The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
THE SENATE.

Senator ALLISON, trep) Of Iowa, Is opposed and
says:-H have not tho slightest idea that any ono
wants tho question reopensd. Ills barren political
scheme for partisan purposes and will signalIy TAIL Of
~ purpose"
Senator ANTHONY, (rep.)eof R. l., Is opposed and
tsssisss political topic and does deserve serious
attention. That Is tho opinion generally entertained
Senator BAILEY, (dem.l Of Tenn, Is opposed and
says:-'There ID nothing IN IT, and thero 10 not
Of the country that would have it reopened
even II Il were possible TO do So"
Senator BARxux, (dem.) Of Conn, Is opposed and
says:-"with sne light which have before me now
snouId say put out all the candles. II is useless
waste Of the raw matcrial"
ssnaaor BArARD. ldsm.) Of Dsl. 10 opposed, and
says:-"rhsre is no way By which the question can
be rsopsned. II 10 settled forever, and mr. Hayes
viii remain in the White House until the expiration
Of the term"
Senator BACK, (oem., Of KY, says:--sTnerc - no
talking about the fate or the resolutions in the
Senate They have gone to the judiciary Committee,
senate
viii mover BE- called on 10 touch the businssan
Senator BLAINE, (rep.) Of Me-. is opposed TO the
Bill and quotes tho resolution incorporated In the
platform Of the Maine Republican Convention last
ummsr, dsnouDcing all attempts to reopen the
Presidential question revolutionary OF which reso.
luton he was the author.
Senator Boorn, lind. rcp.) OF Cal, win oppose the
resolutions In whatever shape they may be presented
and also any bill that may follow them. He thinks
the whole business very ill-timed and uncaed Tor
and does not believe tho Senate Will pay tho least at
tenron 10 10. Tho resolutions. be says, will never DO
considered, and mover should be-
Senator BRUCE, trep OF Miss, opposed, and says:
s.what wo want moro than over 10 peacc-a pcrma-
neni, deep-seatcd psace--just such peace as ex-
President Grant referred to In that immortal saying
Lot rs have peace twill bear emphatic repetition
today, tomorrow and SO on 10 the end OF tho con.
iury."
Senator BURNSIDE; trop.) OF r. l., is opposed and
says:-'Yes, am credited with being a warm ad-
mirror OF President Hayes. and should oppose any
such measure even II was dot. II Is something tina.
viii never receive the sanction Of legislative enact
mspt"
Senator BUTLER, tdom.) OF s. O., thinks IL entirely
viii strongly oppose any effort In that line.
Senator ANGUS CAMERON, rib. rsp.l OF Wis, says
81 havo given the subject special thought hnvo
considered and now consider tho subject settled by
,bs daclson of tho Eicctorni trtnuoai The .o,n,.w
has accepted the decision OF tho Electoral Commits
sion, and regard tho matter settled The sch cine 10
adjud,ca,e tho Presidents o,cis tito is imprao,ca-
bic In my opinion"
Senator CnRIsrrASor. und. rep) or Mich. Is very
grss 70 say that the measure has no backbone and
will receive no encouragement from the Senate The
decision Of tho Electoral tribunal was nna, and the
country go believes
Senator CoKs, tdcm.) Of Texas, 10 opposed. He
says:-"It will DO Nat failure don't think IL will,
timent Of the South is opposed to any further asta.
sion Of the question Will vote against IL in my
shape that IL may present ITSELF think TIlden was
elected and II no had exhibited tho proper nerve at
the proper time he would have been inausuratcd HIS
slime has passed. Hayes Is President, and viii be
during tho remainder Of his term"
Senator CosovER, (rcp) OF Fla, 10 opposed ana
nys:-"rhc agitation OF the question forcbodes no
good 10 any section. It 10 fraught with mischief to
both political parties II Is calculated to lead us to
confusion and unnecessary excitement Tho peace
and prosperity Of tho country demand that u shall DO
buried forever"
Senator DAWES trcp.) OF Mass, Is wholly Indifferent
about the resolutions and has rot takon pains TO give
,hem one moments consideration, as M mover TO.
ilcvod they would amount TO anything lilo VIII OPP
pose ,hem.
ssn.ssr p1sns tasml 81 Ms: e. slrssdy Indicated