The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-04

Nays. Mesars. Archer. Atkins, Baskn.
Billlu, Buchanan, Butler, Oade. Grain, garron
Raviason' raImer feazsl Hal Hathaway
jackson Of Natrhitnnhes, Jackson Of 1T.
Mary, Jones, Hnrrinn, Kavanaugh, klalnre-
Ter. Kirk Mlllaudon. Nixon, M"rei Munday
Mccain, Mccullough Mcleroy, Ogden,
Shepherd, s,fingfellow, lalton, Vaughan.
Vincent, VOORHEES,. Wenma, Wise. Williams
oil Morehonsa. Young nf st. Landry ~,
The motion III engross and pass the hill to
a third reading was lost.
The following named members respectively
previous M the call VT the roll, asked and w.
tanned permission "a explain their votes on
the motion to engross aud pass 90 third
reading, with permission to have same
spread ~ the journal.
Mr.. Cos4rove explained az follows:
<rfn my opinion the only question to the CON
liberation of which this House. In the passage
Of this bill, Ia restricted, Ia that of a conflict
of authority between the Federal and State
constitutions. Article 25h makea II lnpera-
tive that we shal pass laws to- prevent sall-
ors and crews of foreign vessels from work
Ing on the wharves and leveea Of the city of
New Orleans. consequently tha possible
effect of the law. pr q law ~ Ike character
and import, cannot he considered, For If
this plea he allowed then there can he no
effect given tn any nf the provisions in the
constitution witch require legislation at our
hands ta make them effective.
The conflict IT authority between tile state
and Federal constitutions Ia judicial In every
essence and ono competent for the courts
alone ~ decide
For these reasons vote Aye"
Mr. Atkins explained aa follows
give nc my REASONS for opposing tho hill
/. The fundamental law 81 the nation would
be violated which Is supreme and higher
than thn constitution of The State h Il
wOult hn @aaa legislation. thafafatn Anftl
mental 60 Tue aloa' principles Ut American
liberty. 3. 1t would create monopoly In
favor ct one ,tlaea. which is contrary To tine
principles If nArh aud wise government.
Afr IoneH eyrlalnal IA folnws
Having carefully considered the bill, also
the article In ~" constitution of the State
beatinu OH the auhjae. which Ia article $50 |
have decided To vote against the bill. While
stand upon this linrr awnln M support the
constitution aud laws IT tho United States
and the constitution aud laws of the state If
Louisiana conceive II Ia be my duty. when
IL is apparent IL my mind that All article In
the constitution ~ The state conflicts with
the constitution w tha United Stptne. "a nl,ev
what conceive ii oe the supreme law nf Tho
land. and while believe the passage of this
bill would materially affect the Interest of the
city IF New Orleans and the sunny state IF
Louisiana, vote "Nn.
Mr.. rhippa. as foowa:
! shall vote againat The hill;
First because thluk II conflicts with the
constitution of the United Htatea. with the
power there given I'M regulate commerce he
tween the Statna anu with foreign nations.
Second IL would lao the attempted eSnr
else of power To protect home labor against
foreign labor. which a equally In conflict
with the laws nf tha United States
Third " would Nv A burden on commerce
Injurious to the city Ut Nav Orleans and the
State Of Louisiana.
Mr.. Buchanan. IA tollnws:
vote No because am opposed to the
bill In ita present form, and the bill has not
been allowed to hc amended.
Mr.. Young. Of 81. Landry. as follows:
! wish TO have my vote recorded against
House bill NJ /. fnr the reasons.
First Because think said I'LL will hamper
too materially the commercial interests at
the people. not only at the cit Of New Or
leana. but of the whole State nf Louisiana.
aud by 50 doing viii drive commerce away
from thia great metropolis.
Second Because think the constitution If
the United States e. he paramount to the |
constitution of tho Stateaf Louisiana. In ac- |
eorianoo with tho fourteenth amendment of |
the constitution ~ the United States.
Mr.. Quinn explained a. tnllowa
Ihave my doubts as to the constitutionality
of House bin No. I. but deem Il actually |
necessary for the protection OF our own work
men against foreign competition, leaving the
matter for Federal tribunals tp decide its va
lidity.
Mr.. Vincent. "a follows.
wish TO record my vote aa voting against
this bill for the following rnasona
First Because X Ia contrary to tho laws
andasonsutut'en If the United States.
Second Because II will be Injurious to the
commerce of the State of Louisiana and the
great city Of Now Orleans.
Mr.. Jackson, nf vt. Mary. az follows:
vote againat the bill, because | thnk the
bill Is unconstitutional. and If we can pass
one law which IL unconstitutional VIZ can
han AZ hnn will N1nn
future legislation Ill 4 had condition
Mr.. Curley. "a follows
am In favor Of tho passage OF THE bill. |
with the following amendment:
Strike out the words from the word 'vna-
sel," I'll line a'xteen M and Including tho word
or tn line twenty which prohibits
sailors from breaking cargo "u board,
believe that sailors ahou|d not ha required
10 perform lahorinG work when they ship
and sign articles as able ani ordinary sea
men. 1 believe Il sailors duty ends. under
treaties and maritime law regulating aator's
duty, when he delivers freight or cargo TO the
tackle ends that Ia un the tackle In the ships
hold. OF on the uppnr deck from the tackle t.
the truck Nr over thu ships side. Tut ho can
not receive 1t over the ships sides on the
wharf or levee. nor can lie deliver, truck or
roll cargo on board OF vessel from tho
wharvca or ayees. his duty Is to work on
board shin ana not On shore.
Another reason why sailors of foreign VOC
eels should not be allowed to work on the |
wharves and levaes s, that 1t allows foreign
vessels privileges which are not granted To
American vea4ea IN foreign ports thereby
making II impossible fur American vessels t.
compete with their foreign rivals who are
enabled TO take troghts at lower rates than
American vessels, for the reason that their
expenses are lees, believe tha Is one of the
reasons why American shipping IL thinning
out. III pays better ~ invest In foreign hot
toms. Another reason why | vote yea Is that :
American vessels, American shphuilding,
aud American labor should be- protected by )