Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-25
THE SENATE STRUGGLE.
tits Renewed T6-day.
A Lirely Discussion.

1t Is Renewed To-daY.
a Lirefy Discussion.
A sharp controversy arose In the Senate yes
teroay after our report closed between Sena-
tors Logan and Brown In regard to the pollt-
ical changes each had made from one party to
the other. Mr.. Cameron, of Pennsylvania. said
the republicans had men fit to fill the Offices.
and the democrats might as well understand
endurance. MIR. Brown retorted: "Al right;
we accept that issue. We feel that we are
f1gnt. and we will sit here until June or until
next December Ii that be necessary" MIR
H0ar regarded Mr.. Browns declaration as the
very
ESSENCE OF REVOLUTION AND TREASON.
Mr.. Brown retorted that the republicans
were guilty Of treason, then when they fllibus.
tered to prevent the formation Of committees.
Mr.. Farley submitted a resolution to appoint a.
committee to wait on the President and inform
him that the Senate was ready TO adjourn
unless he had further business. An objection
from the republicans ruled the resolution out
AT q o'clock motion Of Mr.. Pendleton to ad-
lourn was adopted by 2S to q, Mr.. Mitchell
Lelng absent and not voting. 1t Is stated
that ne did not intentionally neglect to vote.
Proceedings in the Senate To-day.
The Senate galleries were again crowded to.
day and all the seats on the floor were occupied
by those having the privilege Of entrance.
Within few moments after the Senate was
called to order Mr.. Dawes called up his resOlu-
tion to go into the election OF officers.
Mr. JOHNSTON On VIRGINIA POLITICS. ETC.
Mr.. Johnston spoke Of the declaration OF Mr..
hoar, yesterday, that the present attitude OF
the democrats was the most revolutionary and
tIeasonaole exhibition ever witnessed in the
pody. Mr.. Johnston said that 20 years ago
secession was advocated on this floor and Sena-
t0rS aoanooned their seats and returned to
tnelr states to put secession into practice. He
thought one OF the Pangloss degrees OF LID
A. S. S. laughter ought to be conferred upon
Mr.. Hoar for his discovery. EIr. Johnston then
reviewed the history OF politics in Virginia
since the var, the status OF the debt, the for.
mer action Of Malone and explained MIR. Rid.
dlebergers position on the debt.
Whlle MI. Johnston was reading from past
speech or Senator Malone, Mr.. Dawes inter
fact that
MALONE WAS ABSENT.
Mr.. Johnston replied that he was not making
any personal attack upon Malone.
MT. Dawes thought the speech ought to be
postponed.
Mr.. Johnston ito Mr.. Dawes)-You postpone
this resolution and Ill postpone my speech,
Mr.. Dawes replied that the resolution was In
the interest of public business and he could not
make any such agreement.
Mr, Coekrell asked Mr.. Johnston to Yield for
mOtlOn TO SO into executive session. Cries
On the democratic side OF mo, no.
Mr. johnston then resumed his speech. He
Lad read, by the Secretary, an editorial from
the New YORK Times OF March 18th, 1880,
CoNDEMNING THE READJUsTERs
OF Virginia as repudlationists; also, extracts
from the Providence Journal to the same effect
Mr.. Johnston spoke OF Mr.. Anthony's proprIe.
ta1y interest in the Jpnnaj, and referred to the
sentiments expressed as tho5e OF Mr.. Anthony
MI, HaWley explained that because man
9Haea 1aa an interest in paper he could not be
the Journal.
Mr.. Johnston asked Mr.. Hawley If he (Nr
maWleJ1 dc not believe the articles in question
fe1ltcted Mr. AnthoDy's sentiments.
Mr. HaV'ley.-"I don't know, but can say
they are very nearly mine" [Laughter.l
Mr.. Logan inquired whether Mr.. Johnston's
proposition was that because the republicans
elected Rfddleberger they endorsed his senti
ments; and was answered in the Affirmative
MI. Logan.-Rlddleberge was an off GER In
the confederate army. VIII the senator prPte I'd
to argue that because this side intend to elect
MIN 1t therefore endorses the rebellion? VIII
he pretend that because Gen. Longstraet is
minister to Turkey, appointed by a republican
treason OF Longstreet In former years?
MIR. Johnston.-The war is over. Gen. Long
street has repented very hurnbly OF his sins
and when man does that you take him to your
bosom. But the war is over, and there is no
question OF secession or rebellion before the
1it country; but the question OF public faith and
y, n
dorse man on those points you endorse him
On a living. present question.
Mr.. Logan.-At no time 10 my life have ever
endorsed M repudlation. ror 10 ever expect to;
and II the constituency OF the Senator from Vir-
gnia had been as honest In paying their debts
as the constituency / represent the question
would not now be before Bis constituents.
Mr.. johnston proceeded to describe the I'M
proved condition OF Virginia under the control
OF the party called the 'Bourbons."
Mr. hoar.-l can tell the gentleman what
Bourbon" is; Formerly. 1t was man who
never learned anything or forgot anything;
DOW Il is man WHO never learns anything OFF
fc1gets great deal
ANOTHER TIE VOTE
At lpA minutes past p. nl. Mf. Pendle0on
moved to 60 into executive session; Which was
lest by vote of 90 to %. Nine pairs were az
nounced, as follows: Messrs. VOORHEES, and Ma.
hone, saunders and Williams, Butler and Cam
eron, Bayard anG iiitcael. Edmunds ami Gar
lard, Mcpherson ana saAen, Hill OF Ga. and
Ferry, Groomo std Anthony, Vance and Kel-
logg.
MR. HoAR on Mr.. JOHNSON
Nir. Hoar took the floor and pitched Into NIr.
johnson severely FOR his 'cheap and vulgar
jokes" He denied having said that the demo-
clats In fiIlllbusterlng were guilty OF revolu-
lion and treason. He then spoke OF the danger
OF obstructing puplic business.
At 3.p. M. the discussion was In progress.
Without any sign OF either side yielding.
HOW IT LOOKS THIS AFTERNOON.
A STAR reporter moved about the floor OF the
Senate this afternoon picking up such express
Sons as could be heard on both sides In regard
to the pending contest. The democrats spoke
OF the fight as one OF endurance. There was no
sign of yielding on that side. The republicans
were, apparently, equally as determined, and
some OF them count confidently upon winning
the fight. Democratic Senators when asked
why they did not hold caucus today, said
none was needed; that their policy was agreed
upon and every man knew what was expected
OF him. Several OF the democrats expressed
their Willingness to cease opposition whenever
Congress shall meet In legislative session. The
republicans were determined that they would
lot permit an adjournment to be had to-day,
10y the absence OF one of their Senator'S and the
outlook is favorable to night session.
Fighting with NIOOnshiners.
THREE ILLICIT DIsTILLsRs KILLED BY REVENUE
RAIDERS.
telegram to the n. Y. Herald from Rich
Inond, Va, March "a, says: Intelligence has
reached here to-day of desperate fight which
took place Tuesday, near Middleton's still
house, situated on the Keptucky line, about 20
miles from Jonesville, Tenn. between moon
sinners and government revenue officers. Each
OF the parties nIiTNDarp6 ah0;1t 2n mon the