The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-08
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sam Cox md Mr.. WIllaru

Hale of Maine, providing for new cleo
ton. After the reading of the resolu-
tons
Mr.. Willard of Vt. said lie should OBJ
iect to the present consideration of the
resolution in that form. He had no objec-
ton to IL being referred to the judiciary
committee, but he did object to q declara-
ton by the House that 1t could order an
election in Louisiana or anv other state.
Mr.. Hale remarked that the resolution
was offered only for the purpose of getting
an expression of the sentiment of the house
on this most solemn matter. He did not
care particularly whether the subject went
to the judiciary committee or to the select
committee on LOUISIANA affairs. but he
wanted an expression of the sentiment of
the house, so that the house would mt once
begin to graphic with this important mat
ter. 1t was not new question for him.
lie had no doubt that the solution Of the
matter was IN accordance with what was
embodied in his proposition. He had be-
lieved so for two years, and that convic-
ton had been strengthened every day.
MIR. Kasson of Ia said he desired to in
terposc an objection, so as to prevent de-
bate in anticipation of the report of the
select committee.
Mr.. Cox of N. y. wanted TO know
whether debate on the resolution was TO be
general.
The speaker replied that debate could
only proceed by unanimous consent.
Mr.. Kasson- Then | object TO prccip-
tating debate at this time.
Mr.. Randall of Pat is better to pre-
cipitatc debate than TO prccipitatc civil
war.
y. I IL,
means of the course taken in Louisiana
during the past two years, but 90 object
to having this house brought at once to
vote upon such an important proposition
as the right of Congress TO fix and deter
mine the election of state officers.
Mr.. Eldredge of visit seems 10 me
this is the most opportunc occasion. COB
lection by Mr.. Kasson.) There can be no
more pressing question IN Congress. (Re-
newed objection by Kasson, enforced by
the speaker with vigorous hammerlng Of
the gavel.) Mr.. Eldredgc, however. in
spite of the noise. continued his remarks,
to the effect that the proceedings in Louis
lana were now being managed ny tie same
individual who had lOrd"d 1 over that poo
pie when that state WAS being reconstruct
ed by the same 'yianl.
Mr.. Iiale-As objection is made. give
notice that will, on Monday next, move
to suspend the rules to adopt this resolu-
ton. do not propose to take the subject
from the select committee, If the House
choose to send it to it. but the impotcncy
of any committee getting information that
will solve the question is already shown by
the fact that the most high-handed proceed
ings have taken place while the committee
is sitting there.
Mr.. Kendall has committed these
high-handed proceedings :?
Mr.. C0x-The gentleman from Maine
has given notice that he will offer his reso-
luton, next Monday. give notice OF
another resolution on the same subject,
which comprehends the idea of II with
drawal of military force from Louisiana
hope the line will be drawn on that
Mr.. Butler of Massachusetts, remarked
that Mr. Cox had offered similar resolu
ton before the fall of Fort Sumter.
Mr.. Hale-This Is no Lew idea Of mine
Mr.. Eldridge-I object to further debate
| If have to run a race with the speaker
| gavel, the other side must do The samt
thing
| Mr.. Neglcy of Pa.--Before this question
is settled, we will have TO send more mill
| tary force to LouiJian.
Mr. liale's resolution was then relurnc,
to him, from the clerks desk and there til,
matter rested for the present. But it wa
doomed not TO rest long. Like the ghos
of Banquo. it would not down. The op
portuntY for its re-inroducton came, sooi
| after, when the House went into commit
tee of the whole, Mr.. Eldredge of Wiscon
sin in the chair. on the fortificaton appro
| priation bill. For some time, the discus
sion ran along on the question of til;
| utility of sea-coast Notifications, during
which Mr.. Garfield of Ohio alluded to til,
principle Of international arbitration, an,
Mr.. Hawley of Connecticut intim0ted tia
| the American sea-coast defenses and iii,
American navy were not in n condition t
resist the Spanish navy.
Mr.. Cox of n. Y. ridicued the idea o
| international arbitration, and showed tina
many of the greatest wars in history hay'
taken place within the last quarter Of
century. He declared that there never va
such a tiasco as the arbitration system o
the administration. Had the administration
settled the Nirginius question with Spain
1t was not settled yet. The administration
was following the British government, Xix
little jolly-boat behind steamer. Tn
administration held up the white banner t.
other nations and made war on Tie Amcri
can people.
Mr.. Willard of Vt. remarked that, a
Notifications would probably be nccessar.
if the democracy came into power he woul
withdraw an amendment he had offered I
reduce the appropriation.
Mr.. Cox, returning to the Louisiana ques
ton, remarked that there never had bee
anything which so shocked the publ
sense of the country as the order promul
l lad I,,,r SI,.,; h,ln
The people of the country were not patien
or forbearing in the matter, though tb
people of Louisiana were. While thes
people fought thieves and fought despotisn
they did not raise their hands against tn
flag of the country.
Mr.. Willard remarked that the observG
ton which he had made referred to til
probability of the democracy, when
came into power, precipitating the counlr
into war with Spain for the acquisition {
Cuba. He (Willard) had always stood {
firmly as he was able for the rights {
American citizens.
Mr.. Cox--Do you approve the bullcii
OF Gen. Sheridan?
} Mr.. Willard have already stated tbs
did not approve of what has been dor
in Louisiana Tor the last two years, an
that includes the proceedings of the la
two days.
Mr.. Cox-Then make an ample apo
ogy to the gentleman from Vermont, bt
as to Cuba, have to say to him that IN
proposition to recognize the belligerency
the Cubans does not necessarily mean g
ing TO war with Spain.
Mr.. Beck of Kentucky, iead the di
patch from Gen. Sheridan TO the secretal
Of war suggesting proclamation Of ma
tial law and the trial of offenders in Lol
isiana by drum-head court-martlal. m
also read decision of the supreme cou
on the question of martial law. He n
marked that the president should instan
: ly remove that commander, and put in h
( place man who had some regard for Il
rights of the people.
Mr.. Treman of New York, protestt
i against the criticism of Gen. Sheridan
a statement, and the giving of credence
: what he called the evidence of an affiliate
and associated press under control of Il