Bisbee daily review., 1917-09-29
IN
Lower HOUSE
ENDS DEBATE
OF INTEREST
Representatives Heflin and
Norton Come to Bio W S
Over Alabamian's Resolu-
ton to Probe Disloyalty.
(By Review Leased Wire.)

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bate, eliminating in a physical en-
counter between Representatives Hef-
lin of Alabama and Norton of North
Dakota, was precipitated in the house
today by a report from the committee
that it had decided not TO act on any
resolutions for an inquiry into wheth-
er members of congress have been in
fluenced by German money.
At adjournment tonight the two bel
ligerents were clamoring for an op-
portunity to address the house. and
members who want an inquiry ''ere
striving TO have one ordered in spite
of the committees repor:. Discussion
will be resumed tomorrow with de-
mands from both sides of the house
for investigation of Mr.. Hefitl's
charges that several members have
not acted Loyalty.
Committees Reason
Chairman Pou explained in submit
ting the rules committee report that
an inquiry would interfere with in
vestigation of use of German money
now being pushed by the department
of justice.
He said Representative Hefiin had
not reflected on the integrity of any
member of the house. Representative
Britten of Illinois. who had been crit
cised by Mr.. Kefllin for introducing
measure TO exempt German-Amert-
cans from military service. shouted
that a resolutiII. TO expel Hefilin
should be considered Immediately.
Conservation Switched
In the midst of the storm Represen-
tative Steenerson of Minnesota switch
ed the discussion to other business,
and thenceforth, save for the few min
utes when Hehlin and Norton had
their near-ight, the SUBJECT was not
preached until just before adjourn
ment
The clash started after Norton had
been refused time to reply to reports
Heflin had said he was disloyal.
1t came most Unexpectedly.
Enters Democratic Side
After failing to get the floor. Nor
ton went through the republican side
to the back of the house and walked
down the Democratic side until he
faced Hefilin, who was seated at
table writing. Neither man greeted
the other. but after gazing steadily at
Hefiln for a moment Norton spoke:
Did you ever say at any time, or
give out any report to any one that
| was disloyal in this war?' he asked.
mo, / did not" Hefiin replied.
There was a moments silence. dur
ing which Norton continued to glare
at Hefiin. who still was seated.
Go back on your own side" said
the Alabama member
I'll go back when l get ready.
Norton responded.
Members Clash
Then Heflin rose, grasped Norton
by the coat lapels and began back
ing him toward a row OF seats. Nor
ton, the lighter of the two by fifty
pounds, came back with vigorous
push which drove the Alabama mans
back against seats across the aisle.
A moment later an assistant sergeant
alarms and several members pulled
them apart, while Sergeant-at-Arms
Gordon hurried down the aisle to dis
play his mace, the historic symbol or
the mere lifting of which
is supposed to reduce to fear and
quiet the most obstreperous.
Members fiocked toward the scene.
many climbing over benches in their
haste. Some laughingly urged that
the combat be allowed to continue.
Representative Johnson of Ken
tucky. in the chair. pounded franticsl-
ly with his gavel and shouted for or
der.
Republicans waived Back
Representative Hefiin began to
waive back republicans. who. led by
Representative Cooper of Wisconsin
and Representative Baer of North Da-
kota. were swarming across the divid-
ing aisle to the democratic side.
60 on back to your own side or
you will get hurt" he cried
. Take off your guns and you will
have chance" replied Representa-
tive Cooper
End Of Hostilitles
But hostilities were over.
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