The Indianapolis journal., 1895-02-02
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been set apart for District of Columbia
business, and he had felt it his duty when
lution had finished their statements to de-
mand the Previous question. Inc gen.is.
to him and had stated in tone, which he
regarded as an insult, that the House
would do no business to-day. He had there
deemed it his duty to do. whereupon the
gentleman from Kentucky, In language
which he regared as most offensive nad
called him an insolent and trnpertinenc
something. .sHe followed said Mr.. Heard.
his temper rising, that statement with a
practical assault on me- He called me a
IF I said that, I withdraw it, interrupt
ed Mr.. Breckenridge, with an earnestness
erous, and they laughed heartily. II do
not think said IT,, continued Mr. bfeck-
inridge. s.,a tr
IF, after my disclaimer. the gentleman
inridge, again fiaring up. Il withdraw It,
He does not deserve it,
Mr.. Heard hastily denied that he intend
ed to question Mr.. Breci1inridge's veracity,
but stated that he meant that in his ex,
citement the gentleman from Kentucky had
forgotten what he did say, Il stated; ne ne
his withdrawal Of his offensive eplthet 1
viii withdraw mine, but not before. pc
neve that have done nothing whicn II was
not my duty and right TO do.
A DUEL AvERTED.
Mr.. Heard was also applauded when he
took his seat. This ended the wordy COM
bat, and, in the absence Of motion which
might have been made to reprimand the
principals in the affair, the House proceed
ed with the question before it and the ex-
citement soon subsidized although there was
much speculation throughout the day as to
what would be the outcome, as both men
are known to be brave. Those who ex-
peeted a duel, however, were doomed TO
disappointment. Through the intermedlation
of friends of both parties, Messrs. Good
night and Berry, of kentucky, acting for
Mr.. Hatch for Mr.. Heard an anlicable ad-
justment of the difficulties was arranged.
These gentlemen went carefully over the
official reports. of the words uttered and
agreed on form Of apology that would
be satisfactory TO their principals. Ac-
cordingly, just before O'Clock, when the
House took recess, Mr.. Heard arose and
read typewriter statement to the effect
that careful examination of the words
his friends, that after MIR. Breckinridge dis
claimed the use of the language considered
by him Hearu) as offensive, he tHeard)
should have withdrawn what he had said.
Mr.. Heard said he thought he had done so.
but his friends said he had not. Il con-
slider it my duty to do SO now, said Mr..
Heard, s'and now withdraw what | said
Mr.. Breckenridge then Immediately arose
and accepted the olive branch of peace. II
ought not to nave gone TO ...e desk Oh the
gentleman said he. "and have made the
statement / did. 1t was particularly I'M
fortunate, considering the past friendship
existing between that gentleTnan and my
self. ! express my regret in this frank man.
ner to him and to the House I profoundly
apologize for scene that should not have
happened No matter what occurred
should not have resented 1t physically. ]
say to the House and TO the gentleman that
] exceedingly regret what has occurred, and
crave their pardon
The House applaudef Mr.. Breckinridee
heartily as he sat down. At the request
Of Mr.. Goodnight the entire colloquy was
stricken from the record. Thereupon Mr.,
Heard went over to Mr.. Breekinridge's
seat and the late adversaries shook hands
The white-winged dove of peace spread her
wings and the incident was officially closed