The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-10-20


scented by the senator from New jersey
IMcPhersOnl, said to seriously affect the
rights of the senators from New York
70 seats in this body, that ought to be
inquired into Then there was com
mlttee On railroads, which might have
work TODD. II was known from public
report that there had been an important
officer suspended for some supposed
failure To perform his duty, and by law
1t was required that such suspension
should be reported to the senate. A
COMMITTEES on contingent expense was
also necessary one.
Senator Garland stated that he would
modify his amendment so as to continue
the committees on privileges and eleo-
uons and contingent expenses. lie
thought it would then include all the
committees necessary TO organize at this
time. ~
Senator Garland's amendment was re-
Jected; yeas, 30, nays, 81; Senators Da-
Wis, of Illinois. and Malone voting with
the Republicans.
Senator Edmunds' resolution was then
adopted; yeas, 81 nays, 50.
The standing committees are, therefore
continued as constituted at the last ses-
sion, and the president pro tenn. is au-
thorized TO fill vacancies which may ex
list. ~. -.-.I :.
As soon as the result was announced
Senator Logan offered q resolution for
the election of Senator David Davis, of
Illinois, as president pro tenn. of the
senate.
Senator PendIeton asked to have the
resolution lay over one day under the
rules. 1t was so ordered, and an execu-
tive session followed.
At O'Clock the doors were reopened,
and the senate again went into open ses-
sion. +a
Senator PendletOn stated that upon
reflection and consultation with the SEN
ators on his side of the chamber, he
had concluded to withdraw his obiee-
ton to the immediate consideration of
the resolution proposing the election of
Senator Davis as president pro TEN.
: The Senate then proceeded to the
confederation of the resolution.
Senator Jones, of Florida, opposed
the adoption of the resolution in brief
speech, taking the ground that the term
OF presldent pro tenn. IS during the alb
sence of the Vice President of the
United States. A vote was then taken
on Logans resolution. resulting in IFS
adoption; yeas &C. nays 81, Senators Bay
ard and Davis, of Illinois, not voting.
The chair Senator Harris) then ap-
pointed Senators Bayard and Anthony a
committee TO escort the president pro
tenn. elect to the chair. 10
Senator Bayard, when his name was
called, said: / pFoposeto Withdraw my
vote; have never obtained an office by
my vote, and never will retain one by
my vote. l am glad the question is
taken up to-day.
Senator Davis. of Illinois, was then
escorted to the chair by Senator Bayard.
On taking the chair Senator Davis said ::
Senators: The honor just conferred
comes, as the seat which I now occupy
in this body did, without any expectation
on my part If it cauaed any objections,
| should be constrained TO decline this
high compliment. do not accept it as
tribute to any personal merit, but rath-
er as recommendation of the independ-
ent position have occupied in politics
IN this country. am profoundly CRATE
full for this manifestation of confidence,
and it shall be my duty 10 administer
the trust with impartiaiity aud with en-
tire fairness. Not having been trained
IN parliamentary practice, / shall beg
the indulgence of the senate in this re-
speet, and hope for generous cooper
alton on all sides. The senate will
please come to order.
On motion of Senator Logan q COM
mittee consisting of Senators Bsyard
and Logan was appointed by the chair
to wait on the President and announce
to him the election of Davis as presi-
dent pro tem.
Senator Voorhees, stated that he had
received a communication from a lady
which had induced him to offer the fol.
lowing:
Res0lOed, That the joint committee On
library be instructed TO inquire into the
expediency of causing medals to be
made In gold commemorative ofthe trag-
&c and most lamentable death of James
A. Garfield, late president of the United
States.
The resolution was referred TO the
committee on library. together with the
letters previously alluded to. with the
suggestion that gold medal be struck
and presented to Harry Garfield, the
late presidents eldest son, and that sim
liar bFonze medsls be presented to the
president, the cabinet, members of the
senate and house of representatives, and
the surgeons who attended President
Garfield.
SeantOr Sherman in this connection,
said his colleague and he had deemed it
advisable not to make any formal an
nouncement of President Garffefd's
death ct this session, but await the ac-
ton of the two houses of congress at the
regular session, when no doubt the
proper ceremonies will be ordered. Adj
iouFned.
An Interesting Communication BiaIne's
Letter of Acceptance.