Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-05-27
fORfYSsVgsfH CONGRESS.
SENATE.

wAsHrxGroS. May 26.
Mr.. Bayard reported from the Finance
COMMITTEE . modification of the measure re-
Gently reported BY him as substitute for
the House bonded spirits bill. He said the
amended bill reported contained modlfica-
lions which had been prepared in conJunc-
tion with the Treasury Department, relating
to bonds to be given for the extended ware
housing period. and providing warehousing
regulations as to spirits made from grapes,
apples and peaches.
An order was printed a. . substitute for
the House order made for adjournment from
today, until Monday.
A message was received from the President
transmitting a letter from the Secretary OF
State, concerning awards made against Ven
ezula, BY the mixed commission. and was
ordered printed. 1t is the copy of the mes
cage laid before the House yesterday.
Mr.. Butler said that Immediately after the
disposal of the Japanese indemnity bill he
would urge action upon the bill for territorial
government for South Eastern Alaska, as
showing the urgency of prompt action He
had read sundry communications showing
the lawlessness among the miners In that
section.
Tie Committee on Territories propose to
move q SUBSTITUTE ioi TIC AchesS oAN AANNS~
bills on this subject.
The Senate bill to reimburse The Creek
orphan fund was further considered.
The bill went over without action upon
the expiration of the morning hour.
The Senate bill providing for the removal
of distractions to free navigation of naviga-
Bile waters in the United States was passed.
The consideration of the japanese indem-
nifty fund bill was then resumed.
Mr.. Jones continued the argum ent in OPP
position.
Mr.. Morgan favored the bill.
Mr.. Jones offered resolution authorizing
the President to ask the cooperation with
Great Britain, France and Netherlands in
making full restitution to Japan. Without
action the Senate adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Calkins of Indiana, called up the con-
tested election case of Mackey vs.. Dibble,
against which Blackburn of Kentucky,
raised the question of consideration. Dila-
tory motions were submitted by Mr.. Con-
verse of Ohio. Mr.. Carlisle of Kentucky and
Mr.. Randall of Pennsylvania. and the House
proceeded to vote on adjourning until Tues
day next; yeas 2, nays 1873. No quorum
and call of the House was ordered.
A call having disclosed the presence of
more than quorum further proceedings
were dispensed with, and the question recur-
ring on motion to adjourn until Tuesday,
it was lost; yeas 2, nays lab.
The point of no quorum was not raised,
and the question required on a motion to ad-
journ until Monday lost; yeas 4, nays AS.
On this question Mr.. Hooker of Mississippi,
voted, stating he was paired with Mr.. Erect
of Pennsylvania, who was injured this fore
noon, with the understanding that he should
have his vote when it was required to make
quorum.
Mr.. Blackburn moved to adjourn and yeas
and nays were ordered, but before the roll
va called Mr.. Hatch asked to be excused
from voting without giving any reason.
A scene of confusion ensued in which
Messrs. Calkins, Haskell, Randall. Black
burn and Bedford took part.
The Speaker ruled that a member could
not ask to be excused from voting on a mo-
ton to adjourn and Mr.. Blackburn appealed
from theodecision but the Speaker was sus-
tanned by large majority.
Then the monotony proceedings were brok-
en- by Mr.. Moore who rising to Parliament
tary enquiry, and said it was one of import
ance and he had reduced it to writing and
would ask it to be read at the clerks desk.
To this Mr.. Randall of Pennsylvania.
jected. Mr.. Moore proceeded to read it him
self II respectfully inquire" began Mr..
Moore, whether the minority of this House,
most of whom were lately in rebellion
against the government he was in
terrupted with shouts of "order'' from tie
democratic side, and the remainder of his
inquiry was drowned in uproar. 1t was,
however, to effect whether such minority, to
which unexampled generosity the govern
ment had accorded every privilege of citizen
ship, had the right to block the wheels of
legislation because the men of the democra-
tic party were occupying seats by methods
which the majority decided to investigate.
Mr.. Randall (indignantlv)-we are citi-
zens Of common country, and have as
much right here as any gentleman from
Tennessee.
Mr.. Marsh (excitedly)-Has any gentle
man the right to answer that parliamentary
inquiry?
Mr.. Randall-It was no parliamentary in
quiry, it was an aspersion on certain men,
bers of this House on account of their past
conduct.
Mr.. Marsh-What right has the gentleman
to assume to answer parliamentary ques-
ton addressed to the chair?
Mr.. Randall have asserted nothing ex-
cept the functions OF man, and that L Will
do in the face of this House as often as see
fit.
When quiet had been obtained, the Speaker
stated that neither the gentleman from His,
nor the gentleman from PENNSYLVANIA, were
| in order
| The Speaker said he allowed the members
| to indulge in some merriment whenever il
did not destroy the dignity of the House, but
| the members must not violate the rules will
fully and bring the House into disgrace,
After some further debate the matter wen,
over, and several roll calls followed upon
diatory motions.
At 8. 80 Mr.. Blackburn rose and offered a
resolution providing for a special committee
of five members to inquire into the authen.
| ITCHY and integrity of all afidavits, returns
and evidence produced in the case of Mackey
vs.. O'Connor, and to inquire into all the de.
| structions or mutilations of the original votes
of the same, and by whom such alterations,
etc, were made.
This proposition occasioned great opposi.
ton from the republicans. who objected to
any compromise or action that would reflect
upon the committee on elections.
| A scene of disorder followed, many Nom.
bers rising to speak and being ruled out Of
order by the speaker. Several dilatory meas.
ures followed, and finally at AIS the House
adjourned until tomorrow.