The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-03-25
XLVIIth Congress LIST Session
SENATE.


Mr. Morrill,, from the finance committee, re-
ported adversely Mr.. Vests bill to prohibit the
banks which may be organized or recognized
after July /, 1882. Placed upon the calendar
upon request of Mr. Vest.
A large portion of the morning hour was
spent upon the life saving service bill.
The Florida Senators insisted upon provision
for five stations at points on the Atlantic CO asst
of Florida and one on the Gulf coast.
Mr. Conger, in charge of the bill, argued
that this was unnecessary, and Mr.. Jones OF
Florida replied that the records showed 104
wrecks on the coast line just indicated. The
proposition was agreed to, yeas 36, noes IL.
Mr. Pendleton moved TO amend the section
prohibiting appointment OF keepers and crews
for political reasons, so as to extend 1t to the
general superintendent, district superintend-
entS and inspectors.
Mr. Conger criticized this is an attempt to
restrict the Presidential appointing power.
Mr. Pendleton explained that his purpose
was to include only appointees OF the Secretary
of the Treasury and modified his amendment
accordingly, which on admission was carried on
party vote, % to %.
Mr. Conger's call for the yeas and nays was
met by cries from the Democratic side OF
"Too late." The chair SO ruled.
Mr. Sewell offered an amendment authoriz-
ing the Secretary of the Treasury to fix the
pay of men employed at the different sta
lions in proportion to the services rendered,
provided the same shall not exceed $50 per
month. Adopted.
The bill was then passed. ayes As, noes s.
Mr.. Anthony reported from the committee
on printing the joint resolutio for the print
ing of the Blaine memorial address on the life
and character of the late President Garfield.
Passed.
renewed and Mr.. Miller of New York pro-
ceeded to give some of the reasons for his be-
lief in protection He arguedthat change of
sentiment had taken place in the South on the
question OF protection and that unless some
southern members amended their views on
this issue they would be left at home.
During his remarks he was interrupted by
Mr.. Morgan, who asked whether he expected
any of the members who will be returned from
the south will be in favor of tariff on wood
pulp. Mr.. Miller replied that he confess ed his
inability to understand the question as partak-
ing of any other than a personal nature, but he
took no offence at it. The business of paper
and wood pulp manufacture in which he was
engaged he believed quite as honorable as any
which engaged the attention of gentlemen in
terested in breaking down our manufactures
and thereby reducing American laborer's
wages.
Mr.. Sherman spoke of the efforts made by
the Treasury department to secure legislation
at different times within a period of four years
SO as to enforce the revenue laws in regard to
sugar duties and detailed like efforts made by
the department. to counterfeit and prevent
frauds in the artificial coloring of sugars so as
order to evade higher duties. He charged that
Congress would be derelict in its duty unless it
regulated these duties at the present session.
At this point an arrangement was effected
by which general debate on the bill is to close
at O'Clock Tuesday, after which amendments
may be offered under the five minute rule for
debate.
The bill was then laid aside informally.
The Chinese bill was received from the
House and signed by. the president pro tenn.
The bill having pre- viously received the sigma
ture of the speaker of the House now goes to
the President.
Adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Robinson of New York, called attention
to the rule which provides that a committee
shall report back resolution calling for de-
partm entail information within eight days, and
to the fact that resolution referred to the com
mittee on foreign affairs relative to imprison-
ment of American citizens in Great Britain
had not yet been acted upon. How long," he
queried, twill we neglect our citizens linger-
ing in jail?"
Mr.. Williams Of Wisconsin, chairman of
the committee on foreign affairs, said he felt
authorized to state that communication was be-
ing constantly had with the government of
Great Britain by the State Department, and
that it was understood that in few days the
committee would be able to make an intelli-
gent report on the resolution
Mr. Robinson-If something is not done an d
our minister has not demanded his passport,
shall move impeachment
Mr.. Wilson of West Virginia, member of
the committee, stated that the resolution had
not vet been reported back because the COM
mittee desired to obtain all necessary informa-
ton.
Mr.. Robinson replied that this would make
his question of impeachment unnecessary.
The House then proceeded tosthe considera-
ton of private business.
Mr.. Thomas of Kentucky, from the commit
tee on Mississippi levees reported a bill appro-
priating sc. 1868, 900 to be expended according to
plans Of the Mississippi river commission for
improvement of navigation and commerce of
the Mississippi river and construction OF works
of improvement. Reported to committee of
the whole.
Two hours were consumed in discussion OF
the first oil on the calendar referring to the
court of claims of the captors of the ram cal
bemarle', when at last the bill was laid aside
favorably. Another Adebate arose upon the
next bill for relief of the heirs and next OF kin
of James B. Armstrong opposition to the meas
ure being based on the fact that his neirs were
disoyed. Pending action the committee irose
and reported the house "Albemarle' bill when
it was passed.
The House then took a recess until 7.30, the
evening session being for the consideration of
pension bills on the private calendar.
At Ito the House went into committee of
the whole, Mr.. Valentine of Nebraska in the
chair, ON the private calendar.
There was but small attendance of men,
bers when the house met at 7.30 this evening
and after considering and passing thirty
seven pension bills the House at 1915 adjourn
ed until Monday.