It may be urged by gentlemen that the hardships and privations of a frontier life have rendered Mr.Davis tough; but, gentlemen, is this a time to cavil at toughness?
Is this a time to be fastidious concerning trifles?
Is this a time to dispute about matters of paltry significance?
No, gentlemen, bulk is what we desire--substance, weight, bulk--these are the supreme requisites now--not talent, not genius, not education.

I insist upon my motion.' "MR.

MORGAN (excitedly): 'Mr.

Chairman--I do most strenuously object to this amendment.

The gentleman from Oregon is old, and furthermore is bulky only in bone--not in flesh.