The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-07-08
WASHINGTON.
CLOSING HOURS OF THE EXTRA
SESSION OF CONGRESS-.
Veto Of the Marshals Bill.
WASHINGTON. June 30.

Veto of the Marshals Bill.
WASHINGTON, June 80.
Mr.. Eaton, of Connecticut-If l may
venture | will again ask consent to pro-
ceed 30 the consideration of the resolu
tion for adjournment that / lad the hor-
or to report this morning by instruction
of the Committee on Appropriations. 1t
was objected to early In the day hope
there will be no objection now.
Mr.. Window, of Minnesota dislike
extremely to object, but Message from
the President has just been read calling
the attention of the Senate to the very
great importance Of passing some appro-
p-iation for the support OF the marshals,
and il we adjourn now it will be impos-
sible to do that. In view OF that Mes
sage and the necessities 10 the public
service Of passing such bill ] do not
feel at liberty to withdraw nv objection.
That objection is strengthened very much
by the Message of the President calling
our attention to the fact that the public
interests will suffer if we do not pass
such bill.
Mr.. Eston-I would like to ask the
Senator if he really supposes that our
lifting here until tomorrow morning
will make any difference.
Mr.. Windom-I would be very un-
willing to say that / think it would not
make any difference, because the Presl.
dent has shown so conclusively that
these appropriations ought to be made.
that it wolld impute disposition ID
leave without making the necessary ap-
preparations. (Derisive laughter on the
Democratic sid,.) .a
Mr.. Windom-I will ask consent OF
the Senate to introduce bill making an
appropriation of 100000 10 pay tho
fees of United States Marshals, and ask
its reference to the Committee on Ap.
propriations in order that they may act
on it tomorrow, and it will require only
twenty-four hours TO complete our busi-
ness.
Mr.. Eaton, of Cennecticut-We all
heard the Message read and gave it due
consideration; suppose my friend puts
the bill on its passage now.
Mr.. Windom-Upon that suggestion
l will offer 1t now. . e.
Mr.. Eaton-Then we will have time
to adjourn before 4 o'clock.
Mr.. Window accordingly introduced
bill which is the Marshals' Appropria.
tion bill vetoed to-day minus the politi.
cal clauses. i
Mr.. Houston { Dem. OF Ala, suggest
| that if Mr.. Winden's desire was to fas.
ten the responsibility for Adjournment
without making appropriations upon the
Democrats, the object would be attained
as well by vote on the adjournmen
resolution if Mr.. Window would with
draw his objection 20 Reconsideration.
| Mr.. Windom--I would be very GLAD
to yield to that proposition. l have toe
much confidence In my Democratic
friends here to suppose they would re-
/ fuse to make these appropriations, but |
we should act on that proposition ant
you pass it, as of course you will-be
cause you don't propose to deny to this
important branch of the government tn,
appropriations which the President ha
just told US are indispensable-when yol
had passed it and sent it to the Hous,
the House could not pass il in time
Laughter.
Mr.. Salisbury, (Dem.) Of DEL, OBJ
jecied to represent consideration OF th'
bill, but soon after withdrew his objec
ton.
The bill was read twice, and the ques
ton being on its third reading Mr.. Ea
ton, of Connecticut, moved to amend b,
adding the sspolitical clauses of the We
toed Marshals' Appropriation bill, ma
king the bill exactly the same as the on
vetoed to-day.
/ Mr.. Windom-It will be understoot
that this is precisely as if the Senat
should refuse to pass the bill. (Cries o
"Tbat's it exactly" on the Democrat
side. b =
Mr. Beck, of Kentueky-It will no
hurt him to veto it second time if it i
handed in now.
+ Mr.. Eaton's amendment was agreed t
0E-yeas ~, nays 10. M aivc III
iaa THE DEMOCRATIC POSITION. sd
Mr.. Eaton-I offered this amendmen
so that my honorable friend from Min
|.nesota might sleep well tonight. He ha
spoken heretofore with regard TO what
nights rest might bring to his friends Of
this side. Now the Senator understand
and the President of the United State
land the country understands the position
that the Democratic members of the Sen
ate occupy on this question. Farthe
tsime, in my judgment, would be unne
cessary, therefore ! now move the indefi
mite postponement of this bill as amend
ed. sE -.
Mr.. Window rose, (Cries of "Qaes
ltion! Question: on the Democrat
side. 9aH ~ le ap
| Mr.. Windom-I hardly know how t
ttake the expressions of the honorabl
Senator from Connecticut, but presum
he means to say that under no circum
stances will he and his carty friends vot
for any appropriation for the paymen
of the Marshals and.their deputies whic
does not contain this condition, whic
I the President has vetoed. (Cries Q
inExactly!" "That's it?' &c.
Mr.. Windom-And understand tbs
TO be the unanimous sentiment on tbs
side. ,r 5H5 lo
Mr.. Eaton--I do not know. hop
so. @ @
I Mr.. Windom-I shall vote agains
Ipostponing the bill, though / should nc
]vote for it as amended, still hoping tbs
Hour friends on the other side may ye
find moment for repentance. fer "whil
the lamp holds out to burn"
Mr.. Eaton,( ,(interrupting) 1.-THE viies
Republican may return" Laughter.
i Mr.. Maxey, Dem. Of Iud.-My min
is made up to my satisfaction. My tim
is up on the 4th Of March. 1881, and th
occupant of the White House may kee
me here from now until that time, hut
will always vote against that bill passin
until it be as amended by the Senate
from Connecticut.
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