The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-10
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WASHINGTON, May 6.

WASHINGTON, May 6.
joint conference of Republicans OF both
Houses OF Congress was held last night In the
hall of the House of Representatives. Allison
in the chair, and McCook Secretary. to consider
what action should be taken by Republicans on
the bill introduced In both Houses to-day. to
prohibit military interference at elections.
There was a general expression of views by
Conkling. Edmunds, Robson, Belford, Hawley
and others. Distrust was expressed by them as
to the sincerity Of the Democrats. as 1t was not
known by what other measure this bill was to
be succeeded, and hence they were suspicious
as to their future movements. 1t was commended
that it would, If passed, take away from the
President the authority to use the military for
any other purposes than to repel the enemies
of the United States and suppress domestic
violence. When called upon by the Legislature
or Executive Of o State, it would utterly disable
him from using troops to enforce the laws OF
the United States. Conkling held and he was
supported by many others, that the presentment
of this measure in advance of the army appro-
priation bill was q continuance to coerce the
President, and only differed in form from at
and right or wrong the measure should be
resisted on that ground. The effect that the
Democratic caucus bill would have upon exist
ing laws was also considered at length, the gen.
ersl scope Of the conference showing that the
Republicans will act with caution during the
consideration Of the bill in the House. 1t was
unanimously resolved that it was the sense of
the caucus that the proposed bill should be
defeated and Edmunds, Frye and Robson were
appointed a committee to prepare substitute
to be offered. which will give to every person
an opportunity to exercise the right of suffrage
without any molestation or interference what
ever, but at the same time securing peace at the
polls.
MEMPHIS. May G.
Advices by the steamer Halliday, which ar
rived here last night are to the effect that sew.
eral hundred negroes have armed themselves
near Carolina and Leoti landings, Mississippi.
Their object. 1t is stated, is to seize the first
passing steamer that may land within their
Jurisdiction, and compel the vessel to convey
them toward Kansas
CHICAGO, May 6.
oroy, WIN attempted " nuoot tne actor Dootus
pleaded guilty this morning of assault with
intent to kill, and was remanded for sentence.
The question of his sanity will be considered.
TERRA HAUTE, May 6.
The miners strike ia serious here The Union
men yesterday forced the stoppage of work in
two mines. Trouble is expected.
New YORK, May 9.
The Brooklyn Presbytery began voting to-day
on the charges against DR.. Talmage. The vote
stands at present twelve to acquit, three to find
q verdict of guilty, and three undecided.
The Commercial Bulletin says the West and
Northwest are exhibiting very decided symp-
toms Of uneasiness at colossal railroad COM
bination, understood to be now in progress, to
control the trade and commerce of the whole
continent, between the Atlantic and Pacific.
The Herald rejoices that the Supreme Court
affirms the Constitutionality Of the Thurman
Railroad Act, its only surprise being the dis.
senting opinion Of Field and others. 1t Is as.
serted, in the dissenting opinion, that the Act
is In violation of the contract 1t really violates
no contract, and Is q simple measure of equity
for the protection of the Government as the
principal creditor OF the roads.