New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-11
A WILD SCENE IN THE INDIANA SENATE
THE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY FoRcIBLY PRE-
VENT THE L1EUTENANT.GovERNo FROM
rNrERrNa-ruMUIr IN THE CHAMBER


Indianapolis, Jan. 10 (special.In the oraaniEsuon
OF the Indiana Senate to-day the Democrats esorted
to the awless and revolutionary tactics Of two years
ago to prevent Colonel Robertson. the Republican
Lieutenant Governor from acting as presiding ofeer
during tho remaining four days O. his term Of oicc.
There were several hundred peopl, at the Capitol TO
witness the anticipated row. The dLrs OF the Senate
Chamber were guarded by force Of politicians
selected especially for the purpose. and Republicans
who could not show unobiectionabls credentials a.
members Of tho Senate as representatives OF tho
press were denied admission but tho gallery and
corridors were packed with Democrats. When
Colonel Robertson appeared ct the entrance OF the
Senate Chamber. the outside guard a man named
Buger. whoN was chosen By the Democrats for the
same duty two years ago. stopped him
ct wish to 90 in.' said tho LieutenantG Governor
Have you a ticket ~ inquired tho guard.
or have not. but am president Of the Senate ard
demand admissions
"You can't have IT, Please stand back and mako
room for the gentlemen with tickets"
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS made no attempt
to enter forciby. Hc was surrounded
by crowd Of Indignant friends, who vehementy de-
nounced the tactics Of the Democrats and threatened
TO break open tic doors. But the LleutenantGoveE~
nor advised than not to resort TO violence lie To-
NAMED standing ut the door, and gave to friend .
Communication ID be handed TO senator johnson, the
Republican leader, inshc the Senate Chamber
inside tho Senate Chamber the scene equally
exciting and laughable. Judge Mitchell, tho only
Democratic judge Of the Indiana Supreme Court, in
compliance With tho command of his partys caucus,
soon after 10 o'clock called the scnas 10 order and
for half hour history made at tho rate Of 900
words q minute. Judge Mitchell inquired Of State
Auditor Carr, wh'so duty IL 20 cali the scnass 70
order In the atsrs absence, II the Leutenanf.Gov-
ernCr was present. The Auditor stepped forward ana
said that as the Lieutenan. oves1ior the legal pre-
siding officer was at tho door Of The Senate, the speak
or believed Il would be usurpation Of power for him
self TO take part In the organization Of the body.
The, the row began. Senator Johnson. the Re-
publican eadea IN voice that could be heard above
the nose OF dozen Democratic Senators, who were AL
cxcitcdly and vehementiy speaking at the same tine
read the communication he hsAsreceived nom Led-
tensnt0ovcinor Robertson proposed resolution de-
mandlng his adnttancc, and declared 10 carried AZ
the same time the Democrats were rushing through
the formalites of organization by taking the oath OF
Office and cechrg president OF the body Senator
Cox The Republicans protested against tho pro
cecdlngs at every step as Illegal and would take no
mart I'm them the swearing IN Of Cox as president
OF tho Senate denounced miserable farce and
q usurpa.ion OF authority: but the revolutionary
tactics agreed upon In caucus wcru fully carried on
In disregard Of tho vehement protest OF the Republ-
cans whom the Democrats repeatedly attempted 20 In
tlmidate by commanding the doo-keeper to silence
thcpi and even, II necessary 20 resort TO force. The
stormy session ended after an hour In an adjournment
Il l.