The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-20
Combines QUARREL WIN LAMAR.
The Exciting Midnight Scene In the Senate
What Roth sides Say.


WASHINGTON, June 19.-The scene in the
Senate chamber this morning when the lilo
passed between Senators Lamar and Conkling
was very dramatic. There had been hot work
in the day. Mr.. Blaine had raided Mr.. Vance
OF North Carolina and in turn Mr.. Voorhees,
had more than equalled Mr.. Blaine at his
own game. Tho impctuous Senator from
Maine has from time to time made 1t very
uncomfortable for three or four Southern
Democrats but Mr. Voorhees, yesterday made
n nerco onslaught upon n half dozen stalwart
Republicans. and came of conqueror He had
especially directed his thrusts at Mr. Blaine
and Mr.. Conkllng. and the latter was deeply
angered. The animating scenes OF the day
WERE however. followed by the dull and unin-
terestIng routine OF llibusterng tactics to
which the Republicans. under Mr.. Conklings
lead. resortod in tho evening.
The Democrats are somewhat to blame. be-
cause the majority OF them wanted to obligo
Mr.. Carpenter. who had expressed desire to
speak on the Army bill. They were willing to
concede the same right TO Mr.. Conklng. who
demanded it. But MT ithers. who had charge
OF the bill. would not consent TO an adjourn
ment without q definite understanding that tho
vote should be taken to-day at a given hour.
To this Mr. Conkling would not consent Mr..
Davis OF Illinois endeavored to play the role OF
peacemaker. and obtained from Republicans as
we'll as Democrats concessions which secured
an adjournment with an understanding that
vote should be taken to-day. Mr.. Conkling then
declared that no would consent TO NO arrange
ment whatever that did not leaye him free. His
sions by the Democrats. aud the ll-niRht SEES
zion began. Senators fortified themselves for
%nf 99 an Sb99rS
| quarter past twelve. When Mr.. Conkling be-
gan to speak. shortly after midnight. there were
| fow N Oallprtpo Earlv in tho
| evening It became evident that the Senate
| would renal In session all night, and spec
Senators gallery were tho vito Of a leading Re
publican senator' who was accompaniod by the
straggling homeless loungers dozed ntfully, on
tho benches IN the public male gallery, glad TO
Senators were in their seats. Some we're smok-
| ing in the cloak rooms. others were mapping in
| committee rooms. and not few were prom
| Mr., Conklng spoke in HE usual manner
was evidently incensed with tho Democrats be-
cause they persisted in keeping the Senate in
| political opponents OF treachery and bad faith
He claimed that there h9q been tacit under,
the bill that day. and that by BY refusing to adj
| lourn the Democrats had broken their prom
ises. His denunciations were uttered with
| sneerlnR sarcasm, and II was plain TO be seen
| that some OF the Democrats were greatly in
| censed at what they believed to be the rank in
| have been no occqsion for a reply from MIR.
Lamar. had not Mr.. Conkllng singled him
reference as one Of the persons guilty Of bad
| faith. The Senator from Mississippi. early in
the day. had called up by unanimous consent,
and pissed, bill to improve the levees OF the
| Mississippi River. Mr.. Conkling said that he
| should have objected to the consideration Of this
OF certain Democratic Senators would be cast
/ against any attempt TO force a vote on the Army
bill thgt day Mr. Lamar was out Of the chamber
| when Mr.. Conkli motion TO adjourn was do
| feated, and afterward he voted with his party.
under q Misrepresentation OF the particular ma
| turo Of the grievance which the Republicans
claimed 70 be enduring.
| Lamar left his seat and occupied Mr.. Whyte's
| chair, about twenty feet away from where
the New York Senator stood; Mr.. Vance Of
| Probably not more than half dozen Demo
| cratic Senators knew what was coming 1t may
| be that no one knew what Mr.. Lamar was about
TO say. Mr. Conkling did not seem TO nntici-
pate disturbance. He quit his seat. walked
the ri right OF the the chamber and began Slowly Fly
promenading back and forth.
At the first words, uttered By Mr.. Lamar all
| conversation ceased. His voice was loud and
clear, and tone Of, suppressed emotion from
BLEED in his words. Mr.. Conkling did not pause
denied that he had been guilty Of bad faith
lie had lived in vain u he was not superior to
| toward Conkling. who had stopped walking and
was looking him straight in tho face. Mr.. Lamar
II Is not my purpose to indulge In PERSONAL
ties, but will say to the senator that IL he in
tended 70 intimate that ANYTHING | have done
was not In good faith, / pronounce his state
ment n falsehood which | repel with all tho I'M
| mtigated contempt thai foel for the author Of
his seat
Mr., ConklIng paused for q moment and then
| hastily walked to his seat. His face was flushed.
and he apparently labored under excitement
| that 1t was difficult for him TO repress. With a
perceptbe effort he commanded himself. and
began his reply slowly aud with emphasis. He
| said that he did not hear the FIRST part Of the
remarks OF The member from Mississippi, but
| he did hear the mnation OF them and II he
| understood Alright. he had been accused IN
plain and unparamentary language OF utter
Mr.. Lamar. at this juncture. rose and said
II will state what ! Intended. sir. 30 that there
Mr.. Conkling did not look toward Mr. Lamar
=" Does the senator from New York yield to
the Senator from Mississippi" asked the Presi-
| dent
Mr.. Conkling did not reply and the question
~, hope the Senator will yield" exclaimed
| Mr.. Lamar.
Mr. Conkling made no reply.
The Senator from Mississippi is not in
order" said tho President. and Mr. Lamar took
Mr.. Conkling then resumed his remarks. In
reality calling Mr.. Lamar a blackguard, a cow
ard. and a liar. but with the dual ncatiop that
| the parliamentary rules require. The epithets
| were uttered with precision and emphasis.
There was no haste in the use OF the words. As
he concluded there was slight applause. fol-
| lowed by Kisses. and hum Of surprise from the
occupants OF the galleries
Every eye was turned upon Mr.. Lamar, He
attempted to rise. Mr.. Vance placed HE hand
| on his arm and whispered something in his
ear. Itappeared AS though Mr. Vance was eau
tioning him 70 remain cool. The Senator from
Mississippi began his reply with the customary
Mr.. President" but the President was toe
much astonished at the scene to reply. With
complete self possession and smile upon his
| face MIR. Lamar said:
Il have only to say that the Senator from
New York understood me correctly. l did
| mean TO say just precisely the words. and al
| that they imported. | beg the pardon OF the
Senate for the unpariamentary language. i
= | was very harsh II was such no good mar
| would deserve and no brave man would wear.
, Mr.. Vance Jumped from his chair and clappel
3 | his hands as the singing retort was uttered
| The galleries made demonstrations Of approyn
aud disapproval. slight pause ensued and
| the old tllbustering tactics were resumed 10y Mr.
Conkling asking cooly what WAS the question
: | before the Senate, The soone ended as abruptly
, as 1t began, Neither Of the Senators quit thu
chamber, Mr:Conkling remained in his sea
o | for fully half an hour. and then went into TIA,
e cloak room on the Republican side WHITTIER h
was followed by dozen Republican Senators
Mr.. Lamar. also sat quietly In his seat and con
| yersed with some OF the Southern Senators
1 ERA ~ ON hot ali glt IA.