The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-19
THE NEW SENATE.
MR. MaHoNE'S POSITION DEFINED.


INDIGNANT REPLY TO AN ATTACK BY
SENATOR HIII.-ABANDONMENT OF TIL
ATTEMPT To REoRGANIZE THE SENATE
COMMITTEES BY THE MINORITY.
The attempt to reorganize the Senate
committees in the interest of the Demo
cratic members was continued last MOI
day. and gave rise to long and interest
ing debate.
The visitors galleries were packed at
an early hour, and all the spare space on
the floor of the Senate Chamber was
filled with Congressman and other priv
legged persons. while all the corridors %
the Senate wing of the Capitol were
thronged by interested visitors who haG
been unable to gain admission to TIL,
floor or galleries.
Two new Senators-Mr. McDill. OF
Iowa, and Mr.. Cameron. of Wisconsin
appeared and took the oath of office.
As soon as the new Senators had beer.
sworn in. the Democrats, under the lead
Of Mr. Pendleton. renewed their attempt
to capture the organization of the Sen
ate Mr.. Pendleton made not very able
or even astute speech, in the course oi
which he complained that the Republi-
cans had been unwilling to make or listen
to any overtures from the Democrats
who, he declared, were "msp red by q
sense of patriotic duty i'll their attemp,
To snatch the organization of the Senate
1t was apparent from Mr.. Pendleton
tone and manner that he felt grave mis-
ylviunS as to the success of the move
ment which he was leading. When he
had finished and sat down. there was a
pause OF minute or two. the Democrats
evidently expecting reply from the Re
publican side. Nobody rose on that side.
and Mr.. Pendleton suggested that if no
Republican desired to improve tue time.
perhaps the Senate had better. -'ad-
iuurn,'. suggested Mr.. Conkling from his
seat His suggestion was not kindly re-
ceived; and Mir. Bayard then proceeded
with speech which had evidently been
prepared with some care to be delivered
alter Republican had spoken, and the
delivery OF which, under the circum-
stances, appeared something like the fir
ing ot volley before an enemy had made
his appearance Then Mr.. Allison moved
that tile Senate proceed to the conSidera-
ton of executive business, 4 motion upon
which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Senator Malone had been the exposure
of all ewes before, aud now he was watched
with eager interest: for probably not Il
dozen men in the Chamber knew how he
would vote. AS his firm, clear response.
heard a
faction and sllbdued applause ran through
the audience i'll the galleries and On the
floor. The Democrats exchanged signi-
ticant glances and directed scowling looks
toward the independent Virginia Sena-
tor, who occupies 4 seat in the outer row
on the Republican side. The result of
the test vote was anuounced-35 to 81
Then Mr.. Conkling arose, and i'll aspeech
of studied courtesy but OF keen and pol
ished sarcasm, arraigned the temper
AIRY Democratic majority for its attempt
t. take advantage OF the fact that vacan-
cies. soon to be filed, exist OH the Re
publican side of the Senate This speech
made the Democrats-especally Mr.. Pen
dleton and Mr.. Hill, of Georgia-very
uncomfortable. Mr.. Conkling criticised
in some respects the composition OF the
committee reported by 1.-The Ecumencal
Council" that congregation Of "varie.
gated infaliblity, Democratic caucus,
pointing out the fact that both of the
Ohio Senators had been placed upon the
judiciary Committee.
Mr.. HILL of Georgia, followed in an
ingenious speech, predicated upon the
proposition that the Republicans could
not hope to control the organization of
81. ,Et tl,nir nnf nnf r.
were filled That body, he said, would
consist of 81 Republicans. 80 Democrats,
and independent who had announced
his intention to vote with the Democrats.
Here We have he said. '3S Senators
elected as Democrats. commissioned as
/ Democrats. seated in this body as Demo
Gratis. Is there q man among them who
/ has turned traitor and falsiticd his com
! mission? Who is the man? As lie
repeated this question. Mr.. llilEs voice
rose to Shrill shrek which produced Il
! comcal effect rather than the profound
/ impression which the speaker intended
I As he became more excited Mr.. Hill lost
! his prudence. and his broadcast innuen,
/ does were accompanied by fierce Chances
! toward Gen. Malone, who took matters
! quietly until the Georgia Senator had
/ finished.
Tnen the Nir@inian arose and walked
! down iutc the area i'll front OF the Vice
( Presidents desk. Not since the late
Senator Chandler 5 great speech on pen,
I sioning Jefferson Davis has i Senator
! been listened to with deeper attention
/ and it is doubtful if any orator ever be,
fore in the Senate Chamber elected such
! hearty rounds of applause as greeted the
Virginia Senator. His crisp, epgram
matte sentences aroused everybody, ana
the crave decorum of the Senate was
rudely disturbed again and again rs
shnnts of applause went up from ilool
and galleries. Senator Malone said:
THE gentleman meaning Mr.. Hill
T.. has assumed not only to be the custo-
dian of the Democratic party of the
Nation. but has tried to assert the right
to speak for the constituency which
have the privilege in part of represent
inc here. He has done so without theil
assent Undressing himself directly u
Mr.. Hill and advancing toward him).
owe You. sir. and owe those for whom
you undertake to speak here, nothing
Marks of encouragement on the Repub
ican side and in the galleries. | came
{
Democracy for which You (Mr. Hill,
stand. lcame here with as proud claim
to represent that people as you 10 repre-
sent the people of Georgia. won on fields
where have fought with you and other.
liz the cause of my people, and of thai
section in the late unhappy contest
! That contest, thank God. is over. and, a:
one of those engaged in it. and who has
not, here III elsew here, to make an apol
ogy for the part he has taken in it. | say
am not here as IA partisan. nor am here
to represent the Democracy which ha.
done 81 much injur to my section of the
country.
The gentleman undertook to say what
constitutes Democrat. | hold that
am an infinitely better Democrat thai
he. [Laushter.l He who stands nomi
nallv committed to full vote and a fan
vote and an honest ballot should see tina
they can be had in the State of Georgia
where tissue ballots are fashionable
[Applause.l l serve notice on that gen
tleman that intend to be the custodian
of my own Democracy. do not iutenc
to be run by the gentleman $ caucus.
am in every sense a free man here. :.nC
trust to be able to protect my own right:
and to defend those of the people whom
| represent-certainly to take care of my
own. do not intend Iagain addressing
Mr.. Hill directly that you shall under
take to criticise my conduct by innuen
does. | wish the Senator from Georgia
to understand just here that the way t,
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