Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-06-03
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
THE LOWE-WHEELER FIGHT.
No Decision Yet-Senate Proceedings
The Star Route TrIaIsEThe
Whisky Ring Inquiry.

bY the Committee on Elections.
Mr.. Mills, of Texas, spoke in advocacy of
the right of the sitting member to retain his
seat, and was followed by Mr.. Jones, of
Texas, in favor of the contestant.
Mr.. Atherton. of Ohio, consumed his hour
in reading the report of the minority, only
calling attention to the fact that but three
Republican members were paving the slight
est attention, and criticisfpg such inatten-
ton on the part Of the judges who were to
decide the case. 1t had been charged that
there was an arrangement between certain
gentlemen on the other side (alluding to the
Greenbackers) and the Republican party.
Mr.. Jones, OF Texas-I pronounce the
charge TO be false.
Mr.. Atherton-Very well. l will show
you that Republican paper itself charges
It. He then quoted from the Washington
Republican to the effect that the Greenback-
ers had been steadfast aud true to the Re
publicans in the recent election cases, and
that the latter were bound in honor to see
justice done to Mr.. Lowe.
Several epublicans-That's II, Justice?
Mr.. AthertOn replied that soon It would
be found what justice meant in the r 'pubIi-
can ranks. There were now 126 Republicans
in the chamber, but when the matter came
to vote $50 would come without knowing
ANYTHING about the case, raise the axe and
take the head off the sitting member.
Mr.. Horr, Of Michigan, entered into an
irOnical eulogy upon the great intellectual
energy and craftsmanship shown by the
Democrats during the recent filibustering
movement. He characterized Mr.. Randall,
of Pennsylvania, as the Napoleon CT the
contest, Mr.. Blackburn. of Kentucky, as its
Marshal Ney, and Mr.. Springer, OF Illinois,
as IT'S Joan of Arc (aughter), and he ridi-
culed the courageous manner in which they
came cut to make motions to adj journ over.
The latter gentleman had not entered into
the contest until after the Waterloo,
and until Napoleon was on his
way TO St. Helena. Then passing In review
the Chalmers case, and referring to the
statement that he was coming ever to the
Republican party, he declared that that
party had stood a good deal from the Demo
Gratis, but that they could not pass Chalmers
off on it. He belonged to the Democratic
party by nature.
Mr.. Manning, Of Mississippi-Will the
gentleman come down to Mississippi this
fall and make that speech and help me beat
him?
Mr.. Horr-Yes, and If 1 can't do as good
to you as to Chalmers, then give it up.
Nothing would please me better than to
compare him to the S.amese twins. Laugh
Ter
Mr.. Atherton-Will you keep Secretary
Chandler from helping to elect him accord
ing to contract?
Mr.. Horr-I don't believe It. 1t is not
true, and, if 1t is, Chandler is in low bust
ness.
Mr.. Manning-That he is.
Mr.. Horr then passed into discussion of
the Mackey-Dlbble case, and also made
some sllusion to the mode Of elections In
South Caroline, which brought Mr.. Evlns to
his feet with the assertion that South Caro-
l'-a was not ashamed of anything she ever
did.
Mr. Herr replied that he was not foolish
enough to question that she would be
What would mantle other peoples cheeks
with shame, her people rolled as a sweet
morsel under their tongues. Mr.. Horr, IN
conclusion, protested against the decision
OF election cases upon technical quirks,
and declared thai he would vote for Lowe,
although to the sins of the Democrats he
added the foolishness of the Greenbacker.
Pending further discussion Mr.. Cannon,
of Illinois, reported from the Committee on
Appropriations the legislative, judicial and
executive appropriation bill Ghe items of
which have already been published) and 1t
was referred to the committee of the whole.
Mr.. Hiscock, from the same committee,
reported back the general deficiency bill.
and it received similar reference.
The election case then went over till to-
morrow, when the previous question will be
called early in the session, and the House,
at 4:25 adjourned until TO morrow.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
In the Senate, at the hour of assembling
Acting Secretary Francis E. ShOber read a
note from the President pro tenn, as fol-
lows: GAS shall be absent from the open
ing of the session this morning, under the
provisions Of rule four, l name Hon. John
A.. Il
70 perform the duties of the Chair until ad-
journment to day."
Mr.. Vest made a point that the President
pro TEN. had not the power to delegate
Senator to take the place, which, under the
circumstances, could only be filed by an
election by the Senate.
Mr.. Hoar suggested that Mr.. Ingalls, be
declared presiding officer for the day. He
desired to avoid protrs ling the discussion
at this time. His own opinion was that the
action of the President of the Senate, 10
designating the member to take his place,
was not more binding upon the chamber
than would be the designation by that Off
Ger of a ruling by himself upon parliamen-
ary question.
A long and at times animated debate fol-
lowed, participated in by nearly every Sena-
tor present, in the course of which several
motions were made to adjourn.
Finally Mr.. Sherman, after an allusion to
the apparent indisposition of the Senate to
commit itself by positive action upon the
important question which had been precipi-
tated upon It, moved an adjournment, which
was agreed to unanimously. The s nate
accordingly adjourned until Monday.
THE WHISKY RING INQUIRY.
The investigation of the sO-called whisky
ring was resumed this morning. Before the
examination was commenced, and while
waiting for a quorum, Colonel Wharton,
attorney for the distillers, said to Chairman
Window that he thought the prosecuting
witness ought to be put on the stand first,
10 order that those who were charged with
having resorted to illegitimate means to In
Auence legislation might know the case
against them.
MIR. Window replied that there was no
prosecuting witness, that his informant had
learned of money being raised by distillers,
and as they had legislation pending he sup
posed It might be intended for that. The
Chairman added also that he had knowledge
of these facts, and had some suspicion, but
he said that in moving the investigation be
distinctly stated that he had no proof of the
charges. He said, however, that his in
'ormant would be put on the stand before
the close Of the investigation.
j. NJ. Atherton was recalled and still de-
clined to give the names of the persons who
asked him for employment in connection
with legislation. He said ths'
only one positively asked employ
ment, but another suggested that
ne would like such employment.
Nothing improper occurred in the CONVEX
sstion, The parties who spoke to him were
both lawyers. They did not mention any
Congressman or claim any influence or max
anv threat.
Mr.. shagg, distiller, of Louisville. said
two persons, both lawyers, approached him
with the view of obtaining employment, bu'
heir services were declined. They did not
claim any influence or mention any Con
gresham. He declined to tell their names as
Il might subject the parties TO an unpleas-
ant notoriety. They had neither said nor
done ANYTHING wrong, and he could not see
any good to come from mentioning their
names.
Colonel Wharton, attorney for the distil-
lers, was next sworn. He also said two per-
sons, both lawyers, had approached him
with the request for employment, which he
refused. Both men were personal friends OF
bis, and would not hesitate to talk to him
freely about anything. They did not claim
anv influence, and did not mention any
Coperessmen or government officials. There
was nothing improper in their offer, and he
preferred not to make their names public.
All the witnesses swore that no newspaper
men bad ever approached them, directly or
Indirectly, for employment or compensation;
that no member OF Congress had ever inti-
N ated a desire for compensation, and that
the iistilleTs had not made any combination
with other institutions, either political or
otherwise, with the view of passing their
bill. Although witness swore that he had
mot heard of any com mbination for the purpose
of aiding anv legislation, and had not known