Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-01
CONGRESSIONAL.
ESPECIAL By TELEGRAPH TO THE REoeRD-uNIoN.l
Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 31st.-Csmeron stated, as a
question of privilege, that the testimony of f. S.
Weber, taken by the subcommittee in New Or
leans, and which the subcommittee had decided to
strike out because of the failure of Weber to sub
init to the cross-examinaton, had, notwithstanding
been printed, and would perhaps prejudice the Ke-
logg case
Hill denounced the committee for printing the
testimony, saying the vote was published in the lat
ter part OF the record, stating that it stricken
out, so that it was practically, if not physically
stricken out Considerable discussion ensued, dur.
ing which it appeared that the whole matter of
printing had been left to the stenographer.
ingalls, thought the records should be made cor
rect and the testimony actually stricken out regard
less Of expense.
Finally, Logan's motion 20 recommit the evidence
with instructions to the committee to withdraw the
copies Of the record already distributed and correct
the whole edition, was agreed to.
The bill for the International Exhibition in New
York in 1888 passed by a vote of 20 to 81
The bill introduced by Paddock, to equaze home
steads by allowing locations in than one place
when necessary to make up 100 acres, passed.
The morning hour expired and the Immediate be-
fciency bill was taken up
Eaton offered an amendment for S51 600 for dies
stamps, etc.
Beck advocated the amendment, and highly com.
pmented the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
for bis policy toward distiers in suppressing Illicit
stills encouraging the erection new Ones and the
increased revenues from this source.
The amendment was agreed to.
An amendment Stflklilg out the clause for the ap-
pointment OF special Deputy Marshals of Election
Icy the United States District Circuit Judges and
providing that Circuit and District Courts shall APP
point them, was agreed to by party vote
Allison moved to make the appropriation of 5000
Ooo for the expenses of United States Marshals apply
also to their Deputies and in colloquy with Eaton
claimed that there no clause in the Revised
Statutes providing for the general Deputies which
the bill mentions.
The amendment was de;eated-3 81 to 90
Blaine offered an amendment, giving the employees
of the public printing office the usual public holi-
days.
ation on an appropriation bill, which principle he
(Whyte) opposed
Blaine said the Senator would soon have chance
to prove his devotion to the principle. For himself
he refused to be spoonied by the House and accept
all their legislation without like privileges on the
part of the Senate to originate and unless there
was definite rule adopted not to engraft legisla-
ton on appropriation bills he would maintain the
equal right of the Senate.
Edmunds made point Of order against Blaihes
amendment, entirely irrespective OF its merits that
it contrary to the rule Of the Senate and also
to the principles of the mover himself and therefore
out of order
Blaine denied that this deficiency bill was general
appropriation bill, and therefore the rule of the
Senate need not here apply.
Rollins (presiding) ruled accordingly.
Edmunds appealed and Carpenter applauded.
Davis of West Virginia said it was David Davis
not himself, who objected to Blaine's amend
ment, and had no doubt he would be consist
ent and to strike all general legislation from
this BILL He asked Davis if he stated his position
correctly.
Davis said he did not propose to be criticised now
but would state his position when occasion pre-
scented IN a tangible form.
Blaine said Fdmunds was noted for loading down
appropriation bills with legislation, which charge
Edmunds sarcastically denied.
The Chair here reversed his decision, which act
Carpenter appauded and Blaine regarded as i'm
proper. unless reasons were given
spirited interchange then occurred between
Blaine and Carpenter as to the prophecies Of this
point.
Ednunds moved to strike out the clause relating
to the pay of special Deputy Marshals leaving the
appropriation intact. Rejected-3i to %
Coke, from the Committee Indian Affairs, OBJ
tanned leave to report substitute for the bills rat
flying the Ute agreement. Ordered printed and to
lie on the table.
After an executive session the Senate adjourned