National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-21
HOUSE or REpREs ENT,tTIvEs.

Mr.. ONEILL presented resolutions of the select
and common councils Of Philadelphia asking for
an additional appropriation of 5000 for the cstab-
lishment of signal station Mt Delaware Break.
water Referred.
The Speaker announced the appointment of
Messrs. Covert, Warner, Sampson, and snnickson
as additional members Of the Committee on En-.
rolled Bills.
Mr.. WooD asked that session be ordered for to-
morrow night, for the consideration of reports from
the Committee Of Ways and Means
Mr.. ATKINS objected. and stated that he would
object to everything until the Legislative appropria
ton bill was disposed Of
So many members, however appealed to him to
yield, that he did so but Mr.. Hale objected 10 any
business, and moved to go into committee ON the
legislative bill, stating that his side Of the House
was anxious 10 20 on with that bill.
Mr.. SOUTHLAND suggested TINT the Republicans
would not vote when they did get into committee.
Mr.. HALE replied that they had voted every time
during the last three days.
MI. COBB tiising To question of the highest priv
lege) was recognized by the Speaker and called mp
me Florida contested election case Of Finley VS..
BisbCc.
MIR. CoSGER raised the question of consideration.
hut the House (by vote of yeas, l3j; nays 122)
determined 10 proceed with the election ease.
This was strict party vote, with the exception
Of Mr. Tnney, who voted with the Republicans in
the negative.
Previous to the announcement Of the vote, Mr..
GARFIELD suggested that, according to the agree
mcnt made some days ago, the election ca'c was
posed of, and he appealed TO the gentlemen on the
other side TO change their votes and stand up TO
that agreement
Mr.. Conn denied that that had been the under
standing on his side of the hall, and insisted on
proceeding With the election case.
The House then proceeded to the consideration
of the election case.
The resolutions OF the minority of the Committee
on Elections declare That Jesse j. Finley Cthe con
teStnnD u.s. and Horatio Bisbee (thc sitting member
is not, entitled to seat MS Representative from the
first district of Florida.
These resolutions were supported by McsSrs. VIII
liams (Aa.l Gambler and Cobb, while Messrs. His
cock, Laph0m and Bisbee supported the minority
rcport, declaring Mr.. Bisbec entitled to the seat
The minority resolutions were then Withdrawn
and the vote was taken on the majority resolution,
strict party vote with the exception of Mcssrs Hart
lIGVrison, and Tnrney, who voted with the Repub
Leans In the negative.
Mr.. FINLEY then appeared ut the bar of the House
and was sworn in, taking the modified oath.
Notice was given that the South Carolina con-
tested election cases would be called up next Mon.
day.
Mr. WILLIS tKy.) asked consent 10 have the SEN
ate amendments to the anti Chinese bill taken from
the Speakers tahle for action.
Mr.. WHITE objected.
The House then took recess the evening session
TO be for memorial services III honor of the deceased
members Messrs Welsh of Nebraska and Williams
Of Michigan.
The Democratic caucus called for this evening
was postponed till tomorrow evening
EVENING SESSION.
In the evening session resolutions were offered
and adopted expressive of the respect in which the
memory of the deceased members Is held, and ell
lOgcs upon the life and public character of Gael
were delivered, after which the House adjourned