Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-04-01

WASHINGTON, March 26.-There was de-
cided revival Of interests In the prerogative
debate in the Senate to-day. The debate
was to be closed and vote was to be taken.
Mr.. Ingalls, got the floor yesterday at the
close of the discussion and this announce
ment was enough to pack the galleries early
In the day. The senator from Kansas is one
OF the strongest debaters and most attractive
speakers on his side of the chamber. His
keen sarcasm and ready wit go q long way
toward breaking the monotony of any dis
eussion. On this occasion he could have
filed n house with double the seating
capacity of the Senate chamber. Although
he began an hour and half earlier than
tho time when the debate on this subject
usually begins, he found every seat occu-
pied.
Mr.. Ingalls, speech WINS the most clear
statement of the Republican case that has
been made, but beyond his sarcastic sem
tences there was nothing new In the way OF
argument, nor could there be at this late
day. He closed amid q perfect shower OF
congratulations from his Republican col
leagues.
He was followed by Gen. Harrison. who
held the crowded galleries for nearly two
hours longer by one Of the best speeches
that have been made on the Republican
side. His speech was evidently made for
circulation in his own state, for 1t related
political influences which he claimed were
1T work to remove the tried and trusted
ofiiee-holders of his commonwealth. His
chief argument was that the President,
unless warranted by official misconduct,
ha violated his own professions In making
these changes. II the official WIS guilty OF
tlip charge the Senate was entitled to all
the Information relating to II.
General Harrison WINS listened 10 with the
closest attention. He WIS followed by
General Logan, who spoke wi consider
| able force, especially to tn" pOint that the
President, in his official capacity. could not
have any confidential puInrs aIl,i TINT the
| people and their representatives wera on.
| titled to everything relating 10 bis official
acts. Mr.. Edmunds SAT- near him aud was
| evidently very much gratiled at the assis-
/ tanco he was receiving from tho Illinois
| senator. MFR. Edmunds followed and
answering the arguments Of Democratic
SENATOR who had spoken and summed up
| the arguments on the Republican side.
Senator Van Wyck offered an amendment
| to the third resolution, to the effect that the
consideration OF removals and nominations
should he had In open session OF the Senate
| On u point OF order raised by Mr.. HOnr, the
| amendment was ruled ont by President prr
tom sherman. An appealfrom the decision
was taken by Senator Butler and on motion
of Mr.. Hoar the appeal WIS laid on The
tnble by O vote of 81 TO %.
This vote was taken about 3 O'Clock In the
evening and was the first vo,e nee the dis
cussion began. With rho exception. o.
Senators Van Wyck and Riddleberger, who
voted with the Democrats, the vote was eu,
tirely partisan.
On the next vote on the adoption OF ths
Judiciary committees report continued IL
tho flrst resolution the vote stood 81 10 26
being strictly political, Mr.. Riddleberger
however, nor voting at all. The secont
resolution, condemning the Attorney Gene
raj for refusing to furnish the paper
called for, was adopted by the vote OF SO x
25. On u point raised by Senator Gray al
attempt was made to have the next res0lp
ton ruled out. This resolution declares I
to be the duty OF the Senate to withhold th'
confirmation OF any nolaination where In
formation regarding the removal involves
has been refused. This point OF order was
however, ovorruled, and an appeal vote'
down by a party vote. The resolution wa
then adopted, 80 to 80. Mitchell OF Oregon
Riddleberger and Van Wyck voting with tn
Democrats. The last resolution, whiel
gives to soldiers the preference, everything
} else being equal, in appointments TO publ
offices, was adopted without party divi
sion, the only voice against II being Nor
gan's. The Senate then, about Q p. M, ad
} journed.