The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-10-20
UNITED STATES SENATE.
TUESDAY, 0cT. II.

TUESDAY, Der. II.
Immediately after the reading of the Journal
Senator Edmunds rising to u question Of the
be administered 10 Mr.. Aldfich, senator-e!ees
from Rhode Island. There being no objection,
the motion was agreed to ahd Aldrich was
sworn in. i .F
Senator Edmunds then made similar motion
in the case of the senator's elect from New York.
Senator Mcpherson interposed and stated that
he had desired to present petition, pending that
motion. He held in his hands a communication
from certain members of the New York legisla-
ture, alleging certain reasons why Lapham and
Miller were not entitled to seats in the senate.
With regard to the allegation he knew nothing.
lie did not present the petition wi any desire to
delay action upon the administration of the oath.
He offered the petition and would refer it at the
proper time to an appropriate committee.
Senator Edmunds said that as the petition re-
ferred to the propriety of swearing in the new
senators, he would not object to its reception at
the present time.
The petition was received and laid upon the
table, and the oath of office administered to the
senators from New York.
| A committee consisting Of Pendlcton and An
thony was appointed by the presiding officer to
wait upon the president and inform him that the
senate was ready to receive any communication
he might be pleased to send them.
Recess for half an hour.
After recess Edmunds offered resolution de-
claring that the standing committees of the SEN
ate, as they were constituted at the close of the
last session of the senate be continued for the
present session, and authorizing the President
pro TEN. to fill any vacancies which may exist
| therein.
| Mr.. Harris asked that the resolution lie over
one day, under the rules So ordered.
The committee appointed to wait upon the
president reported that it had performed its duty,
and that the president would communicate in
writing with the senate tomorrow.
Adjourned.
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER -.
| WASHINGTON, Oct. l2.-Sen. Kellogg offered
resolution calling on the secretary Of state for
all papers on file in his department relating to
the seizing of one Vicenza Rebeo, an Italian, in
the city of New Orleans in June, 1881, by one
James Mooney, and also all papers relating to
the subsequent extradition of said Vicenza Re-
bello.
Senator Edmunds asked that the resolution lie
over one day. Under the rule it should, he
thought, be addressed to the president, rs it
might include in its provisions some diplomatic
papers between the governments. The resolution
was laid over.
Sen. .Edmunds then called up his resolution for
continuing for the present session the standing
committees of the senate, as constituted last
session.
After some opposition by Garland, Edmunds
said he would not press the resolution to-day.
= Ai'ef d eAe'u'''o session ''ie senate "ulourneu
THURSDAY, OcT l3.
Edmunds called up his resolution concerning
the standing committees as constituted during the
last session, and it was adopted-yeas 81. nays 49,
The standing committees are therefore contin-
ued as constituted at the last session, and the
president pro TEN. is authorized to fill vacancies
which may exist as soon as the result is announced,
Sen. Logan offered a resolution for the election
of David Davis, senator from Illinois, as presi.
dent Of the senate.
Senator Pendleton asked that the resolution
lie over for one day under the rules. So ordered.
An executive session then followed At1p. m
the doors were re-opened and the senate again
met in open session.
Sen. Pendeton rose and stated that upon re-
Election and consultation with senator's on his side
of the chamber, he had concluded to withdraw
his objection to the immediate consideration Of
the resolution proposing the election of Senator
Davis us president pro TEN.
The senate then proceeded to the consideration
of the resolution.
Sen. Jones' of Florida, opposed the adoption OF
the resolution in brief speech, taking the
ground that the tenure of office of president pro
tenn. is during the absence of the vice president.
A vote was then taken on Sen. Logan's resolu-
tion, resulting in its adoption-yeas, 36, nays a.
Bayard and Davis not voting.
Sen. Bayard, when he was called, said: II pro-
pose to withhold my vote. have never obtained
office by my vote; never shall retain it by my
vote. l am glad the question is taken up to-day.
Sen. Davis, of Illinois, was then escorted to the
chair by Sens. Bayard and Anthony. On taking
the chair Sen. Davis said:
Senators-The honor Just conferred comes to
the seat which | now occupy in this body with
out any expectation on my part. If it carried
any obligations should be constrained to de-
cline the high compliment. 1 do not accept il
as tribute to any personal merit, but rather as
Il recognition of the independent position have
so long occupied in the politics of the country
/ am profoundly gratifed for this mark of conf.
dencc and it shall be my endcavor, as it will bt
my duty, to administer the trust with impair.
tiality and with entire fairness. Not being
trained in parliamentary practice, shall beg the
indulgence of the senate in this respect, and
hope for generous cooperation on al sides
The senate will please come to order
Sen. Edmunds-'I think it not only duty
, but pleasure to move the adoption of resolu
ton of thanks to Hon. Thomas +. Bayard, thu
, retiring president pro tenn."
Sen. Butler (soto roce) Sarcasm"
Sen. Edmunds-"Not bit of it, move vott
of thanks of the senate be expressed to Hon. Hon
: Thomas F. Bayard for the dignity and impair
tality with which he has presided over this body
the short period he has done so Glow sarcastic
laughter on democratic side). l am sorry to sc,
the senator's smile. am actually in earnest. Th,
senator from Delaware came to the chair under
time of excitement and trial. and though his ca
reer has been short l. as one Of his political adver
saries, in all sincerity wish to express my oqiga
ton to him for the impartiality with which he ha
conducted the duties assigned hlm."
The motion was agreed to.
, On motion, commit tee consisting of Bayar,
and Logan was appointed by the chair to wait o,
the president and announce to him the election 0
Davis as president pro TEN.
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