Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-20
UNITED STATES SENATE.
TUESDAY Der. IL.

| TUESDAY, OcT. IL.
| Immediately after the reading of the journal.
Senator Edmunds, rising to a question of the
highest privilege moved that the oath of Office be
administered to Mr.. Aldrich, senatorelect from
Rhode Island. There being no objection, the mo-
ton was agreed to and Aldrch was sworn in.
| Senator Edmunds then made similar motion
IN the case OF the senator's elect from New Y ork.
Senator Mcpherson interposed, and stated that
he had desired to present n petition, pending that
motion. lie held IN his hands communication
| from certain members Of the New York legisa-
| 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 with any desire to
delay action upon the administration of the oath
lie offered the petition and would refer it mt 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
| senator's from New York.
| committee consisting of Pendleton and An
| thony was appointed by the presiding officer to
wait upon the president and info.m 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 tenn. 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 had stated he would com
municate in writing with the senate to- morrow.
Adjourned
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER IL.
WASHINGTON, Oct. l2.-Sen. Kellogg offered
resolution calling on the secretary of state for
all papers on file in his department relating to
the Selling of one Nicenza Rebello, an Italian
| in the city Of New Orleans in June June, 1881,
by one James Mooney, and also all papers relat-
ing to the subsequent extradition of said Vieenza
Rebello
Senator Edmunds asked that the resolution lie
over one day. Under the rule it 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, constituted last
| session.
| After some position by Garland Edmunds
| said he would not press the resolution to-day.
After executive session the senate adjourned
THURSDAY ,0cT, IL.
Edmunds called up his resolution concerning
| the standing committees as constituted during
| the last session, and it was adopted-yeas 81,
| nays 30.
The standing committees are therefore contin-
| ued rs constituted at the last session, and the
president pro TEN. is authorized to fill the vacan-
cies which may exist as soon rs tho result Is an
nodnced.
! Sen. Logan offered a resolution for the election
/ of David Davis senator from Illinois as presi-
| dent of the senate.
| Senator Pendleton asked that tx resolution lie
| over for one day under the rules. SO ordered
| An executive session then followed. At p. m
the doors were opened, and the senate again
met in open session.
Sen. Pendleton rose and stated that upon re-
f1s,ton and consultation with senators on his side
of the chamber he had concluded to withdraw his
objection to the immediate reconsideration of the
resoh ton proposing the election OF Senator Davis
| as president pro TEN.
The ser ate then proceeded to the considera ton
I of the resolution.
| Sen. Jones, of Florida, opposed the adoption of
| the resolution in a bret speech taking the
ground that the tenure OF Office of president pro
TEN. is during the absence of the vice president.
| A vote was then taken Sen Logans resolu-
| ton resulting in its adoption--yeas 30, nays 81.
| Bayard and Davis not voting.
Sen. Bayard when he was called said: 4 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 ~ Sens. Bayard and Anthony. On taking
| the chair, Sen. Davis said.
iSenutors-The honor Just conferred comes to
| the seat which | now occupy IN this body without
any expectations on my part. II 1t carried any
obligations should be constrained to decline the
| high compliment | do not accept it as a
| ribute to any personal merit, but rather a
ecognition of the independent position have so
| ong occupied in the politics OF the country. |
| am profoundly gratifed for this mark of conf
dence, and it shall be my endeavor, 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. Edmuuds-''I think it not only duty, but
| q pleasure to move the adoption of a resolution
| OF thanks to Hon Thos +. Bayard the retiring
| president ,c,o tenn
SEM Butler (soto roce)-'' Sarcasm"
| Sem Edmunds-"Tot a bit of it. Imove vote
Of thanks of the senate be expressed to Hon.
| Thomas T. Bayard, for the dignity and impair
TALLY with which he has presided over this body
| the short period he has done so Qow sarcastic
| laughter on the democratic side). | am sorry to
| see the senators smile. am actually IN earnest.
| The senator from Delaware came to the chair
under circumstances of excitement and trial, and
| though his career has been short one |, as one
| of his political adyersaries in all sincerity wish
| to express my obligation to him for the impair
| tiality with when he has conducted the duties
signed him.
| The motion was agreed to.
On motion, q 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 tenn.
| FRIDAY Der. II.
| The resolution offered by Sen. Lamar relative
to the inter-oceanic canal, was adopted as was
the resolution offered by Sed Edmunds, directing
the judiciary committee to inquire whether the
proceedings for extradition in Nincenzes 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. Bsyard
said; Il beg leave to apprise the senate of the