The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-25
Every senator at the Capital Was I'm
His Seat, and Scores Of Represen-
tatives Were i'm the Chamber.
VOTE WAS TAKEN IN SILENCE
AND SILENCE REIGNED WHEN THE
RESULT WAS ANNOUNCED.
Quay's Friends Bitter Against Hanna
Senator w. A. CIark's Resig-
nation Due To-day.


Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, April 2i-The rejection
Of the Goyernor-made credentials of Mat
thew Stanley Quay OF Pennsylvania. as a
member OF the United States Senate, fol-
lowing'a morning of harassing doubt. deep
and all-pervading anxiety and painful ex-
pectancy, ended a contest marked through
out by the highest possible pressure of hu-
man interest. Long before the session be-
gan. at II o'clock, the galleries were
packed and hundreds thronged the corri-
dors, all anxious TO know the fate of Quay.
For the first time during the session nearly
every senator was in his seat, and the clos
ing arguments received the best attention
which has been accorded senatorial oratory
for years. In both wings OF the building.
In the press galleries and in all the hooks
of the Capitol men were endeavoring to get
some inkling as TO how the doubtful ones
would vote. Culberson was a mystery, so
was McCumber, so was Deboe, and most
mysterious of all was Quay's bosom friend.
George @. Vest, of Missouri.
The Quay managers were certain that
matters would turn out all rfght-almost
certain. at least-but hopefulness changed
to fear as the day progressed Senator
Hanna had left the city without being
paired. 1t was thought, and the Quay men
kept the wires hot urging him to author
ize a pair. but all opportunities failed of
response. Senator Kean, of New Jersey.
was also absent without pair. and last
Ekht Senator Sewell went home to be-
seech his colleague to get in line by arrang
ing a pair. Sewell returned this morning
and reported that all his overtures had
been rejected. This discouraged Penrose,
but better feeling came with the infor-
nation that Deboe was no longer doubtful.
but favorable to Quay. Another shock
came when McCumber took the floor
against the applicant.
The arguments dragged along until 4
o'clock, when the roll call commenced. All
hope for Quay then centered in either Gull
berson, who had been petitioned by num-
Der of the members of the Texas Legisla-
ture TO vote for the seating of Quay or in
Vest, who was bound to the Pennsylvania
by the strongest ties of friendship. Gull
berson quickened the hopes of the anti
Quay men by voting against Quay, and
there came a shock when Depew announced
that he was paired with Hanna, who. If
present, would vote against Quay.
The roll call proceeded. leaving all the
Quay hopes depending on vote of friend
ship from Vest The chamber was very
quiet when the Missourian's name was
called. In feeble but clear voice Vest
registered his vote for his well-known con-
victions and against his friend, and the
contest was over There was no applause
and there was not murmur The atmos-
phere OF the chamber was charged with
satisfaction. mingled with bitter disap-
for adjournment adopted. and the
throng Of people quickly sought the fresher
air OF the Capitol grounds for relief.
The vote maintained the historic tradi-
tiors of the Senate. but never before has
senatorial precedent had such a close
shave. 1t would be impossible to give the
varied comments on the Senates action
Quay's friends are bitterly disappointed
Until this morning they felt certain of VIC
tory. The opponents OF Quay. many OF
them, are quietly glad that the Senate
kept him out. Not few on both sides OF
the chamber believe the Pennsylvania
represents school OF politicians which
should not enjoy membership in the Sen
ate. They feel that no higher duty rests or
the Senate than to redeem its membership
from men of the Clark and Quay stripe.
Quay'5 friends are very bitter against
Senator Hanna. They are disposed to lay
the responsibility OF failure at his door
Some charge him with having left the city
to avoid the vote. but the Ohio convention
Is reasonable explanation of Hanna's
absence. The relations between Quay and
Hanna are not OF the best. and the cir
cumstances that Quay is not looked upon
as a genuine friend OF Mckinley cannot be
ignored.
The settlement of the Quay case will be
followed Immediately by the resignation
of Senator Clark. This will probably bt
placed before the Senate tomorrow, and
will be Immediately accepted. Clark will
proceed TO Montana and ask his people 20,
reelection as vindication. Nobody here
believes that he will ever get back