Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-26
Yesterdays Congress-

Yestcrday's Congress
HowE's REMARKS.
w ashingtoh Jan. 2255-4I,h he aet4aittef
from Ind. had argued that no legis-
iation was needed; that the republi:
cans had sure thing aud it was best
not to give away part OF il. He,
Howe, thought the result of the
presidential contest was left III
dispute, and somebody must decide
that dispute. He thought the bill
reported by the select committee and
now before the senate was the proud
est instrument in our country: the
proudest tribute 10 American states
menship which had been prepared
since the convention which framed
the constitution adjourned. He
would have been glad # this bill had
received the unanimous approval of
the committee.
EATON . SPEECH.
Eaton said he was almost alone on
the democratic side OF the chamber
in opposing the bill. He deeply re
gretted that the Legislature Of his
state on Saturday last, requested him
to vote Tor the bill, but they were
wise enough to get toget her yester
day and reconsider that vote. 1t
was not pleasant to be in a minority,
but he had learned to stand on his
convictions. He had faith in the
committee whichframed this bill, and
regretted he could mt vote for it.
He declared this bill should sink into
the earth. Congress had an inalien-
able night to count the vote. He
believed both parties would get cheat
ed by the bill.
Thurman said he believed the peo-
pie would abolish quadrenennial cleo
.tions by constitutional amendment.
Whyte doubted the constitutional
itY OF the bill and would vote FOR it
only as temporary measure.
Burnside hoped the bill would
pass.
Edmunds closed the debate, ap-
peahng to Sherman whether the re-
publican party, in the light of its
record, could stand qualification to
join temporary advantage, ut such
. beggarly price. He recalled the
fact that the. republicans had passed
the Rad JOINT rule, allowing either
house to reject to the vote of any
state. Morton's bill WAS much worse
than this, yet it passed the senate last
session. He merely referred to per
sonal illusions as unworthy OF the
source.
Morton's measure dismissed, while
this bill saved, ali republican hopes,
il under ! Just law they were enii,l-
ed to be saved. 1t Was question
whether the republicans would trus,
their cause to equal justice. He ap,
pealed to the senate TO consider the
sad example, Of other republicans, anc
not allow the law among men 10 fl |
Sherman denied having used terms
Iof rcProach towards Eimunls, or
charged him with treachery. He re-
ncved his objections to the bill. II,
hoped il would result in good, bu,
he had serions apprehensions that the
great popular will would be thwa4t
ed, sa
Morton read from the previous rec
ord Of E.dmunds, Gonkling, Thurman
and Baysrd to show they were incon
sistent in this matter. He submitted
! an amendment providing that nothing
contained in the ACT shall authoriz'
the commission To go behind the find
ing and determination Of the canvass
| ing or returning board Of the state
authorized By the laws Of the stat,
! TO: Gad and. determines the sesul, o
the election OF electors.
Edmunda opposed tie amendmeb
an'i moved 10 amend II BY striking
y in~ ont the nfu afiva u0r1a TINS rc