The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-19
ON Ex-PREsIDENT HAYES.

Democrats In the Senate Somewhat Discour-
teous-House Resolution-Turpie's Views.
Senator Boyd introduced q resolution on
thed death of ok President Hayes, for the
appointment of o committee Of three to
draft resolutions, and that the Senate ad-
journ, when 1t did adjourn. until 10 o'clock
to-day, Senator MaRee moved TO strike
out that part of the resolution affecting
the adjournment of the Senate, which was
promptly done. A little incident occurred
later on. when the vote was taken. which
pointed very significantly to the political
status, as well as the deep-seated remorse
which has roasted for any FEARS upon the
head of Senator Kern. of this city, and sew.
eral others.
Senator Loveland was explaining his
vote. at the same time offering q eulogy on
the late ex-President.
ITO q man who has been elected Presi-
dent of this great Nation" Senator Love-
land was saying, when the piping voice of
the gallant Kern broke in with the clever
lnterjection:
He never was elected"
To this. Senator Loveland referred as q
pathetic instances singular case where
that respect which IS due the dead could not
prevail. Senator Loveland was offering the
Marion ounty Senator his commiseration.
when senator Magee, who could not bear
to see the majority silent. arose to his usual
point of order, and occupied the floor for
ed toward the Republicans for the last two
hundred years.
The House. by virtue of it's Speaker, was
q little more courteous. Early In the after
noon Mr.. Richter offered the following
resolution:
Whereas, We have heard with deep feelings of
regret the announcement of the death of Ruther-
ford b. Hayes, ex-President OF the United States,
and
Whereas. His life was one of usefulness and
benefit to his country. in the various capacities
In which he served as soldier, statesman, philan
throplst and citizen; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That In the death OF Rutherford B.
Hayes our Nation has sustained a loss Of q faith
ful and honest public servant, an able, courage
Gus, educated and kind-hearted citizen, whose
place will be difficult to fill In the councils of the
different fields in which he labored so long and
faithfully for the welfare of the people of his
Resolved. That we deplore his death and deep
~ Sympathize with the relatives, friends and
reparable loss which they have sustained, and
beg leave to assure them that the people OF In.
diana will remember with grateful feelings his
sterling worth ana praiseworthy efforts in their
behalf.
Resolved. Asa further mark Of respect to tie
deceased, that this House do now adjourn unit!
Thursday, at 10 o'clock A. VI.
Mr.. Alder moved to strike out the last
clause. as had been done In the Senate. but
not q great many Democrats voted for his
motion, while all the Republicans voted
against it, and it was declared lost. The
resolution was then adopted.
When Senator Turpie was aocosted, late
in the day yesterday. for al expression
concerning ex-President r. Is. Hayes. he
said: "Why-what 10 you want me to
talk about Hayes forf"
w are getting a few words from anum-
Der of prominent citizens concerning Mr..
Hayes, which we desire to print
what fort What's he running fort"
20 Senator, you know he is dead"
This wldeawake citizen, very recently
selected to represent Indiana In the United
States Senate, hadn't heard about il!