The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-20

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plausel How well we like fellow az,
We have fought him. And how we'll ono ,,,.i'
like the lion OF tho Confederacy after Iav'n,,
fought him. And I, most Of ali. after he eII,
my leg on. lGreat applause. shall never
forget the warm embrace with which be ..i
coined me. I would that every soldier ybo
fought IN the last war could have seer ~
General Longstreet arose and General Siokie,
placed his arm around the prizzled vet.r.,
AS one man 800 men rose % their feet and
yelled and yelled They mounted the table.
and screamed. 10 was scene never 10 be-
forgotten. The two generals stood with their
arms around each other. with eyery
eye upon them. Here We stand to.
gether,' said General Sickes. but not
as we met at Gettysburg. II General Long
streets honor ever needs defending 10 will 20
defended at my hands, The band struck mo
Dixle. Three cheers for Sickes were given
with VIII. Every throat called for Long
street and he again arose. Ifo was deeply A.
iecteu ana pointing dramatically 40 tho
Inloh nag sang the opening Ines Of tie
star Spangled Banner The audience
went Wild. General Longstreet made buta
snort talk. referring 10 the battle OF Gettys-
burg. where he met General Slckles Ills
few words created the widest enthusiasm
and the band again played Dixie"
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The Worlds special from Washington gives
al account OF the scene between Senator Pan
and Colonel O'terrail. which Is the sane sub.
stantiaily as The TIMES special 10 is as fo..
lows
A story was widely circulated t0-dav 20 fila
effect that Senator I'LL str0ye bard t0 se.grs
his seat to Rockwell. A few weeks aoo tIe
story goes. the Senator learned taat The com.
mttee would decide against Rockwell. a.l
invited al OF the Democratic members of the
Elections Committee 10 bis rooms With
those who accepted the invitation be ARMED
cotI TINT tnp flrgpntI nH I.f n...I......I
would have bad effect IN New York State
Chairman OFerrall did not attend that c.r.
ference, according 20 the story. and this f.a.
made Senator Hill anxious. just bef8-s
going South hearing that tue committee was
i'm session IL Is reported that he went GOA
House committee room and sent ior % ferral.
When he responded the Senator repeated tie
arguments be had made at the Arlington cone
ference and again insisted that Democratic
committee under the circumstance. ougl,
not t. vote TO unseat Democratic member.
The scene was described rs hgny exciting
Colonel O'ferrall typical Nlrgn.an emil al
old soldier. very angry IL II sa'i, Dbl $40
time Senator Hill had finished talking
I'VE are trying this case, sir. as Jurors r0.
"a partisaus and we shall decide II according
10 the law and the evidence Dir. Oteua4s
said 10 nave replied.
Senator Hill got angry. and. Drnging la
fist down on "a table by which ne was eari-
ing. reasserted what he had said about ile
Importance of keeping Rockwell In his seat
IL looked for moment as II the two men
might come 10 blows They stood facing each
other, only few feet apart.
finally Colonel Oferrall turned on his heel
and left the room. Senator Hill returned 90
the Senate chamber.
This story ia very generally credited. al
though the absence of Senator hlii from town
induces some members OF the House O. with
hold belief in 1t until he can be heard. When
the World correspondent asked Mr.. q. errnl
this afternoon II the story was true. his face
became grave. and he replied that he was te-
sponsible for no such story. lie would NOT
say. however, that the story 10 substance Was
not true.
Senator Hills opponents say tonight that
the vote of the Elections Committee Is fe-
buke 70 him for interfering IN matter of
which he. being Senator could not propery
take notice and that he has given, IN tla.
interference. evidence Of arrogance ald
" Dossism" beyond endurance.
The Worlds special from Augusta. Ca,
contains the following
If there was anything at al 70 the disguise
under which the senator started on his lOur-
ney it has disappeared entirely. lie is frank
enough TO tell everybody that he is after
delegates and he proposes TO get them.
At the private dinner given wednesday
evening IN Birmingham by the y. Is. I'M Ciuo
of that place. he all but sad this publicly,
and last night no the Hibernian celebration
in Savannah. while his reference 10 his hunt
ing and.fshing was a sly dig at Grover CieYe-
land. 10 wGs clearly understood by las hearers
20 mean also that he was himself really
hunter and fisher of men.
The Worlds special from Washington says
that Representative Bryan. Of Nebraska
who made the sensation OF the session with
his eloquent speech on the Free Wool bill M
tho House Wednesday, will be thirty-two
years old tomorrow. he Is OF striking up-
pearance tall. broad shouldered. deep chosted
and. in athletic parRnce, beautifully put
up" His head X finely poised and his face
has a clear-cut. classical outline. Whl0 MT
so rugged as that of the late Samuel j. Ran
dali. there is a marked similarity IN the pro-
files of the two men.
Before beginning his speech Wednesday liz
said 10 Il friend on the floor: Il feel Just % lit-
tie nervous mt making my first long argument
before the House. IL is a sort OF stage fright
that expect will soon wear or" When Mr.
Bryan began his speech. however. there Was
not the slightest evidence of nervousness in
his graceful carriage or the ring OF his fine
baritone voice.
Yesterday Mr. Bryans desk was piled high
with marked copies of newspapers containing
complimentary references 10 his speech. He
blushed like a schOol-boy as the members who
sat near his desk read 10 him extracts from
the handsome things printed about him.
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The Herald has the following special from
Washington
Naval officers here are taking deep inter.
est IN the preparation OK the defense of Lieu.
tenant j. Ii. Hetnerington the American
navy officer who is waiting trial at Yokohama
for the murder Of his wile's alleged seducer.
Testimonials as to his high personal chaIac-
ter and calm. moderate temperament are be-
ing furnished from many sources.
Congressman Henderson. Of Dubuque.
Iowa. Lieutenant Hetherugton's home has
been making daily visits 20 the Navy Depart.
ment Tor some time. getting points that may
be seryiceable 20 tho defense Tho sympa-
thies Of the officers here are with him. and
they are helping Congressman Henderson BOO
every way they can. lie has been furnished
with copies of official letters from Hethering-
tons commanding officers testifyug % his
good professional and moral conduct, all OF
which make up an excellent record.