The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-16
SENATOR DANIEL
TAKES PROMINENT PART IN tbs
MONTANA CASES.

lie Makes One OF His Usually Effective
Speeches and Winds TIP Ioar. OF Nassa-
chusett- The Vote to be Taken II Day
Washington News.
WASHINGTON. April l5.- speciall-As
was announced in THE TniFs. Senator
Daniel thizafternoon took part in the debate
in the Montana contested case. In benin
ning he said the subject under discussion
had been very dinusi,ely debated; that
many irrelevant questions had been intrc-
duced; that the majority report on which
the Republicans depended brought in many
questions not belonging 70 the case:
that 10 was q padded and stuffed
record, weighted down with questions.
which the senate is not called
upon 20 decide. le found i'm that report
matters pertaining 90 the voting at precinct
iniriy-fOur in silver Bow county. Mr.
Daniel asked 20 Doe informed from what
source any testimony had been obtained 90 cs-
tahlish irremlaritie. boo voting 40 precinct
thirty-f0ur in Silver Bow c0unly. Heaprcal-
cd 90 Senator llOar. chairman of The Elections
Committee. for information ar tO what cyi-
dence had been offered tO sustain amy charge
of irregularities at precinct 81. lle wanted
Mr.. llOar to explain.
Mr.. IOar said ihaf statement was derived
entirely from documents offered hy Demo
cratic contestants in this case. llOar con-
ie-sed that bis entire allegation Of such ir-
regularitics was based upon his cOnstrflc-
tiOn of documents introduced into the case
by the Democrats. he went further. aud
confessed that the documents used hy sona-
tor -pO0ner in IBIS speech were not before
the Elections Committee at all.
Mr. Daniel was not satisfied with Mr.
llOar's explanation. he wanted the chair
man of the Elections Committee 20 say If he
regarded the fimsy matters used as basis
for his allegation as competent evidence of
"a character worthy the Senator's attention
and consideration.
Mr.. ll0ar replied that ho did, but imme-
diately proceeded 90 modify The declaration.
in his characteristic manner oyading and
lodging the real question. ile thought "a
rigid inquiry might develop a larger NUM-
beer of fraudulent Democratic votes.
Mr. Daniel asserted Chat liOar had prac-
tically abandoned the very ground upon
which the committee proposed tO seat the
Republicans. lie then exposed the nc0n-
s-tcncy of tine Republican position boo this
case. At the outset tine Republicans claimed
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action 30 WAS not competent for ihe Senate
20 go behind that action. ln other
words. mo- matter what fraud might
have. been pr1ciiced 40 The polls.
the cantassing board having made
"a decision. the senate Was c.t0rpcd
from going behind chat. that there was no
legal power in lhe senate t0 make ans
inquiry as tO the condition or circum-
stances of voting at the pllis And NOW. Mr.
nln.f.f ..IIf.I Iff
laid down and maintained. the Republicans
are claiming the seats for their partisan.
On the ground of illegal voting 900 precinct
thirty-i0ur. I'm short. the Republicans had
cOntr0Ncriod and abandoned ihc ground ol
tucir claim. the majority report. aud
Mr.. Daniel maintained that these
TWO conflicting attitudes furnished proof
conclusive Oi tine correctness Of the Demo
cratic position, viz: That there was nO Legal
ly organized Legislature in Montana.
Senator llOar has been driven from one poo
sition 90 another boo the course OF the de-
bate. hut at mo- time was bis capacity Cor
wrigglIng and eNlding more diligently cm-
ployed than when Mr. Daniel cornerei h.m
to-day. Taking up tbe credentials 0i
the Montana claimants. and consider
ing them upon their face. Mr Dam
ie cOutended that the certificate oi
the Governor of Montana was cu-
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Democrats. prima lacie right tO tne seats.
he quoted The Revised Statute t0 show how
the credentials Of Senators are provided for.
and argued THAT iAe clear intent OF the llW
is tO make the GOteruOrO Of % state the one
certifying power. and that the addition Of the
signature of ihe secretary oi state
with the seal Of the state attached. i. simply /
tO assure the inifel States Senate that 10
has not been imposed upon by amy sigma
ture purp0ring iO be ihat of the Governor.
ln regard tO the certificate Oi tlarke and
Maginnis. Mr. Daniel held that the
substance of the law had been
complied with. though "a form had been
omitted. THE duty dcyolfIng upon the -en-
ate was 90 enquire and ascertain who had
been elected Senators from Montana. if +
there had been amy election. senator Dan .
icl maintained that The Senate was NOT dee .
barred from making such an inquiry. Tie
read from the Enabling act and th- Mnn- /
tana Constitution tO demonstrate that the
State returning board was simply q cam .
yassing board: thar it had mo- judicial pow
ers. and yet the board had assumed mnc-
lions of a chancellor in equity, and ola jury
and the members.
Senator Daniels argument was one of The
best delivered ON this entire debate. lie
quoted law and cited precedent t0 expose
the fallacy and reckless partizanship of The
Republicans. and when he concluded ne
was heartily congratulated by the Demo
Gratis.
VIRGINIA PATENTS
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house; William j. Imnbull. assignor 20 g..
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The following pensions nave been granted
John Gibson. of ClintWOOd. Isabella. widow
of David Berry. OF Richmond; Annie Ben
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SURVIVOR.
THE TARIFF BILL.
The Republicans Of the WAYS and Means
Committee are in doubt as 20 when they can
report the tariff bin. as there has been a de-
tcrminod raid made upon Them in the last
two days hv manufacturers Of the Last,
many of whom supplied money 20 elect
Harrison. Tonight Chairman Mckinley.
of the WAYS and Means Committee. admitted
that there were several compromises under
consideration. lie said he hoped 90 be able
20 report the bill tomorrow OBJ next day.
APPROPRIATION COMMITTEES MEMORIAL.
The House Committee on appropriations
Of which Nr. Randall Was chairman for
number of Years. met to-day and adopted "a
memorial setting forth ths great services per-
formed bv Mr. Randall as thr head of the
committee aud paying a tribute to his abil-
ity. honesty and worth as "a statesman and
"a gentleman. During all The Years i1
winch ne served as representative and
member Of this committee tine memo
rial goes ON 90 say. "Neycr for one moment
was there the slightest suspicion that De-
was i'm any way connected with any job.
Absolutely pure In his personal and pecl-
MARY relations. he could afford to DO many
things and t0 subject himself 90 much or
position which otherwise would have been
impossible. He and all the world knew
that he was inyulneraOie 20 any personal
attack. Intensely! partisan as he was in
his nature, his convictions and his hopes.
be never permitted any difference oi
political opinions tO invade the per-
sonal relations which he bore mis-
colleagues on this committee, nor 10 color
his sense Of justice 90 those with whom he
served. Indeed his SENSE Of duty 90 the
country. and the government, always con-
troiled him as chairman OF this committee.
He believed that 10 was t0 the interest OF tne