The Morning herald., 1876-04-06
WASHINGTON.
rxH IuPEACMMEMT TRIAL.
The Ooth Administered - the Beu-
asoFs Yesterday BY the Chisf
Justiee-Rreeeedln to be-
gfn On the IL 7inst.-Boofd
efHknagers Informed
A Dry Nay In the
House.

BY American Press Association.
WAsH1NGToA April s, 1915.
NENATE.-Mr. Edmunds submitted an
order to q committee of two Senators to
walt on the Chief Justice OF the United
0tatas and request him to attend In the
Chamber at O'Clock, P. NJ, and admin
ister the oath to the Senator's in the matter
of the impsschment of W. W. Belknap,
late Secretary of War.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Hamlin, Mr..
Edmunds modified his motion so a. to pro-
vide that in case Of the inability OF the
Chief Justice to attend, one Of his Associate
Justices be invited to oficiate.
The order was adopted, and the Chair
anuoiuted N the Committee to walt on the
CHEF Justice, Messrs. Edmunds and Thur
1An.
man, the committee appointed to wait on
the Chief Justice, appeared with that
functionary and conducted him to the Pres
dents chair.
The Chief Justice then administered the
oath to the President pro tenn as follows
"You do solemnly swear that In all things
appertaining to the trial of the impeach-
nent of W. W. Belknap, late Secretary Of
War, now pending, you will do impartial
justice according to the Constitution and
the laws"
Tho roll was called and the Senators ad-
.uce Gin groups Of six and took the oath
o. above given. The Chief Justice returned
escorted by the Committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Frelinghuysen, the Sec
retary was directed to inform the House Of
Representatives that the Senate is organized
for the trial, of W. w. Belknap, and ready
~ nf tha i'm nh-
ment on the part Of the House.
peachment appeared and were conducted
to seats within the bar. The President,
pre tenn, then announced to the managers
that the Senate was organized and ready to
proceed with the trial of impeachment
against W. W. Belknap.
Mr.. Lord, speaking for the managers,
said We ask for the issue of process against
the accused. Mr.. Edwards then submitted
an order that summons be issued as re-
quirsd by the rules and practice of the Sen
ate when sitting in trials Of tmpeachments,
returnable on Monday the 18th inst, P.
M; agreed to.
Mr.. Lord announced that this was sat
isfactory to the managers. The managers
thereupon retired. Mr.. Edmunds then sub
mitted motion that the Senate sitting as a
court of impeachment adjourn to Monday
the II instant.
Mr.. Stevenson asked whether there had
been any conference with the counsel OF
Belknap as to the period fixed for his ap,
pearance. Mr.. Edmunds said speaking for
himself, he would say that he had no con-
ferance with the counsel of Belknap on the
subject, he had thought that the day fixed
was reasonable time, If Belknap wanted
more time he could ask for it.
Mr.. Edmunds then demanded the vote on
his motion that the Senate sitting as a
Court of impeachment, adjourn until 1880
P. NJ, Of Monday the 18th inst.
It was adopted by vote oil 3S to 10, and
the Chair declared the Senate sitting in the
impeachment trial adjourned to 1880 P. NJ.
of the 18th of April.
The Senate soon after adjourned from its
legislative session.
HOUSE. In the House to-day, Mr..
Randall introduced resolution calling on
the Secretary Of the Treasury for an item
lied statement of the expenditure of the
$500, 1000 in the sundry civil appropriation
bill for fuel and water for public buildings;
adopted.
Mr.. Cox offered bill to provide for the
appointment Of receiver of National
Banks; passed.
The balance of the morning session was
taken up with, discussion upon the bill te
transfer the Office of Indian affairs from the
Interior to the War department.
The evening session developed nothing
of importance, and at ten p m the Hous'
adjourned.
A Terrible Danger ON the Pacific
Coast.
BY the American Press Association
SAN FRANCISCO, April 5.-The anti
Chinese demonstration, tonight, will b.
presided over by Gov. Irwin, and addresse
delivered by prominent political speakers o
all parties. While there is no fear of mol
law, the authorities are taking every posi-
bly, precaution to quell disturbance shoul'
anx a 1rixa The MhoodlumN element Il