The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

the attitude of a man who has lifted mis-
arm to strike" said he, land afraid 10
strike the blow
Il suggest" observed Mr.. White, that
those VINO seem so anxious TO night have
pressed ripple OF laughter. after which Mr..
Money yielded to the solicitations about
him ana said he would not object.
All looked serene when Mr.. Chandler,
who is given to rather vitriolic jests on oc-
casions. dropped a remark that caused an
explosion such as the dignified Senate has
not witnessed in many Years. II know the
senator from Mississippi, he observed,
with a quizzcal smile on his countenance
does not wish to vote on this question I'M
til he has heard the senator from Maryland
tMr. wellington in full" The strong en-
phasis was on the last two words.
Mr.. Wellington jumped to his feet. and
turning angrily upon Mr.. Chandler, an
nounced sharply that he did not relish the
pleasantly or the senator from New
Hampshire. II do not intend to intimate
he SAID. that it is necessary for the senator
from Mississippi TO hear what / have to
say about this matter. but | represent in
part one of the sovereign States of this
Union. | have sat here and listened to the
senator from Mississippi when he returned
AS one of the agents of a newspaper I'm New
YORK, and believe that the people or
Maryland"
Mr.. Money was his feet. He stand
ing in rear of the Democratic benches
about fifty feet away from Mr.. Wellington,
who with flushed face occupied con-
spicuous position Immediately to the left
Of the Vice Presidents chair Mr.. Presi-
dent. want to correct the senator from
! a..
he just made is absolutely untrue.
Il want to say to the senator from Mis-
sissippi that the Journal had said that its
commissioner had returned" replied Mr..
Wellington.
Il do not care what the Journal said" re-
torted Mr.. Money.
Mr.. Wellington-If there is any untruth
in the statement it was made by the news
paper.
retorted Mr. Money. II say the remark
that you make is not true"
Il make the remark the Journal gave
it,. again retorted Mr.. Wellington. dog
ge.dIy.
bility, cried Mr.. Money, his whole frame
quivering with suppressed emotion, his
arms outstretched defiantly toward the
senator from Maryland
II DO make ii on my own responsibility,
| replied Mr.. Wellington like flash.
Then you lie' came from the Missis-
sjppi senator so quickly that it sounded like
an echo or crack of a pistol after the flash
OF the explosion.
The Senate was electrified. Senators
locked at each other in blank amazement
and the galleries rose en- masse and leaned
over the two senators faced each other.
Il call the gentleman to order; # the
versation the floor of the Senate" Mr..
Wellington resumed. walking toward his
antagonist, Il can stand it as well as he
cam"
BY this time all was confusion. The Vice
President was rapping for order and sena-
tors had risen to their feet But the two
senator's still called to each other in defiant
tones that rang out above the din.
Come outside and make it, cried Mr..
Money.
Very well, then, retorted Mr. yelling
ton.
Come now said Mr. Money reckoning
1.-The Senate will be in ORDER called out
Vice President Hobart.
Mr.. Wilson broke the tension at this point
by stepping forward into the center aisle
and asking in bland voice, whether
declaration of war would be in order?" The
senators and the galleries laughed heartily
at this sally and meantime friends of the
bellcose senators surrounded them and led
them away into he cloakrooms.
A few minutes afterwards, subsequent to
the adoption of the Jones agreement, Mr..
Money emerged from the cloakroom and
amid an impressive silence, said: Mr..
President. i desire to say that under strong
provocation l used language which was not
from my intention than to violate the
decorum of the Senate or to break any of
its rules. l. therefore, desire to apologize
to the Senate for language which / should
not have used in its presence" The gal
leries applauded this utterance and the in
cident closed.
When quiet was secured an agreement
was reached that the final vote on the Gu
ban resolutions be taken before the Senate
adjourned tomorrow.
Mr.. Stewart took the floor and made a
speech in favor of recognizing the Cuban
republic.
At the conclusion of Mr. Stewards speech
the Senate, on motion of Mr.. Davis, adj
journed, at 1875 p. M, until 10 a. m. to-
morrow.