Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-23
FOHTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-,
Extra Session.

News.
FORTY SIXTH CONGRESS-.
Extra Session.
The Senate.
THE SENATE REGULATING USE OF THE ARMY.
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Mcdonald
asked leave to introduce the bill regulating the
use of the army, of which he gave notice Tues
day.
Senator Edmunds asked whether the bill was
intended to enlarge or diminish the existing
constitutional powers of the executive in the
of the army.
Senator McDsnald said it properly regulated
the Presidents power under the constitution
The bill would show for itself whether it en-.
larsed or restricted these powers
Senator Edmunds wished to know if in
Senator McDonald's opinion its effect was to
repeal or only define existing laws or if he
thought any legislation the subject neces-
sary.
Senator Mcdonald said the first three sections
under the title "Insurrection,' as they appear
cd in the revised statutes were in his mind in
offering the bill. He desired to give his views
at length Monday.
Senator Edmunds thought no such legisla-
ton necessary. 1t did not look to an abate-
ment of any fault in existing laws, but he
would not object to the bill being introduced.
Senator Mcdonald gave notice that he would
call it up Monday and speak thereon.
Senator Wallace gave notice that he intended
to speak on the same subject after the Senator
from Indiana.
Senator Edmuuds gave notice that he would
speak on the same subject when he could get
the floor under the rules. (Laughter.)
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY.
Senator Cockrell, by request, introduced
bill to provide for the construction and COM
pletion of certain transcontinental lines of
railway and for other purposes. Referred.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Senator Pcndlcton, from the committee on
Indian affairs, reported with amendments the
Senate bill to authorize the secretary of the in
terror to deposit Indian trust funds in the
United States treasury in lieu of investment
Placed on the calendar.
Senator Hereford, from the committee on
commerce, reported without amendment the
House bill authorizing the secretary of war to
expena i'll the purchase of lands required for
the prosecution of the improvement of the
great kanawa and Kentucky rivers such por-
tion as may be necessary of last years appro-
priations for these improvements. Placed on
the calendar.
Senator Gordon, from the committee on COM
mercc, reported without amendment the SEN
ate bill relative to the transportation of ami
mails. Placed on the calendar.
CHINESE.
Senator Slater introduced bill to regulate
intercourse with citizens of the Chinese en-
pire visiting residing in the United States.
and for other purposes. Ordered to be tabled
and printed.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
The morning hour having expi;ed, Senator
Harris called up the Senate bill to prevent the
introduction and spread of contagious or jn-
fcctuous diseases and moved to ignore the
original bill and consider the substitute re-
ported from the committee May 9th which
embodied what appeared to be the views of
the majority of the Senate, though not so
salts factory to the committee was the first
bill.
Senator Harris said the committee had ried
to frame substitute to conform to the wishes
of the ma ority as shown by objections to the
original bill. He also stated that the appropri-
alton asked tor had been reduced from $780,
600 to 100000 on account of removal of direc-
ton to board to Investigate the diseases of cat
tic.
Senator Call supported the BILL saying his
State was vitality interested in this measure
and immediate action was required. He
thought national cooperation e-s ential to ef-
icCtive quarantine. His experience was that
strict quarantine was perfect guard against
yellow fever.
Senator Ingalls, offered al amendment to the
effect that the penalties mentioned in the bill
shall not be imposed unless it appears that no.
ticc of the passage of the act was officially pro-
mulgated at the port of sailing at least ten
days before the vessel sailed. Adopted.
Senator Logan thought the purpose contem-
plated by the bill might be just as we'll accom-
plishcd by amendment to the law of 1878.
the national board of health. Experience
teaches us no bureau created in this govern
ment ever finishes its work and expires but alb
serbs more and more power aud becomes per-
mancnt. He did not what use was to be
be made of the 100000 appropriated. He
would prefer a national board of health to an
advisory board of experts not all executive
board.
Senator Harris said in case Of repetition OF
last years epidemic 100000 would not be toe
great amount for necessary expenditure
If no epidemic occurred the money would not
be used.
Senator Hoar moved to amend by striking
out the words ANY contagious OF infectious
disease" and substitute the words cholera,
yellow fever, plague, small pOx and ship fever
He thought there danger in giving toe
great discretion to the board It might re-
suit in veXatinus interference with commerce
The amendment was rejected, yeas 20, nays 80
Senator Hoar moved to amend by striking
out all of section one down to line nine as fol
lows: That it shall be unlawful for any YES
sci engaged in the transportation Of goods o.
persons from any foreign port where any con
tagious or Infectious disease exists, to ente
any port of the United States, except in accord
ance with the provisions of this act
and all rules and regulations of Stat
boards of health or sanitary associations rec
ognized by this act, made in pursuance
thereof and insert the following: when
ever, in the opinion of the President of tn
United States, there is danger that cholora O.
yellow fever may be introduced from abroad
into any part or place of the United States O
spread from State to State, within the same
and in his Judgment the existing quarantine
of health regulations at such places are insult
ticient, he may authorize the board of healt
to make further rules and reg ulations to sucl
premises, which being submitted to and an
proved by him, shall be valid and enforced.
Rejected, yeas II, nays 90.
Senator Window said he would not vote 70
an appropriation of half a million
Senator Logan moved to amend so that tn
money appropriated, instead Of being dis
bursed under direction of the board, should b
expended nnder direction of the secretary {
the treasury. upon quarterly estimates by til
board, accompanied by statements of its appr,
priations and expenditures under the ;lc
Adopted.
Senator Dawes said it now appears that +,
$4,000 ship could be constructed that woul
serve all the purposes intended to be covere
by the vessel for which $780, 900 was recent
appropriated on recommendation of the boar,
He thought it doubtful policy to appropria
all asked for by the board.
Senator Eaton's amendment was rejected
yeas 19,nays 80.
Senator Corkling asked Harris what had b
come Of the disenfecting ship experiment, ar
whether Professor Gangre's plan, which was
first proposed to- be made part of the bill late