The Morning herald., 1876-01-13
FHE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
krrERs OF INTEREST YEsTER.
DAY.

DAY.
j.. ,,cbate ON Annes " to b" Closed
ii .Aay-Mr Ferry elected SPcak.
or Of the SENATE FRO Tenn Mr..
wood In the House favOrS
less IN X ard more work.
THOSE who are ASK. d" u ID
iOsss o ospeak-ATtit
brtween Batne fV i'.
and Randall.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. II, 1875.
n the Senate to-day after the offering Of
Humber of bills and resolutions, none ol
(ich were OF very great importance, un-
kshed business was called, and there solu-
ma in reference to the status of the Prasi-
4, Dro tenn were taken up and discussed
Ir, Morton was surprised that any one
s of the opinion that the Senate could
elect a president pro tenn at its pleasure
Mr., Keenan, asked whether in the event OF
death of the President of the United
tes the President pro tenn of the Senate,
succeeding to the executive office would
be President pro tom of the Senate and
ercise the duties Of that Office. Mr.. Morton
Bupht he still would be the, President pre-
1 Of the Senate. He understood that there
re precedents bearing upon that point In
case, the one of the State Of Ar
hsas. He believed the Governor had been
hoved by impeachment, and the Presi-
ht. pro tenn. of the Senate had continued
exercise the duties sof the President pre
of the State Senate and had called II
order every morning even after he had
kceeded to the gubernatOrial Office and
b then designated some one to fill the
lir for that day.
Mr.. Conkling remarked there was also 4
kcpdent in the State of Illinois.
Mr.. Morton continued his argument, that
President pro tenn. of the Senate, just as
Speaker OF the House, was subject en-
ely to the will of the respective bodies
pr which they presided.
Mr.. Stevenson, of Kentucky, said Mr..
brton was arguing against the unbroken
ge and precedent of 70 years.
The discussion was continued by Messrs
urman, of Ohio, and Alcorn, of Missis-
kpi. ...-.s. .s4 ..
The question was then taken up on mo
b of Mr.. Thurman, to indefinitely post.
be the Sd resolution, which declares that
office of President pro tenn. is held Ut
pleasure of the Senate, which was lost
Fs Is; IS .....
The question then being on the resolution,
Whyte Of Maryland, moved to add al
end, "until the happening of the con.
|gency, provided for In the ninth section
the act of March 1st, 1892, when he il
hOrized to as act President of the United
ltes," which was rejected. The resolu.
b was then adopted by vote of "a to Is
Fssrs. Mcdonald, Of Indiana, Salisbury
Delaware and Booth OF California. vot.
in the affirmative with the Republicans
The question was then ON the last resolu-
|n that " Hon Thomas W. Ferry, the
nator from Michigan who was elected
esident pro TIM of the Senate at the last
fsion is now President pro tenn by virtue
his election" Mr.. Edmnnds of Vermont
egested that his resolution was now un.
rssarf, after the passage of the other
F. Mr.. Morton said he would withdraw
resolution. The Senate then after an ex
ltive session adjourned.
The House.
N the House to-day before the debate
|on the amnesty bill took place, there were
ieral bills and resolutions were offered
referred. just previous to the debate
wood inquired how long the debate wal
continue as over eight hundred bills have
eh introduced and scarcely one has beer
ed upon, while twenty-three gentlemen
We indicated their intention to speak upor
amnesty bill. He submitted If II woult
DC better for the interests of the country
terminate the debate and proceed will
(siness. .
elr: Randall said it was his purpose Il
the previous question an hour after tn,
n'leman iromOhio had concluded, and hi
Pulu then give one hour to debate, to b
ally divided. ,rr rsa.r. ga a70,
MR. Blaine inquired by what authorit!
gentleman proposed to call the previou
Festlon on his motion. "'''-'
,r: Randall said that as majority vot'
y determined the previous question on tn,
s'ual motion it was his province to- cal
vole. RI. TTa1il
ne Speaker said he would not decide TIN
NV ,,' until the question came up.
ur' darfield then commenced his speech
The Amnesty Bill. " '.'
AsHINGToN, Jan. 12.-The exciting de
.e ", On the Amnesty bill will be concluded
= ,he House OF Representatives tomorrow
uehnite vote will be taken upon tn,
'o,e w question that has been 50 elaborated.
sussed this week. Both parties are yer.
~ 10 closeit, because 1t has been source
sI sleat evil, and the outcome is indefinite
"" expected to reap an advantage.
The Weather Ts.Dsy. Ia
LILY, um M Ne~ England, Middle and Som
,J"''e "n"' States, clear and partly cloudy an,
,,%s a%'y eolaer peathsr, northsrly TO suestsrl
''"' una rising barometer. 7aH"a. .2g
Lands an d Carruth.
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