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thronged galleries. The very atmos-
phere seemed surcharged with excite
ment. With breathleSs interest the au-
ditorS both on the floor and in the gall
leries hung upon every word uttered
by the South Carolina senator Despite
the emotion under which he was la
boring, Mr.. McLaurin seemed to be
the calmest man in the chamber. He
spoke with elaboration and his enun-
citation was clear and distinct Every
word he uttered seemed to be felt, as
well as heard, in the remotest parts Of
the historic old hall
Mr.. President" he began, "I rise to
a question of personal privilege"
He had voiced less than a dozen
words, yet the excitement by this time
mad become intense. All seemed to re-
alIze that a portentous event was
about to happen. Senator Scott of West
virginia moved restlessly about in the
rear OF the chamber, and Assistant
Sergeant-at-Arms b. W. Layton rose
from his seat as if to listen the better
| TO what was about to be said
McLaurin Gives the Lie.
| +,
McLaurin, "a few moments ago, from
the Senate Chamber, in attendance
upon the Committee on Indian At
fairs, the senator who has lust taken
| ms seat (Mr. Tillman) said that i'm
proper Influences 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
| pn in cfat
think l got the sense of the controver-
sy.''
| Still controlling himself with an eff
fort, but still speaking very calmly
and with a carefully modulated tone,
Mr.. McLaurin said, and his words cut
through the, Senate Chamber like a
knife:
II desire to state, Mr.. President. I
would not use as strong language as
I intend had I~flot soon after the SEN
ate met replied to these insinuations
and said that they were untrue.
Il now say" continued Mr. Nc
Laurin with distinct emphasis upon
every word and half turning towards
his colleague, Mr.. Tillman, who sat
in the same row only three seats away,
that the statement is a wilful,
malicious and deliberate lie."
Mr.. McLaurin~ got no further with
| his statement.
A DisgracefuI Scene.
Mr.: Tillman, who was occupying his
regular seat on the main aisle, sprang
with tiger-like ferocity at his col
league Mr.. Teller of Colorado, who
was sitting at his desk between the
two South Carolina senators, was
swept aside without ceremony. In
deed, the Infatuated Senator Tillman
climbed over him in his effort to
reach Senator McLaurin. Without the
slightest hesitation, Senator McLaurin
sprang to meet the attack half way.
Senator Tillman aimed a wild blow
at his colleague with his right fist.
1t landed upon Senator McLaurin's
forehead, just above the left eye. al
though its force was partially spent
upon Senator McLaurin's arm, which
he raised in an effort to parry the
blow.
Instantly Senator McLaurin's right
arm shot out, the blow landing upon
Senator Tfflman's face, apparently up
on the nose. Again Senator Tillman
struck out frantically, this time with
his left hand. The blow did not land
upon Senator McLaurin. Then followed
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
sistant Sergeant atArms Layton
sprang over desks in his efforts to
reach the belligerent senators.
Just as he seized Senator McLaurin,
Senator Tillman aimed a left-handed
blow at his colleague which struck
Mr.. Layton in the face. Fortunately,
the blow was glancing and did no spe-
cial harm.
Mr.. Layton tore them apart Both
senators still were striking wildly at
each other, some of the blows landing
upon Mr.. Layton.
An instant later the angry senators
were pinioned in the arms of Senator's
Scott and Warren. They were dragged
further apart, although they still made
Intellectual efforts to reach each other.
Finally they We're forced into their
seats.
Mr.. McLaurin, although very pale,
seemed to be the calmer of the two.
Mr.. Tillman was as white as a sheet.
AS he sat in his seat, he drew his
handkerchief from his pocket and
wiped blood from his face that SEEM
ingly was flowing slightly from his
nose. Until that time it had not been
supposed that blood had been drawn
in the encounter.
shock to the Senate.
During the nght senators all over the
chamber were on their feet. Not a
word, however. was spoken. The Sem
ate never in its history had received
such a shock.
The president pro tenn, Mr.. Frye,
was the first to regain composure. In
calm and unimpassioned tones, he di-
rected that the Senate be in order. He
raped sharply two or three times with
his gavel, and in a few minutes a SEM
blance of order was obtained. although
senators, having by this time partially
recovered from the shock moved hur-
riedly about the chamber.
Mr.. Gallinger was first to address
! the chair.
"Mr. President" said he, II ask that
the doors be closed"
Again the president pro tenn. request
ed the Senate 20 be in order and that
senators resume their seats.
both Are Called 90 order.
II was reserved for Mr.. Pritchard OF
North Carolina IN a measure 10 re-
lleve the strain under which all were
laboring. He desired 20 address the
Senate on the pending Philippine bill,
and calling for the attention Of the
chair. he said.
~ the Senator from South Carolina
(Nf. McLnurin) haf concluded
He was interrupted by Mr.. McLau-
rim who anid very calmly