The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-01-08
Forty Third Congress First Session
SENATE.

Mr.. Sumner presented petition of $4,000
persons OF Ohio, against the proposed theologi-
cal amendment to the constitution. He said
the length of the petition was 953 feet. Refer
red to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Stevenson presented petition from the
Good Templars for the passage of prohibta-
ry law in the territories. Referred to the Judi
ciary Committee.
\ +. Sargent presented the petition of the
Women's Suffrage Association of California,
for an amendment to the constitution, declar-
ing the right to hold Office shall not be denied
on account of sex, and that the laws of the ter
ritOries be amended, so that women would have
the right to vote. hold office and exercise all
rights under the law which are now exercised
by men; and further that no State be hereafter
admitted to the Union, in which distinction
in favor of man shall be made. Referred to
the Committee on Judiciary
Mr.. Morton gave notice that when the salary
bill should be disposed off, he would ask the
Senate to take up and dispose of the Louisiana
election ease.
MI. Stevenson gave notice that when the
Louisiana case was brought up, he would move
an amendment to refer the whole case back to
the Committee on Elections, with instructions
to take proof as to the validity of the election
Mr., Bogy presented memorial for the re-
peal of the bankrupt law.
Mr. Thurman announced that when the sala-
ry bill was disposed Of he would ask for a vote
on the resolution of the Finance Committee, as
that committee was delayed in preparing bill
for the relief of the financial troubles, on ac-
count of waiting to obtain the wish of the Sen
ate.
The Chair replied to a question, that the
Postmaster General had not replied to the res
olution of the Senate before the recess, asking
for information in regard to the ranking priv
ilage,
The bill to repeal the act of March Sd, 1873,
increasing salaries, was taken up and disposed
of.
The bill repeating the salary law was taken
up.
Mr.. Pratt advocated his amendment
Mr.. Ferry of CT, said he was sick of this
talk of Congress being the servants of people
for in no constitutional sense was this true. He
would vote against the bill and all it's amend
ments. When he believed he had been wrong
ing people by accepting money provided by
law. he would resign and go home.
Mr.. Merriman favored the repeal of the bill
but opposed Pratt's amendment.
Mr. Sherman of o., opposed Mr.. Pratt's
amendment and opposed reducing the salaries
of the Superior Court
Mr. Upton didn't think people were to stren-
Gus as to the back pay, for Vice President Will
son was elected with $2S05 back pay of 1866 in
his pocket. He referred also to Sherman An
thony and Chandler receiving back Jay in 1856,
and yet the people always honored them, He
would vote against the repeal.
Mr.. Boyard said the clamor of the people was
for economy, and this was the place for it to be-
gin. He would vote for the repeal but not for
MT. HraJt S amendment.
Mr. Hamilton favored short sessions of Con-
gress in order that members should not sink
the citizen in the politiciao. He favored the
repeal but not the amendment. We should
have fewer office holders, smaller salaries and
live palmer
Mr. Salisbury and others favored the re
peal
Mr.. Sargent would vote for the repeal al
though he had to use his own private means to
live in Washington besides his salary.
Pending decisions, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
House bills introduced and referred.
By Mr.. Mellish of New York to provide
money of the United States and regulate the
value thereof.
By Mr.. Orth, of Indiana, to authorize the
PRESIDENT to accept for citizens Of the United
States to the jurisdiction of certain tribunals
in the Ottoman dominion and Egypt.
BY MIR. Kasson, of Iowa, to establish certain
regulations of commerce conducted on Rail-
ways among the several states, or with foreign
countries and regulate Railways with respect
thereto.
By Mr. Parker, of Mo from the appropria-
tion committee, bill approprating $4,000 for
pay and mileage of members of the Colorado
Legislature. Passed.
Mr. Hunter of Indiana, offered resolution
declaring it the sentiment of the House that
no tax be imposed on tea, coffee and sugar by
the present Congless unless some new neces-
sity now not known eshall arise for doing so.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Mr. Crutchfeld, of Tenn, asked leave to Of
fer an amendment to the Supplementary Civil
Rights Bill providing penalty against any
who refuse an offer of marriage on account of
race, color or previous condition of servitude.
Uaughter).
Mr.. Butler, of Massachusetts, objected
The House then resumed the consideration of
the Supplementary Civil Rights Bill, and Mr..
Butler of Mass, who has charge of the bill
preceded to close the debate. After an elo-
quent speech that was frequently applauded,
the bill was, on his motion, recommitted with
leave to report at any time.
Mr., Butler said that he did this to allow the
amendments to have due consideration.
The bill was recommitted and ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Monroe, from the Education Committee,
reported adversely on the bill of Mr.. Sypher,
authorizing that rations be given people in
Louisiana on the ground that it was not the
proper sphere for Congress to enter upon a
system providing for State paupers. Report
adopted.
/. The bill passed filling vacancies in board
of regents for Smithsonian Institute with Asa
Young of Massachusetts, j. d. Dana of Con-
necticut, Henry Copper of Pennsylvania and
John Mclean and Peter Parker reappointed.
G. f. Hoar reported bill establishing an edu-
cational fnnd and advocated its adoption
Donnan opposed it. Adjourned