Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06
WASHINGTON, D. g, TUESDAY, NAY 6, l879 TWO
FORTY-sIxTH CONGRESS.
TUESDAY, Nav 6,

FORTY-sIxTH CONGRESS-.
TUESDAY, Mayo.
SENATE-Mr. Mcdonald, from the committee
on the judiciary, reported back the bill intro
duced yesterday by Mr.. Eaton, with amend
ments, so as to read as follows:
Whereas the presence Of troops at the polls is
contrary to the spirit OF our institutions and
the traditions of our people, and tends to destroy
II e freedom OF elections; therefore,
Be it enacted, etc., That it shall not be lawful
to bring to or employ at any place where
general or special election is being held in a
state, any part OF the army or navy OF the
United States unless such force be necessary to
repel the armed enemies Of the United States to
lr,ect the state against invasion, or tOsenforce
section 4, article 4, OF the constitution OF the
thereof, upon the application OF the legislature,
or the executive OF the state, when the legtsla-
TUE cannot be converted; and so much Of all
laws as is inconsistent herewith is hereby re-
pealed.
The difference between the bill introduced
and as now reported is the insertion by the
against INVASION" and the substitution of the
words 'when the legislature cannot be con-
vened," for the words "where such force is to be
Mr.. Eaton gave notice that at the conclusion
of the morning hour tomorrow he would move
to take up the bill for consideration.
Mr. EdmundS hoped not, but that the Senate
would consider the general appropriation blu
which had come from the House.
Mr.. Eaton said he meant to give the notice.
MT Edmunds expressed his regret that the
BILL
Mr.. Eaton replied there was no appropriation
Mr.. Edmunds responded there was an ap.
preparation bill hereabouts or thereabouts.
The Dill was ordered to be printed with the
amendments Of the committee.
Mr.. Beck, from the committee on appropri-
atfOns, reported back the House bill making ap-
preparations for the legislative, executive and
judicial Departments Of the government, with
new legislative part. but only money details,
except with regard to the payment OF pensions.
Mr.. Beck gave notice that he would call up
the Dill morrow or the next day.
Mr.. Hill GA psa1d he expected to address the
Senate tomorrow on the bill, as he was required
soon after to leave the city.
Mr.. EdmundS hoped the Senator would have
an opportunity to speak on the bill tomorrow.
Mr.. Hill said he should like to have it under
stood that he was to have the floor tomorrow
morning.
Mr.. Beck remarked that he could make no
agreement.
Mr.: Edmunds would be glad to hear the Sem
ator from Georgia, and he intended to address
the Senate himself.
Mr.. Salisbury did not want any agreement to
interfere with the privileged question reported
from the committee on privileges and elections.
Mr. Eaton inquired whether the question could
not come up now.
Mr.. Salisbury replied affrmatively.
Mr.. Eaton.-Then take it up.
Mr. wallace introduced bill to enable the
Centennial board of finance to close its affairs
and dissolve it's corporation.
Mr. Butler introduced bill authorizing the
secretary OF War to transfer to the First Holy
communion the Charleston arsenal and its ap-
purtenances for the use and accommodation Of
tne SAID scnOOl, and for such time as the arsenal
snail not be required for such purposes.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration OF
the resolution reported from the committee on
privileges and elections, authorizing the taking
OF testimony on the memorial of Mr. Spofrord,
VINO contests the seat OF Senator Kellogg, OF
Louisiana.
Mr.. Hoar offered substitute, declaring that
the Senate had already settled the case on its
merits by declaring that Mr.. Kellogg was enti-
tied to the seat.
HOUSE.-The reading of the journal of yes
terday was dispensed with. Under the call OF
states, (Which was not concluded yesterday
the following bills were introduced and referred:
BY Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Michigan legis
lature asking the U. s. Congress ana Canadian
Parliament to authorize the building of bridge
across the Detroit river. By Mr.. Reagan-Res
olution calling on<he Secretary Of the Treasury
for information as to the number of sub-.reas-
es uries and a. Other ~ places Of deposit OF public
Of judgments OF q. s: courts. By Mr.: Gillette
TO revise currency laws. By Mr.. Pound, {by
TReqqMeson rec regard Ito to the education Of Indians
Mexican government and people for contrib
uting so heartily to the success OF the mission
OF American industry and manufacture. Also,
tax on bank deposits. By Mr.. Vale66tine~
For the relief OF settlers on the public
lands under the preemption laws. By
By Mr.. Cannon-For the admission OF Utah into
the. union as state. By Mr.. Brents-RestOring
to the public domain certain land In Washing
Railroad By Mr.. DowneyIGrantine anti the = rEsf rirht
enne, Black Hllls and Montana Z. R CO. @ By % NJ.
Company. BY Mr.. bragg Authorizing the
President to drop oficers Of the army from the
rolls in certain cases. Also amending practice
Converse-To encourage the growth Of timber
on the western prairtes. By Mr.. Springer-Au-
s!1 thoLlzlng the payment OF portions OF the Viz
Ryan. BY Mr.. Gibs0n-Providing for an income
tax. By MIR. Lapham-Prov1ding for courts Of
review re 5 IN the various circuits OF the United
ment; also, for further distribution OF
the Geneva award; also, designating the
ne M4 for the annuaa meeting Of
BY Mr.. notwithstanding the limitation OF lia- !
Dilt1es OF vessels In case of collision with for
ean elgn vessels; By MI conger goy request)-To
Russeu-In regard to commercial relations with
foreign nations: BY Mr.. te-Establishing q
system OF bankruptcy proceedings; also, pro-
amending the soldiers homestead law. By Mr..
Cox (N.Y.) Y.)-Joint resolution relating to slavery
IN IN C4Da lThe Following Is the resolution: That
nv iOouCuC IcQVt5t6u 10 luSlSC on the
emancipation OF the slaves I'm Cuba. and to take
such measures, In cooperation with other gov
a sInmenis, II possible, as win most speedily an;
humanely effect 80 civtlizing an object.l
The Speaker announced the regular order TO
be the morning hour. w
The pend..E Oil, In regard to contested elec.
ton cases was recommltted to the committee
on elections.
Mr.. Atkins, chairman OF committee on appro-
priations, reported back, with Senate amend
ments, House bill providing for certain expen-
ses OF the present session OF Congress, and the
Senate amendments were cOncurred In.
Mr.. Knott, chairman of committee on tudici-
ary, reported back Without amendment, the bill
introduced yesterday to prohibit military in
terfeIence at elections.
Mr.. Robson (Mass.) offered as substitute
therefor the following: A bill to further protect
the freedom of elections
Whereas the unnecessary presence OF troops
at the polls Is contrary to the spirit OF our In
stitutions and the traditions of our people, and
would tend to destroy the freedom OF elections:
and
Whereas the presence of troops at the polls
has heretofore been. and NAV hereafter be