Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-19
FOrty-Eighth COneress-..First Session.
WASHINGTON, February IS


elect from the State of Iowa. Mr.. Wilson
explained that the two sets were presented
owing to the fact that two elections has been
held and the two elections had been deemed
necessary owing to doubt arising under the
act of 1866, providing for the election of
United States Senators. One election had
been held on the second Tuesday after the
temporary organization of the Legislature
and the other on the second Tuesday after
the regular organization. They were re-
ferred to the Committee on Privileges and
Elections.
amble and joint resolution of the Legislature
of Ohio relating to the exclusion of American
pork from France and Germany. The pre-
amble recites that the alleged reason for such
exclusion, namely, the diseased condition of
the meat. is not well founded. The resolu-
ton recommends Congress to establish a
government inspection of all exported meats
and if, when such inspection shall have been
secured, these American products shall still
be excluded from foreign countries then that
Congress shall pass such legislation, retalia
tory otherwise, as may seem best adapted
to bring to American meat producers the re-
lief which they need.
Mr.. Garland reported favorably with
amendments from the Committee on Judici-
airy the bill to provide for the punishment of
persons impersonating officers and employees
of the United States.
At O'Clock consideration of the national
bank circulation bill was resumed. Mr.
Pugh spoke in favor of the bill as reported,
but at the same time said he looked upon it
temporary expedient.
Mr.. Coke opposed the bill on the ground
that it would tend to perpetuate the national
banks, which he declared had outlived their
usefulness.
Mr. Vest attacked the national banking
system generally and declared the bill was
kI,1T,. AHak H.
last dollar of the national debt was paid
some ingenious inancier would find some
other means of fastening those on the coun-
try for all time.
Mr.. Jones, of Florida, defended the ma
tional banks at some length.
Mr.. Morrill, followed with a speech in con-
troversion of the views of Mr.. Vest.
The debate was continued by Aessrs Call,
Plumb and Allison. At 4:15, without reach
ing vote, the Senate went into executive
session and at 4:40 p. m. adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Bedford, of Colorado, intro
duced resolution calling on the Secretary of
State to inform the House whether Prince
Bismarck has sent to his department any let
ter touching the resolution recently passed by
this House concerning the death of Herr
Lasker and if So to transmit copy of the
same and inform the House of any advices
he may have on this subject either by tele-
graph or letter.
Under the call of States Pts bills and resc-
lutions were introduced, most of them of a
private nature.
Mr.. Dowd, of North Carolina, from the
Committee on Coinage, Weights and Meas
ures, offered a resolution fixing the 18th of
March for the retirement and recoinage of
the trade dollar.
Mr. Ermentrout, of Pennsylvania opposed
resolution, urging that there should be
an earlier day fixed for its consideration. He
proposed tomorrow (Cries of "Now
Now!'D Mr.. Ermentrout asked unanimous
consent that vote be taken on the passage
of the bill now.
Mr.. Bland, chairman of the Coinage COM
mittae, objected.
Mr.. Townshend said that while these trade
dollars were in the hands of the people no
steps were taken to retire them, but when
they had been discounted and bought up by
spectators at their bullion value the pressure
was made for their redemption. He opposed
the bill unless they were retired at bullion
value.
Mr.. Bland objected to the provisions of
the bill which reduces the purchase of bullion
for coinage to the extent of the trade dollars
redeemed and recoined.
The resolution was adopted, the vote on a
division being yeas IA, nays 6.
MIR. Long, of Massachusetts, from the
Committee on Commerce, moved to suspend
the rules and pass the bill to amend section
2,527 of the revised statutes relating to the
district of Gloucester and it was passed with
out dissent.
Mr.. Steel, of Indiana, from the Military
committee, moved to suspend the rules and
pass the bill to relieve certain soldiers of
the charge of desertion by unanimous con-
sent. On motion of Mr.. Talbot, of Mary
land, an amendment was incorporated to
include soldiers of the war of 1912, the
Black Hawk war of the Mexican war and the
bill was passed without a division
Mr. Bingham from the Postoffice commit
tee, moved to suspend the rules and pass
bill fixing the rates of postage to be paid
upon mail matter of the second class when
sent by persons other than the publishers or
news agent. The object of the bills to carry
transient newspapers weighing over two
ounces at the single rate of one cent and fix
ing the weight at four ounces instead of two
ounces. The bill was passed unanimously
A struggle was made to secure a vote on a
resolution to fix day for the consideration
of the bill pensioning soldiers of the Mexican
war and motion to adjourn was on divi-
sion defeated, 81 to 80. The yeas aud nays
were ordered on the motion to adjourn and
the motion was disagreed to; yeas II,
nays IA.
A proposition by Mr.. Vance to amend the
patent bill was made and subsequently with
drawn and the yeas and nays were again
ordered on a motion to adjourn.
The House refused again to adjourn-yeas
IS, nays 1874.
Mr. Watson, of Indiana, offered a resolu-
tion providing for night sessions on Fridays
for the consideration of bills reported from
the Committee on Invalid Pensions
Mr.. Warner, of Ohio, stated that he had
not heard the resolution and asked that it
again be read. He then demanded second,
which was given, aud that the House ad
journ, which was rejected. The resolution
was then pa ssed
Mr.. Hewitt, of Alabama, moved to suspend
the rules and make the bill to pension Mexi-
can soldiers the special order for Thursday
of this week. On the demand for a second
by MIR. Brown, of Indiana, the vote stood 1875
yeas, 8 nays. Mr. Hewitt, of Alabama,
moved call of the House. The roll was
called and the doors closed.
At 7:2O the sergeant-at arms brought in
Messrs. Cabell, of Virginia, and Tally, of
California, who made their explanations and
we're excused. Mr.. Wilson, of West Virgin
la, followed and was excused, as also Mr..
Gambler, of Georgia Mr.. Poland, of YER
mont, had left, supposing the good
appetite and good sense of
the members would secure a
speedy adjournment. He was excused. Mr..
Mckinley, of Ohio. plead illness and was ex-
cused with leave to be absent the rest of the
days session. The usual performances Incl
dent to a call of the House were continued
to the amusement of the new members
until $50 O'Clock, when Mr.. Gibson, of
Louisiana, moved to suspend further
proceedings under the call, which
was objected to and vote taken
on seconding Mr.. Hewitt's resolution.
On this 40 voted yea and 4 nay.
Mr.. Hiscock for the minority said if the 9TH
er side would consent to confine the bill to
Mexican war soldiers, leaving out those en-
gagged in Indian wars they could name the
day for the consideration of the bill. This
was rejected. call of the House was Or
dered and the show went on,
At 1916 a. m further proceedings under
the cali were dispensed with and the House
adjourned.
NEW YORK.