The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-15

He has been looking around occasionally,
referring to another Senator to know
exactly who that Senator was, who had
the manliness and boldness to assert his
opinions in this cham Der other than from
the dictation of the Democratic caucus"
vIRGINIA's RECORD.
Senator Hill said that never before had
there been such an exhibition in the SEN
ate. where gentleman shows bis Democ-
racy by going over to the Republicans. Il
will not defend Virginia; she needs no
defense; she has given 20 the country, and
to the world and to humanity some of the
proudest names in history. She holds in
her bosom to-day the ashes of some of the
noblest, greatest men that ever illustrated
the gl0ries OF any country, and I say to
the Senator from Virginia that neither
Jefferson, nor Madison, nor Henry, nor
Washington, nor Lee, n or Tucker, nor any
| OF the long list of great men who Virginia
produced ever accepted a commission to
represent one party. and come here and
represented another Applauses from the
| Democratic sides
After adopting resolution of condol-
euce with the government and people OF
Russia, the senate adjourned,
THE ALLIANCE.
In regard to the policy of Malone 1t Is
said on good authority, sthat his alliance
with Republicans ia Virginia will be recog
nized and his influence be assisted by the
administration in belief that many people
of the south are willing to support the ad-
ministration. if so encouraged and that
through Malone all such can be welcome.
Unless new senators from Minnesota
and Maine are unexpectedly delayed.
senate will be organized this week,
SENATE.
VOORHEES, RESOLUTION.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-Wh hen the
Senate met the desk of Senator Malone
flowers Senator Voorhees, called up the
resolution offered by him yesterday. calling
on the attorney general as to Information
as to names of deputy L. 5. marshals
appointed in the state of Indiana TO attend
polls at the election had in that state
October last. On motion OF Senator Ed
muOds amendment adopted calling tor
any Information in possession OF the attor-
ney general bearing upon the necessity for
employment Of such Darsha!s. The reso-
luton as amended was agreed to.
Senatori Pepdieton called up his reorgan
ization resolution when CameEonl Penn. jim
terposed motion to adjourn, lost, yeas "a,
nays 80. Davis Gid voting with the
Democrats, and Malone with the Repub
licans, Cameron followed up with a
motion to proceed to the consideration of
executive business, lost, yeas 81. nays 81.
Senator Pendleton moved to adjourn,
.t was evident, he said, no vote could be
reached on pending bUsiHess.
CAUCUS.
THE DEMOCRATS. IF oUTvoTED WILL NOT
FILLIBUSTER,
WASHINGTON, March 15.-The Repub-
hcan caucus to day completed the
senate committees, except vacancies left
for Democrats. Mr.. Teller is transferred
to the craftsmanship of pensions, and Kel- |
logg to coinage and Mr.. Perry is substi
tuted for Mr.. Conger as chairman of the
committee on rules. Mr.. Malone re
mains as chairman of the agricultural
committee, and is on the naval and posts |
Office committee. The full Republican
membership remains unchanged on the
principal committees, except Mr.. Teller, |
who is in place of Mr.. Mcmillan, who Is |
on the elections committee. Democratic |
Senators conferred yesterday afternoon, |
and decided not to pair with absent Re |
publicans, but not TO tpush organization |
this afternoon.
The Military affairs committee is to be |
composed as follows: As far as republi- |
cans are concerned, Logan chairman, |
Burnside. Cameron, Penn, Harrison and |
SeweiI. Majority membership naval COM |
mittee will consist OF Cameron. Penn, |
chairman, Anthony, Rollins, Malone and |
Platt, New York; The Postofice COM |
nittee will be headed by Ferry and other |
of the majority will be |
Hill of Colorado. Platt of n. Y, and Ma
hone and Sawyer.
TO DAYS SESSION.
When the senate adjourned the Demo-
Gratis again caucused aud agreed not 20
accept the Republican position until IL Is |
decided by the,vote and then not to flibus |
ter but to accept minority position. The |
have not considered question |
of senate officers yet. 1t is believed |
Malone will be allowed 10 name the |
Sergeant at Arms from among his party |
friends.