The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-05-23

In the Senate, on the eth, on motion OF
Mr.. ingalls,. . resolution was apoted calling
on the President 20 communicate to the SEN
ate what measures have been taken tn pre-
vent the occupation OF the Indian Territory
military Interference in elections was read
twice. and, BY a vote OF "a again-t 81 the sen :
ate disagreed 70 the motion OF Mr.. Edmunds
sad.c rs.ry and 20 them sss Ia;S !,
table 20 be called up hereafter. Consldera-
ton was then resumed of the resolution ask
Ing for authority 60 take testimony in the
contested case Of spofford against Kellogg
and Mr.. Carpenter continued his remarks in
support Of kellogg's right 20 the seat Mr.
salisbury rsplies to the arguments on the
Republican side. stating that tue Committee
simply asked authority 70 take Testimony in
order 70 lay all the facts before the senate
for Intelligent action. and 70 conduct the ex-
ness and Mr.. Morgan called attention ~ the
fact that Mr. spotord claimed ~ have dis
covered new evidence showing that Kellogg
had personally used corrupt influences 70 e
amendment that the invests CATION be- con
lined - this single point Of personal corrup-
tions but = was rejected by party vote, AS
Consiing. providing that inquiry shall be
confined TO matters alleged in the
memorial Of Mr.. spofford 20 be new and diff
i ierenr RON those covered BY the previous
recting the committee TO inquire whether
bribery OF corruption was used TO secure tho
alleged election Of spoford, was adopted
amendment empowering and directing the
committee further 20 make INQUIRY whether
any unlawful or corrupt means were
used to disOrRanfze the Legislative body
that elected MI. Kellogg. SO that Il might
elect Mr.. cponord, the memoriaiist. Mr..
Conklfng briefly supported the Amendment
~. voorhees, asked him whether the inquiry
might not reach the President. Mr.. ConkIing
replied that In discussing question OF this
Importance they were not 10 consider what
individuals or persons might be affected, and
Indiana should be opposed to the amend
mcnt. After considerable further discussion
ut. Logan's motion was rejected. The Sem
amendment Of Mr.. Hoar. The senate ~ a
party vote-yeas ~. NAYS l5-took ND the
House bill 20 prohibit military interference
at the polls. Mr. Blaine offered a. amend
ment, declaring Il penal Offense for any
person 90 carry concealed weapons az any
place within q mile OF where an cleo.
ton for Representative In Congress il
and without further action on the bfli The
senate adtOurned..........In the House. Mr.
Chalmers ID, Miss.) called up. a. q question
y 81 privilege. the resolution offered by him
tor investigation Into his conduct nj Fort
Pillow. He said his friends had pointed out
20 him the difficulties in the way Of such an
investigation and that he himself recognized
the danger 81 rtkindling the flames 81 pas
sion and prejudice which all good men de-
sired 70 see covered up in their ashes but
u was hard thing 20 ask soldiers who had
lost all save honor 10 permit that also
e. be taken from them by the repetition
OF accusations that were utterly untrue lie
then narrated the incidents OF the attack on
Fort Pillow. and denied that there had been
any violation Of the usagcs of war. nj least
on the part OF the general Officers in com
mand: The whole subject was finally laid on
the table. The eight hour law went over on
the expiration Of the morning hour. and the
bill relating 20 coinage and coin and bullion
certificates was taken up and discussed az
some length, when the House adjourned
In the Senate, on the sth, Mr.. Morgan
spoke for three hours and half IN advocacy
Of the bill prohibiting military interference
~ elections. MFR. Edmund- then obtained
thc nonr, but gave way 20 adiournfnent....l
IN the House. the bill 20 enforce the eight
hour Law was taken up and Mr.. Kelley Or.
IA. J, Mr.: Cox o.. n. NJ and Mr.. Goodc M.
Val spoke In favor of if- adoption. The bill
was opposed by Mr. Mcmillan 3D., Tennl and
others. and was finally laid upon the table by
Z vote ~ loi 20 ~. a vote was then called Tor
~ yeas and nays on motion 20 lay on the Ia
bic. The vote resulted In III yeas 10 " nays
nus encctuaiiy killing the bill. The silver