The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-24
THE ENGLISH-PEELLE CONTEST.
testimony as to the Persistent and Open
Lobbying in English's Interest.
DUE TO MR.. ENeL1sH's SOLICITATIONS.

DUE TO Mr.. ENGLIsHs SOLICITATIONS.
Special to Chicago Tribune.
There is no reasonable doubt that but for the
personal solicitations and appeals of William IT,
English this resolution would never have
been brought about. A change of two votes to-
day would have kept Mr. Peelle in his seat, and
he had voluntary assurances from four Demo
Gratis, who to-day voted against him, that when
his case was called they would vote for him. he
has information that these four Democrats as
well as others were induced to change their
minds about the case by the personal represent
atoms of English. The solicitations and ap-
peas of English were not based on any testi-
mony in the case, but they were purely personal.
Senator Harrison declares that Mr.. Peelles re-
turn by a majority of at least 2 600 is as certain
as any event in the future. Mr. Harrison thinks
that the action of the House to-day will help the
Republicans at least L. GOO or 2, 900 on the gen
eral ticket next November. He says that hon
est Democrats in the Indianapolis district have
openly declared ever since the contest began
that it was an outrage and that if the House
should seat English they would see the party
was punished at the next election.
OPEN VIOLATION OF THE RULES.
Special to Philadelphia Times.
Much unfavorable comment is made relative
to the manner in which this case has been
pushed by outside Democratic influence. Elk
Senator Mcdonald has been here working for
English. Senator Voorhees, has been very
actively engaged in lobbying English through
the committee, and has been on the floor every
day stiffenng the Democratic vertebre. The
elder English has persistently worked, and ca
joled, and argued, and even threatened, it is
said There is good deal of Indiana politics in
the balance There is little feeling
existing as to the part Mr.. English is playing.
His conduct is in open violation of the rules of
the House, which prescribe that no ez-member
shall be allowed the floor who is interested in
legislation Mr.. Boyle, of Pennsylvania, says
there is not a court in Pennsylvania where the
Democratic case for English would stand an
hour
DIsGRACEFUL4 AND BRAzEN WORK.
Special to Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
The first vote in the parliamentary skirmish
was tie. 1t was saving vote for English
Still, it was too close for comfort, and the open
and active lobbying to secure vote or two more
for q margin was continued with redoubled en-
ergy. 1t was disgraceful and brazen work, but
it succeeded, and the next test showed that
Peele would be unseated by majority of three
votes
A WANT OF CONFIDENCE.
The want of Democratic confidence in the En-
glsh case is shown by the vote against recon-
hitting 1t, with instructions to have recount of
the ballots made The general opinion among
Republicans of Indiana which is fully shared by
many CO the Democrats, is that the gross out
rage of to-day will surely return Mr. Peelle by
pronounced majority.
.., - WELLER WANTED TO BE SHAVED.
Special to Globe Democrat.
Pending the call it was noticed that Calamity
Weller, of Iowa. had left his seat. Mr. Weller
had hitherto voted with the Republicans A
friend of Mr.. English was seen talking to him;
then the elder English himself captured him in
the lobby. Mr.. Weller suddenly conceived a
tremendous idea He concluded that he must be
.barbered. He couldn't wait a moment His
beard was pricking him and his head itched for
the reviVifying shampoo mixture He dropped
into the easy chair of the luxurious House barber
shop and could not escape from the hands of
the artist of that place to return and cast his
vote.
so. OBSERVATIONS LOBBYING.
Special to Cincinnati News Journal (Dem.)
Whether this investigation will amount to any
thing or not remains to be seen. The opposition
to English among those of his own party was due
almost entirely to the ostentatiousness with
which his father lobbied for him 1t may be that
the wide scope of the resolution as passed, may
result in a covering up of some Of the details of
the work done in this particular case, but it GER
tainly ought to afford excellent opportunity for
the ventilation of the methods of many members
of "the third house" whose operations have been
extremely notorious.
lr PEBBLES HONORABLE RECORD.
Special to Chicago Inter Ocean.
Peelle was a member of the last Congress,
and has made most honorable record a faith
full and painstaking member. He has made
many friends here who greatly regret the parti-
san action that deprives him of a seat to which
he is justly entitled 1t is expected that he will
be reelected by majority that will preclude
She possibility of a contest
SHAMEFUL EXHIBITION.
Special to Globe Democrat.
a. The general impression, even among major
ity of the Democrats, is that the elder English,
while he did not help his sons cause at ALL made
shameful exhibition of himself, and that his
conduct has thrown shadow of disgrace upon
the entrance into public life of a not unworthy,
If not very brilliant, young man.
RANDALL DID IT.
Special to Chicago Times.
The case of young English is not claimed by
anybody to have a foundation as solid as rock,
and his success is very largely due to the quiet
exercise Of Mr. RandalPs advice and influence
SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN so CONSPICUOUS.
Special to St. Louis Republican CDem)
~ There are good many Democrats who think
that English would have shown better judgment
if he had not appeared quite so conspicuously