National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-24
AN ITCH FOR KNOWLEDGE.
The Whole Country DESTROYS Of Knowing all
About the Southern 0utrageS.
Senator Sherman Moves the Appoint
ment Of Committee Of Inquiry,
Preamble and Resolutions That Will Fill the Bour-
bons With Wrath.
Proceedings in Both Branches of tho Ma.
tional Congress.
THE SENATE.

appropriation for the succor of the Greedy Arctic
expedition. IL was read twice and referred to
the committee on naval Affairs.
Also, the house bill repeating the test oath,
which was read twice and referred to the COM
mittee on the judiciary.
The following petitions were presented:
by Mr. Harrison: From an assembly OF the
Knights Of Labor Of Indiana praying for such
legislation as may prevent the importation OF for
ciIn laborers under contracts made abroad.
By Mr. Blair: From the New Hampshire State
Teaehers' association, in which they pray that
provision may be made by the United States for
the education ofthe people OF Alaska. a.,
Marine Underwriters and many insurance COM
panies OF New York praying that no material al
terntion be made In the ploage laws.
Mr. Sewell, from the COMMITTEES on military af
fairs, reported favornbly the bill for the relief Of
Gen. F.lz.John Porter.
from Illinois [Mr. Logan in his seat, he INF. Har-
risOnl would state that a minority report on this
subject viii be presented from members of the
military committee
Mr. Anthony submitted resolution, which was
referred to the committee on printing, directing
the public printer to send copy OF the Con1res.
siondl Record to the American legations abroad.
MIR. Vance introduced u joint resolution 10 pro-
vide for the commemoration of the landing Of Sir
Water RI fehs colony ON Roanoke island North
ON Mr. Vances own suggestion, the resolution
was laid oil the table to be hereafter callc up.
Mr.. PLUMB offered the following resolution,
which was agreed to:
hereby directed to advise the senate oil the present
status of lands in the Indian territory other than
those claimed and occupied by the five civilized
tribes, the extent of each tract separately. the
necessity for each delegation to keep said lands
In their present condition of occupancy or other
wise, anu us to whether any portion OF said lands
and, If So which portion are subject TO entry un.
der the Ian laws of the United States. and AS to
what portion, Il any, could be made so subject to
entry by the action Of the executive"
Mr.. Van Wyck offered the foil wing resolution
and asked It's immediate consideration:
Res0!ptd That the attorney general be directed
TO inform the senate when and by whom the com
pensation for special attorneys III the star route
cases In the District of Columbia was fixed and to
furnish copies Of any agreements or memoranda
relating thereto. anu II, i'll his judgment. the COM
pensation was unreasonable. why he ratified and
continued the same: als whether said attorneys,
or any of them. are now in the employment of the
department OF justice, and ut what compensation.
Mr. lloar thought the form Of expression oh.
jecuonable and hardly respectful TO head OF
department. and moved to amend by striking out
the words "and IT, in his judgment, the compen'
tinued the same and to insert instead the words
land all facts relating TO the reasOnableness oil
such compensation and his reasons for paying
the same"
An ineivility addressed by the United States
senate, Mr.. Hoar thought, to head OF depart
ment did not injure the individual addressed, Blu,
did injure the senate.
Mt; Van Wy disclaimed any intention of in
form Suggested It had been stated for or by tbs
attorney general that the compensation of one oil
more vi the star route attorneys had been fixed
that Office, the inference being that the present
incumbent thought the compensation so fixed
mot, change it. The purpose Of the resolution WA
10 secure such information as may enable the sen
ate to understand the facts with the view Of pro
noting such legislation MS will make the dutie
ofthe attorney general in similar cases in future
as plain as possible.
Mr.. loar's amendment was agreed 10, and tn,
resolution, thus amended, was agreed to.
The senate then proceeded TO the consideration
ofbills and joint resolutions upon lite calendar.
first n "a mint fyrap fnU rrnia
sion to Ans N l.. X. Reynolds, u. S. N, to accep
from the emperor of Austria the decoration of tn,
royal and imperial order Of Francis Joseph il
recognition Of heroic conduct in saving the live
of the crew Of an Austrian bark.
