The Washington herald., 1913-10-14
RAPS
UNDERWOOD
coNrINuED FROM PAGE oNE.

statement he made a year ago that he
had no knowledge OF the fact until II
was disclosed before the Senate cam
paign INVESTIGATING committee by his
campaign manager. Senator John H
Bankhead Of Alabama.
Hobson began by inserting In the Record
newspaper articles commenting upon the
withdrawal from the Senatorial race Of
Representative Henry d. Clayton at the
suggestion Of President Wilson. One Of
these newspaper articles expressed
curiosity concerning Hobson's support OF
Underwood for the Presidential nominal
ton. IF he knew these dark and evil
things' about him. This referred to Hob
sons charge that Underwood was tool
Of the interests and the whisky ring. =
The Ryan Continuation.
Next Hobson inserted in the Record an
excerpt from Senator Bankhead's 'testi-
mony before tho Senate campaign inves-
ugating committee. In which he acknowi-
edged having received $500 from
Thomas F. Ryan for the Underwood pre-
convention campaign. but explained that
he assumed full responsibility for the ac-
ceptance and distribution of the Ryan
money. Hobson then read from the Com
moner Mr.. Bryan's statement as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Harmon and Mr.. Underwood are
the reactionary candidates. Mr.. Harmon
was picked first. but the big business
began to smile on Mr.. Underwood as
soon as II became evident that Harmon
was not making headway"
THAT is not my statement" said Hob
an Thof la a 90 Of NViiIia
Jennings Bryan, and however one may
differ with Mr.. Bryan's policies, ! have
to see a man who doubts his integrity,
HE honesty and his truthfulness.
The support OF Mr.. Underwood and the
support OF the loyal Democrats and the
citizens Of Alabama" added
Hobson, ''were obtained under false pre-
lenses. Had known that Thomas For
tune Ryan. the man whom Mr.. Bryan
by name at the Baltimore con-
vention and accused Of being the tool of
Wall Street and of trying to capture the
party. was financing the major part of
Oscar Underwood's campaign, not only
would / not have supported him, but
would have fought him and. what Is
more, he never would have been the
choice Of the people Of Alabama.
The support OF the people OF Alabama.
I say. was secured for Mr.. Underwood
for the Presidency under false pretenses.
ami ! here declare that their support of
him for the United States Senate shall
not be obtained under similar false pre-
lenses"
Mr.. Underwood. who had listened to
this TRADE and had gradually been
growing white with anger, lost no time
In replying. He began by expressing
regret that Alabama politics was
dragged to the floor OF the House.
Referring to newspaper statements that
Mr.. Hobson had said in q public speech
and interviews that Mr. Underwood was
a tool Of Wall Street." and "a tool
Of the liquor interests" the House
leader said he had waited patiently TO
answer the charge until he could look
AIR. Hobson In the face.
Then turning gravely toward his COL
league. Mr.. Underwood called upon him
either to confirm or deny the reports
that he had used such Characterization
Hobson retorted that he merely had re-
lied upon Senator Bankhead's testimony
under oath that a large part OF the
money for Underwood's campaign had
come from Wall Street.
We'll the ge1tleman knows that I did
not know that as Senator Bankhead
did," said Mr.. Underwood.
Little Curiosity Displayed.
But why did not my friend and the
peoples friend Underwood at least look
at the books and find out?" queried Hob
son. He added that Underwood was a
dummy being used as a tool of Wall
Street and declared that such a dummy
,ould likewise be used as a tool Of the
liquor interests.
After further sparring. Hobson put his
in this way:
Il would resent the statement OF any
man who intended to reflect upon my
friends integrity, or who would impute
the slightest moral turpitude to him.
believe he has done his duty as he sees
L But my Interpretation was this, and
stick to IT, that the gentleman Is sim
ply a type Of the politician that has
reigned but is to be dethroned. a type that
plays the game and allows TO como into
-he game aFencies that help to win -
Repres 1tat.ve Underwood demanded
again HitD u.gre heat to know the bass
ior M as charge that the House
eade- Ne tool OF the liquor inter-
2sts, and 0onse, Mr.. Hobsor said
Re believe he liquor interests mad
'ound in derwoOd the strongest
nan to opp HobsOn
Il VIII O. "rse" replied Mr.
UnderwOU- NA. that no man
md no interes D., how great or
eve h - a. as a to,I
or a dummy"
This was greetel. at lr.r afI Z
was apparent that membe -, ' Efr %
we're standing almost t. ,. uHrU
Underwood.
Referring to the fact that as the fraper
If the tariff bill he had been placed In a
position where temptation and powerful
interests had-been brought to bear on
him, Mr.. Underwood declared that he
lad been true to his trust Hobson re-
orted that Underwood was on the fence In
ne contest to make Alabama a prohibit
ion State
That Is untrue" snapped Underwood.
The gentleman from Alabama may NOT
rave known where 1 stood. but every
1ody else did"
Again the House applauded wildly. Com
inuing. Mr.. Underwood said: Friends
II mine asked me to become a candidate
'or, the Presidency. At first refused.
they became insistent and then 1 stated
hat IL became a candidate II must be
m condition that would be allowed TO
Itay here in my place doing my duty and
AXE no part In that campaign (appiause),
md did It / did not leave here once
o make speech for myself. because my
,arty was on the firing line
IT was at the headquarters OF my cam
,aign committee just three times, and
he gentleman from Alabama, because 1
lid not know who contributed to my cam
,aign fund, says that am a tool of the
or a dummy that cannot be de-
,ended upon.
Charge Was Untrue.