Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-29
FV0 CONGRfSSMfN l CLASH ON FLOOR | OVER LOYALTY Morton, Resenting Aspars- ion, Precipitates En- counter With Heflin. c1,AMOR FOR PROBE
 0F BRIBERY RUMOR
soth Sides Dissatisfied with Rules Committees Report That There should be No Investigation of
 Influence by German Money.

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 enlminating in a physical encounter Eketween Representatives Heflin of kl.banna and Norton of North Dakota, ras precipitated in the house today N the report from the rules commit
 ee that it had decided not to act on Inv of the various resolutions for an
 Inquiry into whether members of con-
 ness had been influenced by German
 noney, At adjournment tonight the
 (vo belligerents were clamoring to
 lddress the house, and other members
 vho wanted an inquiry were striving
 o have one ordered, in spite of the
 pmmittee's report. Discussion will
 e resumed tomorrow with demands
 rom both sides of the house to an Investigation of iMr Heflin's charges hat several members have not acted oyally.
 Chairman Pou, in submitting the Sules committee's report, issued a Statement saying that an inquiry Rould interfere with sweeping |hvesigation of the use of German honey now being made by the depart. peut of justice. He said Representa- le Heflin had not reflected upon
 Integrity of any member of the
 use, and had spoken in the heat of
 aate. This was greeted with
 bans, and Representative Britten of
 1ncis. who had been criticised by ls1in for introducing a measure to
 ismpt German.Americans from mili- hfy' service, shouted that a resolution
 D expel Heflin should be introduced.
 In the midst of the storm Repre- entative Stenerson of Minnesota witched the discussion to another nbject, and it was not brought up sain until late this afternoon.
 Clash Comes Unexpectedly.
 The clash started during a Hull in he proceedings, after Norton had |eed refused the floor to reply to re- ofts that Heflin had said he was |hloyal. It came most unexpectedly D the 50 or more members present. Failing to get the floor, Norton eent through the Republican side to ne back of the house, and walked own the Democratic side until he fced Heflin, who was seated at eble writing. Neither man greeted Pe other, but after glaring at Heflin Pr 2 moment, Norton asked:
 "Did you ever say at any time, or lye out any report to any one that I
 as disloyal in this war?''
 NO, did not" Heflin replied.
 There was moments silence, dur
 e which Norton continued to glare \ Aeflin, who remained seated. Go back to your own side" said pe Alabama member.
 I'll go back when I get ready" EEorton replied.
 Then Heflin arose, grasped Norton \ Me coat lapel and began backing |lm toward a row of seats. Norton, N i'gnter of the two by 50 pounds, .me pack with a vigorous push, Inlcn threw the Alabamian back 'salnst the seats across the aisle. A aaoment a later an assistant sergeant 'sslms and several members pulled \ men apart. while Sergeant-at-Arms ,Uloon {. hurried down the aisle to dis " ms massive mace, the historic sMuoi or authority. the mere lifting ~nlch is supposed to reduce to fear N N quiet the most obstreperous mem. Republicans Back Norton. memoers flocked from both sides ! sl.te house and from the, cloak rooms < .re scene of action. Some of them {. .snngiy urged that the combat \ N permitted to continue. Represent. .'ye Johnson of Kentucky, who, was N .ne a chair. banged the table with = ss.s savei and shouted for order. Rep ,sn,..s ,n.Ative Heflin began to wave back i,spuoc,cans, ,sss who, led by Representa- !. .,es cooper of Wisconsin and Baer worth Dakota, were swarming s,oss s.o.. the dividing aisle to the Dem ., Go back to your own side. or won s ',. I set hurt." he cried, indicating 'pponents. " "Ae op any o'nef ,,vs aake off your guns. and you will $. N; c 2 chance" replied Representa- |vsr Sooper' But the hostilities were ,.r. M MT. Norton and other Republi- "i'norew, while the Alabama
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