The Portland daily press., 1879-05-23
XLVICONGRESS-1ST SESSION
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, May y.
Mr.. Mcdonald asked leave to introduce the
bill regulating the use of the army, of which
he gave notice Tuesday
Mr.. Edmunds made several inquiries about
the bill, which Mcdonald answered, and the
bill was received and laid on the table.
Mr.. Mcdonald gave notice that he would
call it up Monday and speak thereon
ton,
Mr. Edmunds gave notice that he should
speak on the same subject when he could get
the floor under the rnles.
Mr.. Slater introduced bill to regulate in
tercourse with citizens of the Chinese empire,
visiting or residing here Ordered on the table
and printed.
Mr.. Cockrell introduced bill providing for
the construction of certain trans-continental
lines of railroad. Referred to the committee
on railroads.
Mr.. Pendleton, from the committee on In
dian affairs reported with amendments the
bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior
to deposit the Indian trust funds in the treas
ury in lieu of investment. Placed on the cal
endar.
Mr.. Hereford, from the committee on COM
merce, reported without amendment the House
bill relating to the improvement of the Kama
wa and Kentucky rivers. Placed on the cal
endar.
Mr. Gordon, from the same committee, re-
ported without amendment the Senate bill
Placed on the calendar.
The morning hour having expired Mr.. Har-
ris called up the bill to prevent the introduc-
tion and spread of contagious or infectious dis
eases, and moved to ignore the original bill
and consider the substitute reported from tne
committee Mays.
The amendment offered by Mr.. Ingalls, that
penalties of the bill will not be imposed on
any vessel unless official notice has been pro-
mulgated at the port OF sailing 10 days
Mr.. Hoar moved to amend by striking out
the words ''any contagious or infectious dis
cases." and substituting cholera, yellow fever,
plague, small pox and ship fever" Reject
ed.
Another amendment of Mr.. Hoar was re-
iected.
Messrs. Eaton, Harris and Dawes spoke
against the large amount asked for.
Mr.. Blaine would not grudge large expen-
diture of money to protect the country against
diseases and opposed the cutting down.
Mr.. Eaton's amendment was finally reject
what became of the disinfecting ship expert
ment, Mr.. Harris said no contract was yet con-
cluded
Mr. Conkling then spoke against the bill
and was replied to by Mr.. Harris
After further remarks by Mr.. Conkling, Mr..
Edmunds expressed wish to examine the bill
more at length, and the Senate adio onrned un-
til tomorrow.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Goode introduced bill authorizing the
Secretary of the Navy to place vessels and
hulkS at the disposal of commissioners of quar-
rantlne or other proper persons at the ports of
the United States. Referred to the commit tee
on naval affairs.
The House resumed the bill to repeal and
amend the laws relating to the transfer of
cases from the state to federal courts
The Republicans refused to vote on de-
mand for the previous question.
Mr.. Frye wanted the bill referred to the ju-
dietary, and Mr.. Frye of Virginia wanted in
case the question was voted down to withdraw
dilatory motions and fillibustering.
Mr.. Wood was willing there should be full
debate.
Mr.. Harrs-Name the time and you shall
have it.
Mr.. Conger named the third Tuesday of
January. Oaughter)
Mr.. Frye said the bill affected every large
corporation in the country and he wanted it
considered by the judiciary.
Finally as all efforts to compromise failed the
call OF the House proceeded consuming the
morning hour and the bill went over till Sat
urday next.
The consideration of the Warner silver bill
was resumed.
The eighth section was amended by making
silver and gold certificates of as low denomina-
tion as S..
Question required on the next amendment
providing that certificates of deposit may be
computed as part of the reserve of national
banks. After some colloquy debate was allow
ed on the eighth question.
Mr.. Buckner proposed to strike out the 20
per cent. additional allowed to be issued by
national banks over their reserve.
Mr.. Clafin opposed the whole section and
would at the proper time move to strike it
out.
Mr.. Springer opposed the committees
amendment.
Mr.. Buckner did not approve the eighth sec
ton and opposed the committees amendment.
tion with the whole bill and pointed out in
stances, especially in the redemption of
bonds.
Mr. Springer-The law under which these
bonds are issued provides that they be dis
charged in coin standard of value then in exis-
tence.
Mr.. Hayes of Illinois said the issuance of
these certificates for payment of the public
debt was the grossest reputation.
MIR. Chittenden made strong logical
speech against the bill.
Mr.. Reed of Maine replied to Mr.. Springer
and stated that at the time of the passage of the
bill to which Mr.. Springer referred the coinage
of the country consisted of both gold and sill
yer, but the law had been changed and there
had been great deal of noise about nothing.
Congress deliberately selected gold as the coin
of the country
A Observation-Disclosures?
Mr. Reed-Deliberately I say so in spite of
all talk on the subject because in the presence
of my friend from Pennsylvania (Kelley)
nothing could have passed the House on the
subject without deliberation.
Mr.. Kelley-Can the gentleman name any
man living or dead who can give or ever has
given an explanation of the law demonetizing
the silver dollar?
Mr.. Reed-Yes, sir. Mr.. Hewitt of New
York, has given long, careful and elaborate
explanation which commend to the gentle
man from Pennsylvania and, under that new
provision of law 1884 ,290 $50 in United bonds
have been issued and it authorities announced
(as they had a right toy that these bonds, prin-
cipal and interest, were payable in gold.
Under these circumstances how can
any body say we ought to adopt system
which lowers that promise 10 to II per cent.
Under this condition of affairs these bonds
seem to be payable in gold and the provisions
of this bill seem to be a reputation of that
promise.
After further discussion the committees
amendment was rejected. Sevetal amend
ments were adopted and others rejected. The
House finally adjourned without action on the
section