Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-18
CONGRESSIONAL.
AN IMPORTANT MOVE ON THE TARIFF ]
IN THE HOIIsF


IN THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, February 17.-Rolge.-M Mr..
Davis submitted the conference report on
the bill granting the Fremont, EIkhorn and
Missouri Valley Railroad Company righi OF
way across the Niobrara military reservation
in Nebraska. Agreed to.
A resolution WAS adopted calling for in
form alton whether damage will be done by
the hood or otherwise to The works for ch an
mel improvement at Plum Point and Lake
Providence, on the Mississippi river
The Committee on Elections submitted q
report in the contested election case of Ses-
singhaus Us. Frost Mol declaring the con-
testant entitled TO a seat. Laid over.
The House then resumed consideration Of
the tariff bill in Committee of the Whole,
and Mr.. Hammond made speech ridiculing
the declaration m ade some days ago by Mr.
Chase that the agricultural products of the
country were protected to the extent of S72,-
000,000 10 the list OF those products priule d
IN the egentleman'sssspeech he found "plum
pudding" 'macaroni," !" "venison," "Chiuese
nut ell" and "frogs." If there was farmer
who produced such articles, he would like
10 know il.
Debate had progressed but a short time
when sensation was created by Mr.. Dam
nall practically declaring that it had been
determined by the Republicans TO abandon
he bill, and reflected severely on his party
colleagues for deluding the people.
Mr.. Kasson, in reply, laid the blame of
delaying the bill on the Democratic side,
which statement was received with derisive
exclan atious from that side.
Mr.. Haskell Immediately moved that the
committee rise, and the motion being agreed
TO, he moved that all debate on the pending
and succeeding schedules OF the bill be closed
10 one hour.
Mr.. Carlisle raised the point that the mo-
ton was not in order.
Discussion on the pointo order progressed
amid good deal of confusion and excite
ment, Messrs. Carlisle, Hammond [Ga. and
Z lndall being the prominent speakers on the
Democratic side, and Mesars. Haskell and
Kelley on the Republican.
Mr.. Hammond asserted that Mr.. Haskell's
motion had been made in the heat OF pas
sion, and called attention 10 the fact that il
prevented action on the bill, for a thousand
amendments might be offered, and ten thou
sand votes.
Mr.. Haskell inquired whether he mesnt
to state that ten thousand amendments
would be offered.
Mr.. Hammond replied, with some warmth,
that sooner than have such an outrage az
was contemplated consummad, he would
stand on his feet and offer a million
amendm .nts himself.
Mr.. Randall made somewhat of a copcilia-
tory speech, but protested against the wrong
which was TO be perpetraied, and warned
the Republicans that unless they wished to
push the Democrats to the condition Of ob-
structionists, should hesitate, or they would
aseume that attitude.
Discussion on tine point OF order was cut
off by the special order for eulogies on the
late Representative Shackeliord, and after
several addresses ard the adoption Of the
usual resolutions, the House, as = further
mark OF respect, adjourned.
SENATE.
Senator Vest offered resolution fer a
! committee of five senators to investigate the
whole subject OF the Yellowstone Pork
leases, and requesting the Secretary OF the
Interior to take no action in the matter until
the committee reports at the next session.
Laid over until tomorrow.
Senator Blair offered a resolution instruct
ing the Judiciary Committee TO inquire
whether the Legislature OF New Hampshire,
chosen 10 November, 1882, can lawfully elect
a senator of the United States.
After long debate the resolution was
! Withdrawn and the tariff bill taken up.
Debate was coutinUed until the House res
olutions in relation to the death Of Repre-
sentative Shackelford were received. Sea-
sior Ransom offered the custom airy resolu-
| tions on the subject, and after addresses by
him and Senator Vance the Senate adjourned.