The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-10-20

WASHINGTON, Dot. II
Both tho Republican and Democratic Sen
atOrs met in caucrs this morning with I full

WAsHIN0rON, Oct. 10.
Both tho Republican and Democratic Sen
ators met in caucra this morning with full
attendance. The Republicans remained III
session but q short time, and merely mapped
out plan of action to govern through to-day.
Tho Democratic caucus remained in session
al hour or more, and discussed the
question which occupied 30 much OF their
time Saturday, whether or not to admit
No decision was reached, aud the caucus cd.
journed. Senator Edmnnds proposed to Sena-
tor Pendleton, Chairman Of the Democratic
caucus that Senator DO elected to cali the
aenate to order. This was submitted to the
Democratic caucus, which decided to accept,
provided tho Republicans would consent
s,or. This was acceptable, and both
parties unanimously agreed that Senator Iiar-
ris should call the Senate to orler. Tho Sem
ate assembled at noon. The galleries were
flied to thor utmost capacity. The Senator'S
eleet-Aldrieh, Miller aud Lapham-- occupied
seats upon the floor on the Republican side.
Harris. The Presidents proclamation having
been read, senator pendleton moved tho adop-
ti6n Of the following resolution: "ThAt
Thomas II. Bayard, d Senator from tie
State VI Delaware, Ii hereby chosen President
pro tem Of the Senate" Senator Edmunds
said that, Of course, he did not object TO the
present consideration Of tine resolution, but no
thought, under the existing circumstances, il
WAS his duty to present tho credentials OF the
Senators-elect which he thereupon did. The
credentials having been read, Senator Edmunds
moved that the oath ef Office be administered to
thuae gentlemen by Senator Anthony, tho senior
Senator. Senator pendieton moved to lay tho
motion on tie table. Carried SO; nays, a.
Davis. Of Illinois, voted with the Republicans IN
the negative. Malone did not vote. and Plat
and Fair were paired. MIR. Edmnnds said no
reason had been given why Eenators-elect
should not be allowed to take part III the Of.
ganization Of the Senate. aud he. therefore,
moved to amend Pendleton's resolution by pro-
yiding for the immediate qualification OF tho
istcrcd by senator Anthony. senator Edmunds
then proposed On amendment providing
that Thomas F. lMyard shall be elect
I'd presiding officer for this day only.
The amendment gave rise to = short discus
sion, but was finally rejected yeas. 3s; nays,
3l-Messrs. Malone and Davis lIll.) voting
with the Republicans. Senator Edmnnds then
offered another amendment, to substitute the
namc OF Senator Anthony for that Of
Senator Bayard a. President pro tenn.
vote was at onco taken and the
amendment defsated-yeas, 81; maya, "a.
Malone voted with the Republicans. Senator
David Davis did not vote. The original reso-
then adopted by 81 to 81. Davis, Of Illinois,
did not vote. Malone voted with tho Repnbli-
cans. The chair then appointed Senator'S An
thony and rendlcton 10 escort the President pro
temporo elect, Senator Bayard, to the chair.
When Mr.. Bayard was installed - President
OF the Senate he returned thanks, and invoked
the consideration and co operation OF the SEN
ators. He referred to the sad circumstance
which caused the call Of the Senate, and said
tho grief which penetrates every household IN
the land should soften the party asperity in
the senate and lead TO harmonious action. The
Senate then, without the transaction VI any
further business, adjourned for the day.
The onlT business transacted In the Senate.
On tho llth inst, was the swearing in Of
Mesers. Miller, Lapham and Allrich, and the
appointment Of committee to wait on the Pres
ident and notify him Of the organization Of
the Senate. Before Messrs. Miller md lap
ham were sworn in. Mr.. Mcpherson presented
TO the Senate petition received BY him from
certain Democratic members Of the New York
Lesislatnre. alles'ng reason. reasons Why thoss =:
the Senate. He did not present the pc
titicn with any desire to delay action upon the
administration OF the oath. Mr.. Edmunds
esid that hc would not object to the rrcsenta-
tion Of the petition. and il WAS laid upon the
table. Mr.. Edmnnds presented a resolution
that the standing committees Of the last session
b. continued Tor the present session. and that
might exist. Mr.. Harris promptly obi scted,
aud the resolution went over under the rule.
