Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-20
Forty-Sixth Congress.
KAsHINGrnN Anril 10

WASHINGTON. April 19. SESATE.-Mr. Wallace, of Pennsylvania, from the select committee to inquire into alleged frauds the late election, submitted report the prevention of the elective franchise by threats deprivation of employment. Laid on the table and ordered to be printed MT. Teller, of California, announced that minority report on the subject would be made.
 Mir. Withers, of Virginia, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported back the Army Appropria- tion bill. Placed on the calendar.
 Mir. Cameron, of Pennsylvania, moved to lay aside all pending and prior orders and take his joint olution for commission consider and report what legislation needed the better regulation of merce between the States. The Commerce Committee it's importance he wished early decision upon it. The motion was agreed to-yeas 3S, nays 21 The resolu- mission of threa Senator's three Representatives and three citizens, inquire into the conditions that will most favorably affect the condition of transportation among the States by land water routes, securing thereby the required facilities at ths lowest charges with the greatest certainty and economy in time, and that will avoid and prevent any unjust discrimination and unnecessary burdens rnpediments in transpor taton in order to ascertain whether these conditions be secured by legislation by Congress, and if so by what measures, and report their recommendations to Congress at it's next session.
 MT. saulsbury, of Delaware offered an amendment nstructng the to lnqure into the effects of railroad consolidation and what power Congress has in that matter.
 Pending debate the morning hour expired and the resolution went over.
 The Geneva bill taken mp and Mir. Carpenter re- was legally bound to pay the claims of insurance com panies upon whose claims the award made. In the of his remarks he read letter written by Caleb Cushing, in which he says that the claims Of companies are as good as bonds, and main-
 
 Gushing which was read by Blaine WAS spurtous judging both from internal and external evi tence As Mr. Carpenter had read affidavit made by J. Lang don Ward, New York attornty, detailing converse tion held with Gushing after the appearance of the letter, in which he emphaticaly denied the author ship.
 MT. Carpentsr-Well, do not do so then. Mir. Car penter continuing said that destruction of private every claim upon which this award made has been paid if there remains ,urplus I would favor it's re rights rights have been adjudicated against He quoted from the message of Grant congratulatng great international dispute and commended the high too pro1d of my country to bring the language of the Senator from Maine in regard to this tribunal in trast with the words of the great man who to-day is first in war; first peace and first in the hearts of countrymen and all mankind (Applause
 been pleased to remark that he had contempt and dislike for lawyers. He had noticed this remark which had passed beyond personal respect For those who hold this killing aunt in fur ther use, will say am not lawyer. am incuI- pated cruiser. spent the honest years of my young life in lawyers office, and was associated with these their country upon this floor The Senator has lec- tured upon common honesty and that honor de- that these insurance companies should be ognized. There adage which says 'sLiars should good memories, and will extend the sdage and say 'that Senators should have good memories" He then went to charge that in 1873 Mr. Carpenter had voted against the insurance companies whose claims he now advocated. Mir. Blaine then proceeded to meet the argument in regard to the authenticity Of the Cushing letter. which expresses opinion adverse to the insurance companies He said there easier argument than 10 simply ignore the fact that the letter was such tough nut for the Senator to crack that there nothing left for him but to go out into the lobby and get the affidavit Of attorney Of insurance that Cushing wrote this letter. He quoted from book written by Gushing and presented to him with his autograph1c signature. Perhaps the Senator will dispute the handwriting, said MT. BIsine, referring the autograph.
 Mir. Eaton [srniing)-Perhaps you had better get an affidavit that it is authentic
 MT. Blaine then took up the doctrine of subrogation and asked MT; Carpenter whether he eyer advocated allow itself to be subrogated. He cited the decision of the First Comptroller of the Treasury in which he injects the subrogated claim of insurance company
 Mr. Thurman-wil the Senator cite again the case Mir. Blane-Is it possible that Senator learned in the law, who has twitted with not bsiug law yer should inquire Of me as to legal reference? MT. Thurman never said you were not lawyer.
 Mir. Blane-Yes, you have records that will show it.
 MT. Thurman-There was no necessity for me to say it. .,- ,o,. .,, premium claims within eight of passing, but when the clsm arising from the e1culpated cruisers was added it got only nine votes.
 Mr. Thurman replied that MT. Morrill, of Maine, who was war premium man, admitted that the amendment strengthened his (Mr. Blaines) case but it had already trial and came within eight votes of passing. ..,,
 MT. Thurman-Go on and will tell you presently.
 MT. Blaine concluded his remarks and MT. Carpen- thought when the adverse opinion of the Second Conptroller to the insurance companies was quoted the Senator should have stated that this overruled by the Attorney General
 MT: Blane-Yes, and the Secretary of the Treasury, fused to pay out the money. Why don't you explain about your position in 1873 on this question tional question. Whether that Senator or myself have been inconsistent is of no great moment. When the bill was up in 1873 were surrounded by men whose claims had been recognized, who needed money and thought they ought to be paid, and when tie bill the bill The great class of clams-that of the insur ance companies--was not included in the bill
 such high standard of duty that thought review of the past might profitable. It is exactly the point then now.
 Mr. Carpenter-On the subject of consistency do not admit superior. My experience at the bar has taueht me not to begin fight, but, when drawn n to defend myself. The Senator brought this thing on. wanting an affidavit on the Cushing letter He can continue this dance as long as he pleases. HoUsE-Mr Herbert, of Alabama, introduceda bill @ to hs Senate apd House when assembled to the for President and Vice President al pack ages purporting to contain electoral votes.
 MT. Weaver, of Iowa. introduced resolution direct ing the Secretary of the Treasury to report whether not the fb sras has a any %s % 11G nno debt part thereof as provided by Joint resoiu- tion approved March IT. l86s ana f S So 5oT wnaT pc and with or without rebate.
 the option of tender in the payment of moneys from the Treasury belongs to the alone ana can quring the Secretary to terminate the relations be- tween the Treasury and the New York clearing house unless said clearing house rescnds its rule against s
 MT. Cox, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs ons fRs of @ and the recognition of American independence by holding an international exhibition in New York in 1883, and moved to suspend the rules and pass the of 143 to E6.
 MT. Coffroth of Pennsylvania, moved to suspend the rules bring before the House for consideration of the bill granting pension to the surviving soldiers demand for the previous question, the Republicans,