New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
THEIR FEATHERS RUfFLED IN DEBATE.

| TILT BETWEEN MESSRS. BECK AND MORGAN IN IuE
sENArE-MUCH MOCK HUMILITY
WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-In the course of
some the Texas Pacific Forfeiture bill in the
Senate to-day Beck said that he had supposed
in 1878, when the Thurman bill was passed. that
Congress had secured practical control OF those
roads he had mistaken. Now this House bill
met by counter propositions the Reagan bill hal been
met by O c0unter-propositOn. A number OF other
measures had up, had been fought the end
That was what the roads wanted He would vote against
Mr. sherman's amendment and others. because he
thought it better imperfect Legislation
ut all.
Mr. Morgan said that tho effort of Mr. Beck mpeach
the Democrats who had opposed the Reagan bill. and had
adopted an independent this bill would not deter
him from doing his duty. lie had been In the Democratic
party before tho Senator from Kentucky enjoyed the
privileges OF citizenship IN this country lie had been
and faithful Democrat and 1t did not rest with the
Senator from Kentucky to impeach his Democracy by
snch filings that conveyed by his last remarks Mr..
Morgan declared that he would be found supporter Of
the incoming Administration also principle, II
1t should he an Administration OF principle. and as
long as the Senator Kentucky would stand by the
Democratic creed. lie did not enjoy these declarations
made at the expense of party assocaes they were not
kind.
Mr. Beck disclamed any alusion to the Senator from
Alabama any other Senator. He Is not quite i'm
portant Mr. Beck said. In my estimation IN regard to
" did not happen" continued SIR. Beck. to be born
IN this country but consulted about my birth.
have been citizen of the United States since 1888.
That Is good while ago The senator may have been
very important mn at that date but doub IT, have
cndcavOred To perform my duty as private citizen
aud public oicrr to the best OF ability since that
and IL the thinks thai ID adds anything 10
his di unity dimishes from my standing to make the
suggestion that born In scotland Ia stead Of Ia he
United StHtrs. he IL welcome q all the honor lie thinks
hr has made by that ding the place Of my nativity.
Very good have been born I'm ScOtlaud-very
many. And very many meu vino were bOrn here truce
with pride their ancestry back 10 the place from which
trace mine In conclusion. Mr. Beck said regard
the suggestion 10 nativity unworthy the scna
tor, - unworthy the Senate and unworthy Of reply
Mr. Morgan said that he Ia made reference 10 the
Senator'S nativity only to the time he had been In tho
Democratic party. And while his NorSan's) services to
the Democratic party had not con>pcuOu, as
those of Mr. Beck Gey had been honest aud bean
tnl. No -cO'chman worthy Of the uaue lie continued.
that meant ~ that Tue speaker reycrcd
that nation lity much did the senator from Ken
tucky. There mght be- doubt about the object OF
that Senator'S allusion hut Mr. Morgan merely under
stood him say that nt the moment Of making his
marks he dit not have within the range Of his vision
any subject microscopica. rs SIR. Morgan. Well"
"when tho Senator In charge Of
such heavy artillery he should be careful
lOr gentlemen. am not retail dealer In small politics
desire neither place nor power but while | occupy a
thl, ioor senators must not suppose glit
cant as NAV be-ildlnrrcnt Ia public praise though
may hr-tIt thry can trampe on mo without feeling re-
sentiment and retaliation"
Mr Beck. after explaining his position " nh reference
TO the bill under discussion said: have never ad A
wrauge. that recall. I'm years ice
this noor anywhere el@e. In regard to public
duties. and have given Just cause OF offence to
vino did not seek opportunity 10 bruS IL on
himself bg assumption that not 10 DC drawn
from anything had said"
The matter then dropped.