Sacramento daily record-union., 1882-01-18
Halted States Senate.

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Wisconsin introduced bill to authorize the
cutting and sale of dead and damaged timber
on Indian reservations, under the direction
of the Interior Department.
Davis of Illinois introduced resolution
to permit Ward Hunt, of the Supreme
Court, to retire.
Beck resumed his argument on the PEN
sion law, and made vigorous speech against
the adoption of ingalls, resolution that it
should not be repealed.
The subject was then dropped for the pres
ent.
Sherman's funding bill was then taken up,
and Plumb argued for cutting down the re-
demption fund and stopping the interest.
Teller was opposed to the bill, not because
he thought the bonds could not be sold, but
because he was disinclined to continue this
everlasting tinkering of the finances, and
failed to see that refunding would be of any
advantage to the Government.
Pendleton supported Vests amendment,
being copy of Carlisle's amendment. He
attacked the national banks as a monopoly and
a strong political faction that had defeated
the legislation of both houses, and that with
$3.50, 600 600 of capital had in twelve years
divided $3.50. 000,000 of profits, and reported
a surplus of s128, 100000.
Adjourned.
kaOu5t Oh
WASHINGTON, January 17th.-Harris of
Massachusetts,. Chairman of the Naval AT
fairs Committee, reported a resolution direct
ing the Secretary of the Navy to trans-
nit to the House all correspondence in that
Department relative TO the Chiriqui coaling
station and the appropriation for the pur-
chase thereof, and requesting him to withhold
all payment for such station until such infor-
nation has been laid before the House and
action had by Congress. Adopted.
Beliord moved to amend Rule Ia. to pre-.
vent member who has the floor from allow
ing others TO occupy his time. Referred.
Dingley offered resolution ins.ructing the
Committee on Commerce to inquire what
change of law can be made to afford relief 80
the merchant marine engaged in the foreign
carrying trade, and what measures can be
adopted to promote shipbuilding and other
commercial interests. Referred.
Belmont offered q resolution requesting the
President to send to the House the CORE
spondence between the United States and its
diplomats since April, 1879, relating to the
efforts of this Government to effect peace be.
tween Chile, Peru and Bolivia. Referred.
Valentine offered resolution that the In
dian Agents remain in full force and effect
until their successors are appointed. Referred.
The call of committees was continued.
Robson called for the report Of the Com.
mittee on Rules, increasing the membership
of various committees of the House. He
stated that thirteen committees, whose men,
bership it was proposed to increase, had BE-
fore them now nearly 80 per cent. of all the
business of the House.
As Robeson concluded these remarks he
demanded the previous question.
A storm of "noes came from all parts of
the chamber, and the confusion was very
great, three or four members speaking at the
same time, and several others being on their
feet with parliamentary Inquiries.
As soon as he could be heard, Robson de.
clared that bis intention was to have the pre-
vious question ordered, and then give the
fullest possible debate; and he further stated
that he wished thereby to cut off amend
ments. "Then let us vote it down." cried
several members, while Robinson Of Massa-
chusetts said =" hope gentlemen will not
undertake to put on this House for guidance
the voice of the Committee on Rules. Have
we not any rights here as members?'
Robesop, however, insisted on his demand
for the previous question, but Robinson of
New York, before the question could be sub.
mitted, moved to lay the whole subject on
the table.
The motion was lost-ayes %, noes 124.
Robeson then stated that on behalf of the
Committee on Rules he would recede from
his position and withdraw the demand for
the previous question.
Page offered an amendment that the Com
mittee on Improvement of the Mississippi
River shall not have authority to report ap-
propriations on that subject.
Robson said there was no intention to
give the committee that power.
Kelly offered an amendment TO strike out
the clause increasing tho membership of the
Ways and Means Committee.
Hutchins opposed the report of the Com
mittee on Rules He spoke in a very zsr-
castle manner, and pointed out what he
called the incongruities existing il the forma-
ton Of the committee.
Kasson also opposed the report OF the Com.
mittee on Rules. SO far as he knew, this
motion did not come from gentlemen who
feel themselves misplaced, or not placed prop
erly. Very little complaint had come to his
ears from members of the House. That there
was dissatisfaction, undoubtedly was the fact.
It might be more or might be less than ex-
listed heretofore. He advocated measures by
which the House should be charged with the
duty of appointing committees. It would be
no disrespect to the Speaker. He had done
the duty, always embarrassing, imposed on
him by the rules, and such measures would
relieve him from that embarrassment. That
indictment to bribery By offers Of places Ia
the election of Speaker should be done away
with once and forever. Applause. Every
Speaker ought to be removed from tenn pta-
tiop.
Orth then offered, as substitute for the
committee report, his amendment for the
election, at the beginning Of each Congress,
of Commission to assign membership on
the committees. He disclaimed disrespect to
the Speaker or an attempt to disorganizs the
present House, but wanted the House to
vas Ha on.,iI
Speaker, go constitute the Banking Commit
lee as to destroy every national bank in the
country.
Kelly moved to table the report of the
Committee on Rules.
Reed combated Orth's substitute, and pre-
dicted wonderful loe-rolling if it should be
adopted.
Kelly's motion was lost-140 to 107.
Adjourned.
Ex-senator Sargent and California Viii.
culture.
WAsHISGroN, January 17th.-Iu his ad-
dress on California viticulture to-day in the
National Convention of Agriculturists, ex-
Senator Sargent sketched the geographical
features, arabic ares, climate and produc-
tions of the State, and showed how varied
and important her productions sre. He
referred to the early impression Of California,
and Daniel Websters declaration in his
famous 7th of March speech that it was un-
necessary to apply the Wilmot proviso
TO the barren territory out Of which the
State was to be carved. as nature had erected
o perpetual barrier stronger than legislation
could device. OF all the crowds that poured
by every avenue into California in the argo-
naut days, imbued with young life and hope,
none d,eamed of the agricultural possibilities
of the future. 1t was early discovered that
the wide plains, over which listless cattle
roamed at will, would respond to cultivation,
and the wheat production in time rivsled
that of geld. Then fruit trees and vines be-
gan to be cultivated, and nature laughed
as she handed back abundant and luscious
returns. The yield of grapes was found
to be phenomenal from the border of
Mexico to Mount Shasta. He spoke of the
hardihood of the wine, it's comparative freedom
frnrn nests and facility of cultivation With