The Portland daily press., 1880-06-16
XLVIth CONG Resist Session
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, june 10.
A bill releasing James Munroe Heiskel
from the operation of section 1918 of the re-
vised statutes, which prohibits the appoint
ment in the army of former confederates, was
passed by a party vote, an amendment
adopted in former debate repeating the
statute having been withdrawn.
Concurrent resolution that the President of
the Senate is not invested by the constitution
of the United States with the right to count
the electoral votes, so as to determine which
shall be counted on which shall be rejected
was presented.
Mr.. Ingalls, objected to its consideration and
it went over.
Report on the sundry civil bill was adopted.
A bill was passed constituting joint COM
mission for carrying into effect the convention
between France and the United States
signen last January relative to the claims OF
citizens of France and the United States
against each other.
After discussion the Senate adopted the re-
solutions directing the Secretary of the various
departments report to Congress what changes
could be advantageously to the public interest
be made in the system of keeping accounts,
&C.,
Mr.. Davis Dem.) proceeded to speak upon
the report of the select committee on Treasury
books and accounts.
Messrs. Dawes and ingalls, answered Mr..
Davis claiming that the testimony showed the
discrepancies to be due to changes in the
method of bookkeeping.
A motion to postpone everything and take
up the bill for the relief of Ben Halliday
created long discussion. Finally the motion
for an executive session prevailed.
A message from the President was then an
nounced and Conkling, who said he thought it
was veto message, hoped the Senate would
not adjourn until it was read.
!. A motion by Garland (Dem) to lay the mes
sage on the table and order it printed for con-
sideration tomorrow was carried.
A motion by Thurman that the Senate re-
assemble at a. m. was opposed by COnkllng
but was agreed to. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
A bill repeating the export tax on manu-
featured tobacco, snuff and cigars was refer
red.
The report of the conference committee on
the sundry civil appropriation bill was adopt
ed.
The conference report on the agricultural
question being on motion to pass it under a
a suspension of the rules. The opponents of
the bill resorted to filibustering leaving the
House without quorum.
An exciting scene occurred between Conger
and Frye.
Mr.. Conger declared the sugar bill a scheme
to protect foreign labor and destroy American
labor
Mr. Frye excitedlv characterized Conger's
statement as entirely devoid of truth.
scandalous and unworthy of its author, and
for a time great deal of excitement was appar-
emit upon the Republican side, while the Dem
ocrats seemed to enjoy the quarrel.
Pending the call of the House conference
report on the general deficiency bill was agreed
to.
Report of the conference committee on the
bill to establish titles in the Hot Springs was
agreed to.
Question then required on the sugar bill and
no quorum voted.
A communication announcing the resgna-
ton of B. B. Lewis of Alabama as member of
Congress was laid on the table.
Bill to constitute joint commission for car
rying into effect the convention between the
United States and French republic was passed,
and the Senate bill of the same import was
sent to she committee of the whole on the
ground that it was not competent for the SEN
ate to originate such bill.
A motion to adjourn created great confusion,
nearly every member being on his feet clam
oring for recognition.
After long wrangle the House took re-
cess until tomorrow.