Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-28

preparations for leaving for home as soon
as the session ends. Indeed some of them,
unable to delay until the gavel falls, have
already left to pave the way for the hus-
band and father after the session ends.
There is little doing in society here now,
and as Washington is not especially at
tractive III this sort of weather, they are
willing to accept almost anything for a
change.
OF COURSE.
1t is understood that an agreement has
been reached between the iron and wool
men of Ohio and Pennsylvania and other
supporters of the tariff bill, by which the
conference committee will grant them sat-
isfactorY concessions.
GoRHAMs CANVASS.
In his canvass for for the secretary
ship of the senate, Editor Gorham
puts in all his spare time arguing
for an extra session. He announces this
morning that Judge Davis does not retire
from the senate on the 4bh of March, but
on the 18th, for the simple reason that the
4th being Sunday will not be legislative
day. The day which commences on Sat
urday the Sd will continue until Monday
the 9Th, at II o'clock" While it is true
that there can be no extra session on the
9Th of March, or any other time unless the
president convenes it, there can be an extra
session called at which president pro
tenn. can be chosen. The Republicans will
be one short by reason of the vacancy
from New Hampshire, but that would not
affect the result as the Republicans and re-
adiusters would be in the majority despite
any possible contingency other than death.
Thus, leaving out the senators from Mich
gan and New Hampshire, there would be
seventy four members, of which the thirty
six Republicans and two Virginians would
be majority, with either one
fully represented. The thirty-seven
Republicans and two Virginians would be
majority, and with Michigan Democrat
&c, the result would be unchanged. Not
withstanding these very positive state
ments, the best Judgment of posted men
is that no good reason for a special session
of the senate has yet been made. The SEN
ate holds executive sessions nearly every
day now. and the presidents nominations
are promptly acted upon. The president is
apparently endeavoring to avoid an extra
session by making all his appointments
where vacancies exist, before the close of
the regular session.
1t is now believed to be absolutely set
tied that there will be no extra session.
Acting Vice President Davis disposed of
the matter by notifying the senate that he
would resign the position OF president pro
tenn. on Saturday at 3 pm. The only rea-
son that Judge Davis assigned for the step
is that he believed the exigencies of the
pubic service demand it. Senator Ed
munds will without doubt be elected as
Judge Davis successor, and become acting
vice president.
Western Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. Pit is believed the
announcement by Judge Davis that he will
resign the Office of president of the senate
at noon Saturday next was prompted by
information from President Arthur that he
does not intend to convene the senate in
special session on the 9Th of March. 1t
is understood the Democratic senators
will offer no opposition to the prompt
election of Republican senator as pro
tempore. Anthony, who filed this posi-
ton from 1869 to 1878, and who
was the choice of the Republican caucus
in 1881, will not be eligible for election to
hold the place during the coming recess,
as his present term will expire with the
legislative day of March 3, and he cannot
be sworn in again till the next meeting of
the senate. Although no caucus has yet
been taken on the subject, indications are
that Mr.. Edmunds will be chosen president
pro tenn. and the other officers of the senate
will hold their positions until December.
THE ANNAPOLIS MEETING.
Secretary Chandler has approved the
action taken by Capt Ramsay in the recent
troubles with cadets at the Annapolis
Naval academy. Capt Ramsey submitted
the names of three cadets who declined to
apologize for their conduct to the secre-
tary, who referred the matter back to Capt.
Ramsay, giving him authority to exercise
any further discipline necessary.
NO PoNTooNs.
The house committee on commerce in
definitely postponed the bill abolishing
compulsory pi otage, and authorizing the
construction of pontoon bridge at Du-
buque. 1t was adversely reported from
the subcommittee.
NOT REPORTED.
There are ffty-two bills left unreported
by the house committee on military af-
fairs, the most notable of which are the
Grant retirement bill and the house bill to
restore General Fitz John Porter.
THE MEXICAN TREATY.
The senate in executive session decided
to postpone consideration of the Mexican
commercial treaty till next December.
A DISPUTE.
In the house to-day, Haskell, speaking
to point of order, began his remarks by
the statement that the house tariff bill was
dead-killed by delay and obstruction.
The speaker said he desired to hear argu-
ment on the point of order. Haskell
spoke briefly, and then said he would yield
his time to Mckinley, but the speaker held
that time could not be SO yielded,
and recognized Mr.. Ham
mond. This Immediately brought up
Haskell with question of personal privi-
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