The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-22
Only One Vote Lacking for Full COnfr-
nation of Mr.. Peelle's Rights.
Mr. Randall Anxious to Have the ApprOpria-
tiOn Bills Passed, in Order that Congress
May Adjourn-The Luther Statue.
ENGLIsH--PEELLE.
The Former Barely Escapes Being Ignomin-
iously Kicked Out of Congress.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Once more they did
not get Peele out on the other hand, the House
came very near confirming his title. But for a
few of the speeches to-day the debate would
have been very dull What was interesting yes
terday, became monotonous to-day by constant
reiteraton. The Democratic speakers were,
yesterday, weak; when questioned, they based
their cause principally upon Austin Fl. Browns
recount they saw the weakness of the ''spring-
back" ticket and the poor house and the jail
charges of fraud. Even Mr.. Blackburn, who is
usually as hot-headed cross-country rider as
ever mounted, showed the weakness of the case
and practically admitted it-a point which Gov
ernor Long, of Massachusetts,, who made the best
speech of the whole debate was not slow to
take advantage of
The Englishes were as assiduously on hand as
ever Young English looked awfully conscious
when Mr. Hurd, in his speech, knowing the
weakness of his cause, paid but little attention
to the merits of the case and devoted himself to
the claimant
General Browne made the opening speech.
He wiped away the sophistry of the figures and
claims of the Democratic orator, and made two
very strong points One was that Austin H.
Brown was but man, and in his count could
have as well been mistaken as those who made
the first count; he also said that the only thing
about the Republican ballot that was different
from the Democratic ballot was that the former
was thicker. He certainly would admit that
difference; nobody could deny that in Indianapo-
lis, at that time, the trouble with the Demo
cratic vote was that it was too thin.
Mr. Valentine, of Nebraska, spoke at length
and went into familiar details, showing the lack
of real foundation upon which young Mr. En-
glish stands.
The only Democrat who spoke against English
was Mr.. Lore of Delaware, who has the reputa-
ton, together with Mr.. Turner of Georgia, of
being of the most judicial and fair minded
men in the House. He showed that Austin H.
Browns socalled recount was no count at all; it
was outside of and contrary to the laws.
Mr.. Long of Massachusetts,, made pretty
neat Speech and, next to Mr.. Peelle, received
more applause than any speaker during the de-
bate. He put in the category Of amusement and
extravaganza the report of the majority
of the elections committee He thought
it could only be a joke, and that it
was time for such funny business to stop. He
quoted Mr. Turner, chairman of the elections
committee and, therefore, a Democrat, in opposi-
ton to the deep damnation" of Peelle's taking
of. The Brown count could amount to nothing;
it was only the judges of election who could
count votes; and, further, there was another
irregularity in the count even if it had been
lawful; it should have been made in all the
precincts, whereas it was only made in one. If
such recounts were to be allowed every tramp
who could gain access to a ballot-box might
challenge the seat of any member of the House.
He dwelt very effectively upon the absurdity of
these thirteen votes for Peelle being thrown
out for alleged irregularities, and then being
counted for English What the intent
of the voters was should be the criterion If the
Judges accepted the votes, then they must re-
main as cast He would be willing, if he were
in Peele's place, to rest his case with the Demo
Gratis if he were certain they would vote as they
thought right He would leave it with the ut
most confidence to the impartial Speaker, Mr..
Carlisle.
Mr.. Peelle closed for his side. He exposed the
weakness of the English case ard challenged any
proof of unfair or fraudulent action. He went
over the whole ground more lucidly than any
one else had. If he were unseated he
would go home with clean hands and
clear conscience II will come back to the next
Congress, he said, ''and 1 will then vote on all
such cases as this according to my convictions of
right and wrong I have seen too much of the
unfair manner in which such cases are disposed
Of If the vote should be based upon the per-
sonal integrity and honesty of the members of
this House, wo uld be certain of retaining the
seat to which was elected"
Mr.. Springer's speech served to create some
dicf11 ie hoxty .a,,1,,
sary to say that he spoke for that carries with it
the certainty that he created disturbance.
Mr.. Converses closing speech was not even as
strong as the one with which he opened the case
yesterday, AT it's conclusion he called the pre-
vious question, and upon this the Republicans
demanded the yeas and nays. They would not
listen to the suggestion that many of their men
were absent; they wanted to gain time The
next vote was upon the minority report, which
says that Mr.. Peelle is entitled to his seat AS
the clerk called the roll it was evident that the
result would be very close. The Englishes,
father and son, and Senator Voorhees,, kept
tally sheets. They were very uneasy
as it became evident that many more
Democrats than was expected were voting with
the Republicans. Twenty-seven of them voted
against the seat-stealmg. The resolution declar
ing Mr.. Peelle entitled to represent his district
was carried, and would have been so recorded
had not Mr.. Springer changed his vote before it
was finally announced. This gave him the privi-
llege of moving to reconsider When Mr. Springer
changed his vote many Republicans applauded
him. under the impression that he had expert
enced much needed change of, heart They