The Portland daily press., 1879-05-28
xLvIcoNGREss-1sT SESSION
SENATE.
WASHINGTON. Nav 81

WASHINGTON, May u.
Mr.. Mcdonald asked leave to present a peti-
ton and memorial of the ex-soldiers and sailors
of Providence, protesting against the violations
of civil service reform, especially in relation to
the appintment of customs officers in Provi-
dence, and alleging interference by federal
officers in elections.
The memorial seemed to reflect on Mr. An
thony, who was absent.
Mr.. Burnside explained the circumstances
alluded to in the memorial, and after spirited
debate on its reception it went over till tomor-
row on an objection.
Senator Dawes asked leave to correct Mr.
McDonald's statement of yesterday that super
visors OF elections were appointed in mass
for the purpose of controlling elections in the
interest OF the Republican party. Mr.. Dawes
said that those officers were appointed on ap-
plication of members of both parties and to Sc
cure fairness alone. 1t could not be shown
that any legally qualified voters were debarred
from voting.
The Senate then look up the bill relative to
the transportation of animals.
Mr. Voorhees, amendment offered Yesterday
was adopted and then on motion of Mr. Ed
munds the whole subject was postponed until
next December.
Mr.. Eaton from the committee on foreign
affairs, reported favorably ON bill to Compen-
safe K. E. Rice for property transferred to the
use of the United States diplomatic represen-
tatiyes in Japan. Placed ON the celendar
the National Academy of Sciences to become
trustee of funds to be applied to scientifci nves
tigation Referred.
Mr.. Burnside moved an executive session.
Lost.
The bill to make subsidiary coin exchangea-
BILE for lawful money was then taken up but
without action thereon.
The Senate then adjourned
HOUSE.
The bill relative to the removal of cases from
the State to the federal courts came up, the
pending question being on seconding the previ-
GUS question. Fernando Wood appealed to
| Mr.. Townsend who has charge of the bill, to
permit its reference or recommittal so as not to
| have it blocking up the business of all other
| committees. Mr. Townsend however regard
ed it as his duty to pross it for action. The Re-
| publicans then withheld their votes and rem
| dered necessary call of the House.
| Call of the House was followed by the roll
1 call on motion to dispense with further pro-
ceedings, and the morning hour expired and
| the bill went over.
The House then took up the bill to prevent
| the introduction of contagious diseases, the
Senate bill relating to that subject being sub
stituted for the House bill.
| After considerable discussion on the infec-
| tious and contagious diseases bill, which was
based mainly on State rights doctrine, the bill
was voted on by sections.
| Mr.. Harris of Massachusetts, moved an
amendment to the first section.
| MI. 1OunS OF tennessee, Wn1le not ODJecI-
| ing to the amendment, appealed to the House
not to amend the bill at all lest it should fail in
| the Senate for want of action before adjourn
| ment.
Mr. Pound-That is the first have heard of
there being any danger of the adjournment of
| Congress.
Mr.. Robinson asked Mr.. Young whether he
was willing Congress should adjourn without
| passing the appropriation bill.
Mr.. Young-No.
The amendment was rejected and the section
agreed to.
An amendment of Mr.. Reagan to the second
section was rejected.
Mr.. Young then moved the previous ques-
ton on the whole bill. The previous question
was seconded and the Senate bill passed with
out any amendment. 1t awaits the President IS
signature to became law
Objection was made by Mr.. Reagan to any
leave of absence being granted except on ac-
count of sickness Adjourned.