Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-05-09
MIN sT EEMTa CONGRESS
IN SENATE.
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1926.

TUESDAY,, MAY 2, 1926.
MIR. Randolph then rose, and said: rose yes
terday to give notice which had not power to do,
of a motion tina; should submit to The Senate this
mornmS. Some weeks ago gave notice that,
unless some abier member, having more influence
both ds Jacto and de jure, in this body, should
take the thing into consideration and move in the
business, that ] would bring forward motion to
raise Committee on the accommodation of this
body generally. then went into detail on the
different subjects, which shall not go into now,
bat content myself with observing that we have
here-I will not say what is not TO be found any
where else in Washington splendor without
comfort, without neatness, without accommoda-
ton. respectfully submit this resolution 10 the
Senate, hoping that il will be acted on now, az
gave notice so long ago, that would bring it up If
nobody else did; and as attempted 10 give notice
yesterday that would call it mp this morning.
have made it as broad possible, that the commit
tee may take the whole subjec. into their conside-
ration and rcror. at large wish il 10 be distinct
IS understood that the resolution which is made
thus broad, does only relate to tie regulation
of this chamber, bui 10 the other Subjects which
indicated on former occasion, after we
came ont of Executive business, when there was
no one in the gallery; which was glad Of.
Resolved, That n committee be appointed, 10
consist OF three members, who shall take into
Consideration the present arrangement OK the Sc
nate chamber, and report such provisions as they
shall deem requisite for promoting the accommoLa-
ton OF the Senate, and the convenience aid order
of its proceedings.
The resolution was agreed TO, and Messrs Ran
dolph, Lloyd, and Behton, were chosen the com
nnittee.
The Senate then spent an hour in the conside-
ration of Executive business; after which,
The engrossed bill &" TO amend the several acts
for the establishment of Territorial Government
IN Florida" was read third tine, passed, end
sent TO the other House for concurrence.
PANAMA MISSION.
On motion of Mr. Smith the Senate then pro
ceeded to consideI the bill Is making appropria-
tons for carrying into effect the appointment of
mission to Panama." the first question being on
agreeing TO the following amendment proposed by
Mr.. Beirien, viz.
Provided oli0ays, ami il is hereby declared,
That nothing herein contained, shall be construed
to give the sanction of Congress to any departure
from the settled policy of this Government, that.
in extending our commercial relations with foreign
nations, we should have with them az little politi-
cal connexion as possible; and that we should
preserve peace, commerce, and friendship, with all
nations, ard form entangling alliances with none
nor to authorize the representation of the Govern
ment ofthe United States at the Congress of Pana-
ma, except IN diplomatic character; nor the for
nation Of any alliance offensive or defensive. or
negotiation respecting such alliance, with all
or any OF the Spanish American Republics; nor
the Government OF the United States tecomine
parties with them, either of them, TO any Joint
declaration, Tor the purpose of preventing the inter
ference OF any Of the European Powers with their
Independence or form Of Enforcement; nor TO any
compact for The purpose Of preventing COLOMBIA
ton upon the Continent of America; but, leaving
the People Of the United States free to act in any
crisis, IN such manner their feelings of friend
ship towards these Rpublcs, and as their own ho-
nor and policy may, at the time, dictate'
Mr.. BerTien rose and delivered his views in sun
port OF The amendment and in explanation Of the
reasons which had induced majority Of the Com
miiiee OF Finance to recommend the amendment
Mr.. Bell then observing that the Senate Cham
Der was not full, moved an adjournment
Mr.. Branch called for the Yeas and Nays on
that motion. The call was not sustained by The
requisite number Zone ffth) Of the Senate, and The
question was then taken on the adjournment, and
lost.
Mr.. Harrison said the Senate had been on Exe-
euliye business, audit very very rare that thew
took up any thing of importance on opening the
doors again. His colleague was absent, who wish
ed 90 vote on the motion. lie therefore, renewed
the motion 70 adjourn; which was again lost
Mr. Randolph then rose and addressed The Sc
nate in speech Of two hours against the Mission,
after which few further remarks were made by
Nesss. Holmes sud Brrisn; s7ri men IN ones