Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-14

As soon as the journal Of yesterday was read
Mr.. Roach (N. d. who was ct the moment 90
cupying Mr.. Biackburn's seat, near The front
aisle, rose and addressed the chair. He said:
Mr.. President: Ny colleague, the senior
Senator from North Dakota (Hr. Casey) b re-
ported to have said--referring to the charges
In the resolution Of the Senator from MasMchu-
sets (Mr. Hoar) that told him that desired
to offer q resolution for an investigation;
or that thought IL the best thing to do. I rise
now to confirm that statement and to say that
am perfectly willing that tho investigation
shall be proceeded with.
1t had been his desire and purpose at frs1 10
the advice Of older Senators familiar (as be was
noD with the customs and precedents Of the
Senate.
Mr.. Hoar inquired, after Mr.. Roach took his
seat. whether the democratic Senators would
permit his resolution to be agreed to BY unani-
nous consent.
Mr.. Vance, chairman of the committee on
privileges and elections, to whom the inquiry
was specially directed, said that he could not
speak for other Senators, but that SO far as be
was concerned he would make no objection.
Mr. George (Miss.). however, said that
agreement and he denied absolutely the
power Of the senate under any cilcum-
stances to institute and conduct an inves-
tigation in reference to the conduct OF q
Senator which conduct had TRANSFERRED prior to
his election and had no connection with his
election. And he also denied absolutely that
any consent on the part Of the Senator whose
conduct was proposed to be investigated would
give jurisdiction to the Senate. Mr.. George
made constitutional and legal argument In
support of his position.
At the close Of Mr.. Georges argument Mr..
German Md. gave notice Of q sub
stitute, which he would offer for Mr.. Hoar's
resolution. The substitute directs the commit
tee on privileges and elections to inquire into
and consider the question whether the Senate
has authority or jurisdiction to investigate
charges made against Senator as to conduct
or offences occurring or committed prior to
his election not relating to his duty as Senator
or affecting the integrity OF his election.
Mr.. Chandler then addressed the Senate in
support OF the Hoar resolution.
In the course Of Mr. Chapdler's argument he
yielded on several occasions. One OF these was
an effort on the part Of Mr.. Hoar to have
time fixed for taking the vote on the ques-
ton OF the admission Of the three senators
from the states of Montana. Washington ana
wyoming under appointment from the gov
ernors Of these states. Objection was mado
on the democratic side Of tho chamber,
but with the statement that Senators
on that side would confer upon it.
Another occasion was to have action taken
on the resolution for an investigation Of the
claim Of Mr.. Ady as Senator from
Kansas and for visit to the territories
OF Arizona, New Mexico. Utah and
Ok ahoma to ascertain their fitness for
admission as states. Both the resolutions were
agreed to without objection. Mr.. Chandler then
proceeded with his argument VIII ich consisted
largely OF history Of English and American
precedents on the Roach case.
In summing up Mr.. Chandler referred to
the report published by The EVENING
STAR in regard to the Roach affair ct
the time in which the alleged criminal act was
being considered by the public. He referred to
the fact that on both sides the reports were
allowed to be accurate and reliable.