Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-05


question or privilege, said he had attempted
to enter the capitol at the Senate wing, and
that he had been stopped by man dressed
IN military attire, with arms In his hand,
who refused him admittance. He
had stated that he was a mem
Der of Congress, and he had then been
admitted. He desired to know bv what
authority military in place of q civil force
| was placed at the doors of the capitol. He
wanted to call the attention Of the House
and country to this fact. It was q small
matter now, but In future II might not be.
lie therefore offered the following resolu-
ton:
"WHEREAs, Members of this House have
this day been refused admission to the capt.
| iol OF the nation by an armed military
| force.
'Resoloed, That this breach of the parlia-
mentarY and constitutional privilege of the
/ members of this House In going to and
returning from the same merits its severest
/ censure.n -
Mr.. Warner, of Ohio-"This is not a
light matter. Bayonets ought never to be
| crossed here -
Mr.. Frost, of Missouri, stated that he had
also been refused admission. He did not
| wish to make mountain out of mole-hill
! but that which might be harmless, at pres
ent, might prove precedent of the most
dangerous character. The time might come,
but he did not anticipate that it would, when
that which now passed without protest,
might be held up as a precedent, and the
precedent set by Democratic House and
Senate, for the purpose of trampling on the
Ioert1es OF both those assemblies. There had
been Instances In the past, not only in Eug-
land, but in this country, at no very dis
tant period, OF armed troops being stationed
at the doors of legislative assemblies,
and 1t was because the Democratic party
| did not wish to sanction that state Of affairs
that the resolution was offered.
Mr.. Frye-The gentleman need not be
alarmed. Nobody will ever follow the
Democratic precedent. Laughter.
Mr.. Berry, of California, stated that he
had also been stopped at the entrance of
the Senate by an armed man dressed In blue.
[Derisive laughter and cries of That's
what's the matter" on the Republican side. /
MIR. Price, OF Iowa, stated that the men
were there to protect this body from the
mob on the outside-he should have said
crowd.
At this point the proceedings were sus-
pended and Mr.. Cox, of New York, having
taken the chair, Mr.. Conger said that it was
with pleasure that he was permitted
to offer the following resolution:
That the thanks of this House
are due and rendered to Hon.
s. j. Randall, the Speaker, for the ability,
&AA ACC5J Will WHICH lac u&b
presided over its deliberations during the
Forty-sixth Congress.
Ihls resolution was adopted, the only
negative vote being cast by Mr., Young.
of Ohio.
The consideration of the resolution
before the House having been re-
sumed, Mr.. Warner, of Ohio, spoke
In Its support. By what authority
were armed soldiers stationed about the
capitol. l"Give 1t up" from the Republi-
can side.l The gentleman from Iowa had
stated that 1t was for the protection Of
the House. Had 1t come to this that there
must be sol6iery about the legislative as
semolfes to protect them? He had seen
Dayonets placed across the entrance Of as
semblfes In other countries, but he had
never expected to see them about the capt.
tol of the United States.
Mr.. Frye-There are some soldiers in the
gallery now. Look out for them.
hr. Warner-I am glad to see them, but
they are not here for our protection.
The confusion Ia the hall was very great,
which fact was attributed by Mr.. Conger to
the alarm felt at the presence Of the military
in the galleries.
Mr.. Carlisle, Of Kentucky, said that he
had no doubt that armed soldiers had been
placed around the capitol as part of police
force to preserve order. II any harm had
been done, let the House, In 0 calm and
dispassionate way, express it's opinion, but
let 1t not make a great sensation over a
small thing. He admitted that 1t was bad
precedent and ought not to be tolerated.
especially If the troops had been stationed
here for improper purposes. But If a mere
mistake had been made to preserve order,
the House ought not to fall into high state
OF excitement about it.
MIR. WaTner-If It Is q mistake, let us
know it.
Mr.. Sparks, of Illinois, thought that the
placing or these men was a simple action
on the part of the Sergeant alarms, and
nothing to make row about.
MIR. Knott, of Kentucky, offered a sub
stitute for the resolution, declaring that the
placing OF an armed force at the doors Of
this capitol is without authority of law,
breach of the privilege of this House, and
restraint on the liberties of the citizen,
which should be condemned, and directing
the Speaker to cause their instant removal
from the approaches of this hall.
MIR. Hutchins accepted the substitute, but
refused to yield to Mr.. Browne, of Indiana,
to insert ''By the Democratic Sergeant-at-
Arms of the Senate"
Mr.. Conger moved to lay the whole sub
1ect on the table. Reiected-yeas 96, nays
Then, it being ten minutes to twelve, Mr..
Hutchins, OF New York, stated that he
II@
tion.
Mr.. Young, of Ohio, criticised the action
of the committee appointed to investigate
his election for not making a report, and
then, the hour OF twelve having arrived,
the Speaker said
The york OF the Forty-sixth Con-
gress is done. Before uttering the
final words OF its adjournment, precedent
justities few appropriate reflections. In
1A7a the Damnaraffa MOI altar q,
terval, obtained control of this House.
With the close Of this session, 1t is again in
a minority. At the outset it had to face
financial crisis almost unparalleled in our
history; labor unemployed; trade de-
pressed; commercial distress widespread:
gloom everywhere. 1t stopped extrava-
gance, established economy in administra-
tion, restored confidence, and now, with
gladness, IL beholds the republic launched
on q career of unexampled prosperity. 1t
found gold at premium and the notes of
the government at q discount. It leaves
the credit of the United States better than
ever before, and uneQualled In the money
markets of the world. It has witnessed the
removal of sectional distrust and the resto-
ration of perfect unity within our borders.
1t has given birth to an era of fraternal con-
cord.~ Men of all classes and of every sec
tion seem now TO strive who shall
best serve the common veal With the |
expenditures of the government lesseued,
and the payment Of interest reduced, the
crowning triumph of the Democratic ad-
ministration was the effort to refund the
public debt at per cent. Slight laughter
on the Republican side. I am sincerely |
grateful to the members of the House on |
every side for the vote of thanks
with which they have honored
me. am sensible how much owe to the |
generous forbearance and active good will
of my fellow members. Thrice elected to |
an exalted position, it may be personal pride |
for me to remark that during all those SER
vices no decision of the chair has been over |
ruled. But 1t is of higher import and q |
renoWn much more enduring to the House |
of Representatives that Its fair
fame for that entire period ia |
unstained. The members have differed |
widely, and yet, manifestly acting from their I
deep conviction of duty, they have won |
mutual esteem. For myself, shall retire /
from the Speakers chair with no unkind |
feeling towards solitary member. Wishing /
you, one and all, safe return to youT
homes, 1t only remains for me, In obedience |
to the mandate OF the Constitution, to de- |
clare this House adjourned without dav.
[Applause on the floor and in the galleries. I
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Monday aud Tuesday, and considerable |
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