New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-20

M Conkling however, aimed his academic"
postnre MS feet being elevated upon the desk.
Mr. DAVIS Dem. West VAIL judge now that we
can have general understanding tosVOte to-day; II So
Mr. 'CoSXLING-we can have understanding. We
Mr. MORRILL, rep, VIZ, 9:15 a. M. moved that the
Senate adjourn He mad no doubt that each side would
DE willing to bill disposed of during the day
He thought that as reasonable men they could reach
MT EATOS-I hope we will BOT adjourn unconditiou-
Mr. MORRILL, have reasonable doubt that this
bill can he disposed OF to-day -, -, -,
Mr. PLATT-I cannot consent that tDe OH Shl DC us
posed Of ~ any particular time A., ~,
Mr.. PENDLEToN-wn the Senator agree that the bill
shall be disposed Of to-day
Mr. PIAIi-At no tim n =. - ,..,oo co for ma Tim
Democratic senators are eoneerned tlat we nave oeen
anxious all the time that there shond De no aulourn-
ment until ths matter is settled. to-day or tomorrow,
no how long IL may be, whether ten or twenty
The Senate refused TO adjourn.
MT BURNSIDE Clep, X. H. moved that the Sergeant
At Arms b. required 20 compel the attendance OF ab
enlees and said that quorum could be readily secured
IL the carriages should be employed 10 orhg ID aosen-
Mr. THURMAN Dem. OhiO) remarked that If the
Senate snUud wait until the absentees h1d taken break
fast they would come good hum0redy Dut II they were
compelled 70 come before break asst they would be H.
tempered Il would Therefore oe Deter 70 Wslt, and
senators ,Ia T1,I lTyg I pSea6iaI ne
Mr. HEREFORD Dem. W. va) said that If tho sena-
tor from Rhode Island would compel bis political
ieSslafion could be carried The trouble was not
mat Senators not here. but that they refused
Mr.. BURNSIDE Rep, r. L. replied that it was in
the power the majority TO adjourn when the propeP
o'clock the senate could have resumed the eonsdera-
non of the bin without conditions The Republicans
would n that have voted.
Mr. Tsgra1 M BGph ad To Compel the attendance
Of Senator'S was agreed to- -
At 9:4J a. the Sergeant-at Arms proceeded to the
exeenton OF the order to compel The attendance Of alb
sentees Twenty-Five Democrats and five Republicans
were present The number increased from time to
eIong Suse in the proceedings Mr. WRITER'S Dem,
VA at 100 p ~ mace PaIlanenTy ~ bn ts
The CHAIR responded that 70 would
Mr.. WIIHERS then made the notion which was car
THE DAY SESSION BEGINS
Tho senate reassembed at IL O'Clock, and the session
was opened with prayer by the chaplain.
The CHAIR stated that he was informed by the Clerk
that owing to the length of the previous session. the
Journal was not completely made up He suggested,
therefore, that the reading thereof be dispensed with
Mr. CONKLING rep. n. VI object, and insist on
the observance OF rule which provides that the first
business the reading OF the journal
Mr. DAVIS Dem. W. Vail take 1t =
Mr. CONKL1NG Cnterruptingl-I object TO all debate.
The CHAIR-1he reading OF the Journal cannot De
dispensed with. except with unanimous consent.
The Clerk then read the first part OF the Journal occu
The CHAIR then announced the reception of petitions
and men9Itais TO be In oro o ,,, reer rc.ss
The CHAiR-Au that has Deen prepared -
Mr.. CONKLING demanded that the wnole OF the jour
The CHAIR announced his decision that the business
entire Journals remainder, when prepared, could be
r M CONKfING appealed from the decision, and said
this question Of parliamentary iaw-not matter
OF order OF privilege The Chalr by ms mere oecis
ion could not dispense with the rule The precedent
%p uHERFFoRD Dem, W. Val moved to lay the APP
peal on the table.
AGAIN A TRIAL OF STRENGTH.
Mr. HEREFORD Dem, W. va.l moved to lay Mr.
Conkings appeal the table. The vote was-yeas, SO
Democrats; and only nays Republicans, namely
Messrs Booth B1rnsde Morrill, AID Window.
No quorum voting, the roll Of the Senate was called
and so senators-more than a quOrum-answered TO
The Question on Mr. Hereford's motion was again
taken and az previously. quorum voted yeas, 20
Democrats; and nays, Republicans namely Messfs
Allison Booth. Burnside and Morrill,
The roll was again called and fffy-two members an
Eerefords motion TO lay Mr. Conkling's appeal from
the decision of the Char the table No quorum
yoedNoniy three Repubcans-Messrs. Burnside, Kirk
wood ana Msrr-answering To their names
Mr BAYARD Dem, Deli before the vote was an
nounced called attention TO the seventeenth rule,
shall refuse to vote shall be required 10 assign his
for such refusal the question snan then De
excused from voting He named senator Chandler as
among number, and asked for the enforcement OF
The CHAIR accordingly called on the Senator.
Mr.. CHANDLER said; look upon this as an al
tempt, unconstitutional manner 10 oVertnru vlo
enty standing rule Of this body that cannot be over
make a quorum 10 do an unconstitutional and wrong
act Applause in the gallerlesJ
presiding admOnished those making this demonstration
that repeated though slightly, be would 0rder tRs
II became the duty OF the Cbar TO put
the question the Senate whether the Senator from
Michigan FOX the stated shall be excused from
All the votes given were by Democrats in the mega
tive, SO. No Republicans voted
A SUGGESTION BY Mr.. CARPENTER.
After further proceedings the CHAIR said that
at the Of the morning hour he should have an
nounced the resumption OF the consideration Of the
AN koa a
penter tRep. Wis., being entitled to the floor The
Chair had satisfied himself by count that quorum
Mr. CARPENTER (Rep Wis., said he supposed that
by inns Te the majority mad discovered that they could
not ooerce the minority do what they thought they
90 long as the majority should think proper.
The minority at times were driven to stand on their
served rights. and they were the exclusive Judges OF
their conduct The KepnDhe1@hns had their lignts,
terday occupied not IN debate on the Army Dill,
but in maSlDg campaign speeches: No aluslon was
made 70 the details OF the bill rhe discussion was
confined to party politics 10 90 10 Lhe eou-
Try This declared. announced and understood
that the minority must proceed with The de
bate on the bill The minority thought that
they thought that they ought show That they could
not be treated in that way II the Denoerais wou,d
rest ae had doubt vote could be reacIeu to1or.
row he was too III TO deliver hls views to-aay, LUZ
speech but would address himself 10 the legal principe
and lie details involved IN the bill. He made the sus-
gesuou Of adjournment III good nature.
Mr. DAVIS Dem, ". va)-will you name an hour for
vote on the Diuf
Mr. cARPENTER Rep, wisI-NO doubt a vote can
oe reached tomorrow.
Nj DAVIs-Do you speak for all your side OF the
Chamber
MI CARPENTER-Iu understand that there is no doubt
W tns side that may be taken by O'CLOCK 10
MORROW and no attempt will be made TO defer proceed
mgs beyond proper debate. This consented 10 by
al around.
Mr. NIIHERs (DeDl Va wished 20 say that the SEN
sv RON Wisconsin had stated the Democratic position
MN perfect fairness. he admitted that an undue p0r-
T ~ Yesterday consumed by Democratic Senator'S
e opposition 10 the motion 10 adjourn not made 10
assent tnnori,, ~, Ssi shonId he