The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-10

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Committee on Foreign Relations had been ex-
haueted.
1t was not true that Mr.. Sumner had refused to
entertain social relations with the Executive De-
partment. So far from refusing intercourse with the
Secretary Of State Mr. Sumner had declared that he
not only disposed consult with the Secretary,
but would regard him as old friend. II the Presi
dent should say that a Senator was not In accord
with him on some particular measure, and there
fore the Senatr should not be on certain commit
tee, was that a reason why Senator'S )uld go on
Mr.. Schurz related a conversation he had with
the President IN which he volunteered the advice
as San Domingo could not pass to drop 1t, and those
who have opposed that measure would rally around
him with earnestness. The Presidedt did not take
the advice, but renewed his Efforts on behalf Of San
Domingo. The prosecution OF the San Domingo
scheme was at the bottom OF this acrimonious
who oppose San Domingo It was incum,
bent on Senators that they should first
respect themselves, and when an attempt was made
to interfere with their rights they should stand on
their dignity. Was 1t the duty OF Senators to dis
grace Mr.. Sumner because he was objected to by
some OF the members OF the administration? Was
1t not time they should refuse to take notice OF pub
lie dinners as being connected with public affairs
Should the Senators or the Republican party sacri-
fee themselves to the whims OF one man?
Mr. Wilson said the great interests of the country
would not be promoted by removing Me. Sumner
blow at his friend of twenty-five years standing, and
who has discharged the duties Of Chairman OF the
However efficient Mr. Cameron may be In other re-
spects, MIR. Wilson presumed Mr.. Cameron had no
OF pure, thoughtful Republicans have had their
hearts wrung by the displacement.
Mr.. Edmunds replied that he should be glad s
have the last question answered. The only fault to
that the majority, by law and expediency, should
have their own way. II the minority should have
their way, then all would be right for theiSenator
from Missouris The majority OF the Senate not
disgracing any Senator by removing him frou
committee, No one has right to perpetual sertlce
a committee. The rules provide that there should
be o recast OF the committees.
1t was fit for the majority to select agents who
hnpf rffnA fhnr1 font fhn
ness, including confidential relations with the Ex-
ecutive. 1t was small matter to make SO much
noise about. He was reminded Of the nursery story
that the alarm given that the sky was about to
fall when only rose had fallen from the bush.
He repudlated the insinuation that he tfesident
had interfered to influence the Senate in the COM
position OF the committees
Mr.. Corbett said he would not haze advised the
displacement OF Mr.. Sumner butas the majority
has decided otherwise, he thought 1e their duty to
sustain the committee. No good sould arise by dis
Mr. Scott replied to the remarls OF Mr. schurz as
to Mr.. Cameron, who is absent.
Mr.. Schurz disavowed having made any reflection
on the character OF Mr.. Cameron.
Mr.. Scott wanted TO know Vhat tnen MIR. Sehurz
meant by the remark THAI there were rumors that IN
atons the Executive had brought propelling power
unworthy the better days OF the Republic.
Mr.. Schurz asked whether the Senator had not
Mr.. Scott replied-Not until the Senator from
Mr. Scott said he would not enter into full de-
tense of his colleague Mr.. Cameron, but as the
marks OF MIR. Schurz applied to all who had part In
he denied and repudiaed the charge or the fDsinua
tisn tnat senators had been influenced by Execu
tive dictation He free to say that IL the ques
ton were simply between Sumner and Cameron q
to the chairmanship OF the Foreign Relations, he
would vote for Mr. Sumner, but the case was other.
wise. When Mr.. Sumner was not on such terms
with the President and Secretary OF State to
warrant confidential communications the agents OF
the Senate should be in accord with the Executive
Depart ment.
Mr.. Schurz ex planned that he did not charge cor.
mt ha ri nj fhaB
believed the President used his personal influence
TO bring about the removal OF Mr.. Sumner. Were
to the PFesidepq p Was Tits justice and dignity and
independence in ofice? In a former caucus the
Senator from New Hampshire, Mr.. Patterson, was
sought to be oUsted because he was not in accord
with the President on the San Domingo question,
but he was retained, and no attempt was now made
to remove him. Then why remove Mr.. Sumner
because he was also opposed to San Domingo? The
reason assigned for dispacing MIR. Sumner, namely,
sonal relations with the President and Secretary OF
State, was mere himsy pretext. Some years ago
Mr.. Sumner was stricken down I'm his seat bere by
southern runian, and now it was proposed TO strike
him down In the house of his friends. (Applause
In the galleries. which the presiding officer re-
Mr. Howe said they were told that there should be
q postponement OF the pending question in order
heard. He had heard of no dispatches in condem-
nation OF the action OF the Senate having been re-
ceived. Why was harmony here disturbed?
Let those by whose instrumentality dlscord has
been produced answer for themselves, For him
SELF he acted upon his belief of what was right ir-
had been made here by Mr. Schurz which aid not be-
come % the Stterer nor please the hearers.
Foreign Relations for many years.
years. but was that the reason why he should be
continued In that postien? The Senator was not
arraigned for misconduct In the affairs of the com.
mittee In the past bat he was displaced for the rea-
son that the personal relations Of Mr.. Sumner and
the Secretary Of State such that they could not
communicate on confidential affairs.
The Senator from Massachusetts had refused
to give the Secretary OF State an answer to an on
He AIr Howe) for this reason IL for no Other,
thought Mr. Sumner could serve the country better
MT. Sumner replied that the question asked must
have been in the slightest whisper (Laughter.) In
reply to MT Scnurz he said he would not have any
be glad If all would stand upon the full stature Of
Republicans, uninauenced by the will OF any man
Mr. Howe said a., ne Understood that Mr.. Sumner
Mr. Sumner replied that he knew nothing of IT,
Mr.. Stewart said there was simple, plain prlncI-
pie, namely, Whether Senators might vote for otfi-
GERS OF their CHOKE without having their motives
questioned? Senator's had a right to say they
chairman Of the Committee ON Foreign Relations
This was not the INST time man had been beaten
or once an, ana nsGels asPratOns asp M dsappointed He
formed by Mr.. Cameron than by Mr. Sumner.
House. |
Mr. Dawes offered q resolution increasing the |
nun ber OF members on the Committee on pbtc |
Buildings and Gpunds to 0, and including wiain its
jurisdiction all the public buildings beig con-
structed by thsGoyerhment. Adopted
Mr.. Houghtn introduced bill to epabe honor-
ably discharged soldiers and sallora thief WIDOWS
and orphan children, to acquire homestlads on the
public lands Referred.
Mr. Conger introduced Joint resolution constru-
ing the Internal Revenue act O l4shJuly, 1870 so
as TO provide for the admission animals specially
imported for breeding purpose free OF duty from
the nominiouOf Canada. Passd
MIR Uill nEroddced bills TO boish the franking
nriu,ieaa md 10 repeal the incoae tax Referred.
Mr. RIndall presented a JoAt resolution of the