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June 7, 1930
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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In Washington on June 7, Senator Walsh of Montana, acting chairman of the Senate lobby committee, reiterated that Bishop James Cannon Jr. was in contempt for walking out of a hearing without a quorum present. Walsh outlined possible actions including subpoena or seeking broader powers, but opposed dropping the case.
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WALSH ASSERTS
BISHOP CANNON
IN CONTEMPT
WASHINGTON, June 7. (U.P.)
Senator Walsh, Democrat, Montana, reiterated today his belief that Bishop James Cannon, Jr., of the Methodist Church, South, was in contempt of the senate when he walked out on the lobby committee Thursday, even though a quorum of the committee was not present.
"I do not wish to enter into any newspaper controversy with Bishop Cannon," Walsh said, "but I consider that quorum or no quorum, he was in contempt."
The Montana senator is acting chairman of the committee in the absence of Senator Caraway, Democrat, Arkansas.
Walsh took issue with Cannon's contention in a statement issued last night that he was not in contempt because a quorum of the committee was not present when he suddenly picked up his papers and walked out.
The Montana senator said today the lobby committee has three possible courses in the Cannon case. It can subpoena Cannon, ask the senate for broader powers, or drop the case, he explained.
He made it plain he does not favor dropping the case but did not say which alternative for action he considered better.
The committee will not determine its procedure until Chairman Caraway returns from Arkansas tomorrow or Monday.
BISHOP CANNON
IN CONTEMPT
WASHINGTON, June 7. (U.P.)
Senator Walsh, Democrat, Montana, reiterated today his belief that Bishop James Cannon, Jr., of the Methodist Church, South, was in contempt of the senate when he walked out on the lobby committee Thursday, even though a quorum of the committee was not present.
"I do not wish to enter into any newspaper controversy with Bishop Cannon," Walsh said, "but I consider that quorum or no quorum, he was in contempt."
The Montana senator is acting chairman of the committee in the absence of Senator Caraway, Democrat, Arkansas.
Walsh took issue with Cannon's contention in a statement issued last night that he was not in contempt because a quorum of the committee was not present when he suddenly picked up his papers and walked out.
The Montana senator said today the lobby committee has three possible courses in the Cannon case. It can subpoena Cannon, ask the senate for broader powers, or drop the case, he explained.
He made it plain he does not favor dropping the case but did not say which alternative for action he considered better.
The committee will not determine its procedure until Chairman Caraway returns from Arkansas tomorrow or Monday.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Senate Contempt
Bishop Cannon
Lobby Committee
Senator Walsh
Quorum Issue
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Walsh
Bishop James Cannon, Jr.
Senator Caraway
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Senator Walsh
Bishop James Cannon, Jr.
Senator Caraway
Location
Washington
Event Date
June 7
Story Details
Senator Walsh asserts Bishop Cannon was in contempt of the Senate lobby committee for walking out without a quorum; outlines possible actions including subpoena or broader powers, opposes dropping the case.