Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-18
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Banks, Charters BIII-A Demo-
cratic Caucus-Msekey'sS Seating 10
be Fought.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-In the House,
Immediately after the reading of the Jour-
nal, the House resumed consideration of
the bank charter extension bill, it being
agreed by unanimous consent that general
debate should close at four O'Clock this
afternoon.
Mr.. Culbertson, of Texas, opposed the
bill and advocated a measure which would
authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
issue Treasury notes 60 take the place OF the
circulation OF the national banks, whenever
national banks shall cease to exist.
Mr.. Mills, OF Texas, favored the substitu-
tion OF Treasury for national bank notes,
and, after attacking the present system,
passed on to a general discussion of the
financial question, declaring that, should
refunding bill be brought In for the purpose
OF perpetuating the national debt, he would,
If he could, get forty men to stand by him
aud filibuster against it until the 4th of
March, 1888.
Mr.. Hammond, of Georgia, confined his
remarks to an advocacy of his amendment
relative to the jurisdiction of suits in which
national banks are parties
The debate was continued until four
O'Clock, when the bill was read by sections
for amendment.
Mr.. Murch. of Maine, offered an amend
extension. Rejected-yeas 81; nays III.
Mr.. Buckner, OF Missouri, moved to make
the period ten years. The yeas and nays
were ordered, pending which the matter
went over for the day.
The Committee on Elections submitted a
report on the election case of Lowe VS..
Wheeler, from the Eighth Congressional
district Of Alabama, declaring the con
testant, Lowe, entitled TO the seat. Laid
over for future action. Adjourned.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
In the Senate, on motion Of Mr. Vance,
the necessary expenses of the Investigation
ordered to be made concerning the admins
tration Of the Sixth North Carolina revenue
district were ordered to be paid out of the
appropriation for special committees.
The Chair announced his signature to the
joint resolution loaning one hundred flags
to the Charlotte, n. c., authorities for the
anniversary celebration Of the Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence.
Bills were introduced as follows: By Mr.
Jonas, Of Louisiana, authorizing a survey
of ship canal route from off the harbor al
New Orleans.
Mr.. Sherman presented the petition of
Miss Bette Bassett, OF Virginia, setting
forth that she is the owner by inheritance
Of the family Bible of George Washington,
and Offering to sell 1t to the government.
Referred.
Mr.. Vest reported favorahly from the
Committee on Public Buildings the House
bill for a public building at Galveston,
Texas.
After an executive session the Senate ad-
journed.
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
A Democratic caucus was announced to
take place Immediately.
The caucus was devoted to the cOnsidera-
ton Of the contested election case of
Mackey VS.. Di5ble, from South Carolina.
number of speeches were made, press
ing condemnation Of the action OF the
majority 10 refusing a rehearing Of the case
on Mr.. Dibble's charge of forgery OF testi-
mOny in the interest of Mackey.
A resolution formally expressing this sen
timent was adopted. Beyond the adoption of
this resolution, no formal action was
taken. The unanimous sentiment of the
members, however, is very strong in favor
OF resisting as far as practicable an attempt
to seat Mackey.
TREsCoTT ON H1s WAY HOME.
The Navy Department to-day received
telegram announcing that Minister Tres
colt sailed from africa, Peru, on the United
States steamer Lackawanna on the 12tl
inst. It would seem, therefore, that Mr.
Trescott is now on his way to Washington
via Panama, and that he will probably be
the bearer Of his own dispatches concerning
the final results of his special mission.
A FAT PLACE FOR BULLOCK.
Information tonight confirms the state
ment heretofore made as to r. B. Bullock.
The information is based on the very best
authority that he will be a member Of the
Tariff Commission.
CONTRIBUTIONS
The Senate to-day confirmed William A.
Msury as Assistant Attorney General of the
United States, and j. E. Eppinger as Post
master at Darien, Ga.