should have
gone TO the press to-day with this per-
sCaai matter ! had not Informed am
cHc myself II the episode, for | looked
upon il as entirely personal, and regret
the necessity Of making a statement on II
subject ! do not think the public should
b. troubled with"
Representative Donovan had no com
ment 10 make when Informed Of the Hob
son statement.
TIumph, What's the use OF saying
anything about that fellow" he asked,
with sarcastic emphasis.