Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-15
A DeSeRTeR FROM THE DEMOCRATIC
RANKS.
A HOT TIME.

Malone Falls from the Fence and Deserts
His Party-He Makes O Speech In Self
Defence.
WASHINGTON, March l4.-Senator Nc.
Dill, OF Iowa, and Cameron, of Wiscon.
sin, took the oath OF Office. Mr.. Pen.
dleton called up the resolution previous
ly offered by him relative to the reor.
ganization OF the Senate committees.
Mr.. Pendleton made a speech regard.
ing the various rumors afoat concern.
ing the organization OF the Senate. He
did not know what arrangements or
profers, or suggestions had been made
or accepted, but the omnipotent and
omnisesnt gentlemen OF the press had
whispered about the Capital, and
had put it into their papers that there
had been unusual and extraordinary
visits to the other end Of the avenue,
and they had connected the name of
distinguished Senator with the dispen-
sation OF Federal patronage and the Or
ganization OF the Senate. 1t had been
whispered that there had been confer
ences in tho Capitol, in which cham
pagne and satisfaction had been equally
present, and these, too, had been con-
nected with the statements as 10 the or
ganization OF the Senate. He did not
know what proof there could be for
these suggestions, but
They Had Filled the Air
for the last few days. The imputation
which has been on the Democratic
members OF the Senate was without
foundation in fact. A motion by
Allison that the Senate go into execu.
tive session was supported by Republic
cans and opposed by Democrats. Quite
a sensation was occasioned by the fact
that Malone voted with the Republi-
cans. There was slight applause in
the galleries. The motion was prompt
ly rejectd-yeas IS, noes 81.
Mr.. Hill Spoke on the Organization Reso-
lutions
and stated his belief was that when all
vacant seats have been filled the Demo-
Gratis would still have majority, init
mating that Malone would vote with
them. 1t was stoutly denied by Conk.
ling.
The proceedings were interrupted to
allow the offering OF resolution extend
ing coincidence TO the government and
people OF Russia at the assassination OF
the Emperor, was laid on the table for
consideration hereafter.
Mahone's Speech
in reply to Mr.. Hill was the great SEN
sation Of the day. He took his position
in front of the Vice Presidents desk
and addressed himself directly to Mr..
Hill. He spoke with power OF emphasis
and force Of gesture, and declared he
owed nothing to the Democrats.
The party had fought him, and he an
nounced that he was the one man who
had courage enough to vote as he
pleased. The Senate chamber was
crowded, and men rose from their seats
and pressed forward to get view OF
Malone. When he concluded, the Re.
publican Senators and galleries ap.
plauded for several minutes, and the
Republican Senators
Pushed Forward and Warmly Congratu- 4
lated Malone.
Mahone's speech Was brought out by
reference OF Ben Hill TO some Demo
cratic Senator who was not true to his
faith. This Malone construed ss direct
reference TO himself and he publicly de-
clared his opposition 10 Democracy.
lie said the Democratic party had done
more injury to the South than anything
else. He spoke OF tissue ballots and
in effect took his position with the
Republican party. Hill followed and a
spirited sparring took place between
himself and Malone. The latter one at
one time saying Hill had stated what
wasn't true.
Mr.. Ingalls,, proposed by unanimous
consent, that the question OF organiza.
ton should be postponed until Thurs
day. when all the seats Of the Senators
would be filed.
Mr.. Pendleton, while not authorized
TO give consent on the part OF his own
side OF the chamber, deprecated the idea
OF making the question.
One Of Physical Endurance.
Mr.. Voorhees, expressed the idea OF go.
ing on with the organization ot the
committees at once and offered TO be
one of two Democrats who would with
hold their votes, 50 as to make up Tor
the two Republican votes that were ALB
sent. He defended the Democrats from
the charge OF desiring to obtain control
of the organization OF the Senate by tax
ing anv mean advantage. In conclusion
he moved TO adjourn.
Pending the vote, a resolution OF con-
dolence with the government and peo.
ple of Russia was taken up and adopted
unanimously. Adjourned.