Daily globe., 1879-05-12
SATURDAYS SENlTE DEB.iTE.

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SdTURDAY,S SENATE DEBITE.
The speech of Senator Hill on the legisla-
tive, executive and judicial appropriation bill
on Saturday was more temperate produc-
tion than, judging from his previous utter
was for tho most part protest against the
attempt of the Republican leaders to stir up
sectional animosities for partisan ends-to
solidify the North against the South and de-
stroy the fraternity that has sprung up be-
tween the people of the two sections since
tense of the Republicans that danger was to
be apprehended from the confederates in
Congress, insisting that they were as loyal to
the union and the constitution and as hon
orable in their Intentions as any representa-
tive from the Northern States. He called
attention, in a few sensible paragraphs, to
the hue and cry raised by the radicals that
the proposed repeal of the laws enacted be-
tween 1861 and 1865 was revolutionary
project, intended to prevent purity of cleo
over to its enemies. These laws had never
been upon the statute books previous to the
war, and for eighty years the government
had remained in profound peace, elections
were carried On without disturbance
or accusation of fraud, and the
peace of the country had never
been menaced. He declared that of the
ninety three Southern Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress, seventy five had been
opposed to secession, and we're only drawn
their States had the first claim upon their
loyalty. However mistaken that idea was, it
is unfair to charge that these men were
| traitors at heart. They have been severely
punished for their error, and have fully
atoned for and repentei of it.
In alluding to the claim of the Republi-
cans that the repeal of these laws would
destroy the supremacy of the Democratic
party in Congress, Senator Hill declared that
it would have the contrary effect. He for one
was willing to run the risk. He might have
asked, if the Republicans had really believed
what they assert, why they are so anxious to
prevent the repeal? Surely they do not de,
sire to save the Democratic party from de-
feat at the polls. They do not act like it.
but are devoting their best efforts to in
suring that defeat. Such claim is the very
height of absurdity. The fact is that the
Republicans know that, with free, untram
melled ballot tho Democratic party woulC
continue to increase in power while the Re
publican party would continue to diminish
in numbers until it would pass i'to oblivion
along with it's predecessors. The pretended
solicitude of the Republican party on behal
of the Democracy is simply ludlcrous.
The cry that the present attitude of tn
! Democratic party hints at another civil wa
is too silly for serious consideration. Thos
b who passed through the last contest, no mat
> ter on which sdo arrayed, do not desire
and will do all in their power to avert il
Those only who shirked their duty at th
L time the nations life was in danger an
l would do so again-the blatant, cowardl
Il fellows of the Chandler and Blaine stripe
seek to precipitate another conflict of arms
But in this they will not succeed. The pee
pie of the country see through their purpos
y and know it's unworthiness. They will com
! to the conclusion that the perpetuity of til
Il Republican party is not worth another wa
u and will place the stamp of their condemns
8 ton upon the miscreants who seek to prt
le mote sectional strife aud provoke an appe
g to arms.
In strong contrast to Senator Hills speec
was Senator Chambers reply. With all IL
invective of which he was capable the Micl
= igan Senator maligned the Soutl
~ ern people. Assuming to dets
y the condition of affairs at the outbreak
= tue war he travest1ed history and insultt
80 the truth, and bad as was the situation
I" affairs then, he affected to believe the preso
o was worse. 1t was the most incendiary
u all the speeches that have been deliver
since the war closed, and was designed to i
y fame the public mil d and excite the pref
no dices of the North against the South. 3
'o' assertion that he is now prepared to sh
on ., blood to defeat the right of the States
control their own elections was characters
~ of the man who enjoys the distinction
n0 having beatea the telegraph from the Fl
," battle of Bull Run to tue national capital
~ craven soul in heroic body, an ass &C
-. cealed beneath lions skin. Chandler
safe in expressing desire to shed blood,
~ he we'll knows that when the emerger
,oo arose his worthless carcass would be beyo
'o' the range of shot and shell.
g Senator Windom-our Bill-put in
o oar. What he intends to say about
49,, matter is yet wrapped in oblivion, for af
he had spoken a few minutes wearin
=, seized the Senate and motion to adjo,
prevailed.
mi Guyon Wins at New York.
war NEW YORK, May 10.-Geo Guyon, Chica
ere won to-day the heel and toe walk covering As
Nv miles. making one lap more than Panchot
VA the recent go as you please walk; Khrone
ned miles; Calston, 452sg; Faber, 4501S; Curr
led 4Ss14; Campanana, 40l7s.