Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-12
tORTI-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Second Session.
The Senate.
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SHARON SPEAKS.
WASHINGTON, March l1.-Senator Sharon
presented petition of newspaper Proprietors
for reduction of duty on paper. Referred.
Senator Sharon said he thought the tariff might
now advantageously be removed from many ar
tices. 1t was said there is a war between cap
ital and labor. That could not be IN any just
sense. for capital cannot be at war with that
which it most needs. But capital and labor
united are at war with production Tor The pur-
pose of punching the masses. Tariff interests
are always represented here, the people are not.
They are long suffering, patient and enduring
and never moving until reused by some great
wronr. Senator Sharon then said there had been
comment on his long absence. This absence
was caused by the fact that after election the
operations of g friend had involved him to the
extent of millions of dollars and has duty To
large interests depending upon hlm nad de-
manded his attention. 10 regretted this, as he
would have been glad to take part in the de-
Gberations of the Senate. He would be obliged
for the same reason to be absent the next three
or four weeks and asked the indulgence OF the
Senate on that account Now that he knew his
duties and responsibilities his resignation was
ut the disposal of his constituents whenever
they chose to call for it.
DETROIT RIVER FRIDGE.
large number of citizens of Chicago and the
Northwest for the construction OF bridge over
the Detroit river.
BALANCING The BooKS.
Senator Davis, of West Virginia, introduced
bill empowering the proper officers Of the
treasury to credit officers OF the United States
with amounts Of unavailable funds standing to
their debit on the treasury books, and to trans
fIaI ,,c nrS Gfp
indebted for the same. Referred.
INFORMATION FROM sCHUgz.
Senator Dawes submitted q resolution calling
on the secretary of the interior for information
concerning the alleged killing by soldiers of
Big Snake, Poaca chief.
Senator Cockreu submitted q resolution call
ing on the secretary of the interior for copies of
all patents for land issued to individuals or
railroad corporations il the Indian Territory,
and q full account of the proceedings OF tho
department in relation to such subject.
Adopted.
EIGHT HOUR LAW.
Senator Wallace introduced joint resolu-
ton providing for The enforcement of the eight
hour law. Referred.
ARID AND WASTE LANDS.
Tue bill for the reclamation of arid and waste
lands passed. 1t authorizes the secretary of
the interior to contract for he sinking of two
artesian wells on the plains east Of the Rocky
Mountains, the wells to be the center of q &c
seivation of four square mica.
FITz JOHN PORTER.
Senator Allison announced that Immediately
after Senator Jones' remarks be would ask for
consideration of the forti6cation appropriation
bill to the exclusion of all other business.
Senator Blaine-In what position will that
leave the Fitz John Porter bill?
The Prcsiiing Officer, Anthony-It would
have no place, but would be subject to be called
up.
Senator Davis, West Virginia, hoped the floor
would be given to the appropriation bihs, after
the speech of the Senator from Florida.
Senator Burnside said he desired to have
opportunity to speak on the Porter bill.
Senator Logan said he would object to the
Porter bill being set aside.
Senator Allison said his intention was mere
ly to ask that the Porter bill be informally laid
aside.
Senator Blaine-That takes unanimous con-
sent.
Senator Conkling-And the Senator from
Illinois Loganl gives notice he will object.
Senator Thurmau-If the debate on this Fitz
John Porter bill is to extend for q month, as it
threatens to, shall feel 1t my duty at much
earlier period than q month from now to an
tagonize it with the Geneva award bill.
Senator Logan-I wish to say in response to
that that those who have spoken on this side
are not responsible for the Fitz John Porter
case being before the Senate.
Senator Randolph-Let me say that while l
am very glad the Fitz John Porter bill is before
the Senate, it Is here as all Senators know by
action Of the President of the United States.
The Presiding Officer-This whole discussion
is ont of order. The Senator from Florida has
the huor.
Senator Jones thought that part of the sem
tence OF Porter imposing political disabilities
w.s null aud void The sentence of the SOL
der could not abrogate the rights of the citi-
zen He regarded the doctrine held by the
supporters of the bill IS full of danger to cur
institutions.
At the conclusion of Senator Jones' remarks
Senator Davis, of West Virginia, moved the
pending bill be postponed and the Senate pro-
coed to consider the fortifcstions appropria-
ton bill, the effect of which action would be to
carry the Porter bill to the foot of the calen-
dar.
Senator Logan moved to Indefinitely post
pone the Porter bill.
Senator Davis. of West Virginia, moved to
lay the Porter bill on the table.
The President pro TEN. (Edmunds) ruled that
this motion superseded that of Senator Logan.
The motion was agreed to by viva voce vote
and the bill was laid on the table, subject to
De called up by a majority vote. The forti6ca-
tions appropriation bill then taken up,
aud after an executive session the Senate ad-
journed.
The House.
ATTEMPT TO CORRUPT PIG IRON KELLY.
WASHINGTON, March 11.-Mr. Kelly rose to
question of privilege. He sent to the clerks
desk and had read IN article from the Philadel-
Ia.