U.S. CONGRESS.
SCENES OF DISORDER. CHARGES OF GRAFT. By Teleffra.ph.--Pr&3s Assn.—Copyright. Received April 7, 8.40 p.m. Washington, April G. Scenes of disorder occurred in the House of Representatives when a Democratic representative named Garner, from Texas, attacked his colleague (Blanton), whom the He use recently censured and nearly expelled. Blanton made speeches in Texas alleging that members of Congress were using their stationery allowances to purchase pocket flasks, and for other private purposes. He alleged that the Government expended many thousands of dollars to provide members with barbers, masseurs, and Congressional Roman baths, for which they charged, and that Congressmen were mvariaoly doers o-f petty graft. Garner called Blanton a d liar, and Blanton declared he would hold Garner personally responsible, but he 'left the House later, declaring that if he made a reply the House would ev pel him.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 8 April 1922, Page 5
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