Mr.. Kellogg offered resolution on ths l1tA.
calling on the Secretary Of State for informa'
ton in regard to the sei2ing Of vincenxo II
belio. in New Orleans. aud his subsequent e.
trs dlticn to Italy a. 4 bandit. Mr.. EdMunda
L. n 4. Il M TIE
present. ss.eit n the standing committees Of the
Senate ss constituted last ssseson. After some
OPPOSITION ly Nj. Garland, Mr.. Edmunds
.sid he Neuld lot press the resolution
1t once. President Arthur scnt in . long list
OF n,n.inatiens, inclrding the foliowin9
ii rsnsNns otis +. Clarke. Of Rhode Island,
INIT p.l Gts temmiss tner Of Pensions Z. u
Msii,r. II htiit na. nes G;s Commissioner oi
l,nsiols II. aL G. M. .Fsiland. II Kansas, CON-
missioner Of General Land Othcc; z. H. Howard.
Of Illinois, Indian Inspector Addison Brown,
the Soutl. ,ln District II New York George Nj
nGskln. II Alalan,s. Attorney u the Cnitst
Ststes Tor tho Southern district OF Alabama
Robert s. Foster, Of Indiana, Marshal Of ths
United States for tie District Of Indiana
Af.erthe adjournment Of the Senate, the Rcpub
hcan Senators met IN caucus and formally nom
mated DAVID Davis for President pro tenn. Vi
the Senate. The only one to raise an objection
was Senator Hoar, OF Massachusetts. To |
committee Of Republican Senators Who in
quir,d Of him il he would Accept the position
Mr.. Davis replied that they must oe yuides
bv their knowledge Of his character
The Democratic Senators also held anothel
cAncus and decided on policy Of inaction II
regard to the Sccrctaryship Of the Senate. TIT
caucus also camc to the conclusion not to IN
vestiSSte the "polnts raised by certain Deni
ueratic members OF the New York LegislAtur
against the validity Of the election of Senator,
Lspham and Miller, aud that the best ans
wsssst policy ID to let the Senate committee
stand ~ at present constituted.
On the 18th inst. Mr.. Edmunds called n
his resolution continuing the standing commit
tees as constituted It the last session. Mr.
Garland offered an amendment providing tha
only the following committees shall be cOntin
red Foreign Relations, Finance. ComMerye
Military Alsirs, Judiciary, rcstotiices an,
Reads, Public Lands, Pensions, and Intial
| were the only ones that would hAv
Any work 10 do during the epecial ses
sion. Mr.. Eaaluads opposed the amendment
Mr.. Garland stated that he would modify hi
amendment 81 as 10 continue inc Committee
| Oh PRIVILEGES and Elections and Conungen
! Expenses. He thens LII il Monid then niclud
| all the committees necessary 10 organle at tin
| tine. Mr.. GsIland's amendment WAS Wiects'
Yeas, 81 NAYS 81. Davis tIll.) and Mahon
voting with the Republicans. MIR. Edmund,
! resolution was then adopied-yeas, 81 nays
| S. The standing committees are. thercfors
| continued as constituted At the last session
| and the President pro TEN. u authorlze
1 to I'LL vacancies which may exist
| As aeon ~ the result Was announced. Mr.. La
| gan offered q resolution for the election Q
1 David Davis, y Senator from Illinois, ~ Pres
! dent pro tenn. Of the Scnate. The resolution
WAS adopts d-yeas, So; nays, A--Bayard an
! David Davis not voting. On taking the chail
Senator Davis made 4 brief speech, in whic
lie said the high honor conferred upon hiI
| came without any expectation ON his part.
| the compliment had carr,ad any party obligl
ton with il hc should have felt constrained
| decline it. number Of nominations weI
| s.nt in by the President, includin
among others. Hannibal Hamlin, Minists
! to Spain Walker blame, rh,rd Assistant Sex
| r,tsry of state; Mark 3. Brewer, Of Michigan
| Consul General to Berlin Do Alya ). Alexan
der. of Indiana. Filth Auditor of the Ireasur.
Benjamin Z. DAVIS, oi Massachusetts,. Depui
| Fourth Auditor II the Ir.a ufy; Jacob y
/ Liza. OF New Hampshire, Auditor u the IrcGl
nry. rostuilicc Department; kohett I. Croxel
of Minnesota. Deputy Auditor Treasury, Pos
office Department, Howard n. kusclln, wi