The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-05

committee on privileges and elections.
moved TO strike out the word not in the
resolution.
woLCOTTS APOLOGY.
After further debate Mr.. wolcott de-
livered his speech, apologizing for his i'm
passioned statements made just at the
close of yesterdays session. II should
like he said, ito clear away the bad at
mosphere of yesterday, far as 1 may
contribute in doing so. What was said came
at the close of long. hard day. and at
time when we were all tired. The utter
ances then made were like heat lightning
at the end of a hot day. somewhat lurid.
perhaps, but entirely harmless 1T was not
my desire to be offensive In any remarks
that made. and 1T could not have been in
me to have Intentionally directed such re-
marks at the senator from Massachu-
setts." CMr. LODGE He then disclaimed
any intention of injuring the feelings OF
anybody. least of all Mr.. Lodge.
Mr.. Wolcott declared there was prev
alent belief that the case OF Mr.. Quay
was to be squelched. He could scarcely
credit such report. but the actions of
senators gave some support to Ii. There
is great State" said Mr.. Wolcott, (which
H. not represented here as II is entitled to
habitants as there are Tagelos in the
Philippines, and yet senators will hold one
of its senator's at the door of this body.
Ii is not question of the personality of
Mr.. Quay. but one of proper representa-
ton of the State of Pennsylvania. Here We
have a senator. brave, kindly and able
dear to the people of his commonwealth.
He is rightfully entitled to seat in this
body as an appointee of the Governor. This
senator has been subjected to more vicious
and overwhelming attacks than any man
in public life to-day. 1t is cruel II this
Senate. where he served with honor and dis
or fur01 hQ O m
the final stab which may end his public
career
The Quay case then went over until to-
morrow with the understanding that Mr.
Gallinger should speak on the resolution at
that time.
At this juncture Mr.. Lodge made few
remarks and the incident closed pleasantly
He said that at o'clock he would move to
take up the Spooner Philippine bill so that
ID should have the position on the calendar
to which 1t was entitled. but he would not
obstruct the Quay resolution. Referring
to the incident of yesterday Mr.. Lodge
said that no explanation from Mr.. Wolcott
vas necessary TO assure him that he (Wol-
cotD had meant no personal reflection upon
HIM in his remarks OF yesterday.
At M. Ca~ter's request the Alaskan code
bin was then taken W.
Mr.. Morgan rrsde an effort to have a day
ser for the consider ton of the Nicaragua
canal bill bu. Mr.. Mason objected. saying
that he favored the canal bill, but he did
not want the time determined until the
fate of the HayPauncefote treaty was
known He did not believe that the people
generally would want the canal at all If
|; was to be constructed under the terms
OF the treaty. This objection served to pre-
vent the granting of Mr.. Morgans re-
quest.
Mr.. Cockrell gave notice that on Tuesday
next he would call NJ the resolution rela-
tive to the death of the late Representa-
tive Richard p. Bland. of Missouri The
Senate then, in forty-five minutes. passed
DenSfOn of
month being granted TO the widow of Rear
Admirals Calhoun and Meade of Commo-
dore Inch, and of Colonel Lyster. The SEN
ate then, at 40 p. m. adjourned.