AMERICAN POLITICS.
FURIOUS OCCURRENCES,
(By Edeotbic Telegiupii—Coptbight.) IPeh Prkrs Asrooution.) NEW YORK, Feb. 24. A furious scene occurred in the House of Representatives during a debate on the Alaska Coal Land Bill. Mr Mondell,- of Wyoming/ called Mr Wickersham, of Alaska, a liar. Mr • Wickersham tried to knock Mr Mondell down and members interfered, the struggle lasting, .several minutes. The Sergeant at Arms was requisitioned, to restore order, and the members apologised to ( the House.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9451, 25 February 1911, Page 2
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