Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-13

retain tie aspect of controlling the BUS
iness OF the senate. Following this eff
tort came c differences between Mr..
Teller and Mr.. Dubois anl Mr.. Sew
art. and between Mr.. Washburn and
Mr.. Vooi hees, probably leaning in the
same dill ection.
When Mr.. Wolcott, at 11:50, again
deemed it convenient opportunity to
suggest the absence of a quorum, there
was buzz of expectancy in the gal
leries and among the spectators on the
floor, for the whisper had gone round
that quorum would not be forthcom-
lug, and that some release from the
long-continued strain was in sight.
The long conferences which Mr..
voorhees, and Mr.. German bad been
boiling together on the floor lent pro
babil,y to these anticipatinns, which
were increased when it was announced
that Senators Turpie and Vance had
gone home sick. Sill, all Of the rolls
Showed forty-one Senators present, IN
Guiding Mr.. Stewart.
Mr.. Voorhees,, in asking that abb
sentees he reported, wished that par
ii:ular emphasis be lai'l on the nal aes
1f those present and not responding.
ibis suggestion, however, faile'i to
draw any response from Messrs. VOL
colt, Jones, of Nevada, or DUBOIS, WHO
were in their seats, or FROM Mr. Teller,
who was I.aibly visible surveying the
proceedings from tie rloak-room.
After lie IL. Sc of twenty-five min
ates VIXEN 40 return had been :ha'le hy
Tie rgc..pt-At-arG+ sent cut III y.uest
Ct abs, III members.
Mr.. Mahde:son (rei..), OF Nebraska,
began t. voice lie general impatience,
expressing hol,c that there would not
be MI. longer delay.
In tho = anime the Senate rapidly
tLinned, neil y all Of the republican,
Senators WHO nal been fairly constant
il attendance early in the night TAX
ing thcir departure.
Senator Butler, of South Carolina,
si,ollel into The chamber, bu5 was
quickly warned by Mr.. Walcott of tic
situation. and did nos ask that bis
name be called.
l,nen ncarly an hour had elapsed
without one additional Senator re-
spghdine, Mr.. WalcGtt, approaching
Mr.. Faulkner, who Was iii the chair.
made an informal proposition to him
Stat tie silver men would give him a
,uoruu. if he would consent to an adj
journneht with quorum present.
This proposition Mr.. Faulkner prompt
~ declined.
Just befIre o'clock Senator Calm
ger openly si4niiel his indisposilio d
t. participate longer in what seemed
to him to be a useless struggle. He
had been in the Senate chamber con-
tirously, be said, for thirty-cight hours,
faithfully following the standard Of
Mr.. VOORHEES,. lie was ready now to
vote, but if the session was now to be
prolonged without quorum he, for
one, should seek the rest which he so
much needed. Mr. Gallinger spoke
pleasantly but firmly. 1.-The Senator
from Indiana CAN answer or not, as
he chooses" he added.
The repeal bill was reaching the
end of its tethcr. Mr.. VOORHEES, re-
piled that he believed a quorum would
come sometime, but in the meantime
ne suggested recess. Worn out, sick
at heart, confronted by defeat, he said
that be would gladly give rest to his
fellow Senators if Re could, but he did
not feel justified in asking an adjourn
ment. Would they not consent to a
recess, he plain.ively asked, for that
he added, would redeem bis pledge to
the COUNT Z that the session Of the Sen
ate would be unbroken.
But would it be a continuous ses,
sion s;' asked Mr.. Henderson.
Yes said Mr.. Voorhees,, Hit would
be in the record"
He sat down again, and Mr.. Hill add
ed the spirc of humor to the otherwise
painful scene by sarcastically suggest
| ing that recess would he an injustice
to Senator Stewart, as it would prevent
that Senator from having al oppnr-
tunity for presenting to the Senate his
able views upon most interesting sub
ect.
Mr.. Blackburn aud Mr.. Proctor came
in and made the forty-second and forty
third names on the roll call. There
were not twenty Senators actually in
the chamber.
Five minutes later Mr.. Wolcott made
the point of DO quorum. and ouce more
the Sergeant-at-arms started on his
quest for a5scntees. Mr.. Voorhees, let
his head drop down upon his breast, a
veritable picture OF despair.
Ten minutes later when tue Sergeant
alarms reported he could not secure a
quorum. Mr. Voorhees, reused himself
from bis lethargy.
Without comment or criticism" be
said. with perceptable tremor in his
voice, and having done my duty, l
move that The Senate adjourn
e No one else uttered word. There
was not even the formality of a secoud
to the motion, which was put by Seua-
tor Faulkner, the presiding officer, and
carried.
The prolonged struggle was over
Unconditional reDeal was dead.
tie adi1mmsnU la.s night is said e have
been the r-sulG o. a conference held during
the lac hons o; The ni.,ht during which the
Harris amendment was considered as q b-s's
for compromise. lac silver men look unon
the action of the chairman Of the france con-
NIT : surrender Of Tie icld but tie re-
peal men 'Scrt with equal COR thai the all
ijournment was Only nade 'l",: ssaTyby II. sop
of tae liability - 2ct ~ quorum-a condition
of IaiIS THAI grew ont of what they hold t,
be tho dilatoPy rlctics o. the silver men.
Army OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA.
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