National Republican., 1884-04-09
100 west from London. and consists of 24oo square

miles.
Mr Lsnham said that the land had been in con-
ttoversy for number of years. and thought that
the question should be definitely settled
M: Reed said that according TO the terms Of the
treaty OF 1928. between the United States and Mex
ico, the boundary line was fixed at Red river, 'us
iald down by Mellishs map" Mellishs map
nude nude no reference to the north fork OF the Red
river, ana tho boundary must be determined BY
that map. lie, therefore, thought that The land in
dispute belonged to the indian territory,
Mr, Culberson said that the whole dispute was
whether the one hundredth degree of longitude
covered the Red river exactly where the makers
After further debate Mr.. Reed offered substi.
tule, authorizing the detail of one or more srmy
oihcers who, in conjunction with such persons as
may be appointed, shall ascertain at what point
the one hundredth degree of longitude crosses the
Red river in accordance with the treaty Of 1873.
Mt Belford addressed himself to Mr. Reed and
leotured that gentleman, who came from "the
bow OF New England" for interfering with west.
ern measures; assured him that ~ you manage
your section Of the country we will try to manage
ours" and made his customary appeal to tho
southern men to unite with those from the west,
"and we will put you [the eastl down"
The substitute having been rejected, the COM
nays 81.
The next bill passed was ono declaring that tho
supreme court of every territory shall consist of
chief justice and three assistant justices, and pro-
yiding that every territory shall be divided into
ionr judicial districts aud district court shall be
held in each by one of the justices of the supreme
court.
A bill requiring tho governors Of the territories
TO be residents of tho territories to which they arc
appointed at least two years preceding appoint.
ment was opposed by Mr. Kasson, on the ground
States held Control Of the territories. WV 0'''N
-. Mr. Maginnis strongly advocated the passage of
the bill. There was growing indisposition to
admit new states on account of tho Jealousy of
the old states and the measure was only intended
TO mitigate one of the evils of the most Infamous
system OF colonial government that tho world had
Mr., Eaton raised the constitutional objection
that the bill would limit the right Of the presden
Mr.. Brents painted out tho inconsistency of al.
lowing Rhode Island to elect its governor and Of
denying to the territories, some of them with five
times the population. the poor privilege of having
citizens.
Mr. Tillman mado constitutional argument in
support of the bill.
Mr. Hart moved to recommit the bill, with In.
structions TO the committee on territories to except
rom Its provisions the territory OF Utah.
There are just as good Gentlles in Utah as out
oi II, suggested Mr.. Maginnis in opposition 10 the
measure.
The motion was lost-yeas 72, nays 12s-and the
Dill was passed.
Mr.. White, Of Kentucky, moved to amend the
tltle, ana launched into q constitutional dis
cusssion Of the bill, when he was called TO order
by MI: Budd, of California, for not Confung his
remarks to the amendment Oh lsaid MIR. White.
Der, nd don't know the rules. Laughtcr.l
Mr. Budd; may be young, but am not going
kick yourself in that case.
Mr.. Budd. You have none 10 Kick out. under
stand my place better than the gentleman ever
Will. [LaughterJ
Mr.. White then continued his Speech amid
many interruptions and much merriment. occa-
stoned by the derogutory manner in which he re-
terred to his interrupters as young men," He
had more respect for the constitution than for
TINS twig-no, he wus mere Budd-from Cali
fornia. [LauEhter.l
didn't hear you. What is that Inquired Mr..
Budd.
might give the gentleman moro sound, but not
not comprehension, replied Mr.. White.
You are all sound and no comprehension, re-
torted Mr.. Budd.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Whites speech, the
amendment was lost.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from
the secretary of war, recommending an appropn-
uon OF Sl29,46O for the erection of barracks, &C..
at Daviss island, New York. Referred.
The house then lat 6:i5) adjourned,