Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-01
THE SENATE SHOCKED
Tillman and McLaurin Exchange
Blows on Floor Of Senate.
both Parties Held In Contempt, But Al
lowed to Apologize-senate May Take
Further Action-liloodshed Feared,

Both Parties Held in Contempt, But Al
lowed to Apologize-senate May Take
Further Action-liloodshed Feared,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-When rou-
/ tine business had been concluded in
the Senate today Mr.. Tillman resumed
his speech in opposition to the pend
| ing Philippines tariff bill, which be-
gan yesterday.
In the course Of his speech Mr. Till
man became involved IN a lively col
loquy with Mr. Spooner Of Wisconsin
/ regarding the ratification Of the Paris
/ treaty. The South Carolina Senator
referred to MI Spooner comments in
his speech yesterday upon the part
taken by w. J. Bryan during the rati-
fieatiOn OF the treaty. He agreed with
the Wisconsin Senator that the inhu-
ence of Mr.. Bryan was potent, but in
sisted that even his influence was not
sufficient to induce the Senate to ratlfy
the treaty. After he had done all that
/ 1t was possible for him to do Mr.. TIL
man asserted, the Republicans yet
. lacked votes enough to secure ratit-
cation.
You know" shaking his finger at
the Republican side of the house, how
those votes necessary were secured.
"How were they secured?' de-
manded Mr.. Spooner.
Il know, if the Senator does not, /"
replied Mr. Tillman. ~ have re-
ceiyed information in confidence from
that side Of the chamber, | know
from that that improper influences
were used in getting the votes"
Name the man, insisted Mr..
Spooner, upon whom those influences
we're brought to bear 1t is due the
Senator and the country that he name
him. A man who impeaches another
in confidence is a coward. If the Sen
ator knows Of any man who has been
improperly influenced he should name
him"
"I know" asserted Mr.. Tillman,
that the patrOnage-tha Federal pa
tronage-of a State has been parceled
out to a Senator since the ratification
Of the treaty
"What State?' demanded Mr. Spoon.
er
"South Carolina" shouted Mr.. Till.
man.
"Tben said Mr.. Spooner. 81 leave
Won to fght the matter out with your
COLLEAGUE"
This ended the incident for the time
but the feeling eDgendered manifested
itself later in q thrilling and sensa.
tionaI scene.
Soon after Mr.. Tillman concluded
his remarks.
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rim with distinct annbasis unon over
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