The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-02-25

| S91O, the comments OF SS0alOl 4ll1uldu
had reflected, as the soldiers who were
charged in the letters the South Carolina
senator had read with the cruelties were
under Gen. Funston's S command. Senator
Burton read Gen. Fuuston's explicit de-
nial of the very story which had been re-
ferred to by Senator Tillman, the denial
concluding with the statement:
| "This statement wish to brand as an
| atrocious lie, without the slightest foun-
| dation. Statements of this kind are simply
braggadocio and this braggadocio IS re-
peated in the senate of the United
| States"
Senator Burton quoted Gen. Funston as
saying that practices Of this kind some
times were resorted to by the Macabebe
scouts natives.
That's confession of the truth Of the
charges" shouted Senator Tillman. He
disclaimed, however, any reflections upon
Gen. Funston.
Soon afterwards Senator Tillman con-
cluded his remarks.
Scarcely had he resumed his seat when
there was enacted one Of the most sensa-
tional scenes ever witnessed in the his
tory of the United States Senate.
McLAUR1N ENTERS THE RING.
Pale to the lips and trembling with the
emotion which in vain he endeavored to
control. Senator McLaurin, of South Car
olina, rose and addressed the Senate,
speaking to question of personal prlvl-
lege. Instantly hush fell over the Sem
ate and over the people in the thronged
galleries. The very atmosphere seemed
surcharged with excitement. With
breathless interest the auditors both on
the floor and in the galleries hung upon
every word uttered by the South Carolina
Senator. Despite the emotion under
which he was laboring Senator McLaui n
seemed to be the calmest man IN
the chamber. He spoke with de-
liberation and his enunciation was clear
and distinct. Every word he uttered
seemed to be felt, as we'll as heard, IN the
remotest parts of the historic old hall.
aMr. President" he began, 81 rise to
question of special privilege. 30
He had voiced less than a dozen words,
vet the excitement by this time was in
tense. All seemed to realize that .por-
tentous event was about to happen. Sen
ator Scott, of West Virginia, moved rest
lessly about in the rear OF the chamber
and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms 3: W.
Layton rose from bis seat as if to listen
the better to what was about to be said.
WHAT SENATOR McLAURIN SAID,
"Duriug my ABSENCE" continued Sen
ator McLaurin, ga few moments ago
from the Senate chamber IN attendance
upon the committee on Indian affairs, Inc
Senator who has just taken his seat (Sen-
ator Tillman) said that improper 1nhuen-
ces had been used in changing the vote
of somebody on that treaty, and then
went on later and said that it applied to
the Senator from South Carolina, who
had been given the patronage in that
State. I thiuk ! got the sense Of the con-
troversy."
Still controlling himself with an effort,
but still speaking very calmly and with
a carefully modulated tone, Senator Nc
Laurin said, and his words cut through
the Senate chamber like knife:
"I desire to state, Mr.. President,
would not use as strong language as in
tend had not soon after the Senate met
replied TO these insinuations and said that
they were untrue,
L,auriu with distinct emphasis upon every
word and half turning towards his col
league (Senator Tillman) who sat IN the
same row, only three seats away, that
the statement is a wilful, malicious and
deliberate lie" -,
Senator Mel Laurin got no further with
his statement.
ru1MAN STRIKES FIRST BLOW.
Senator Tillman. who was occupying
his regular seat on the main aisle, sprang
with tlger-like ferocity at his colleague.
Senator Teller, of Colorado, who was SIT
ting at his desk between the two South
Carolina Senators, was swept aside with
out ceremony. Indeed, the infur1ated
Tillnlau climbed over him in his effort to
reach Senator McLauFiu. Without the
SLIGHTEST hesitation Senator McLaurln
sprang to meet the attack half way. Sem
ator Tillmau aimed wild blow at his COL
league with his right fist. 1t landed upon
Senator McLaurin's forehead, just above
the left eye, although its force was par
tially spent upon Senator McLaurln's
arm. which he raised in an effort to parry
the blow.
MCLAUR1N HID bASA.
Instantly Senator Nc Laurin's right arm
shot out, the blow landing upon Senator
Tillman's face, apparently upon the nose.
Again Senator Tillman struck out frautl-
callv, this time with his LET. hand. The
blow did not land upon Senator McLau-
rim. Then followed q wild scrimmage,
both Senators clutching at each other
madly.
Senators Warren and Scott, both of
whom are powerful men, rushed toward
the combatants to separate them. AS
sistants Sergeant ALARMS Layton sprang
| over desks in his effort to reach the bel
ligerent Senators
lust as he seized Senator McLaul n
Senator Tillman aimed left-handed blow
at his colleague, which struck MI. Layton
| in the face. Fortunately the blow was
qlancing and did no special harm.
THE coMBATANrs SEPARATED.
Mr. Layton tore them apart. Both SEN
ators still were stitking at each other,
some of the blows landing upon Mr.. L'y-
| ton.
An instant later the angry Senators
were pinioned in the arms of Senators
Scott and Warren. They were dragged
further apart, although they still made
Intellectual efforts to reach each other.
Finally they were forced into their seats
Senator McLaurin, though very pale,
seemed to be the calmer of the two. SEN
| ator Tillman was as white as sheet. AS
he sat in his seat he drew his handker-
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