The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-23
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.

Mr.. Edmunds asked whether the bill
was intended to enlarge or diminish
the constitutional powers of the execu
tive in the use of the army.
Mr.. Mcdonald said it properly regu
lated the presidents powers under thu
constitution The bill would show fol
itself whether it enlarged or restricted
those powers.
Mr.. Edmunds wished to know if ir
Mr.. McDonald's opinion its effect wa:
to repeal or define existing laws, and Il
he thought any legislation on the sub
ject necessary.
Mr.. Mcdonald said the first three
sections under the title "Insurrection, u
rs they appear in the revised statutes,
were in his mind in offering the bill.
He desired to give his views at length
on Monday.
Mr.. Edmunds thought no such legis-
lation necessary. 1t did not look to
the abatement of any fault in the ex-
isting laws, but he would not object to
bills being introduced.
The bill was received and laid on the
the table, and Mr.. Mcdonald gave
notice that he would call 1t up on Mon
day and speak thereon.
Cockrell introduced bill to provide
for the construction and completion of
certain transcontinental lines of rail
way and for other purposes. Referred.
Pendleton reported with amendments
the senate bill to authorize the secreta-
ry of the interior to deposit the Indian
trust funds in the United States treas
ury in lieu of investment. Placed on
calendar.
Morton reported without amendment
the senate bill relative to the transpor-
tation of animals. Placed on calendar.
Slater introduced bill to regulate
intercourse with citizens of the Chinese
empire, visiting or residing in the Unit
ed States, and for other purposes. Or
dered printed.
Harris called up the senate bill to
prevent the introduction and spread of
contagious or infectious diseases, and
moved to ignore the original bill and
to consider the substitute reported from
the committee ON May 9th, which en-
bodied what appeared to be the views
of majority of the senate, though not
SO satisfactory to the committee as was
the first bill.
Conkling asked Harris what had be-
come of the disinfecting ship expert
ment, and whether Prof. Gamgees plan
which was at first proposed to be made
part of the bill lately adopted, but
stricken out, was still under considera-
tion.
Harris said the plans agreed upon by
the board had been submitted to the
board of naval engineers and construc-
tors for their advice. He said the COM
mittee had tried to frame a substitute
to conform to the wishes of a majority
as shown by the objectionate original
bill. The appropriation asked for had
been reduced from S650,000 to $780,
900, on account of the removal of the
direction to the board to investigate
diseases of cattle.
Call supported the bill, saying that
his state was vitally interested in this
measure.
Logan thought the purpose contem-
plated by the bill might be Just as well
accomplished by amendment to the law
of 1878.
Hoar moved to amend by striking
out the words "any contagious or in
fect.ous disease" and to substitute the
words cholera, yellow fever, small
pox and ship fever.''
Edmunds expressed wish to exam
inc the bill more at length, and, on
motion, the senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Washington, May 22.-Mr. Goode
introduced bill authorizing the secre-
tary of the navy to place vessels and
hulks at the disposal of the commits
sioners of quarantine or other proper
persons, at the ports of the United
States. Referred.
The house then resumed, rs business
of the morning hour, consideration Of
the bill to repeal and amend the laws
relating to the transfer of cases from
state to federal courts.
The republicans refused to vote on
the demand for the previous question,
thereby blocking business.
Various propositions were thereupon
suggested on both sides, but were not
acceded to.
Mr.. Frye wanted the bill referred to
the judiciary committee.
Mr.. Harris wanted the republicans,
in case that motion was voted down, to
withdraw dilatory motions and fllibus.
tering.
Mr.. Conger took exceptions to the
use of offensive epithets, and objected
to any further statement by Harris.
Mr.. Garfield declared that all that
was wanted on the republican side was
to have fair chance for debate, but
that was cut off by the demand for the
previous question. He thought it bet
ter to have the time used in debate
than wasted in such attempts.
Mr.. Fernando Wood suggested there
were other committees that desired to
make reports in the morning hour, and
were prevented from doing so by this