Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-18
CONGRESSIONAL.
CtSossssSe~ a. Yssferdav's ProoeeRlnoa.

SENATE.-After our report Closed
MI. Teller made speech opposing the politi-
by saying that he did not know what the Presi.
dent would do, but he d.d not think any threat
TO deprive the army or its sustenance would
AFFECT the action OF any republican Senator, nor
Mr.. Conkling asked ~ a vote could not now
oe TAKEN on the pending question (Mr. Blaine's
aineI dment), but Mr.. Butler thereupon moved,
d. a 800 p M to go into executive session, which
WAS was agreed TO, and upon the doors being re-
opened, at p. m, the Senate adj ourned
hoI SB.-After our report closed
re House being in committee of the whole
On The legislative appropriation hin Nj EafIv
said lie would vote for the reneai n, tho ,osf
ostn i0r iuiors should 1t come before the House
as Separate measure. IL was an eyasperafing
lncongruity In tie law, aud should he reneslad1
lie would vote also for a separate nronoss,tor
for the repeal OF the provisions under Which
deputy marshals were seat 10 the polling n,acca
OF the country. This law had been abused Rnt
he would not vote 10 repeal the law I'm repard tn
supervisors OF election. He. however. would
not vote for any other provisions as riders on
the appropriation bills, and said should the Pre-.
siGent veto them lie would sustain him ne
said II was not revolutionary, but Il was vici-
Gus proceeding 10 put riders on appropriation
bills. Mr. Kelley here branched out ia a lengthy
dsquisltion OF the history or politics and the
downfall OF slavery, after which he swung
around TO the distress now prevailing fn the
country, and put IN some vigorous licks for the
greer back iIiiaiio theories. In the midst OF
his speech MIR. kelly's hour expired, but on mo-
He closed with an eloquent Invocation In behalf
CT good VIII and brotherhood.
Nj. Carlisle spoke la favor or the bill as it
came from the House. lie said that the test
oath was SO manifestly Inconsistent with the
English and American systems OF Jurisprudence
that he did not see how any one could defend
III. The repeal or the election laws was Ques-
ZION or vital Importance TO every friend Of con-
Stltutlonal liberty, and IL was question Affect
ing The north more than the south. He longed
10 see the time come when patriotism OF public
men and tie fraternal feelings OF the people
would De broad enough TO acknowledge but one
corder-tl,e limits of this broad Union. He
argued 10 show that the clause in the constitu-
over the whole subject OF elections but was a
narrow, restricted power to regulate merely the
manner or holding elections. He said to the
other side. without arrogance or dctation that
these obnoxious laws must be repealed, and
this power or the Executive to control the cleo
tion OF the peoples representatives must be
taken away. Concluding, Mr.. Carlisle said: ain
my judgment no two Institutions have contrib
uted more to preserve the spirit OF liberty,
OF order and OF self-governmenJ among the men
franchise. So long as these Institutions can be-
preserved In their usual strength and yiQor tina
Angio-SaXon viii be a freeman. Impartial tury
anu lIee eiecuon are the words to be Inscribed
on Every banner that les.dS the people In thta
contest. Applause on the democraftc saSie
Win profound confidence In their virtue their
intelligence, their pride, shall not hesitate ia
stand by my convictions In this matter until the
end comes, whatever the end may be, nor shall
neSltate 10 take my share OF the Responsibility
which belongs TO those who have fnauguratad
TINS contest for free elections and fmnarffaI
jury" Renewed applause
MT. Mckinley obtained the floor The com.
mittee rose.
The House then, at 4:9o, adjourned, when an
announcement was made or republican caucus
for this evening.