Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-21
UNITED STATES SENATE.
"WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER I2.


WASHINGTON Oct. l2.-Sen. kellogg offered
a resolution calling on the secretary of state for
all papers on file in MS department relating 10
the seizing of one Vicenza Rebello. 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 Sieauza Re
bello.
Senator Edmunds asked that the resolution lie
over one day. Under the rule 1t should he
thought, be addressed TO the president, as 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.
After executive session the senate adjourned.
THURSDAY, 0cr. Is.
Edmunds called up his resolution concerning
the standing committees as constituted during the
last session, and 1t was adopteG-yeas 81 nays 35.
The standing committees are therefore contin-
ued as constituted at the last session. and the
president pro tenn. is authorized to fill vacancies
which may exist as the result is announced.
Sen. Logan offered 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. Al p. 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 senators 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 as president pro tenn.
The senate then proceeded to the consideration
of the resolution.
Sen. Jones Of Florida, opposed the adoption of
fha Init in hrla fol-tY 81.
ground that he tenure of office of president pro
TEN. is during he absence of the vice president
4 vote was then taken on Sen. Logan's resolu-
tion, resulting in its adoption-yeas So nays 81.
Bayard and Davis not voting.
Sen. Bayarf, when he was called said: Il pro-
pose TO withhold my vote. | have never obtained
office by my vote; | never shall retain it by my
vote. | am CHAD 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:
SenatoH-The honor Just conferred comes to
the seat which now occupy in this body with
out any expectation on my part. II it carried
any obligations | should be constrained to de-
cline the high compliment. | do not accept it
as a tribute To any personal merit, but rather as
recognition of the independent position have
so long occupied in the politics of the country
| am profoundly gratiied for this mark OF comb
dence, and 1t shall be my endeavor. as it will be
my duty tc 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 q generous cooperation on all sides.
The senate viii please come to order.
Sen. Edmunds-''I think it not only Il duty
but pleasure to move the adoption Of resolu-
tion of thanks to Hon. Thomas +. Bayard the
retiring president pro tenn.
Sen. Butler isoto oce)@"Sacasm.
Sen. Edmunds-"Not bit of it.. | move Il gote
s.fK
Thomas +. Bayard for the dignity and impair
tiality with which he has presided over this body
the short period he has done so Glow sarcastic
laughter on democratic side. | sorry to see
the senator's smile | am actually in earnest The
senator from Delaware came to the chair under
time of excitement and trial, and though his ca
reer has been short one of his political adver
saries in all sincerity wish to express my oqlga-
ton to him for the impartiality with which he has
conducted the duties assigned him.
Ihe motion waSagreed to.
On motion, committee consisting of Bayard
aud Logan was appointed by the chair to wait on
the president and announce to him the election of
Davis president pro TEN.
FRIDAY 0cT. II.
The resolution offered by Sen. Lamar. relative
to the inter-oesanic canal, was adopted; as was
also the resolution offered by Sen. Edmunds, di-
reeting the jliiciary committee to inquire wheth-
er the proceedings for eXtraditon in in the of
RebellO have been proper and in accordance with
the law. 4, S:l5 the distinguished French and
German - entered the chamber and stood IL
the u the senator's desks
When quiet had been restored Sen. Bayard
said: : beg leave to apprise the senate of the
presence on the floor of this chamber, of GER
tain distinguished officers and citizens of our sis
ter republic, France; also of certain other dis
tinguished officers and citizens Of the empire of
Germany. who have come here for the purpose of
joining with tae people of the United States in
the celebration and commemoration of the great
eliminating victory, to the of the allied col
onies one hundred years ago. The great victory
OF these colonies and Of the allies of that day to
their allies of this day, know speak the scnti-
ment of eyery member and American senator
when | say they are most welcome to this cham
ber, and now move that for the purpose Of each
member paying that respect, which each and all feel
for those who have honored us by their presence
recess of halfan hour be taken to enable the
presiding Officers of the senate, and each member
to pay that respect which presents not only our
individual feeling, but the feeling Of every state
and every man in every state In our union of
states. (Appause.)
The motion was agreed to- and recess was
taken, which vas occupied by the senators in cor
daily greeting their distinguished guests. After
the recess, the visitors having left the senate
went into executive session. and wnen the doors
re-opened, adjourned.
MoSDAY 0cr II.
The president pro tenn. announced the appoint
ment OF the following senators to fill the vacan-
cies on the committees On foreign affairs AL
drieh ana Lapham in place of Burnside and Conk-
ling; finance, Aldrich in place of Burnside; com
merce, Miller OF New York in place of Conkling;
military affairs, Hawley in place of Burnside
judiciary, Teller in place of Conkling; on post
offices and roads, Miller in place of
Platt: on education and labor, Aldrich
in place Of Burnsides Lapham in place of Platt;
on enrolled bills Sewell in place Of platt on priv
ileges and election, Lapham in place Of Teller.
The president pro tenn said he understood that he
had no authority to designate any person as
chairman Of acommittee that was in the hands
of the committee themselves.
At the suggestion of Merritt the names Of the
new members Of the committees will be placed at
the foot of the list. The senate then went into
executive session and when the doors reopened
adjourned until Friday