New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
QUAY'S CASE UP AGAIN
PEACE ONCE MORE PREVAILS IN THE
SENATE
CONSIDERATION TO PROCEED TO-DAY
SPOONER BILL MADE THE IN
FINISHED BUSINESS

Washington April Peace was restored IN the
Senate to-day and there was only a reminder OF
the harsh language used just before adjournment
yesterday. The session opened with n lively and
interesting discussion Of the status of the Quay
case. in the ot which Mr. WoIcott apologized
for the language he used yesterday. disclaing any
intention Of being offensive to anybody. least OF
all to his friend Mr.. Lodge. The Colorado Senator
made a vehement and eloquent appeal for early
action on the Quay case He supported by other
friends of Mr.. Quay and it decided finally
70 take the case tomorrow, under the unani-
agreement made on March 16 In
accordance. also with that agreement. the Spooner
bill was made the unfinished business. thereby
bringing the Philippine question TO direct issue
in the Senate
At the close OF morning business the Chair laid
before the Senate the resolution declaring that
NJ s. Quay not entitled a seat IN the Senate
from Pennsylvania.
That the question might be brought TO a direct
issue Mr.. Chandler. chairman OF the Committee on
Privileges and Elections moved 10 strike the
word not in the resolution.
Speaking this motion. Mr. Burrows said he
would be glad to proceed with the to-day. but
a very important matter involving the Of a
Senator, was under consideration BY the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections and the attendance
in the committee OF the members neces-
sary. Il ask. therefore" said Mr. Burrows that
the present order be continued until Tuesday.
We can then proceed with it. hope without in
terruption
Mr.. Stewart protested that the case Of Mr.. Quay
had already been too long delayed. and urged
IL.
Mr. Chandler. replying TO the remarks of Mr.
Burrows. said IL that the Committee
Privileges and Elections had under consideration
this week the Of Senator Clark, but that
would not operate against the Senate considering
the Quay case as the committee would sit
later than 1 o'clock each day The friends Of Mr.
Quay ready have
Mr. Burrows said he and other Senators
not prepared to proceed to-day
Mr.. Daniel appealed TO the Senate that time
for a vote be fixed. This is a question of the
highest privilege he said 1T four
months since 1t presented to the Senate. I
think the time for the fixing OF a day for a final
vote has come
MR. wOLCOTT APOLOGIES.
Mr.. WoIcott delivered a speech. in which he
apologzed for his impassoned statements made
just at the close of yesterdays session.
Il should like he said, Ito clear away the bad
atmosphere of yesterday, far I may
tribute in doing so What was said came at the
close OF long hard day, and at a time when we
all tired The utterances then made were
like heat lightning at the end of a hot day.
what lurid perhaps. but entirely harmless. II
not desire to be offensive in any remarks that
made, and It could not have been in have
Intentionally directed such at the Senator
from Massachusetts (0fr. Lodge9 He disavowed
any intention of injuryng the feelings of anybody.
least Of all Mr. Lodge
Mr. Wolcott declared there prevalent belief
that the case OF Mr.. Quay was 10 be dropped. He
could scarcely credit such report. but the actions
OF Senators gave some support TO it. There is
great State" he said which not represented
it is entitled TO be- That State has almost
many inhabitants there Tagalogs in the
Philippines and yet Senators will hold one Of it's
Senators at the door Of this body. II is
question Of the personality of Mr.. Quay. but OF the
proper representation Of the State of Pennsylvania
Here have a Senator brave, kindly and able,
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rightfully entitled a seat in this body as an ap
pointee OF the Governor. This Senat has been
subjected 70 more vicious and overwhelming at
tacks than any in public life to-day. Il is
cruel II this Senate. where he has served with
honor and distinction for twelve years shall give
him the final stab which may end his public
career
Mr.. WoIcott then referred to Mr.. Quay's political
work. which. he thought. had brought him many
enemies. especially his service as the National
chairman OF the Republican party. Every man
who held such a position in danger OF his
reputation He believed that the Senator from
Arkansas CMr. Jones), VINO had served at the head
of a great political committee had OF the
fire with little of the odor of smoke him
gested Mr.. Wolcott, facetiously. because ne had
had little money 10 spend and am quite satls-
fed he continued. that If the Senator from
Arkansas Is at the head Of the committee this year
he will come out absolutely unsmirched." laugh
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In conclusion Mr.. Wolcott appealed to the Senate
to proceed with the case without obstruction and
date
Mr.. Gallinger said he wanted TO repudate the
statements Of Mr.. Woicott so far as they con-
cerned him. He had laid nothing IN the way OF
the consideration of the Quay case. and would not
In a long review of the Quay case Mr.. Burrows
said he had idea of obstructng vote He desired
Mr.. stewart asked that a final vote be 5aken on on
the Quay case one Week rom & neTI W. dqesGaS @ 3 no
over until tomorrow with the understanding tnal