Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-12
EORTT.SI1TH CONGRESS.
FRIDAY, March II

SENATE.-The Vice President was present
to-day.
Mr.. Vance, from the District committee, re-
ported favorably the bill for protection OF the
Potomac river fisheries, Placed on calendar
Mr.. Williams presented Joint resolution of the
Kentucky legislature, instructing Senators from
Kentucky to urge the passage of bill reducing
the salary of the President of the United States.
MIR. Bruce. from the committee on education
and labor, reported adversely on the Dill TO pro-
vide for the investment Of certain unclaimed
pay and bounty moneys now in the Treasury,
and to facilitate the education of the colored
race; Indefinitely, postponed.
Bills were introduced and referred as follows:
By Mr.. Beck-For the relief Of inventors to
whom patents have been granted and who have
been unable to perfect the same within the
period now allowed by law. By Mr.. Rollins
To provide for entertainments of claims of
American citizens for Spoliations prior to July
1st, 1861. By Mr.. Teller-to enable the state Of
Colorado to select land under the acts OF July
3D. 1862, and July 23d 1866, making a grant Of
land for the benefit of agricultural colleges and
the mechanic arts.
Mr. Morgan submitted a resolution calling on
the Secretary OF the Interior for information in
relation to the state Of technical and Industrial
education in the schools and colleges endowed
by the government, and in other schools in the
states and territories and District of Columbia,
and the extent to which provision has been
made for such education of females, and the
number OF females attending such schools
Adopted.
journ to-day, it be to meet on Monday next, but
on herequest of Mr.. Gavland to allow session
tomorrow for consideration OF the Hot Springs
bill. he withdrew the motion.
The Senate proceeded to consider the calen-
dar.
The bill for the relief of the widow Of General
Custer. which had been adversely reported from
the committee On claims, was indefinitely post
pOned
The bill for the relief of p L. Ward, reImburs-
ing him for war supplies furnished, was passed
.i-II ,ifo1r Cnnff lon
present consideration of his resolution for the
appointment OF special committee on inter-
oceanic canal.
Mr Maxey objected. remarllfng that Justice to
committees required that business on the calen-
dar be disposed OF.
The bill for the relief of James and William
Vance, paying them for rent Of a building dur
ing the war, was passed.
TaE INTER-oCEANIC CANAL.
Mr. Gordon again moved the consideration OF
the canal resolution, and it was taken up.
Mr.. salisbury opposed it, and hoped the sub
Ject OF all Inter-oceanic canal would be referred
TO the committee on foreign affairs, where, in
its present aspect it belonged
Mr., Eaton, chairman OF the committee on for
eign relations, thought the consideration OF the
subject properly belonged to that committee. It
was matter involving foreign relations, and
leaving himself out OF the question, the mem
berS OF the committee were distinguished and
able enough TO decide upon it,
MI. Davis CIV. Va.) opposed the creation of
special committee. The diplomatic part of the
question could probably be considered by the
committee on foreign relations and the COM
mercial part of it by the committee on COM
merce. There were 45 standing committees.
Surely some OF these could give the..subject pro-
per consideration. The subject would not drop
with the expiration of this Congress, and any
committee appointed to consider it would prob
ably be continued for years.
Mr. Hill called the attention of his colleagues
to the fact that Mr.. Groome, who had offered
resolution for appointment OF special COM
mittee before Mr.. Gordon off cred his was not
in his seat. Nh. Hill understood he desired to
be present when the subject came up.
Mr. Gordon said so far as priority was con-
cerned, he had offered a resolution on The SUBJ
ject On the second day OF the session 1t was
felt with the Senator from Connecticut, (Mr.
Eaton.) that the subject should go TO the COM
mittee on foreign relations, as that Senator had
brought the personnel Of his committee before
the Senate, he thought it would be diScoufteous
for him to press his motion any further. If,
therefore,, it was the pleasure OF the Senate that
the matter should go to the foreign relations
committee, 1t certainly was also his.
Mr. Williams said the subject not only pre-
sented foreign, commercial and legal questions,
but might also present military and naval queS-
tons. He hoped special committee, composed
OF the attest men Of all the committees of the
Senate, would be appointed to consider it. BE
cause, sir. ii we intend to make our declaration
good, 1t may be necessary to look into the con-
greatest question that has been before the Sen
ate during this session OF Congress. For let me
say, sir, the American people have made
There may be some differences Of opinion here,
but the country is of one mind in this regard.
The people Of the United States do not intend
that any foreign nation or nations shall put a
Chinese wall or dig ditch across this conti-
nent that shall stand as barrier against their
aspirations to empire or commercial supremacy
on this continent. That is the fiat and the feel
ing OF this whole continent from north TO south,
from east to west and that statesman or politi-
clan who puts himself up against this current
OF popular opinion will be swept away as with
rushing flood. hope this committee will be
composed of the best, most patriotic, wlsest
men OF the Senate, and that all questions con-
nected with this subject may be referred to
them"
Mr.. Gordon.-Wfthout withdrawing one word
that have said as to the necessity of special
committee, yet in view of the suggestion Of my
colleague and OF the Senator from Connecticut
! ask leave to withdraw the resolution which
had the honor to introduce. Ii any Senator sees
tit to renew it ! shall feel bound to support it;
but there is nothing LETT for me, under the Cir
cumstanceS, but to withdraw the resolution.
Mr.. GrOOme (Who had come in during the dis
cussion) thereupon withdrew his resolution,
submitted December 18th last, for the appoint
ment OF special canal committee.
Mr. Platt thereupon called up the Joint resolu-
ton introduced by him January 10th, and
moved its reference to the committee On foreign
relations Agreed TO. Ut is as follows: Where
as. an improved and cheaper marine communi-
cation between the Atlantic and Pacific sea-
boards OF the United States by means of ship
canal through some portion OF the Central
American isthmuS, has become important to
the commercial interests Of this country; and
whereas, Congress deems it to be necessary and
eXpedient that the national and public interest
-. ~ such communication should be secured
rather than merely private and SPECULATIVE ends:
Therefore, ResolueG, That the President be re-
quested, If he shall deem it eXpedient, to com
munlcate to the governments OF the principal
maritime nations of Europe the desire of this
government to secure such public interests. and
10 invite the cooperation Of such governments
IN the selection OF route of 1Sthinus seahoard
transit which shall be founI to suhsarve the
most largely the general interests of all mari
time nations and also co communicate the de-
sire OF the government to come to an under
81 S,anoins Occurring the neutrality OF such route
..nen 1t shall have been opened by the enter
prise of their respective citizens
The consideration OF the calendar was pro-
ceeded with
The bill for the relief OF the Winnebago In
dians in Wisconsin was laid aside on objection
by MIR. Thurman.
The bill for the erection of a public building
In Denver was under discussion when the morn
ing hour expired.
Mr.. Garland withdrew his objection to an ad-
Journment from to-day to Monday, but gave no
uce That he would ask leave to Call up the Hot
springs Dill as soon as the appropriation bills
were disposed Of.
On motion of Mr.. Anthony, it was resolved
that when the Senate adjourn to-day 1t be to
meet on Monday next.
The fortification appropriation bill was taken
.'Messrs. Allison, Herman and Dawes advocated