Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02

he canot influence another vote there or
anywhere else."'
And right here there is Just enough Of
truth to give it some foundation because
that is a fact
In conclusion he made an almost pitt
eous appeal to the committee to stand by
him and reject TIE nomination. Il have
been badly treated by the President he
explained, land although the only repuJe-
lican senator from my state I am being ig-
nored." He thought that senatorial cour-
tesy ought to be invoked in his behalf, and
asserted that he had given enough reasons
to prevent confirmation. He acknowledged
that he knew nothing detrimental to the
young man except through mere hearsay,
and that all the rumors and stories went
back to college time. He continued to
peating his former statement and con-
stantly harping on the fact that he had
been affronted and insulted by the Presi-
dent
Another falsehood, another misstate-
mert, another thing that can only be
characterized in its right way If l We're
to use that simple Saxon word which he gins
with an !, ends with an r and has two little
letters between, which the ina eination of
the Senate will furnish for itself.
Now. then, the article goes on to give a
pretended reply of this creature, in which
there is very little truth. 1t goes on
further. and states what purpcrts to be the
ir side facts of the case. 1t is too long to
inflict upon The Senate. / do not intend to
20 SO upon tnlS occasion. IL was Dut a hall
hour before 1 came here that this infamous
article was called to my attention, and It
eEdeavored to place me in such a position
with the President that / could not for
moment brook.
Demands IIfs Rights.
II intend to be placed fairly. 1 intend to
be upon this floor as came here-a repub-
lican. standing by republican principles and
voting for a republican tariff bill, standing
by the administration of President McKin-
ley from first to last. But if my senatorial
prerogatives are to be interfered with, then
L will make war so far as that is con-
cerned. did not make a piteous appeal TO
the committee of the Senate. / ask no
favors from the committee or from the
senate, but say to the committee and to
the Senate have a right to have impartial
Justice and 1 have right to be treated as
other Senators have been treated in thi.
tody have right to the advantage Of
senatorial prerogative, and IL that is not
given me, then 1 will know the reason why.
VIII remain upon the floor of the Senate:
there VIII be no driving me out 1 will
remain right here. No man ever struck me
dow out that / returned it with interest.
ana they will find me on deck If the
struggle is to be begun
What Mr.. Warner Saws.
MI. warner, ST., was seen at his office
tnls afternoon. as he was about to leave for
the country. In response to a question f,ut
10 MIN by The Star reporter as to what
ne had to say of Mr.. Wellingtons action in
regard to his fight agains. his sons con-
firmation to the consulshfp at Leipsic. he
said: -
Senator Wellington attempted to explain
hinseif by speech he delivered this morn
ing IN the Senate. l think had better not
say too much before a report is made in
regard to the matter
feel certain that the members of the
committee are all fair men and will NOT
allow senatorial courtesy to interfere with
what they deem just
1 wish to state that 1 did not give ont
any information whatever regarding INV
appearance before the committee ves,er,
Jay, and that IT must have come from
some other source" 0'''
very gerera surprise has been manifest.
ca al Senator Wellington's denial thai
MI. warner had not been of any poIitjcsI
service 10 hlnl in l'is fight for the Senate
IL Is authoritatively stated thai Gov
err or Lownces told friend that he conid
NOT possibly understand why Senator NJ
mnston should wish to break with Mr.
VIZ rner. WAN MI
large pile of letters was yes,araay
received by Mr.. Warner from democrats
anu repuolicans as well all over the state
OF Maryiand, commencing him for his ac
uon liz protesting against what the enistles
stated was the unwarrantad fight arainst
himself and his son. Many of the latters
We're signed by prominent republicans from
baltimore and throughout the counties Of
the state. -