Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-02
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRE y.
SENATE.
WAsHINGToN, May |

Mr.. Blaine called up the resolution submitted
by him few days ago, declaring that any radical
change in our tariff At this time, will be inoppor-
tune, aud said he did so for the purpose OF having
a vote thereon.
Mr.. Beck objected, and said that he proposed to
discuss the resolution as fully as he could.
MIR. Wallace gave notice he would submit
substitute for the resolution declaring legislation
upon the tariff at present inopportuns and neNpe-
dent.
Mr.. Garland introduced bill for a committee to
examine into the subject of the tariff, with n view
TO facilitate legislation relative thereto.
Referred to finance committee.
debate then followed as 10 when the resolution
of Mr.. Blaine should be considered.
Pending discussion the morning hour expired
and the subject was laid aside.
The Senate resumed consideration of the bill to
repeal the bankrupt law.
The motion OF Mr.. Edmunds, submitted yester-
day, to refer the bill to repeal the bankrupt law
and the House amendments thereto to a special
committee of three senatore, of which Mr.. Chris
usncy should be chairman, was rejected.
The fist amendment OF the House, mentioning
the date OF the acts to be repealed and designat-
ing their number in the revised statutes, &c was
agreed to without discussion
The next amendment Of the House provid-
ed the repeal of the law should not affect penal ac
tons or criminal proceedings arising under it, pri
or to the repeal.
Mr.. Christancy moved to further amend this
amendment so a to provide that repeats should
not affect rights and proceedings growing out OF .
OF dependent upon the bankrupt law, including
all rights OF debtors and creditors, and all rights of
and suits by and against assgnees, under any OF
all Of said acts, in any case heretofore or now
pending.
Mr.. Matthews moved an amendment so the act
should not take effect until the first day OF Janua
~, 70.
Quite discussion followed as to whether the
org NAL text of the bill could be anne nded
Mr.. Mcmillan moved to refer the bill to the
committee ON judiciary.
Reieced-yeas %, nays %.
The amendment of Mr.. Christancy as amended
by that of Mr.. Matthews, was agreed to-yess 30
nays %.
Mi. Davis of H., moved to refer the bill to the
Judiciary committee, that the saving clause should
be perfected
MIR. Edmunds felt sure that the bill could be re-
ported back to- morrow should 1t be so referred.
The motion of MIR. Davis was agreed to-yeas
81, nays l6
A number of Senators who had heretofore vot
ed against the reference, voted for it now after
the statement of Mr. Edmunds that the bill
would be reported back to morrow morning
On motion of Mr.. Allison the Senate took up
the bill to repeal the specie resumption act with
the understanding that it be unfinished business
tomorrow.
MIR. Conkling inquired whether it wa. proposed
to press the bill to u vote
Mr.. Allison replied that it was not proposed to
do so to morrow,
The Senate after brief executive session add
journed.
HOUSE.
Mr.. O'Neil presented a memorial from 5553
male and 1899 female operatives employed in tex
tile manufactures in Philadelphia and vicinity
urging the defeat OF the Wood tariff bill.
Referred.
The House then went into committee Of the
whole GU the legislative appropriation bill.
Mr.. Finley moved to strike out the clause
which directs the clerical force employed in the
medical surgical history of the war, shall be EN-.
ployed on work necessary to the payment of pen
sions.
| MIR. Conger charged the democrats with the re-
sponsibility for the reduction of the force in the
surgeon generals office, to such an extent as to
prevent examinations Of applications for pensions