The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-10-04

tendance in the house is rapidly falling
off. Many members have gone to Chi
cago and Col. Ike Hill, the deputy
sergeant-at-arms. who keeps tab on the
absentees, says IL the roll were called on
the Midway Plaisance at the worlds fair
tomorrow a quorum would be developed.
While arguing in favor Of the uncon-
stitutionality OF the election laws. Mr..
Ray interrupted to inquire whether Mr..
Denison did not believe the trainers Of
the constitution intended TO found a
nation in perpetuity.
How do you spell nation?" asked Mr..
Denison in return.
with big NJ replied Mr.. Ray.
well, that is exactly where we differ
retorted the Alabamian. 'I sometimes
spell it with a small n always when it
applies TO banks" He continued that
the constitution undoubtedly conferred
power on congress to perpetuate the
union, but that the clause invoked in
support Of these laws was only to be
used when the states defaulted. At one
point he said impetuously, addressing
the republican side: you've got high
protection; you've got enough democrats
with you to destroy silver; you've got
the earth; do you want the fullness
thereof?" Oaughter)
In speaking of the war itself he de-
clared with emphasis that he had per-
formed his duty as a confederate soldier
and was proud of 1t.
81 believe 1 was right" said he, "and
under similar circumstances 1 would do
it again.
"Oh, you did not whip us" he added
humorously, in reply to a suggestion
from Mr.. Lacey of Iowa that they would
be forced back into line. you did not
whip us; we wore ourselves out trying to
whip you" Oaughter)
In discussing the action of congress on
the silver question and the split in the
there were some democrats who ought to
go over with the republicans.
1--WE ought to meet and exchange pris-
oners," said he, divide at the Alleghe-
nies and proceed with the fight" ZAP
plause from the silver men on both sides
of the house)
Mr.. Champ Clark of Missouri followed
with vigorous speech in support of the
bill. The people did not like the idea of
United States marshals staggering at
the polls with bludgeons in their hands
and pistols at their sides, saying who
should vote and who should not vote
The mission of the democratic party
from its conception had been to give
local self-goVernment to the states. JEFF
ferson's victory declared that years ago.
Cleveland's latest victory declared the
same thing.
IF Cleveland favors local self-govern-
ment, shouted Mr.. Wilson of Washing
ton, why does he import foreigners as
Indian agents in the Western states?"
Perhaps there are cases where the
president cannot find men of sufficient
intelligence and integrity to fill those
places in your state" suggested Mr.
Clark
1.-The only scalawag," retorted Wilson
hotly, Ito whom we object was sent from
your state"
Mr.. Clark began a TRADE against the
pretended love Of the republicans for
the colored race. "They call him negro"
said he; I'VE call him niger They
gave him taffy; we gave him food and
clothing" After several similar compari-
sons he said; Let us make the best
OF a situation for which neither of US
are responsible and solve if we may the
most difficult problem Of any age"
Mr.. Cannon suggested that United
States marshals could be reached by i'm
peachment for violation Of law.
0ldTk LnaI II Impeachment
proceedings were brought into the SEN
ate and a case made against Davenport
every democrat would vote for impeach-
ment and the republicans would vote
against IL.
George Washington Murray the color
ed representative from South Carolina,
interrupted to say that he had been a
federal supervisor and to ask how fed
eral supervisors could prevent the cleo
tion Of democrats.
Mr.. Clark replied: "By arresting demo-
Gratis and holding them until the polls
closed" Then Mr.. Murray wanted to
know what class of officials, United
States or state, made the most arrests
on election day.
Mr.. Clark said he had never known d
| man to be arrested at the polls by state
or municipal officers except as a result
Of a knock-down drag out fight. He
said that the color line would not
be wiped out until the colored race di-
vided on economic and other issues as
white men did.
Mr. Murray asked what good * would
| do the colored man in the South to
| divide until the white man did.
Mr.. Clark said they would not divide
until the bugaboo Of negro domination
was gone.
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