Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-10-20
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EXTRA SENATORIAL SESSION.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 10.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.
Both the Republican and Democratic SEN
stors met in caucus this morning with a full
attendapce. The Republicans remained in
session but short time, and merely mapped
ont plan Of action to govern through to-day.
The Democratic caucus remained in session
an hour or more, and discussed the
question which occupied so much of their
time Saturday whether or not TO admit
the new Senators before electlng a Secretary.
No decision was reached, and the caucus a3-
journed. Senator Edmunds proposed to Sena-
tor Pendeton, Chairman of the Democratic
caucus, that Senator be elected to cali the
Senate to order. This WAS submitted to the
Democratic caucus, which decided to accept.
provided tho Republicans would consent
to the election of a Democratic Sem
ator. This was acceptable, and both
parties unanimously greed that Senator Har-
rls should call the Senate 70 order. The Sem
ate assembled at noon. The galleries were
fitted to thor utmost capacity, The Senator's
elect Aldrich, Miller and Lapham-occupied
seats upon the floor on the Republican side.
The Senate was called to order by Senator
Harris The Presidents proclamation having
been read. Senator Pendleton moved the adop-
ton of the following resolution '"-rhat
Thomas f. Bayard, a Senator from the
State Of Delaware, is hereby chosen President
pro tenn of the Senate" Senator Edmunds
present consideration Of the resolution but he
thought, under the existing circumstances, it
WAS his duty to present the credentials OF the
Senators-elect, which he thereupon did. The
credentials having been read, Senator Edmunds
moved that the oath of Office be administered to
those gentlemen by Senator Anthony, thesenior
Senator Senator Pendleton moved to Law the
motion on the table. Carried-yeas SO: nays. a.
Davis, of Illinois, voted with the Republicans IN
the negative. Malone did not vote and platt
and Fair were paired. Mr.. EdmunJs said no
reason had been given why Senators-elect
should not be allowed to take part in the or
ganization Of the Senate. and he, therefore.
moved to amend Pendleton's resolution by pro-
viding for the immediate qualification Of the
SeDators-elect, the oath Of Office to be admin
istered by Senator Anthony. Senator Edmunds
then proposed an amendment providing
that Thomas L. Bayard shall be elect
cd presiding officer for this day ONLY
The amendment gave rise to short discus
sion, but was finally rejected yeas. SO nays,
34-Messrs. Malone and Davis Gn.) voting
with the Republicans Senator Edmnnds then
offered another amendment, to substitute the
name of Senator Anthony for that of
Senator Bayard as President pro tenn
vote was at once taken and the
amendment defeated-yeas, 30; pays, 81
Malone voted with the Republicans. Senator
David Davis did not vote. The original reso-
luton, introduced by Senator Pendleton. was
then adopted by 81 to 49, Davis, of Illinois,
did not vote. Malone voted with the RepubL
cans. The chair then appointed Senators An.
thony and Pendleton to escort the President pro
tempore elect, Senator Bayard, to the chair
When Mr. Bayard was installed as President
OF the Senate he returned thanks. and invoked
the consideration and co operation of the Sem
stors. He referred to the sad circumstance
which caused the cal Of the Senate, and said
the 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 of an,
further business, adj ourned FOR the day