Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 May 1900 — QUAY IS BARRED OUT. [ARTICLE]

QUAY IS BARRED OUT.

UNITED STATES SENATORS DECIDE AGAINST HIM. Deny Admission by the Close Vote of 83 to 32 Many Republicans Cast Their Lot the Opposition—Hanna Paired Against Him. The Senate on Tuesday by a Vote of 33 to 32, refused Matthew Quay a seat in that body on the appointment of the Governor of Pennsylvania. The entire time.of the Senate was devoted to debate upon the question, many of the greatest lawyers and orators in the body delivering speeches. As the day's session wore on and the hour for the tinal vote approached the galleries gradually tilled until they were thronged with multitudes, while otter multitudes were unable to gain admission. The great „throng listened with deep attention to the brilliant argument of Mr. Spooner in favor of the seating of the former Pennsylvania Senator ami to the dramatic and fiery eloquence of Mr. Daniifl. As the big clock opposite the President pro tempore indicated 4 o'clock there was a hush in the chamber. Mr. Frye, in the chair, announced that the hour for the final vote" had arrived and that the question was the pending motion of Mr. Chandler to strike out of the resolution declaring Mr. Quay not to be entitled to a seat the word “riot.” Senators throughout the chamber eagerly followed the roll call, for all knew the vote would be close. The first sensation was caused by the failure of Mr. Pettigrew of Soutib Dakota to answer to his name, although he was in his seat. Wlfeh Mr. Vcst'sniiune was' called he voted "No” in a clear, distinct voice, thus dashing the last hope of the friends of Mr. Quay, who had expected confidently that' the distinguished Missourian would vote for his long-time personal friend. In perfect silence it was announced that the Senate had denied Mr. Quay the seat which he has sought for some months past. The following Republican Senators voted against' the resolution: Bard, Burrows, Hale. Hawley, Mcßride, McCumber, McMillan. ‘Platt (Conn.), Proctor, Quarles; Ross. Simon, Teller and Wellington. Pairs were announced as follows, the first named in each instance being favorable to Mr. Quay and tile second opposed to him. Pritchard with Gallinger, Depew with Hanna, Foster with Kean, Lodge with Thurston, Kenney with Caffcry, Elkins with Chilton, Fairbanks with Mallory, Hoar’ with Pettus, Kyle with Rawlins. The following Senators were unpaired.: Aldrich, Beveridge, Clark (MouL) and Pettigrew. The vote was then taken on the resolution declaring Quay was not entitled to a seat. The resolution declaring Quay not entitled to a seat was carried, 33 to 32, the roll call being the same as in the previous call.