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sisted that even his influence was not suf-
ficient to induce the senate to ratify the
treaty. After he had done all that was
possible for him to do, Mr.. Tillman as
serted the Republicans yet lacked votes
enough to secure the ratification.
"Y0u know" he shouted, shaking his
finger at the Republican side, ''hOw those
votes necessary were secured"
How were they secured?' demanded
Mr.. Spooner.
81 know, if the senator does not" re-
piled Mr.. Tillman.
Makes His Charge Direct.
IT have received information in conf
dence from that side of the chamber.
know from that, that improper influences
were used in getting those votes"
Name the man." insisted Mr.. Spooner,
upon whom those influences were
brought to bear. 1t is due the senator
and due the country that he name him.
A man who inpeaches another in conf
dence Is coward. If the senator knows
of any man who has been improperly in
fluenced he should name him..
II know" asserted Mr.. Tillman, that
the patronage, the federal patronage of
state has been parceled out to a senator
since the ratification of the treaty"
'eWhat state?" demanded Mr.. Spooner.
"Seuth Carolina" shouted Mr.. Tillman.
'"Then,' said Mr.. Spooner, II leave you
to fight the matter out with your COL
league"
shirk the responsibility for a statement
colleague) voted for the teaty. l know
colleague), voted for the treaty know
that improper influences were brought TO
bear. I know what I believe"
you simply believe retored Mr..
Spooner, what you do not know"
This ended the feeling for the time,
but the feeling engendered manifested
itself later in a thrilling and sensational
scene.
Mr.. Tillman read letters from soldiers
in the Philippines detailing the alleged
cruelties practiced upon the natives. he
told of 100 Fiipinos to whom the water
cure had been administered, resulting IN
the death of all but twenty-six.
Mr.. Hoar interrupted to say that he did
'not want anybody to tell me IN strlet
confidence of a murder"
Mr. burton Defends Funston.
Mr.. Burton (Kan.) interrupted to de-
fend Gen Funston and read Gen. runs
toms denials concluding with the state
ment: '"This statement I wish to brand
as an atrocious lie, without the slightest
foundation. Statements of this kind are
simply braggadocio and braggadoc1o is
repeated in the senate of the United
States
Mr. Tillman disclaimed, however, any
reflections upon Gen. Funston and
scarcely had he resumed his seat when
McLaurin arose to reply.
Perfect Hush In Senate.
Mr. McLaurin was pale to the lips and
trembling with the emotion which in vain
he endeavored to control. Instantly
hush fell over the senate and the throng-
ed galleries. Despite his emotion Mr..
McLaurin spoke with elaboration and his
enunciation was clear and distinct. Every
word he uttered was heard in the remot-
est part of the historic old hall
During my absence said Mr.. Nc
Iaurin, "a few moments ago from the
chamber the senator who has just taken
his seat (N1r. TilIman) said that i'm
proper influences had been used in chang
ing the vote of somebody on the Phil
innines treaty and then went on later
and said his remarks applied to the SEN
ator from South Carolina who had been
given the patronage in that state.
think / got the sense of the controversy"
Still controlling himself with an effort,
but with a carefully modulated tone, Mr..
McI,aurin said-and his words cut
through the senate chamber like a knife:
81 desire to state Mr. PRESIDENT would
not use as strong language as L lntend
had | not soon after the senate met, re-
piled to these insinuations ana said that
they were untrue-I now say, that the
statement is willful malicious and de-
liberate lie.
statement.
TiIIman Makes First Attack.
Mr.. Tillman, who was occupying his
regular seat on the main aisle sprang
with tiger like ferocity at his colleague.
Mr.. Teller (Colo), who was sitting at
his desk between the two South Carolina
senators. was swept aside without cere-
mony. Indeed the Infatuated Iillman
climbed over him In his effort to reach
McLaurin. Without the slightest hesita-
ton, MI McLaurin sprang to meet the
attack half way.
Mr., Tillman aimed wild blow at his
colleague with his right fist. 1t landed
upon Mr. McLaurin's forehead just above
the left eye, although it's force was par
tally spent upon McLaurin's arm which
he had raised in an effort to parry the
blow.
Instantly McLaurin's right arm shot
! out the blow landing upon Tillman s
face, apparently upon the nose. Again
Tillman struck out franttcally, this time
with his left hand. The blow did not
land upon McLaurin. Then followed a
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.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Layton
sprang over desks in his effort to reach
the belligerent senators.
Just as he seized McLaurin, Tillman
aimed a left-handed blow at his colleague
which struck Mr.. Layton IN the face.
Fortunately the blow was glancing and
did no special harm.
Fighters Are Torn Apart.
Mr.. Layton tore them apart Both
senators were still striking wildly at
each other, some Of the blows landing
upon Mr.. Layton. Finally the angry
senators were .pinioned in the arms OF
| Senators Scott and Warren.
They were dragged further apart.