Mr.. Plumb though 1t might not look yer!
gracious, was strongly opposed to the passage o
this measure. He thought that the man who car
ried the commission Of the United States in hi
pocket ought 10 b. satisfied with IT,
There was little too much toadysm in on
dealings with foreign governments, as could b,
observed sometimes IN our diplomatic service
There are some people in that service who seen
TO think more OF honorS OF foreign government
than of the comm ssions Of the American | c lpe
the Unied states abroad who snend part of thei
time in belituing the peopo by whom they ar
pad and believe themselves to be loss America
citizens than citizens or subjects Of GwNt BHtain
or such other ualiOn ns they may be accredited to
il seemed to Mr.. Plumb that We are gettin
into a condition In which about the onl
Things we import from III SO foreign government
IRE the arstocratic frills ard inrbel0ws" of the!
class Of people who lind 1t more congenial to iiv
among foreign aristocrats and spend among then
the money thev have made in America, IL
thought this good time tO commend to our pub
lie servants the goO old fashioned love Of Americ
aud American in titutors. American citi2eush
with certain GAS of people when they come t.
have kinely oil poured over them. II is time "
s,orIed aping the manners and notions OF ran
tina are entertained abroud.
Mr., Moran stated That the young officer name
had saved the lives oftwelve men under ircmm
stances of extra ordinary peril TO his own life Til
United States government had given him col
medal for his heroism, md the Austrian govern
ment was DESTROYS Of honoring him also, tn
honor 10 be conferred was not patent of nobilit!
and Mr. Nor II thought that we were getiing
the very drivel Of democracy II We conld oblet
tcs oh proposition rs was made In this matte
Mr. Bayard, Mr.. HOar, ana others favored III
measure, and 1t passed.
Nj, butler called up his resolution. offered SON
weeks ago providing that each senator not
cha rman of standing or select committee hay
clerk ar secretary ~ a salary ut 81 COO year
fe paid out of the contingent fund of the SQUAT
lie said there were already forty ne senate
who, ms chairmen OF committees, had clerks, al
this resolution would add only th'ry-hve more
the clerical force of the senate, aud 1t W uld be
grea gain TO the public business in its great
and m re efficient di patch
The resolution was agreed to by vote Of 80 ye
~ IL nays.
Amor momenta pause, the presiding Office
(Mr. l. gal s. announced that his attention II
rested By one Of the new rules the sent
which provides that all resolutions involving O.
penditures from tie contingent mud should BIZ
iGrred 10 the committee on contingent expense
The action agreeing to the resolution had theI
fore been out order
Mr. Butler presumed that the defect had bee
cured by the unanimous consent which had heJ
obtnlned to take up the resolution, but lie had
obj elton whatever TO reconsideration aud re
eIonce.
Mr.. Ransom stated TINT re had voted for Il
res luton Lcchusc II would greatly aid the uubl
service, aud would move Il reconsideration, In {
der that every form Of technical prOpriety mig
be observed. When II should come up again
would again vote for 1t.
The action OF the senate was then reConsidere
aud, on motion Of MIR. Butler, the resolution W
referred to the committee on contingent eNpenS
of he senate
The unfinished business Of Tuesday was tn,
resumed, being the bill providinSa civil COVER
ment for the territory of Alaska, on which debl
continued for some time, participated III
Mcssrs, Harrison, Dawes, Jones of Nevada, Jon
OF Florida. Bowen, and others, but without rene
ing II conclusion upon IT, a motion of Mr.. GRrlal
20 20 into executive session was agreed 10.
MI, Logan then presented the minority repO
Oh the FitZ-John Porter bill
Mr.. Sherman offered the following prennD
aud r. outiOns:
whereas nmong the expressed objects
which the constitution of the United > ales
gsnbli shed were those to establish justice ana
sure dOmes ic tranquility; and
"WhereRs the cOnslit luton provides for
security TO all citizens of equal civil lights ana
all citizens the privileges and immunltes y
belong to the condition of citizenzhip, and u
the right of citizens of the United States to W
shall not be denied by the United States, or Il
stale. on account Of race. color OF previous con
ton o! Sc vitudei and further provides that
state shall deny to any per on Within its lursd
tiOn the equal protection Of The avs and
"Whereasnmong the privileges aud immunit
inherent in citizenship Are the right peaceably
assemble for the consideration OF questions
state and national concern, and in safety, to
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