The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-26

Mr.. Sargent rep. Call called up the con-
current resolution declaring that the provs-
ions Of the existing treaty between the empire
Of China and the United States. allowing the un-
restricted emigration 60 this country from
China. might wisely be modified so ns to sub
serve the best interests Of both Governments,
and respectfully inviting the attention Of the
Executive TO the subject. Passed.
The Senate then resumed consideration Of
he bill providing permanent form Of gov
eminent for the District Of Columbia.
Mr.. Edmunds moved 10 strike out the sixth
section. providing for the election Of delegate
to the House Of Representatives. He said his
reason for doing SO was that there was no oc-
casion in the world for a delegation in Congress
from the District. The District was right here
in the face Of Congress all the time. Both
Houses Of Congress had committees on the
District Qf Columbia always accessible TO the
people 81 the District. and there WAS no use In
putting the people to the expense Of an election
every two years, which reached no particular
Mr.. ingalls, rep, Kan said the House bill
Senate committee thought It best not 10 agree
10 that proposition. but To- recognize the princi
pie Of sssn.eoyernmenpt' ana to 4ppeHs,e the
thought they should have some representation
because they were taxed. II was decided 10 au-
II Representatives. as less Injurious and eX-
pensive than Council. Besides. delegate in
the other House of Congress would be advan-
tageous in explaining District matters. &c.
Mr., Edmunds said the experiment OF dele
gate had been tried once under the Government
which ran tho head of the District under water
Mr. Edmunds's motion was agreed to-yeas
40, nays Q. as follows Democrats In italcsl
plaet sS;ae AGi raasy H t s s.
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Tunn Elaf,fs R'n.an,. S.4i.a y fcicr Tiarnaa i,1,
Nss h. bSTsS n isg oaI Howe ingalls,
The seventh section. declaring who should be
entitled To- vote &c. was also stricken out.
The eighth section. aboi ing the Board OF
Police Commiss ioncrs and Board Of School
Trustees. and transferring their powers 20 the
COMMISSIONERS of the District were agreed 10.
ana also lne ninth seton which aholshes me
Sinking Fund Commissioners and transfers
their powers TO the Treasurer Of the United
States.
Tho tcntn section. continuing the Board Of
Health. and pres cribing the duties OF the board,
having been read, Mr. Edmunds moved 10
amend 50 rs To abolish the Board II Health and
said that II that amendment should be agreed b.
he would submit another placing the Surgeon
General Of NE army in charge OF the sanitary
condition Of the District II that should fail he
the District Commissioners
TINS amendmrnt led tQ,a long discussion in
which Mr.. Beck Dem. KY referring to the
personnel Of the Board Of Health, said that one
mcmhrr was homeopathic, and went with
his helladonna and other pellets; another be-
leycd in cundurangni and no one knew what
e,sc Laughter With these Doctors he
thought we might have n good many funerals
but very few SILK poor Renewed laughter.
They would be- n very dangerous sct OF men II
together in a sick room.
MIR. Window rep. Mimi favored the con-
tnunnce Of the present Board Of Health. He
said that he had the greatest respect for the
Surgeon General OF the army. but 1t was not
proper that he should be made the Board OF
Health Of the District.
After further discussion, the amendment was
rcJected--yeas Is. nays 20.
MIR, Sargent moved 10 amend by striking out
all that part of the section giving the Board of
Health power to declare and abate nusances
make rules and regulations for all hospitals
require the drawing and filling up Of lots. az.
Pending discussion, the Senate adjourned
until Monday.