The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-09
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submitted the following:-
Resolued, That the President of the United
States be requested to communicate to the
Senate, If in his opinion not incompatible.
with the public interests, copies of
all papers and correspondence relating to the
proposed annexation of the Dominican portion
of the Island of ut. Domingo, or the purchase of
any part thereof, including the original and all
consul of the United States, with the
correspondence of such agent or
consul; also, any protocol or convention
signed by such agent or consul. Also, an ac-
count of the debt and liabilities of the Domi-
nican Government, especially its obligations to
the neighboring republic of Hayt. Also the
provisions of the existing Constitution of DON'T
MICA, go far as the same relate to the sale or
transfer of the national domain. Also any
treaty with Hayti OF France by which Domi-
MICA is affected. Also, any communication from
the neighborng republic of Hayti, or from our
Minister there, relating to the proposed annexa-
ton. Also instructions to the commander of
our naval squadron in the waters of the island
since the commencement of the late negotia-
tons, with the reports and correspondence of
such commander. Also any information tend
ing to show what European power, if any, pro-
poses to acquire jurisdiction of any part of the
island, and if so, what part. Also any informa-
ton with regard to the position of President
Baez, under whom the treaty of annexation
was negotiated, and the extent to which he has
been maintained in power by the presence of
United States vessels-of-war. Also any infor-
people in Dominica and the reported pending of
civil war. Also any information with regard to
any claim of jurisdiction by the republic of
Hayti over the territory of Dominica.
Upon the suggestion of Mr.. Conkling the re-
solution was laid over temporarily.
Mr.. Sumner asked that it might be printed,
which was so ordered.
Additional resolutions were offered by Mr..
Edmunds instructipg the Judiciary Committee
to inquire and report whether the railroad CON-
panes which have received aid in bonds of the
United States are lawfully bound to reimburse
to the United States all interest paid on such
BONDS before the maturity of the principal
thereof, and if so what legislation, If any, is
necessary to compel such reimbursement.
Adopted.
By Mr.. Cole, proposing an inquiry by the
Committee on Public Buildings with view to
the erection of buildings tor Government offices
on the Custom House block in San Francisco.
Adopted.
Mr.. Casserly submitted the following
ReSolced, That the President of the United
States be and is hereby requested to transmit to
the Senate, if not incompatible with the public
interests, the following information
First. When and where, since March 4, 1869,
the army or navy of the United States, or any
portion thereof has been employed to aid the
civil power, State or Federal, either by en-
forcing revenue laws assisting in any man
ner at State or Federal elections, or contests
arising out of the same, or preserving the pub
lie peace except in what is known as Indian
disturbances, or in any way whatever other
than in the guarding and preservation of forts,
posts, and the places and property Of the United
States.
Second. On whose request, advice, or repre-
sentation, either verbal or written, the army or
navy was thus employed in each case, together
with copies o. all letters, dispatches or papers
from Government officers or civilians which are
in possession of the Executive. or of any of its
departments or bureaus, advising, asking or
jpstifying such employment?
Third. Complete copies of all orders, de-
made in each case either by the President, the
| Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, or
any military or naval officers, together with a
| statement of what were the dispositions in de-
tail made of the army and navy in each case
| and what orders were issued tor such disposi-
| tions, and for the arming and other preparation
of said arLly and navy, with copies of all reports
made of what took place under the aforesaid
orders, dispatches requiring Information re-
| spectipg the same.
Fourth An estimate in each case of what
was or will be the probable cost to the Govern
| ment of such employment OF the military or
naval forces including the pay and rations oi
officers and men and the transportation OF them,
| their munitions and supplies.
Fifth. A copy OF all orders or regulations,
| printed or written, general or special, in force
| in the military or naval service OF this Govern
ment at this time, prescribing the circumstances
| under which the army oEs navy or any portion
thereof, may in time of peace move or other
wife act in aid of the civil power, and ordain
ing what civil officers, if any, shall be response
BILE for the conduct of the military forces to-
wards the people, or for injuries inflicted by
| them on the people on such occasions, IN viola
| ton of the laws OF the land.
Sixth What civil officers of the United States
or of any State have been since March L. 1869
or are now recognized by the administration q:
having authority, otherwise than by the requisl
tion of the Legislature or Governor of State
to call upon the President or directly, withou
his intervention, upon commander In the
army or navy for the services OF the army ant
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the United States or of State, or of regu-
latiDg elections, or registration OF voters, or o
preserving the public peace within the limits o
any State of the Union, and whether or not, whel
such commander is SO called upon by civi
officer of the United States or of State, he /
permitted to make independent inquiry into th
circumstances of the case or to exercise his owl
discretion as to the necessity and extent of th'
necessary military or naval services to be rem
dered by the forces under his command.
Mr.. Hamln asked in view of the unusua
length of the resolution that it be laid over ant
printed before being acted upon. SO ordered
The resolution previously offered by Mr.
Ross directing an investigation Into alleges
frauds in the sale of lands in the Miami India
reservation was adopted.
Bills were introduced by Mr.. Spencer 10 re
duce the number of certain officers in the navy
providing for the dscontinuance of the Office
of admiral and Vice-admiral after vacancie
occur in the same, and the reduction of tn
number of offices of the grades of rear admira
and commodore to three aud six respectively
by omission to fill vacancies hereafter occurring
Referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
by Mr.. Kellogg, to amend the act of July II
1870 amendatory of the naturalization laws re
lative to the appointment by the United State
Circuit Judges, of citizens TO witness and certf
to accuracy of registration and to appointmen
of special deputy u. s. Marshals. Referred t
the Committee on the Judiciary.
BY MIR. Nye, in relation TO certain territorla
penitentiaries, transferring supervision to L
s. Marshals. Referred to the Committee o