The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-21
FoRTYSIXTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, February 20.
SENATE.


cent bill.
Mr.. Logan spoke in favor Of the bill. H,
quoted varpus laws providing for tn,
grants oflaid for military service to show
that these giants were considered as pay
ment in tie same manner as cash pay
ments. ~
Mr.. Randolph moved that the bill fol
the relief Of Fitz John Porter be made 9
special order Immediately after the dis
positionof the pending bill.
/ Mr.. Davis Ills.) objected, owingto the
absence Of Senator from Ohio Thur.
l.manl has charge Of the general
4 award b i, which has been nadea special
order fol Tuesday.
Mr.. Cameron (Pa.) moved that when
the Senite adjourn 1t be to meet on Tues
day nett Monday being considered the
anniyerafyof Washington's birth.
Mr.. Harris moved 10 amend by insert
ing Mohiayin the place OF Tuesday. The
motion a amended was agreed to.
The Senate then went into executive
session and when the doors reopened Mr..
Morrill, moved that the Senate take up
and pass the bill admitting free OF duty
certain contributions from abroad in aid
Of the'colored refugees in Kansas. The
bill had been referred to the Finance Com
mittee and he had obtained consent OF the
members of that committee during the
atternoonto report it favorably and ask
Its immediate consideration.
Mr.. Penlleton objected on account OF
the irregularity OF such procedure.
Mr.. Noothees, also objected, intimating
that in view OF the need OF charity for
English subjects at home there seemed to
be less charity than the policy involved in
the making of these contributions,
though hewould not oppose the bill on its
Mr., ConRiing said in view OF the fact
that Congress had Just provided free trans
portation for the contributions from
American citizens to the citizens OF Ireland
it could not consistently refuse to pass u
bill admitting what the charitably dispos-
ed Of other nations had sent the suffering
uE America. The goods referred to were
rotting onithe wharves in New York. The
only question was whether private per-
sons should be allowed to take and trans
port them to their destination at their
own expense.
Mr., Bruce said that he had studiously
avoided entering upon any discussion
touching the merits OF the movements Of
the eolored people from the South, and
he had no intention to enter upon it now; !;
but 1t seemed TO him the only question
involved was whether or not We would
allow the refugees now in Kansas, who
left their homes for cause or without
cause, wisely or unwisely, it was matter
OF noimportance SO far as this measure
was concerned whether we would allow
them to;die bo hundreds rather than per-
nit the Contributions which the English
people ihsd sent here to pass through the
Custom House. He was glad 70 see
aid aiding the Irish Aa sg6taEEefiF5s ga6aEfi5:
as.:,S nv me- yould for that object, and he
fltet ssSSttthasnn the Senator from Indiana
wopld NET object to the passage Of the
bill, which simply provided the goods al
ready at our doors should be transported
free Of duty TO their destination. lie be-
lieved thst neither the Senator from In
diana, Ior any other Senator intended to
antagonze the bill simply because they
disapprOyd OF the exodus movement.
Mr.. Keraan hoped the bill would pass.
Mr.. Eduunds called attention TO the
fact that tAis whole debate was irregular.
Mr.. Peplleton attempted to state his
reasons lorobiecting to the bill.
Mr.. Idnunds made point OF order
that there; was no question before the
Senate.
Mr.. Eernan-Do not let US attempt TO
tax chaity that comes in to our people
who arealleged 10 be suffering. move
that all prbr orders be suspended and
that we lroteed to vote on this bill.
Mr.. Peadlston-I will withdraw my OBJ
jections
There yasmuch confusion, several Sem
ators attempting to speak together. Chair.
man Caiatpn (Wis.) raped for order, and
asked itfhtre was any objection TO the
consiasfaigi Of the bill.
Mr.. Vofhees-I say yes; object. |
tagoniA tie bill on its final passage.
Mr.. Ednnnds-Let US have regular Or
der. Iullthe gentleman to order.
Mr.. vithers-1 move the Senate ad-
Agrd ID and the Senate adjourned till
MondG
1f HOUSE.
A reslution was adopted, calling on the
secrehy ofthe Interior for information
as to tbamount OF land subsidy granted
the. StIoseph and Denver City railroad
compan. Why the disposition was made
OF theseands, and why the said road has
not beerompleted to the junction with
the Unh Pacific railroad at Kearney,
Nebrasks The Speaker proceeded to call
q commRe for report Of a private ma
ture.
senatepiht Resolution was passed au-
thorizinGle Secretary OF the Navy to des-
ignate ahssel OF the United States to
rfeassS ~ charge, ,.Contributions.f for the
relief 7the suffering poor OF Ireland.
At 4 expiration OF the morning hour,
the HIse went into q committee Of the
wholdn the revision OF the rules.
Thelird clause Of Rule23. which pro-
yides htall appropriation bills, or bills
involyg q tax or charge on the people,
shall llirst considered in Committee OF
the WSle, having been read, Mr.. Davis
submhd any amendment providing that
the elise shall not be suspended when
the anInt Involved exceeds $4,000.
Mr.lntofd submitted an amendment
: as sBtlpte, providing that bills may
be pathfinder o suspension OF the rules
by 4 tNthird vote taken by yeas and
nays yhout going into Committee OF the
MI. lyis accepted the substitute but
il was5etted.
Mr. lllS submitted an amendment
, Rule 2h regard to the order Of businesSo
, and piading that the resolutions Of in,
quiry, ,lsfgduced on Monday, shall lie on
the ta!lto,b be called up for action at any