New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
Assembly Vote
BarsThompson
From the Floor
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bribed by Mark DAILY to vote against the
Socialists. The skunk season has ar
rived and all the skunks are letting
themselves be known by their stencil.
Thompson is not only a confounded
liar, but most contemplate liar. I'd
like to see some one land long wild
swing on him. But we wouldn't wipe
our hands or feet on him. He's not
worth it,"
Sweet next recognized his chief
Tammany lieutenant - Cuvillicr-who
shouted:
"If it we're not for my wife and
daughter and my dignity as an Assem-
blyman George Thompson would now
be in hospital. The state where
was born, Virginia. would make him
deny his charges or suffer physical in
jury And say that before this
House adjourns he may receive the
punishment he deserves. He is a
dangerous, treacherous man. He can
not be trusted. He is like detective
in house of friends"
Then Assemblyman Fred A. Wells, of
Brooklyn, spoke
'"Thompson," said Wells, "is an un-
mitigated liar and ought to be ex-
PEELED"
Four others spoke, including the
two women members of the Assembly,
Miss e.. V. Gillett, of Schenectady, and
Miss M. L. Smith, Of New York. The
Misses Gillett and Smith said they did
not see any drunken Assemblymen the
night of the Socialist custer
Then Asscmblyman William S. Evans,
of the Bronx ore of the members of
the Judiciary Committee who voted to
reseat the Socialists and who has been
in bad odor with Speaker Sweet ever
since, made his eighth attempt to be
recognized. 49,
Speaker Sweet passed him by, how
ever. and said
"I'he chairman recognizes Mr.. Cuvil-
lier"
Cuviller then offered the resolution
whitewashing the Assembly.
Text of Resolution as Adopted
The resolution was read by the clerk
After it set forth the charges made BY
Thompson the resolution said:
"Whercas, Senator Thompson has
committed high breach of personal
privilege in attacking and assailing a
coordinate branch of the Legislature
and its members, the Assembly of the
ctoIc VI -NCW oiN, anu maze Il IalSe
and malicious statement in regard to
the conduct of its members tending
to bring the members and the AS
sembiy into popular odium and con-
tempt;
"Resolved, That it is the sense of
the Assembly Of the State of New York
jealous of its dignity, that Senator
George +. Thomps on, because of his un-
warranted and untruthful attack on the
members Of tie Assembly and in words
uttered and spoken on the floor of the
Senate on April 13, 1920 be denied dur
ing the session of the Assembly in 1920
the privilege of the floor Be it further
Resolved, That the Senate be re-
spectfully requested to eXpunge from
the records Of the Senate the remarks
of Senator George +. Thompson deliv-
cred April 13. 1920, attacking members
of the Assembly Of the State of New
York as to their conduct on the night
and morning of March 81 and April l j.,
1920"
When the resolution was read Sneaker
Sweet asked all in favor of it to rise.
All but about twenty rose.
"How does Evans vote?" shouted Il
member.
"Not voting," said Evans from his
seat.
Those who refused to support the
resolution kept their seats when Sweet
called for those opposed.
"Thc resolution is unanimously
adopted" said Sweet