The Washington herald., 1909-01-12

Surprising his colleagues and the hun
dreds Of visitors who packed the gal
Ieries IN the Senate yesterday. Senator
TiIman in an Unconditional and conserva-
tive manner, made his reply 10 the Presi-
dents charges. involving him IN the
Oregon land transaction.
Like an attorney delivering his rebuttsI
IN open court, the South CaIolinian gave
a detailed statement OF the deal which
the Chief Executive outlined IN his let
ter 70 Senator Hale. and not once did he
lay aside his written speech until he had
summed up and refuted the accusations
made against his integrity.
Lacking much OF his old tine dash and
vigor. the ~Pitchfork~ statesman failed.
perhaps. to enthuse his gallery auditors.
but 70 those VINO have been associated
with him in the Senate for years. his
defense seemed convincing and leaves but
little fer him 70 explain 20 the special
committee which is 10 be appointed 20
Investigate the affair
Malice Is Blamed.
While his adress was FOR the most part
unsensatonaI and mild. stu Mr TIL
man did not overlook the opportunity -
paw his compliments 20 the President for
his malice IN charging aim with an
alleged ofense.
Just as he brought his speech 10 a
close the Senator cast his manuscript
aside ard charged sir. Roosevelt with
gross breach Of pr0prieJy and cow
ar5ice. in making a cunning attempt >
wresk vengeance for personal grudses.
while overlooking violations Of the law
Standing erect. with his arm poised
dramatically IN The air. Senator TIL
man presented an imposing figure as lie
uttered his final assertion that Cod
would give him strength ~ later das-
70 arr2ign Theodore Roosevelt before .rhs
bar of the Senate. and show to the
American people the type Of man he
really is
Roosevelt lives in glass house
added thc Senator. YES. he lives IN a
glass house that has Elass floors. Caution
ought 10 teach him TO have regard for
others
Throughout the entire hour that he was
speaking. the Senstor was interrupted
but cnce. and that was when the ap-
plause greeted his remarks relative "a
the President and his dear friend Har-
riman.- Wee rresiden- Fairbanks rap
ped for order. and while the South caro-
linian paused the Onlookers were told
that such demonstrations were not per
mitted in the Senate chamber.
Aside from the gravity and Importance
Of the speech. the scenes and unusual
furry in the corridors AID galleries Of the
Senate wing OF the Capitol were un-
doubtedly noteworthy As early as
o'clock people began 70 arrive at TIE
/ Capitol and tire stream Of visitors in
creased until long after the Southerner
/ had begun his speech.
Galleries Crowded.
Long before the session was called to
order at noon the galleries were crowded
70 their fullest capacity, and even hand
somely gowned women disresarded pro-
priety and sat OF the staHs Of the zisIes.
/ Others surged about the rear Of the in
/ closures and remained standing for sew
eraI hours
A few minutes before noon when the
galleries were all agag with subdued con-
versation. and the Senator's in groups
about the floor of the chamber discussed
in hushed tones the impending event ex-
citement seemed 70 be al the highest.
As the main door Of the Senate swung
! open and the Senator from South Caro-
lima appeared. it was a signal FOR an
outburst Of applause that has seldom been
witnessed IN the stately halls OF Con
gress.
As he took his seat. Tinman glanced
! about the crowded chamber ard while he
did not manifest the great nervous. strain
that he has been lsboring under for the
last few days. he seemed anxious TO begin
his address
Among those who approached his desk to
shake his hand and wish him success was
/ Senator Frye. Of Maine, President pro
tempore o. the Senate; and Senator's
/ Clay. McEnery. Money. and TAYLOR
As the hands OF the clock over tbs
/ Vice Presidents chair pointed 10 u near
I y every Senator was IN his place and
Z standing while Chaplain Edward Everett
/ Hale invoked bsnediCtiOl- It was at this
! point. while silence reig1ed over the
/ chamber. that the noise end turmoil %
the pushing crowds in the corridors came
rudely to the ears OF the grave assem-
bIage on the floor.
Hearing that the Senate had convened,
( the mass Of anxious persons, disregsrding
/ all efforts OF the Capitol police and door
keepers. broke from the lines and began %
rush for the closed doors The lines
/ stretched from the gallery down the stair
ways on both sides. and IN the turmoil
! several women screamed, and many lost
fur wraps. gloves and even few hats
were found trampled upon after the ex-
citement had abated.
Up to this time the only vacant seat
I IN the gallery was the portion reserved
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