Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-06-08

was accorded the nOOr 10 close tne uebate IN MS
own behalf lie reviewed in detail the history of
the case, criticised severely the action OF the COM
mittee on elections in declining to investigate the
allegation Of forgery made by bin. and quoted
expressly from testimony in order to sustain the
truth of those allegations. He was frequently
applaudei by the democratic side.
Mr.. Calkins, Qnd) in brief speech closed the
discussion. Applause on republican side.)
In the midst of this applause Springer of H..
called attention to the manner in which the re-
publican party had preserved purity of the ballot
box in 1876, when it had inaugurated as presi-
dent man who never had been elected, He was
called to order by some members on the republi-
can side OF the house, but continued to speak
Though his remarks were inaudible on account
OF the confusion) until called to order by the
speaker. The point was made that the remarks
made by Springer should not 20 into the record
The speaker sustained the point but Springer said
if they did not go into the record, they at least
go to the country. Hardly had he taken his seat
when Mills, Of Texas appeared in the main aisle,
gesticulating excitedly, and charged the republ-
can party party with having defrauded the peo-
pie in 1876. Again cries for order went up
from the republican side which, mingled with
shouts, See hoS they squirr,n and derisive
laughter, rendered the scene noisy and confus-
ing one.
Mr.. Mills continued with his remarks until the
speaker stated be would direct the sergeant-a at
arms to preserve order. Yes" replied Mills, "the
speaker can preserve order and suppress the
record, but he can never blot froLa the history OF
this country, that this is treason against the gov
eminent
The resolution seating Mackey, was then
adopted yeas $50; nays 3, and Mackey appeared
Mt the bar of the house and was sworn in
Mr.. McLane roseto n question of privilege, and
sent to the clerks desk resolution recting the
fact that the house in excess OF power expressly
conferred upon it by the constitution, has ordered
and established a code of rules for the govern.
ment of presiding officers; also recitlng tacii
in connection with the speaker refusing to enter.
tain motion, declaring he was not allowed his
right as representative of the people to submit
motions affecting the merits of measure then
pending.
While the preamble and resolutions were nsng
read more than one-half of the members on both
sides were heir feet and showing great exc te-
Inont. anu as soon as reading was concluded Mr.
Reed, # Maine, moved to lay the resolution ON
the table.
THURSDAY, JuSE1.
Sennte.-The bill passed authorizing the con-
struction or railroad bridge across Sault s..
Marie river between Lake Superior and Lake
Huron, with the purpose of connecting with the
Canadian rivers.
The senate bill TO reimburse the Indian Creek
fund was taken up. After some unimportant
amendments, the bill passed without objection.
The army appropriation bill, and the committee
amendments as far a. the compulsory retirement
clause were read and agreed to, was taken up.
The clause makes the retirement of officers, who
have served forty years, discretionary with him
self, but obligatory as to one who is sixty-two
years of age. This amendment was championed
by Logan and opposed by Bayard, Cameron OF
Pa, and Others, who made a special point of saw
ing Gen. Sherman from the provisions of the bill
Logan stoutly defended the bill, which is known
to be designed to retire Gen. Sherman.
To n hat If ipta
ture, the senate held an executive session, and
then adjourned.
House-Mr. Kelley asked unanimous consent
Of the house to submit report from the commit
tee on ways and means, and Mr.. Page from the
committee on commerce attempted to report back
the river and harbor appropriation bill but Mr..
Randall interposed an objection.
The house then proceeded with the considera-
tion of the contested election case of Dsbee
against Findley, from the second congressional
district of Florida.
Mr. Ranney stated he would demand the pre-
vious question at five O'Clock this afternoon, and
made an argument in support of the claims Of the
contestant.
Mr. Beltzhoover pa. spoke for two hours in
advocacy Of the claim of the sitting member, and
was followed by Jones tTex.) upon the same side.
At the conclusion of Jones speech, the previous
question was ordered without division. After a
brief speech by Me Millen (Tex) in opposition to
s"s Nt"ss " .HO hiolVi4ey, bispcc toph the Ho't
IN his behalf, but before concludinga p. ar
rived. and the house took recess.
After recess Bisbee concluded his speech, and a
resolution declaring him entitled to the seat was
adopted by 14l yeas, nays 9. Those voting in
the negative were Burrows, Ford Rice, Hazel
tine (Me.), Jones (Fia.) Hardenburg On. y, Full
kerson and Paul (Va.) and Holman Ind.l. The
last named was paired with kasson Qa.), with
the understanding that he should vote to make a
quorum. Bisbee then appeared at the bar of the
house, and qualified as a member.
FRIDAY, JUNE q
Senate The senate was not in session, owing
to the absence from the city, OF David Davis.
House Immediately after the reading of the
journal, the house resumed consideration of the
Alabama contested election case of Lowe vs..
Wheeler
Thompson, Ia) submitted an argument in
favor of the claims of the contestant and Incl
dentally denied the statement made by Wheeler
last evening, to the effect that he had not been
fairly treated by the committee.
In long debate that followed, Atherton, OF
Ohio read the report of he minority. He called
attention to the fact thai there were only 2b re-
publican members on the floor. whereas, when a
vote was reaoaed 100 woul rush in. He charac-
terizsd such inattention as block % anything
like fair hearing on the cas,. Finally the bill
was laid aside to be called up Tomorrow, when the
previous question will be moved. The legislative
executive and judicial bill, and also the deficiency
bill were reported and referred. Adjourned.