I do not wish to be understood as casting the least reflection upon the high character and standing of the gentleman from Louisiana--far from it.

I respect and esteem him as much as any gentleman here present possibly can; but none of us can be blind to the fact that he has lost more flesh during the week that we have lain here than any among us--none of us can be blind to the fact that the committee has been derelict in its duty, either through negligence or a graver fault, in thus offering for our suffrages a gentleman who, however pure his own motives may be, has really less nutriment in him--' "THE CHAIR: 'The gentleman from Missouri will take his seat.

The Chair cannot allow the integrity of the committee to be questioned save by the regular course, under the rules.

What action will the House take upon the gentleman's motion ?' "MR.

HALLIDAY of Virginia: 'I move to further amend the report by substituting Mr.Harvey Davis of Oregon for Mr.Messick.