The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-08-30
BUREAU OF THE SENTINEL.


Probably not since the days when
Ingalls's magnetic eioquence drew such
crowds to the senate side OF the
capitol that the galleries would not ac-
commodate those who wished 10 listen
TO his oratory has such an assemblage
gathered I'm the seats reserved for the
public I'm the senate chamber as that
OF today.
Not a seat remained unocupied when
Mr.. Voorhees, took the floor. and all
along the walls were men and women
standing. on the floor but few OF the
senators were absent, and every one
present gave 10 the senator from In
diana the deepest attention. Though
some OF the best speakers I'm the house
were announced as prepared to debate
the silver question today many OF the
representatives forsook their own house
10 sit and stand about the sides OF the
senate chamber TO listen to the argu-
mcnt OF the chairman OF the finance
committee. Senator Hin. who was said
by his physician 90 be too I'll TO be out
last night, was today on the floor and
occupied a seat next the speaker. while
on the other side was Mr. Mills. Chair
man Bland OF the house committee on
coinage occupied a seat just to the left
and nearly facing Senator Voorhees,,
and gazed raefully at him during the
entire course OF his speech.
When Mr.. Voorhees, rose there was n
hustle OF expectation and a murmur
ran through the galleries. which quickly
subsidized until the chamber was as
quiet as though no one was In 1t. The
senator spoke in a strong. clear voice,
throughout the speech he was awarded
the strictest attention. His remarks
had a patriotic ring. The solid charac-
ter Of the national credit was a theme
which inspired him to eloquence. and
the prosperity which awaits the nation
when congress has performed its duty.
afforded him opportunity for a well
rounded peroration.
Mr. Voorhees,, in the course of his
speech, gave some exceedingly sensible
advice 10 the silver men, pointing out
that restoration of silver 20 it's proper
place in our money system would event
ually be the best thing even for them
The people OF the country who have
been waiting with impatience for the
senate TO act will applaud the speech
without regard 10 Mr.. Voorhees, at
titude on propositions not included in
the pending bill.
Mr.. Voorhees, speech had been pre-
pared by him in advance, and he deliv-
cred II from typewriter sheets. But
IT was spoken with all the energy and
vehemence that Mr.. Voorhees, has ever
displayed in a speech before the senate.
He had not been speaking more than a
quarter of an hour when he noticed Mr..
Stewart rise. as IL to put a question or
10 interpose remark. and he prevented
that by stating that he declined in ad-
vance TO yield to any interruption. and
that he would have to appeal to the chair
for protection in his right TO the floor.
'You will have plenty Of chances at
me-" he said. addressing the Nevada
senator. IT will be a naked object here
and will answer all questions. 1 hope /
will have a little peace today for about
an hour"
He then resumed the delivery of his
speech, but had not made much further
progress before he was again inter-
rupted, this time by an outburst of ap-
plause in the galleries, following an en-
conium on President Cleveland. This
breach of the proprieties of the place
and occasion was checked by Vice-PresI-
dent Stevenson, who threatened TO have
the galleries cleared IL the offense should
be repeated.
The delivery Of the speech occupied an
hour and thirty-five minutes. After Mr.
Voorhees, took his seat he was congratu-
lated by many senators. The galleries
then began to thin out and majority OF
the senators left the chamber.