New-York tribune., 1879-05-23
XLVIh CONGRESS-Isr SESSION.

REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
THE QUARANTINE BILL DEBATED IN THE SENATE
THE REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE PREVENT
VOTE THERE on THE BILL ABOUT REMOVAL OF
CAUsFs-INTEREsTING DEBATE on SILVER.
SENATE. w AsHINGToN. May %, 1879.
In the Senate to-day, Mr. MCDONALD
(Dem Ind asked leave TO Introduce tie bill regulating
the use of the Army, of which he gave notice Tuesday
Mr.. EDMUNDs CRepr VT asked whether the bill was
intended to enlarge diminish the existing constitu
tonal powers Of the Executive in the OF the Army
Mr. MCDONALD said the bin would show for itself
whether it enlarged or restricted those powers.
BIr EDMUNDs thought 10 legislation necessary but
he would not object TO the bills introduction.
The bill was received and laid on the table. Br Nc
DONALD gave notice that he would call It up on Mon
day and speak thereon Mr.. WALLACE Dem, PENN
gave notice that he intended to speak on the same SUD
iect after the Senator from Indiana.
Mr.. EDMUNDS CRep., Vt) gave notice that be would
speak on the subject when be could get the hoor
under the rules. lLau hter.l
.Ar COCKRELL dem, MOI, by request, introduced
bill prov ide for the construction ana completion OF
certain tranScon'nentai ines OF rliWay, ana ol O'her
purposes Referred 10 the Committee on Railroads
| Mr. HEREFORD (Dcm.,W.Na) introduced concurrent
resolutions providing for the printing of the report Of
the Rocky Mountain Geological and GeUg1aphieaI sur
vey. Referred TO the Committee on Printing.
Jhe senate bill relative 10 the SpOr9tlOn OF ami
mails was reported and placed on tue calendar, along
with few Others Of less importance
intercourse with citizens OF the Chinese Empire visiting
\
poses. Ordered 10 lie Oh the table and be printed
Thc morning hour having expired Mr.. HARRIS
Dem, Tenn called up the Senate Dill TO prevent tbe
introduction ana spread OF contagious or infectious
diseases He moved 10 ignore the original bl and con
slider the substitute reported from the committee on
May 9, which embodied what appeared to be tle views
Mr. CoNKLiNG (Rep., N " obtained leave to report
tavorabIy the House bill to allow the name OF the
steamer steamer 70 tbe vdaIe The bin Was read second
and third time and passed.
The Senate then considered the Contagious Diseases
Mr. HOAR rep. Mass) called Mr. Harris's attention
to the provision that violations State quarantine laws
shall be punished upon proceedings United states
Courts and asked if that considered constitutional
Air HARRIS Dem Tenn) was surprised To hear this
objection from Mr.. HOar who one of the Senators
the most dissatisfied with the original bill because 1t es
tabisbed National qnaiahllhe overriding STATE quaan,
tlnes. Mr. Harris stated tnat the appropriation asked
for had reduced frcm S650000 to 100000 on
count Of the removal OF tue requirement TO Nesusae
NIr CALL Dem, Fial supported the bill
Mr. INGALLS, (kep.. Kan) offered ar amendment TO
the effect that penalties mentioned III the bill shall
massage of the act was officially promulgated the
port Of sailing at least ten days before The vessel sailed
Nf. CONKLING Rep, y. " thought the diseases de-
sired 10 be reached tine bill should be specified by
Mr. HARRIs Dem, Tenn.) would consent to such
amendment, though he thought i ummportsnt
plated BY this Dl might be Just a. wei ACCOMPLISHED by
civna such largo powers to National Board OF Bealth.
Experience teaches us that no bureau created III this
Government finishes its WORK and expires, but abb
serbs more and power, and becomes permanent.
lie did not see what be made the 100000
approprated. He would prefer the National Board of
Health be ad sory board OF experts not an execu
Mr HARRIs Dem., Tenn) said that in case Of repe-
tOn last years epidemic 100000 NOnld not be too
great amount for necessary expenditures Ii no cpl
demic occurred the money would not be used
Nj HOAR (Rep. Mass.) moved TO amend by striking
out the words any contagious or infections diseases
and substituting the words cholera. yellow fever,
plague, small pOK and ship fever ReJcced-yeas 20;
Mr. HOAR moved TO amend by striking out all of sec
ton down line o. az foows: That 1t shall be un
lawful for any vessel engaged IN the transportation OF
goods or persons from any foreign port where any con
IaCOus infectious disease eXss 70 enter any part OF
the United States, except In accordance with the pro-
OF this act aud all rules and regulations OF State
Boards OF Health or sanitary associations. recognized
by act, made IN pursuance thereof and insert
the following: Whenever In the opinion Of the Presi
Gent of the United States, there Is danger that cholera
port place. within the Uned states, spread from
State 10 STATE within the same, and In ms Judgment,
esting quarantine health regulations at such places
are insufficient, he may authorize the Board OF Health
to make further rules and regulations In such premises,
which, being submitted 10 ana approved by him, shall
be voted and enforced" Rjected-yeas IL mays, 20.
Mr. EATON tDem., Comm thought 100000 too large
Mr. LOGAN (Rep nl) moved TO amend that the
money aPpIograte9 Instead OF prhg ds8utsed undtr &
direction of Secretary OF the Treasury,
ery estimates by the Board, accompanied by state
mens OF Its operations and expenditures under the act
Adopted.
and hoped the appropriation would be reduced 10 $780,
Mr. BLAINE (Rep., Mel said he would not Qrudge a
large expenditure OF money TO protect The country
/ against disease, ana opposed the amendment.
After further debate, Mr.. EAICNS amendment
| reieoted-yeas. 10; nays, 20.
/ Nr CONKIING (iSep., ~ ~ asked what had become
OF the disinfecting ship experiment, and whether Pro
| fesaOr Gamgces plan, whicu first proposed 10 be
made part of tie bill lately adopted but stricken Oui,
| was still under consideration.
Me HARRIS Dem, Ienn.l said the plans agreed upOn
| by lke board had been submitted 10 Board OF Naval
Engineers and CONSTRUCTORS for their advice No CON
! tract had yet becn concluded.
Mr. CONKLiEG sad bc asked because be had good in
formation tDe board had rejected 'mpracticabo
the Gangeo plan, having changed It, mind completely.
He tnougnt this pertinent TO the present question
showing the fabiy of the board ana the prOprcjy Of
| carefully considering its recommendations. Mr. COnk
ug pointed out what la thought false in The bill.
One objection that the bill makes offences against
| state laws punishable in Federal courts. Another Is
that such offences lcft also IN the Jurisdiction OF
state courts the bill violates the principle that
man shall be twice punished for the same. offence
| Another objection Is thut the fine imposed penalty
falls upon the real offender but upon the innocent
owners tire vessel. IhIs blli WOul0 try imperocy
! 10 do by cast-irOn end alipreyalDg system what
should, 10 be practical be done LEGALLY and M partcuar
spots. He snOud vote ganst the bill. and die not feel
any obligation 10 oer yJning in lis place he be-
eyed the subject aid not Oeloug TO National, but 10
| local legislation
Mr. HARRIS Dem, TenDJ said that past experience
| showed local legislation to he insufficient,
Mr.. EDMUSDs CeP. W. pressed wish to examine
the bill al length and on his motion, al 400 p