Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-25

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would get 80. despite 'seif-sacriacins pa

would get 90. despite "seif-sacrihcing pa
triots like Tyler and Jones'
The speaker eulogized Senator Martin
at considerable length. and asserted that
when a school-boy at the Virginia Mill
tary Institute he had shouldered a mus
ket and gone forth and barred his breast
to Federal bullets. He described Martin
as the only private soldier in the Senate,
and said that since Germans defeat he
was the recognized leader in that body.
The Martin campaign, the speaker said
was a circus before which the Tyler
boom dwindled to a side show with fat
woman and a snake.
In conclusion. Mr. Green said: Martin
Will 80 back TO the Senate, but Tyler will
so back TO private LIE with the respect
Of his people. but with no Overpowerng
desire on their part to honor him fur
Their"
ur Green was loudly cheered when no
took his seat. aud Mr.. Jones, who had
the concluding half hour. arose.
JONES'S REJOINDER.
Mr.. Jones got down to business with
out delay, and, taking Mr.. Green's argu-
ments scriatim answered each. Said he:
Il have shown how Mr.. Martin lodged
six Of the most important issues during
MS term in the Senate in six hours, and
Mr.. Green's only reply was that other
Democrats did H. l deny that. All Of
the senators. whether Democrats or Re
publicans, save Tom Martin. voted on
those questions, or were paired After
Celebrating this point for a few minutes.
Mr.. Jones took up the war record al
luded TO by Mr.. Green. He said: For
the first time in my life | have heard IL
stated that Tom Martin was a gallant
Confederate soldier. ! would be glad II
the gentlemen referring TO Mr. Green
would state what battle he participated
in" C'New Market" said Mr. Green)
NO Heaven forbid" asserted Mr. Jones'
with great emphasis He was not In
that fight. He was not in the line, he
was behind looking after the baggage.
For Heavens sake, II you want 10 praise
Martin. don't allude to his war record
Mr.. Jones after this. replied to the
statement that the labor organizations
had endorsed Mr. Martin. lie read Mr..
Martins letter Of thanks for the resou-
ton, and. commenting on #. said You
see. he has taken all the credit for the
action which brought forth the resolu-
LlNAls anu FA lt ~ Ibl tIAlAltu ~ VllE biA
Of the credit The resolution referred 10
by the labor ORGANIZATIONS was the one
giving the men in the navy-yard extra
pay for extra work. Mr. Rixey intro
duced this resolution in the House. ana
it was referred to the Committee on
Naval Affairs. Mr. Rixey followed it in
committee. secured favorable report 70
the House. got it passed there and II
went 10 the Senate There IL lay for
three days. when Mr.. Burrows. OF Michl-
gan, called it up and secured its passage.
NEVER SAW 1T.
Tom Martin never saw that resolution
before il was introduced, and he never I'm
the Senate or anywhere else said a word
in its favor. The resolution Of the labor
councils was inspired by Tom Martin,
and he took credit for that for which
he was entitled 10 no credit. Now let us
follow Tom Martins word further. In the
House the river appropriations were Sc
cured and each and every one Of them
was cut down in the Senate yet he
never raised a word Of demurrer"
Mr.. Jones referred TO the charge that
Governor Tyler rode on a railroad pass,
and asked Mr. Green If Senator Martin
did not do likewise. CT suppose So" was
the rejoinder) This remark was made the
ground for vigorous attack. MI. Jones
took up the charge that If Tyler surren-
dered the gubernatorial chair a Gold
Democrat would succeed him. and asked
Mr.. Green if he had not voted for Mr..
Echols for observation-disclosures. He re-
piled afirmatiyely. and Mr.. Jones, letting
the query and reply go for what they
were worth, referred TO the claim that
Mr.. Martin had inspired the resolution
at Roanoke endorsing Daniel. Said he:
81 want TO cal attention 20 the fact that
a short time ago Mr.. Joseph Button, Mr
Martins staunchest friend charged me
with having inspired that resolution ana
now | learn that Mr.. Martin was the III
spirator. on. by what devious ways 40 /
We reach the truth" The speaker maze /
another vigorous thrust at Mr.. Martin /
characterizing his failure 20 vote ON the |
measure as discreditaole ana /
and concluded with
strong appeal in behalf Of Governor
Tyler. ,,.-.i,
There were loud cheers for both MART"
and TYLER when the debate was coicIuu
ID and at . o'clock the crowd dispersed
The Tyler men are elated at what 'ney
claim is a great victory for them' ana ana
the Martin men assert that they WIZ
elect both delegates from the county u
Halifax.