River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-10-20
UNITED STATES SENATE.
MospAY. ocT. 10.

their utmost capacity.
The desk formerly occupied by Senator Burn
side was tastefuny draped with black and white.
Several bouquets ornamented the desks Of promi-
nent senators.
The senators elect, Aldrich, Lapham and Mil
Ter, occupied seats upon the floor.
The resolution introduced by Senator Pendle
ton 20 elect Bayard president pro tent, was adopt
ed by vote of 81 to 80.
Malone voted wi h the republicans.
The chair then appointed Senators Anthony
and PendletOn to escort the president pro ten.
elect Bayard, to the chair. Upon taking the
chair Senator Bayard spoke as follows
Senator's I fully appreciate the honor put on
me by this expression Of your confidence of the
duties of the president pro tenn of the senate, IN
obedience TO law and according to the rules of
, this body and the majority. should have great
er misgiyings of fulfilling the post it not for
the assurance that so long as shall continue to
exercise its duties / shall receive your co-opera-
ton, which now earnestly and confidently in
yoke at your hands. We are all painfully mind
full Of the unusual circumstance which has
caused this special session of the senate; may II
not be hoped that touched by sense of common
sorrow and chastened by a grief that permcates
every household in one great family of states
our proceedings may be marked by generous
consideration for the mutual differences OF opini N
and softening of partisan aspirations and high
intent. perform our duties in manner responsive
to the demands Of the occasion and the best in
terests our common country. With such hopes
and al such spirit / now assume and shall en-
deavor perform the duties Of the high position to
which your favor has assigned me.
TUESDAY,, Der. IL.
Immediately after the reading of the journal,
Senator Edmunds, rising to question Of the
highest privilege. moved that the oath of Office
be administered TO Mr.. Aldrich, senator-eect
from Rhode Island. There being no objection,
the motion was agreed TO and Aldrieh was
sworn in.
Senator Edmunds then made similar motion
in the case of the senators-eleet 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.
He did not present the petition wi any desire to
delay action upon the adminisrat ton 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
senator's 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 Pendleton 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 IL.
WAsmNGroN, Oct l2.-Sen. Kellogg offered
a resolution calling the secretary of state for
all papers on file in his department relating to
the Selling of one vicenza Rebelo. an Italian, in
the city of New Orleans in June, 1881, by
James Mooney, and also all papers relating to
the subsequent extradition of sid Nicenza Re-
beo.
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
Salu ne WOulu not press the RESOLUTION LO-uuN.
e After executive session the senate adjourned.
THURSDAY, Ger. 10.
Edmunds called up his resolution concerning
the standing committees as constituted during the
last session, and it adopted-yeas 81 nays 30.
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 soon 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 day under the rules. So ordered.
| An executive session then followed At | p. m.
| the doors were re-opened and the senate again
met in open session.
| Sen. Pendleton rose and stated that upon re-
Election and consultation with senator's 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
| the resolution in u 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. Logans resolu-
ton, resulting in its adoption-yeas, &c. nays "a.
! Bayard and Davis not voting.
1 Sen. Bayard when he was called said: II pro-
pose to withhold my vote. have never obtained
Office by my vote; l never shall retain it by my
! vote. | 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. III 1t carried
any obligations, | should be constrained to de-
cline the high compliment. / do not accept it
as tribute to any personal merit, but rather as
a recognition of the independent position have
| so long occupied in the politics of the country.
| | am profoundly gratifed for this mark of conf
| dence, and it shall be my endeayor as it will be
my duty, to administer the trust with impair
| TALLY and with entire fairness. Not being
trained in parliamentary practice, shall beg the
indulgence of the senate in this respect and
! hope for a generous cooperation on all 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 F. Bayard, the
| retiring president pro tenn"
| Sem Butler (sot0 uoce)-"Sarcasm
! Sen. Edmunds-"Not a bit of it. l move vote
of thanks of the senate be expressed to Hon. Hon.
| Thomas Z. Bayard for the dignity and impair
TALLY with which he has presided over this body
| the short period he has done so (lew sarcastic
| laughter democratic side) / am 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
reer has been short T. of his political adver
saries in all sincerity wish to express my oqiga-
ton to him for the impartiality with which he has
conducted the duties assigned him."
The motion was agreed to.
On motion, a committee consisting Of Bayard
and Logan was appointed by the chair to wait on
the president and announce to him the election of
Davis president pro ten.
FRIDAY Der. Ia.
The resolution offered by Sen. Lamar relative
to the inter oceanic eanak was adopted as was
also the resolution offered by Sen. Edmunds, di-
recting the judiciary committee to inquire wheth-
er the proceedings for extradtion in in the of
Rebello have been proper and in accordance with
the law. At 3:l5 the distinguished French and
German visitors entered the chamber and stood in
the rear of the senator's desks
When quiet had been restored Sen. Bayard
said II beg leave to apprise the senate of the
presence on the floor of this chamber, of GER
tain distinguished officers and citizens of our ss-
| 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 the 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 senti-
| ment of every member and American senator,
when say they are most welcome to this cham
Der; and now l move that for the purpose of each
member paying that respect, which each and all feel
for those who have honored by their presence
recess of half an hour be taken to enable the
nrasdng officers of the senate and each member