New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-23

Mr. HYE replied that he would empower the Governors
OF those states 10 call out the militia.
Mr.. CONKLlNG reminded the Senator that they can
now do that under existing laws.
Mr. NYE replied that then he would remain here and
Mr. SUMMERTIME ought to be done now
Mr.: NYE concluded by hoping that Congress would
stand between the evil designs OF wicked President and
MI. WILEY Hep., W. Va replied 10 the animadver-
sOns Of Mr. Hendricks yesterday upon the report read
by him the preceding evening IN regard 10 the o1lages
Union men in Texas He said the authors of that re-
Texas and would compare favOraby in history with the
Senator from Indiana The question was stated to be on
Mr. summers amendment to insert Monday instead OF
" Friday" as the day of adjournment.
Mr.. FESsENDEN expressed the opinion that there was
they stay their minds will be full of the campaign that
they viii make just such political speeches as nave been
SHALL THERE BE A RECEssl
The amendment was agreed to, Yeas, 20; Nays ~
The question recurring on Mr.. Wilson's amendment,
Mr. WILSON modified 1t to provide for recess untll inc
third Monday in September instead Of the fourth Mon
day 10 was then agreed to- Yeas. 49, Nays 90 ana the
resolution, as amended was passed.
On motion of Mr. SHERMAN the Senate nonconcurred
in the House amendments TO the Funding bill, ana
ordered a Committee OF Conference.
The Senate also nOncOncurred in the House amendments
to the bill making Appropriation for the purchase OF
Alaska, and then ordered Committee Of Conference,
consisting of Messrs. Sumner. Morton, and Doolitte.
PROTECTION OF AMERICAS CITIZENS.
At 515 O'Clock on motion OF Mr. CONNEss, the Senate
took up the bill to protect The rights OF American en-
Connesss amendment to strike out the direction the
President suspend commercial relations with any for
Mr.. SUMNER accepted the amendment.
Mr.. YICKERs Dem. Md opposed the proposition to
authorize the President to make reprsals before the
pending treaties are concluded.
Mr.. BUCKALEW tDem, Pal also opposed it, He said
It took from citizens the power to declare war and gave
it TO the President.
Mr.. CONNEss's amendment then agreed TO, being
TO strike out that portion of the provision for retaatOy
measures which directs the President to suspend com
mereal relations. The question was then on the amend
nent OF the Committee striking out all PROVISIONS Tor re-
taatory measures and simply directing the President
in OF refusal TO release DaturaZed citizens mprs-
Oned abroad, to report the facts TO Congress for its
Mr.. SUMNER said that the effect OF the amendment
would be to dyest the House bill OF feature OF unutter
80 Nays = viz Messrs CONFESS, Nye, sprague Stewart
Mr.. WILLIAMS (Rep, Oregon then offered substi-
tute for the third secton providing that whenever IT
shall be made known to the President that any citizen OF
the United States shall be unusty deprived OF his lib
ery it shall be his duty forthwith TO demand the reasons
for such Imprisonment and II it appear that they are
wrongful the President shall demand his release and If
1t shall be delayed or denied he shall use such means
not amounting 10 acts OF war as he may deem necessary
to effect such citizens release.
Mr.. WILLIAMS supported his amendment, saying it
demanded by tho necessities Of the ard the
pledges Of both political parties in their platforms He
contendcd that without 1t tile bill would amount to no
thing.
Mr. SUMNER opposed it. as comforting dangerous dis
cretonary power on the Presidents and moved to amend
the substitute by giving the President power to suspend
diplomatic relations in which shape he said il would not
be more Objectionable than 1t IS now;
Mr.. CONNESS characterized the bill reported by the
Committee insult every naturalized citizen, and
said with considerable warmth, that the sympathies OF
the Chairman OF inc committee lhI cuuiutIl Ntit
awakened only on behalf OF citizens whose color was
black For his part, he thought white man was as good
| y a negro, II he only behaved himself.
Mr. SUMNER rcjOined by reading from his speech u
Faneu Hall In opposition TO the Nothing party u
which he took strongest grounds IN favor VI natural
lied citizens and paid high tribute to their character
and value 10 the country. - .
After some further remarks by Mr. CONFESS, insisting
on the necessity OF aOrdug immediate relief for Amer
citizens now wrongfuy imprisoned IN foreign cQnn
tries Mr. BUCKAIEW moved 10 strike out all OF the thru
section aud add the second that IL shall be the duty
Of the President 10 execute all his authority under The
Constitution and laws for the protection OF American
citizens abroad and 10 report To Congress from time
tme any In which justice idenied to citizens OF the
United States by foreign governments
Mr. CONNESS asked for the Yeas and Nays which were
called and it appearing that no quoro was present Tho
Senate, at $40 y. M, adjourned.