New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-27
STRICKEN IN THE SENATE.
Mr. pETTIGREW OVERCOME IN THE
MIDST OF A VIOLENT SPEECH.
HE WAS MAKING A PASSIONATE ATTACK ON NEW
rSc,.ANn SENATORS WHEN HE SUDDENLY
CoLLSpSED-sUFFERING FROM PA

CoLLSpsED-sUFFERING FROM PA
RALYsIs OF THE VOCAL CORDS.
lpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiDuSE.l
w,sbinston June 26-When Senator Petit
grew suddenly halted and became mute to-day,
and the torrent of invective which he was pour
ing out against New-England and Pennsyi-
vania instantly ceased to flow, he became at once
a centre Of interest and sympathy. His seat is
ono he chose when he was a Republican, and is
surrounded by those OF other Republicans. The
one Immediately in front OF him Is Senator
Ouavs-who was one of his targets to-day
while at his left sits Senator Lodge. one OF the
representatives Of that New England which Mr.
Pettigrew had been denouncing with all his blt-
,erness and energy. He was speaking with I'M
usual vehemence even for him, and also with
more coherence than usual when suddenly MS
voice died in his throat and he vas seen TO
place his hands on the desks on either side OF MN
for support. After an instants pause ne ap-
poared 20 rally. and he made brave attempt
10 go on, but his voice refused TO do MS DID,
ding and he tottered backward into his seat
his hands dropping over the arms OF MS chair
and making idle motions.
Senator Carter went Immediately TO his side
and taking one Of his hands in his own found
II cold and clammy. glass or water was
brought and after drinking a little MI Peui-
grew revived and attempted TO speak. but as
Senator Hawey, who with others mad gone 10
him. said His tongue appeared to stagger
Declining assistance. Mr.. Pettsrew Withdre"
10 the cIoakroom closely attended by senators
Hawley Carter and others. Senator Deboe' VINO
e q nhvsicjan. made hasty examination, and
pronounced the case a serious one by the time
the regular physician who had been summoned
hn1 n
less. and the doctors diagnosis was that there
had been an effusion OF blood on the brain a
carriage was brought. and the Senator was re-
moved to his home
The South Dakota Senator had proposed an
amendment making the duty fullers earth.
,nwrought or manufactured. 50 ten. He re-
ferred 10 an amendment secured by Mr.. Platt,
of Connecticut ana 10 the advantage OF being
m the Finance Committee means OF aiding
6 little refining mill in Connecticut While the
producers of fuller's earth were left out In the
cold Il wonder he exclaimed passionately'
whether there is an instance OF any cross
roads Institution in Connecticut that is not thor
opqhlv taken care of in this bill II there be
anv It Is an oversight. And / suppose Pennsyl-
yania gets SO a ton on china clay because the
Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr Quay has four
bushels of manuscript ana mas lold llie 1 cUiIi
he wants"
Mr. Pettigrew then severely arraigned the
NewEngland Senators who acted, ne said' Oh
the principle Of enlightened self-interest
Mr Platt replied nntimating that Mr.. Pett-
grew for protection on some Things ana no.
others. and was inspired by tne Iact siias al
a bed Of fuller's earth had been discovered In
This appeared to anger Mr.. Pettigrew intense
" and with great feeling and rapidity he re-
Piled The Senator says ] am a protectonlst
only in spots" he exclaimed with passionate
emphasis IF to be protectionst means 10
vote duty Of 700 per cent on silk, then | am
protectionist only in spots. If to be a protec-
;ionist a man must vote for a duty on sugar,
purely and absolutely For the benefit Of gi-
cantic and corrupt trust, at the dictaton of a
caucus then am a protect ):..st only in spots"
The vehemence of Mr. Pettgrew's utterance
drew every eye to him. He hegaa another sem
,ence Then he hesitated and ma1> a vain ef-
fort 10 articulata his words II thought to
be A momentary indispos.tion. Senators waited
for him 10 proceed. Then ii was observed that
he could not speak. Senators Mantle and Car
Ter were quickly 10y his side. and water was
brought TO him. He took his seat without as
sistance. and there was an awed stiffness
through the chamber. Other Senators joined In
The circle about Mr.. Pettigrew's desk. He re-
tained his color and was not. apparently seri-
ously affected. Approaching the situation MT
Pasco relieved the strain by proceeding WIN the
debate on fuers earth. senator Pettigrew
went into the cCakrOOm, and senator DeDoe
after making an examination. said II might be
a hemorrhage of the brain, though nothing deh-
mite could he said. Dr. Bane who was sum-
rrone1 said his illness was caused by blood
clot on the brain. but that there would be no
serious results if he should be kept free from
excitement.
Senator Pettigrew was removed to his nome
AZ No $50 O-st.. Northwest, accompanied by
Dr Rane Senator Mantle and Sergeant-at- Arms
Bright He walked to the carriage with
srrlghtlv gait and without assistance. The doc
tor said there no immediate danger thoueh
he pronounced the attack to be in the nature
Of a slight stroke of apOplexy, causing faclal
paralysis.
Senator Pettigrew rallied rapidly this evening
and chatted pleasantly with his family and
few friends who called at his home. He was
stin a little weak from the effect Of the attack
but was greatly improved, and said he felt quite
well. No fever or any unpleasant symptoms
tolIowed the attack and he wanted his friends
assured that he was not in serious condltloh'
His physician anticipated no serious results