St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-02

apart for District OF Columbia business,
and he had felt it his duty. when the
opposing leaders on the Hawaiian reSo-
luton had finished their statements, TO
demand the previous question. The
gentleman from Kentucky had then
hurried over to him. and had stated i'll
Il tone which he regarded as an insult
that the house would do no business to-
day. He had thereupOn demanded the
yeas and nays, as he deemed 1t his duty
to do. whereupon the gentleman from
Kentucky, in what he regarded as most
offensive language, had called him an
insoent and impertinent something.
"He followed" said Mr.. Heard, his
temper rising, "that statement with a
practical assault upon me. He called
me ScOundrel."
elf | said that. | withdraw it," in
terrupted Mr. Breckinridge, with an
earncstness that struck some of the
members as iudicrouS, and they laughed
heartily.
"I do not think | said it," continued
Mr.. Breckinridge.
And [ believe he did say it," said
Mr.. Heard.
"It, after my disclaimer, the gentle>
man still insists said it," retorted Mr..
Breckinridge, again rising up. Il with
draw it. He does not deserve it,"
Mr.. Heard hastily denied that he in
tended 10 question Mr.. Breckinridge'S
veracity, but stated that he meant that
in his excitement the geutleman@fro
Kentucky had forgotten what he did
say.
II stated" he continued, ''that the
gentleman lied. Upon his withdrawal
of his offensive epithet | Will withdraw
mine. but not before. l believe that L
have done nothing it was not my duty
and right to do"
Mr. Heard was also appIauded when
he took his seat. This ended the wordy
combat, and, in the absence OF a motion
which might have been made to reDri-
mand the principals in the affair, the
house proceeded with the question be-
fore it, and the excitement soon SubSld.
ed, although there was much specula-
tion throughout the day as to what
would be the outcome.
Mr.. Berry, of Kentucky. friend Of
both Breckinridge and Heard. was using
his good offices after the row towards
reconcillng them. Both are said to be
possessed of physical courage, but the
two men have been friends in the past.
and it was believed the matter would be
aLnlchOlY adjusted.
All Serene Again.
Later, through the intermediation of
friends of both parties, MessrS. G0od-
night and Berry. Of Kentucky, acting
for Mr.. Breckenridge, and MIR. DocKery
and Mr.. Hatch, for Mr.. Heard. an am
icable adjustment of tho difficulties was
arranged. These gentlemen went care
fully over the official report of the
words uttered and agreed upon form
OF apology that W would be satisfactory to
their principals. Accordingly, just be-
fore o'clock, when the house took re-
cess, Mr.. Heard arose and read type
written statement to the effect that Il
careful estimation Of the words uttered
made it evident in the opinion of his
friends that after Mr.. Breckinridge DIS
claimed the use Of the language cOnSid-
cred by him (Ieard) offensive he should
withdraw what he had said. Mr.. Heard
said he thought he had done so, but his
friends said he had not. Il consider it
my duty to do so now" said Mr.. Heard.
land now withdraw what l said"
Mr.. Breckenridge then complacently
arose and accepted the olive branch Of
peace. 81 ought not 10 have gone to
the desk of the gentleman" said he,
land have made the statement | did. 1t
was particularly unfortunate, con-
Sidering the past friendship existing
between that gentleman and myself
l express my regret in this
frank manner to him and to the house.
profoundly apologize for scene that
should not have happened. No matter
what occurred | should not have re-
sented it physically. say to the house
and the gentleman that | exceedingly
regret what has occurred and crave
their pardon"
The house applauded Mr.. Brc ckin-
ridge heartily as he sat down. At the
request of Mr.. Goodnight the entire
colloq uy was stricken from the record.
Thereuron Mr.. Heard went over to Mir.
Breckinridge's seat and the late ad :
versaries shook hands. The white
winge dove Of peace spread her wings.
and the incident was quietly closed.
work OF the House.
An hour was devoted to debate on the
Pacific railroad bill. A resolution was
adopted calling on the president for all
correspondence and information re-
garding the alleged aid furnished the
rebels in Hawaii by representatives of
the British government and the re-
mander Of the day was consumed by
the District OF Columbia committee.