The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-21
THIRTY-sIxTH CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 1890.

Senate.
WASHINGTON Dec. 20, 1900.
REroRm
The PRESIDENT announced the reception Of the report Of
A. D. Bache Superintendent Of the Coast Survey from
the Secretary Of the Treasury Ordered to be printed
Mr.. HUNTER, (opp.) Of Va from the Committee Fl
reported back the Tariff bi with the recommen-
dation that it be postponed until the 4h Of March next
laid on the table,
RESOLUTION INQUIRY.
Mr. CLARK, (rep) OF ~ H. moved to take up his reso-
luton OF inquiry requesting Presdeat TO inform tho
Senate what number of men stationed at Forts
Moultre and SUMTER whether In his opinion the number
sufficient TO defend these forts against any attack or
domestic violence; whether additional had been or
dered to either Of said FORTS steps taken 70 put
them In position TO resist attack in whose custody
tho arsenal at Charleston placed; what arms and
property are there kept or, II removed, by whom;
why said arms are not put in possession Of officers
Of the United States upon a requisition or II this
has evea been refused and further, what instruc
tons have been given TO the officer OF FORTS In oaso
Of demand 10 surrender them By any person or auori
ty made upon them also the copies any correspond
between the Commando in Chief OF the American
army relative to the necessity of supplying the officers
Of said forts with protection.
message was here received from the House. stating
that they had passed the bill supply the deficiency for
the postal service OF 1851
Mr. KrSSKpY, (opp) Of Nd thought that the conside-
ration Of Mr. Claks resolutions would take up much
time.
Mr. TRrmrrI (rep) OF M, thought there could be no
objection 10 taking the resolutions up.
Mr.. HUNTER, (opp Of Va, believed they would be the
cause Of considerable discussion.
Mr.. SALISBURY, opp Of DEL hoped that the friends
Of the Union would not allow any such resolutions be-
considered; would only add 10 the excitement and do
stroy the little harmony left.
Mr. CLARK said the abroad did 10 increase
the excitement than anything else He thought the
solutions the best way find the cf tho
whole matter. He had desire 10 do anything in
| crease the excitement.
Mr. LANE, (opp) OF Oregon objected TO taking up the
| resolutions. He for peace
Mr.. HuSTyR wanted u postpone until he could rec n
beCommittee OF Thirteen did anything 20 aay the cx
| element
Mr. MASON said he supposed tho object Of the mover
was after he got the information by another resolution
20 require roope 70 be sent 10 these forts In few
events win be presented for tho consideration Of Con
ess When ben The question s comcs practically up lie never
self whether she would longer continue IN tho Union
Mr.. cIaRK said the Senator from Virginia misunder-
stood his object He wanted 20 gain Information He
had different accounts the psprs Tne President
could give the truth He had no cetsst 10 further
Mr. DAVIS (oprl Of Miss oontcndsd Mai The Inquiries
were improper TO make Of the Presidsst. They might
only embarrass The President could not send troops
without bringing about the very collision dreaded.
Of the idea 10 withdraw the troops the President was
better Judge than the senate lie trusted there would bo
no collision there was any danger there were troops
there.
Nr TnrvHrrr, (rep) cf m, said he did not know Of
anybody who had idea that the general government
intended 10 declare against state or coercc
s,,,e Tho government has power 70 coerce punish
individuals.
M mason said action 10 force ono state against another
Mr.. Tsrwnrrr asked--whai was rebellion,
Mr.. Mason said u resistance by portion Of tho
citizens TO the laws emanatne from common govern
mcnt the ctzens being integral part of one common
government The states sovereign to-day as when
they formed the constitution OF the United States and
being 80 state has power 70 absolve Ne citizens from
the obligations of the federal compact which the sao
entered into before When e satss ,nuA aos.se snor
czcns they become completely foreign az citizens OF
Mr. Ipr,prrr denied ,ha, state sovereign
| when shc entered the compact.
The ncoe,ncy bin from the House referred 10 tho
| CommIttee on Finance. motion of Mr. Hunter
Mr. ernur said be had received note from the agent
~ ,hc Associated Press about he said yesterday.
e did believe the reporter In the galleries. ever sent
the dcpach he had received assurance that tho
man who did should be punished. He therefore moved
| the expulsion ~ the reporter from the gallery.
i The special order, being
Mr. rroH. (opp) Of Ohio said-over thirty millicnfof
people this country and all the nations Of the world
peace His colleague (Mr. wase), when he left bone,
left in anarchy and confusion. He sdycrfed 70 ms col
LEAGUES spesh dencuncns s .amacs saS .ss @ ,Sov So,
never had the power OF the government That fact was
enough 10 make n necessary 20 put the party 90 uml
Inc federal government but he charged that tho
republican pary the Northern states had 20 conducted
themselves az 70 inspire alarm ~ 'ne @ ~
rights "a the southern states what objection could there
he 10 their making proper exnana.ionsy His colleague
lvaae1 had that tho only difcutv was that tho
nas of thc people a. the south poisoned against
H. peoe of the North The fact that who appeal
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