, 1890-09-04
The PARTY BETRAYED
Quay Might Have vindicat-
ed Himself, but Did Not.
CLAYTON BRECKENRIDGE CASE
Its Discussion Occupies the Prin-
Opal Attention of the House
--Both Sides.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-During the alb
sence Of the speaker, on motion OF MIR.
Cannon, of Illinois, Mr.. Burrows, OF
Michigan, was elected speaker pro tenn.
of the house, and took the chair amid
great applause from both sides.
Mr.. Mansur of Missouri reported
resolution authorizing the sub-commit-
tee on territories to proceed to Arizona
and New Mexico and inquire into tho
social, educational, financial and moral
conditions existing In those territories,
and 20 report whether they are prepared
for statehood also. to visit Utah and
inquire inro the extent OF celestial mar
riages in that territory.
Mr.. Buchanan objected to its consider
alton.
The house then proceeded to the con-
sideration of the Clayton -Breckinridge
case.
Mr.. Bergen resumed his argument in
favor of unseating Mr.. Breckinrdge.
After depicting the assassination OF
Colonel Clayton, he criticised Mr.. Breck-
inridge for not resigning his seat and
thereby disownins the advantage he had
gained from the murder. He had not
done so but had stood by those who
had stood by him at the death. Was
Mr.. Breckinridge a party to the con-
spiracy which had ended in the tragedy =?
He trusted not. He was almost ready
to say he believed not He would feel
very sad to make any statement on this
floor as terrible as that.
Mr.. Crisp, of Georgia, said that the
whole majority report was fouded upon
Suspicion" and not upon "proof." l"
There had been one ballot box stolen,
but, giving Colonel Clayton every vote
contained therein, there would have
been no change in the prima iacie case.
The certificate had been given to Mr..
Breckinridge long before the assassination
of Colonel Clayton. Mr.. Crisp gave no
tice that he would, at the proper time,
move to recommit the pending resolu-
tions, with instructions to the committee
on elections to ascertain whether Mr..
Breckinridge or Colonel Clayton re-
ceived the majority Of the votes cast at
the election.
Mr.. Lacey. of Iowa. replied to Mr..
Crisp and criticised the minority report,
Mr.. Cultivate, of Ohio, argued in sup
port OF the sitting member retaining his
seat.
Mr.. Kelley, Of Kansas, spoke in favor
Of the majority report
MIR. Kennedy. oil Ohio, drew from the
details Of the Clayton-Breck kinridge case
the conclusion that federal election
law should be enacted. He reflected
severely upon the senators who had been
opposed to the Lodge bill. For himself
| confident In the doctrines OF the repub-
| lican party, and fully committed to the
principles of that party, he must for
ever dissent from q cowardly surrender
"A hauling down Of the flag and strik-
ing of the colors of the republican party.
| Continuing, he said that the election
bill had been shelved by republicans, or
pretended republicans, without that fair
treatment of the bill which the house
of representatives had said imperatively
was demanded for the preservation OF
its honor for its safety and stability,
and Tor the protection OF the whole
country against outrage, intimidation
and violence. 1t was deliberately put
aside without hearing. and without
AN opportunity for consideration.
The consideration of this measure
was demanded by every sense oi
decency and honor. II was demanded
by the house of representatives that its
floor might be purged of those who art
enabled to enter by reason OF violence
and murder. The senate of the United
states would learn that there was bal
OF public opinion. Senatorial cour-
tesy' had become a stencil in the nos
trels and a by word in the mouths of al
| 81 .f q IL ii he.
hind which ignorant and arrogant wealth
could purchase its way to power anC
then hide It's oowardly head behind the
shameless protection OF senatorial sill
ence. 1t seemed to be cloak whlci
should cover up from the public gag
of All outraged people, iniamie
which demand lnvcstieation and which
merited the punishment of broken law
and violated statutes. Ii meant a cloal
behind which petty mon might barie
play play the de@asosue pasS '' in the face 30 o
the people. 1. meant a cloak be
hind which pretended fairnes
hid its dishonest head, while In secret /
was trading and traiHcking in the right
and liberties of the people. IL meant
cloak under which the timid and COW
ardly politician could cover up his track.
and be either foul or fair, as necessit
= demanded. The hour tor SENATOR'S
courtesy" had passed. The OK team {
= senatorial promises must give way to tn
b. motor of more enlightened, progres.
e i've and determined age. Let the oil
= and threadbar cloak of "seLatorii
a courtesy" be hung up, with the sickl
and the fail OF bygone day.
Referring to the betrayal of Christ b
Judas Mr.. Kennedy said that 1t wa
8 meet and fitting that Judas should b
! paid 30 marks of silver. 1t was still
o part of the eternal fitness OF things tina
;. having been guilty of the basest Grim
# OF all centuries, he should go out an
hang himself. His story was rspeatin
itself. great party OF the republic
having lived thirty-five yea
d and having loosened the shackles {
4 1000, 900 human beings, now, when
!, was to be expected that il would redeer
" its pledges and be faithful to its history
was about to prove false, and its oft re
peated promises were not to be rt
deemed. II had come victorious frol
almost every field, and II 1t failed no
n who were faithless to the trust repose
q in them. Ii 1t was to be crucified IL wa
4 only because it's chosen leaders hs
G chosen to barter away its principles fc
K the tricks and petty schemes of pol
s ticians. Judas Iscariot, of 1900 yea
= ago, was to lind . counterpart in I'll
o Judas Iscariot of to-day. The judi
9 who took the thirty pieces OF silver an
t went and hanged himself had left Q
u example for the Matt Quays tn
was well worthy OF their imitation.
THE coNcLUDING REMARKS.
In conclusion MIR. Kennedy sal
''Some time since stood in my pla
on this floor and denounced u senate
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