The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-19

WAsHISGToN, April 1.-The senate was
occupied during the greater part of the
days session with reso utions for the in-
vesiigatiOn OF !he charge against Senator
Roach of North Dakota Mr.. Chandler
had obtained yesterday unanimous con-
sent that he should address the senate to-
dav in support OF that resolution. and he
did so at much length. But al the point
and interest had first been taken out of
his speech by Mr.. Roach rising as, soon as
the journal was read. and expressing his
entire willingness and desire TO have the
investigation made. Mr.. Chandler was
replied 10 by Mr. Voorhees,. aud at the
close OF his speech Mr.. Harris moved 10
lay the resolution and amendment on the
table, and only withdrew that motion be-
cause it ives unbeatable. and AIr. Plat
desired 10 reply 20 Mr.. Voorhees,.
5Ir Roach Wi.iiag.
AZ soon as The journal of yesterday was
read Mr. Roach, who was at the moment
occupying Mf Blsckburn's seat near the
front aisle, rose and addressed the chair.
lie said:
Nix. Presidents Ny colleague, the senator
from North Dakota (Mr. Hansbroughl : re-
ported 20 have said. referring TO the charges in
the resolution o. me scuBfor .Ton Mussaohu-
seits SIR. liOar) that tod him that I desired
TO Oher resolution for an investigation. or
That thought il The best thing To DO. l rise
now 10 cOltiTm that statement and 70 say that
i am perfectly willing that the Inveetig6tiou
shall be proceeded with. Alter the converse
ton referred to b. my co league | yielded to
the advice Of friends IN the soBsta aud did not
act on INV own impulse ia the matter Hence
i did rot otter the resolution which | desired
and intended 70 o err. Now, TO this body, and
entirely unfamiliar with its customs aud
usages. / naturally attached weight 90
the advice aud opinion OF those old
In the service and versed in the practices and
presidents OF the senate. | was informed or
was given to understand, that however much
might desire demand an investi- alton, il
was not the practice of the senate TO Inke no.
toe or jurisdiction OF alleged acts or conduct
prior 20 the election OF a seatOr. or having no
connection with the legality thereof. Now,
uesire 10 soy at this time that / am perfectly
81 ling and DESTROYS that this investigation DO
proceeded with. That has been my position
rom the beginning. ] have b. en- ban "a Tor
lOt speaking and / have also been criticised
because IL alleged that 1 did say something
1esired TO say this much. IN justice - my col
eague and 90 myself, and with reference TO
What hss been tald 10 the newspapers, because
his thing IS proceeding, 30 far, on newspaper
allegations.
Mr.. Chandler-"In view OF the state.
ment now made by the senator from
North Dakota / venture 10 ask the senator
from North Carolina Mr. vance, whether
there is env objection now 10 have Mr..
Hoar's modified resolution agreed to with
out debate
Mr.. Vance chairman Of committee on
privileges and eiectiOnsj-'I can only
speak for myseli. OF course Ii the reso-
luton be reported back 20 the senate from
the committee on contingent expenses
shall have no objection TO rs adoption"
Mr.. Chandler-"Then / ask that the
resolution NAV be reported and that there
NAV be unanimous consent 10 its adop-
tiOn without debate"
Mr.. George refused unanimous consent
and made constitutional argument in
support OF the proposition that the senate
has no power TO make the proposed in
vestig2tiOn.
Mr.. German gave notice that when the
resolution shOuld be reported back, he
would offer the following substitute for il
Resolved, That the committee on priuile Qes
Eud elections be directed TO inquire into and
consider the question .whether the senate nas
authority or jarsi.ction q inVst.gats charkes
made against a aenator as to conduct ofenses
occurred or committed prior 10 election. not
relating % bis duty as senator OF Affecting the
integrity Of his election.
Points by Chandler.
Mr.. Chandler then took the floor and
commenced his speech in support of the
resolution offered by Mr. Hoar on April
10. This resolution directs the committee
on privileges ard elections To examine the
allegations recently made IN the public
tress t.harVinU William Roach "A sanotoY
from the state OF North Dakota, with Ger.
tain criminal Olenses committed while
Cashier or official Of bank in the city oil
Washington and to ascertain the facts and
circumstances so far az to enable the com.
mittee 10 determine what nre the duties
and power OF the senate in regard thereto
After Mr. Chandler had been speaking
few minutes an effort was made bv Mr.
Hoar to have a time fixed at the present