The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-11
He Resents Some Remarks Of Mr..
Morgan's in an Ugly Way.
The Extent to Which He Carries
1t Beyond All Courtesy.
Mr.. Morgan, Like the Thorough
Gentleman, Says Not a Word,
Not Caring TO Disturb the Senate,
But We May Hear from Him on
the Outside-The Chinese
Bill the Cause.

the executive documents presented was one
from the war department, stating that in or
der to furnish (bcfore the close Of the Fift-
eth Congrcss) certain information called for
by the Senate, it will reqire the services of
eighteen additional clerks at cost of Sl0,-
800. Referred to the committee on claims.
A resolution for the printing Of additional
copies Of the report of the Pacific railroad
commission was offered by Mr.. Turpio and
gave rise TO some discussion as TO the mum
Der already printed, Senators Cullom and
McPhcrson referring to an impression that
there was desire to suppress their resolu-
ton OF that report, and Mr.. German, mem
Der OF the committee on printing declaring
that there was no ground whatever for such
an impression, MS the usual number, 1900,
had been printed and delivered TO senators.
The additional number of 800, proposed by
Mr.. Turpic, was increased Ton motion of Mr..
Hoar) TO 5000, and the resolution was then
referred TO the committee on printing
The House amendment 10 the Senate bill
to pension the widow OF Gen. Fitzpatrick ire
ducing the amount from 500 to SO Il
MONTH was non-concurrcd in and a commit
tee Of conference ordered
The resolution heretofore offered by Mr..
Vest on the subject Of u campaign work OF
an cmplOye OF the Senate was taken up, and
Mr.. Plumb moved 10 lay the resolution on
the table.
Messrs. IIoar, Vest and Sherman discussed
the resolution at length.
Mr.. Plumb Withdrew his motion to lay Mr..
Vests motion on the table and the rcsolu.
ton was adopted.
Mr.. Morgan introduced resolution APP
l .HH "a 40 h.. III. Ia
nincsc ministef at Washington as full in-
| dcmnity for all losses and injuries sris-
tanned by Chinese subjects who have been
in remote aud unsettled regions OF the
United States the victims oil injuries In their
persons and property at the hands Of lawlcss
men," and proceeded to address the senate.
So for rs he was concerned lac had reached
| the conclusion that the will Ut the American
people ~ 20 the total exclusion Of Chinese
laborcrs was an irrcyocablc decree, and that
/ the exclusion must he effected through the
operation OF law--not through that Of a
/ treaty. lie proposed 10 adhere 20 that
/ ground, now that II was reached. A qucs-
| ton that was put 10 Mr.. Morgan by Mr..
Mitchell was treated by the former rs an at.
tempt to draw him into political discus
| sion and lac said lac had no objection.
II believe" said he. "that after you nomi-
mated Mr. Harrison Tor the Presidency OF the
| United States. the Chinese government,
| knowing his record. believed that by delay
i Ing the question until after the November
| election, IL might get an administration that
| would bc favorable 10 Chinese immigration
| II don't believe Mr.. Mitchell replied,
| "thnt there Is single solitary mind IN the
! United States Of America that honestly be-
| licycs any such thing.
"Thc senator" said Mr.. Morgan, ''is very
| nipuant la the use Of that worl honesty
| have lust stated that ! believed 10. aud
does the senator undertake 10 say that do
not believe it,
II do not believe that the senator does
believe IT," sail Mr. Mitchell.
II will not hc interrupted by man Of
your character la the impeachment OF my
honesty" Mr. Morgan Indignantly ex'
claimed
ESQ Tar a. my character il concerned, 80
was Mr.. Mitchell's response, II am willing
! ~ parallel with that OF the senator from
! Alabama, either here or elsewhere
81 expected some interference Of this kind
when stating this question: said Mr. Nor
gan.
AZ the Close Of Mr. Mormn's speech hi.
bill was referred 10 the committee on foreign
relations
The conference report on the army nppro,
| priation bill was presented aud agreed "a.
MIR. Mitchell then took the floor ~ reply
10 the scmarks IT Mr.. Morgan. lie was not
surprised. lac said. In view VI the inconsist
cnt aud contradictory record Of the senator
from Alabama on the Chinese question, that,
| when interrupted by n perfectly proper
question, lac should lose his temper, ny ou
into a rage.
Tho Presiding Officer untcrruptingl-Th
chair thinks that the senator from Oregon
u going too far. lie must proceed IN orler
Mr.. Mitchsll--l will Cndcayor To proceed
IN order, aud certainly viii proceed
In ~ much order ~ did the sen
aiur from Alabama, who was not called
a. order either whom he violated III,
parliamentary rules ~ this body in III
rect and explicit terms. Tie senator from
Alabama has been for year, past, and unit
within the last seven days the devoted
champion oi treaty rights He hns dc
uounccd in the senate and before the com
mittcc on foreign relations various prop
oition looking 10 the exclusion 81
Chinese from this country. lie has In
sisted first, last aud all the time
thai this was q question 81 be settled b,
diplomacy. lie has referred 90 measures
like the pending bill ~ the Colorado no
ton" the COLORADO idea" the Oregon
idea" or the Pacific coast idea, or ~ Dc
ing brought forward and pressed Ny dcma
rngucs Tor dcmagngicnl and party purposes
hot, 10 and behold. when n Democratic
House u Representatives passes Chincs'
4
committee. the senator from Alabama Hops
Jump. clear over tho fence, turns around
and declares himself ~ favor oi that bill
and absolutely votes for it=gninr back ~
his whole record ON that question, TIT
morning lac comes horc and takes another
turn and insists that the hill for which III
voted last Friday should be- amended. The
senator with that Kind Of n record i not in {
position to question the sincerity ~ scuntor
un this hoor--as ho has done and With
out any pruyoCatinn 90 him. MI
President, whatever ! may have don'
since have been a member Of the Senate
whatever have done w ~ my life ] ough
not 10 have done. have to say Ia the .cn
ninr from Alabama that thcru u one thini
which have never done. and that j. have
never. since I have been q member ut ihi'
body, come into the senate chamber full 81
whisky, disgmcing myself aud disgracing ih'
| senate.
Ne Morgan occupied his scat quietly am
without cyinving The slightest emotion OF
Sign u impntoHOo o. Mr. Mitchell applied
these uncumpl.mrniary remarks to him
After Mr. Mitchell took bis scat the Hous'
retaliation Hill was presented aud referred &c
the committee on foreign relations,
MI stewart asked unanimous consent u
have the Chinese exclusion bill taken ur
Ne sherman objected.
Mr Stewart then made motion 70 tia
circt aud u was carried aud the hii
taken up.
Mr. sherman addressed the senate in m
vof OF Mr. Hlnirs motion 10 reconsider lh'
vote hy which the bill was passed llr or
pcnlrd ~ senators on both sides OF the Guam
her frlm considerations Of national h0ho'
] 10 uI.uw tho hill tn stand In it, lfrffflt ~