Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-03-05

of wrong made in the letter was without even
semblance of truth. At no time did it deserv,
or receive official consideration?
Mr.. Butler offered q resolution that the sam,
Official letter of Williams, special agent Of tn,
treasury department., showed him to be unfit
for the public service, aud requesting his dis
missal.
After some discussion Mr.. Butler withdrew
his resolution, and the report was ordered
printed. The House then at 80 A. M. took 8
House of Representatives. Tuesday Morn
ing.
CANNON.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-The session being re
sumed, condemned cannon were voted to tn,
Williams monument association. Detroit.
CENTENNIAL COMMISSION,
A message from the President, transmitting
the report of the centenaial commissioners
was laid on the table.
woODCHupKs.
The space in front of the Speakers desk wa.
by this time filled with a crowd of gesticulatine
members who. with bills in their hands, de.
manded recognition. Objections, however
were made to nearly all the bills-among then
that making an appropriation for payment Of
arrears of pensions, and that providing for
treaty with Mexico, the objection in the former
case coming from MIR. Mckenzie, and the latte
from Mr.. Price.
ANOTHER CONFERENCE.
Mr.. Atkins moved that the House insist on
disagreement to the Senate amendments to thu
legislative appropriation bill, and that new
conference committee be appointed. Mr.. Baker
moved to concur in the Senate amendments
whereupou Mr.. Mckenzie moved to take re.
R,1-o hon hn:r
there was a likelihood now that conference
committee could come to an agreement, with;
drew his motion, and Messrs. Atkins, Durham
and Foster were appointed conferees.
HEALTH COMMISSION.
The bill known as the MCGOWAN health bill
was then passed, yeas l64, nays 63. 1t provides
for commission of health to sit in Washington
to establish rules and regulations in regard to
the public health, to obtain and communicate
information Oh the subject of epidemic dis
eases, and report to the next Congress.
ARREARS OF PENSIONS.
Mr.. Sparks moved to suspend the rules and
concur in the Senate amendments to the ar
rears of pension bill. The motion, which was
sustained by an overwhelming viva voce,
brought to their feet Messrs. Mills Mckenzie
and few other members on the Democratic
side, wholoudly protested against the measure
as one that would rob the people. For few
moments there was a horrible uproar in which
gesticulation could be seen but not word ut
tered heard. The yeas aud nays were ordered
and a motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill was agreed to, yeas 1853, nays 81. The
original bill appropriates $25, OO0, 600 for
arrears of pensions for the next fiscal
year. The amendments are:
Flrst-To allow pension agents 80 cents
for each payment, and appropriating $4,000
for the purpose.
Second-To strike out the clause excepting
pensions granted by special act.
Third-That in no case shall arrears be al
lowed to date from before the actual disabili-
ties.
Fourth-Limiting the time of application
for arrears to July, 1880.
Mr.. Finley moved % suspend the rules and
pass the bill relative to the transportation of
animals. Negatived.
NO AGREEMENT.
Mr.. Atkins at 80 reported that the confer
ence committee on the legislative bill had not
been able to agree, and he moved that the
House adhere, parliamentary fnality.
Agreed to.
THANKS TO RANDALL.
Mr.. Garfield, Mr.. Carlisle being in the chair,
offered a resolution Of thanks to Speaker Ran
dali, and it was unanimously adopted The
thanks of the House were unanimously ten
dered the reading clerks, Thos. L. Petit, Neil
and Brown.
MIR. Atkins began an address to the chair,
but was interrupted by several messages and
by resolution to admit the ladies of mem
bers' families to the floor. The privilege was
accorded and generally availed Of.
After strong and exciting scene and the
delivery of strong political speeches on both
sides the Speaker delivered his
FAREWELL ADDRESS,
speaking as follows:
Representatives: In moment this Congress
VICE. are indelibly inscribed upon the pages of
history. In this hall party has been arrayed
agsnst party, and interest against interest, in a
fierce and bitter struggle, but it is due to DO! b
to say that on every side there has been honest
ambition to win popular esteem by seeking,
each In his own way, according to his best judg-
ment, the general welfare. Whether or not de-
fully attained, is for time to prove, but that
such has been the aim of both sides cannot
justly be disputed. Genuine concord between
all States and citizens thereof is the corner
stone of our national prosperity. What pros
trates or elevates one at the expense of the
other inevitably inures to the ultimate injury
of all. Although each Representative has
stituency with earnestness, yet during the
whole period Of the existence of this House
there has not been single breach of legisla-
tive decorum. That noble respect born of gen
erous rivalry in a common good cause has soft
ened all asperities.
Il feel that mere words are inadequate to
thank fully this House for its resolution of APP
proval of the manner in which I have dis
charged the duties of Speaker, always respon-
sible and onerous and often most delicate and
difficult. have done my best. Long service
here has taught me that hate or vengeance has
never raised any cause to enduring honor, while
on the contrary justice and mutual regard have
With two great parties dividing the people,
each holding al important share in the govern
ment, with strict accountability on the part of
public servants and yigilant eyes watching all,
with reviving business and restored confidence,
may we not look hopefully to an early dawn of
new era of increased prosperity and greater
happiness for the country. Such is my fervent
prayer to each and every member here.
tender my heartfelt acknowledgements for
the kindly forbearance extended to me as pre-
siding officer of this House, and to say that
shall ever gratefully cherish the honor orr
which have been the recipient. With the
expression of a wish that You all may return
safely and in health to your homes, it only re-
mains for me to declare, in accordance with the
constitution of the United States that this
House stands adjourned without day.
Election of Officers by Railroad Corpora
lions.
ST.. LOUIS, March 4.-Thc. annual meeting of
the Kansas City Il Northern railway was held
here this afternoon, at which the following
board of directors were elected: Geo. T. Teney,
W. r. Garrison, ]. A. Jameson and Scion Z.
Humphreys, New York; w. B. Lewis, John
Jackson, Jas. F. Howe, j. s. Walsh, ]. r. Lyon
berger, Dan Catlin and VIM. Speers, st. Louis
The annual meeting of the Missouri Pacific
was held and the following gentlemen elected
directors: @. K. Garrison, w. II. Garrison
Russell Sage, F. r. Bailey, A. M. Stout, J. r
Kennedy, Geo. J. Forrest, New York; Oliver