PARALYSED POLITICIAN.
PLEADS FOE ADMISSION TO SENATE. <By Telegraph-Press Assn.-Copyright.) (Received This Day, 8.55 a.m.). WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, The Senate witnessed a unique and <dramatic scene when William Vare, a multi-millionairq, appeared in person to-demand his seat in the Senate, which was denied him by a Senatorial investigation committee, whose members found widespread bribery existed in connection with his election three years ago.
It was the first time a non-member had been permitted to speak to the Senate. Vare is partly paralysed and his useless arm hung in a pocket, while, under tremendous emotion, gripping the desk to prevent his falling,-he read a lengthy statement demanding justice and fairness. He accused other Sena tors of buying their way in. Vare’s physicians watched him closely as ho pleadvHl in a faltering voice.
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 6 December 1929, Page 5
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131PARALYSED POLITICIAN. Horowhenua Chronicle, 6 December 1929, Page 5
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