The sun., 1889-02-24
LIVE WASYINGTOS TOPICS.
The Row Between Senator Chandler and
Senator blackburn OF Kentucky

| WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.--The sensational
stories sent out from here last night in relation
to IA fight in n committee room between
Senators Chandler and Blackburn had
only slight foundation OF fact. The
aggressive New Hampshire man and
the impetuous kentuckian did have a
wordy controversy, but no blows were struck
nor was Mr.. Chandler dragged out OF his
chair by the ear RS the published reports
had it. The trouble came about over a
report that Mr. Chandler submitted. at
meeting Of the Committee on Indian
Traderships. In criticism Of Secretary Villas
and Indian Commissioner Oberly. Blackburn
characterized the statements in the report as
vehemence and intimated that no slave driver
flew into passion and called Mr. Chandler a
thrash Mr. Chandler and the latter said that
the kentuckian dare not, strike him Mr.
acingly as ii to strike him, but did not DO So.
,wea TIVE Ecd the NeW Hampshfiie, mans ear
Mr. Chandler came into the SENATE Chamber
who vera the only Witnesses Of the row. sepa-
rated as Hngry - Senator'S nat Al OF these gentle
They were evidently discussing the matter
with their brother Senators on the floor Of tho
Senate at intervals during tho day. but the re-
Mr.. Faulkner had several talks with Mr. Chnni.
ller, and Mr. Black burn and also. with Mr.
r ALISON sfd othsrs NJ
and Ghattcd with Mr.. Pugh OF Alabama and
MI; ,Wathall OF Mississippi.
that Messrs. rlalt. Culom and Chandler had
ssneG Papes we setting III i9rh m .de acs in the
Unless M EackbuTn poossed 'G lor N his soeane con
Duct MI. ,CuIom said this story was ali bosii.
HGa Mr.; Chander & was pot ns talkatyr as usual
10 not know how such q story could get
into circulation. There was disagree ment in
epHmIml,'ee sHIIi II Is true. and as ;s nature l
ever, that neiihcr Senator Cuioin,' 'IS Ssna,or nS
PlHtt. nor the clerk to the Committee gave out
who gave IT out. That there was an enormous
quantity OF vile, abusive language used. or that
even touched are falsehoods that have not the
slightest foundation
Mr.. Faulkner refused to confirm or deny any
Of the yari ioUs versions OF the encounter Mr.
Culloln. whom seen Tonight. declined to make
any statement whatever The Impression Is
that he diruty has been natcheSd up by OK
further will come OF it.
dr. Cowles of North Carolina said tonight:
" am somewhat discouraged and not over
of obtaining consideration OF my to-
bacco bill at this session. Should the opposi.
tion determine to hibuster they may DO able TO
stave II off owing to the shortness 'of the time
between now and tho 4th Of March. but thcy
must take tho responsibility OF preventing a
orluc,On OF taxation which, as far MS ii goes
Is IN exact accord with their own proposition
last summer That this reduction can be ac-
If they will only not avail them |
selves OF dilatory and obstructive methods |
TO prevent IT. Is perfectly plain by the vote |
a!rcady had In the House, and II is equally |
plain that this is tho only proposition upon
which the House and Senate can agree How |
can any body OF men. who profess to bo in |
|avor OF relieving the people Of war taxes and |
unnecessary burdens. stand In the way and OK |
pect TO retain any character or consistency? | |
Is war tan. That i is tax on an qgricul-
nral product Is equally plain. That il Is op, |
Dressive and burdenSOme 10 the farmer all |
must admit; for every tobacco grower says |
80 ana surely they ought 10 know. 1t Is their
product. and while 1t represents so much OF |
nat is to purchase tho necessaries OF life for
themselves and families. IT Is Of itself a neces-
'ity to many thousands 1t cheers and soothes
Pc overw0rked nerve and brain. 1T enables
he POOR man to feel. after partaking OF his
nsaGre I1s an and limited Pin Of fare as Il he had
IS a curatiyo agency, relieving pain and
suffering. Then why should It be taxed
~ Goyornment that does not need 1t. but
amer needs to he rid.of surplus revenue? |
lhNe implicit ,fnitl in Alr. ltandalrs ability and
all as par!lamenialian, and while neither
10 nor any one else knew ANYTHING Of my In
ent to MA 10 this movement before did IT, yet
DelloYe That hs Il using his hest Efforts to
promote It's success, and ! am therefore con-
ent to await his management of the campaign"
The President to day sent the following nom
nations to tho Senate: j. Lee Tucker OF New
'ork TO be Deputy Fifth Auditor OF the Treas
~, Vice Alfred Z. Lewis. removed. James G.