National Republican., 1884-02-26
Passage Of the Currency Bill in tho Senate
Yesterday.
More Discussion as to Peuro-P Pneu-
monia in the House.
MeSsrS. Cox and Gibson Reply 10 the Speech Of
Mr.. John S. Wise,
Hut sIr. Wise Gets Back at Them Very
Happily.
THE SENATE.


cannon on hand, condemned, unfit for use.
Also, u communication from the secretary OF the
navy transmitting the report of the Selfridge
board, appointed to examine the torpedo ma
chinery Of the Destroyer,
Also, n joint resolution of tho legislature of
Ohio relative to the Marquette aud Ontonagon
railroad land giants. ana lsyoring the passage oi
officers In connection with the sale OF lands out OF
such grants, 30 ns to givo good title to the pur-
chasers
Some Of the statements OF tho Joint resolution
were said by Mr.. Conger to be entirely and nbso-
lutely incorrect, and he would take an early OPP
Also, q memorial and Joint resolution OF the
Legislature of Iowa, praying for the passage OF an
act providing for the equitable and just dstrlbu-
tion of the annuites to the Sac and Fox Indians.
The papers were appropriately referred.
Mr.. Anthony reported adversely, from the com,
mittee on printing, the resolution Of Mr.. Morrill,
construction committee Of 1865, but offered sub.
Bttute providing for the printing Of 900 copies OF
which 40 . should be for the house Of representa-
tives and 1000 for the senate.
The resolution, on tho objection Of Mr.. Vest,
The following bills were presented and appro-
priately reierTed:
ing of certain invalid soldiers and sailors who
have been discharged from the army or navy Of
the United States after six months service therein
during the war Of the rebellion, and Of the
widows Of deceased pensioners and to increase
the rate of pensions in certain cases.
BY Mr.. Gibson: To define and set apart special
resumption fund for the redemption of United
States notes.
Ry Mr. Allison: To authorize the construction
of bridges by the Chicago and ST. Paul Railroad
COM auy across the Mississippi river-one be-
tween Hastings and Red Wing, and one between
the western limits OF Hastings and the western
Mr.. Maxey introduced joint resolution, which
was referred to the committee on military affairs,
authorizing the secretary of war to u rnish tents
to the military encampments to be held in Hous-
ton, Tex, in May.
Mr.. Moigln introduced joint resolution, which
WA rafar raI Ia tha To- m fnraf rnla
tions, declaring lawiulness of the occupation of
the country drained by the Congo river and Its
tributaries by the African International associa-
tion, The resolution requests the President to in
vite the concurrence Of the other powers in the
recornition OF the association and its flag.
Mr. Logan, IRON the committee OH the judiciary,
reported two original resolutions, which were
agreed TO- relating TO railroad lands, one calling
OH the secretary Of the interior to inform the sen.
toned in the Pacific railroad sinking fund act of
May 7, 1875, had failed TO comply with the require.
they failed, and whether they subsequently COM
piled and further, whether said companies had
paid dividends. and TO what amounts, and what
steps II any, had been taken to enforce the pro.
yiions of said act.
TIE second resolution called on the attorney
general 10 furnish similar information.
Mr. Ransom offered joint resolution to appro-
pirate Sl0O for the relief of the sufferers BY the
recent great wind storm in the southern states.
He laid that over 300 people were killed and
many thou'ands wounded. and the suffering re.
sulting from the storm was awful
MT. DrONu huppOTteu inc reSOlutlOn III uttlnE
words lie thought it clearly calling for the
interposition of congress-
Mr. Pugh also supported 1t. He thought that
whatever claim was good for the relief of the II
ferers by the western floods good for the suffer
ers by this wind storm.
Mr. Harris while he would be personally ready
to aid TO the utmost extent OF his power In con-
tributng the relief of the distress caused by the
hurricane, would not vote dollar ont OF the
treasury for any such purpose. as he believed he
had no constitutional power TO do so. Part of
Tennessee, had suffered by reason Of the storm,
but he had no intimation Of q call for the aid OF
the national government.
Mr.. Morgan said he had not been informed of
any request Of the people Of Alabama for govern
ment aid in this matter, and he would reserve his
judgment upon 1t until he should hear OF some
such request
He thought the new line of policy a dangerous
one, and sympathized with the opinions Uf the
senator from Tennessee Mr.. Harrsl with regard
iOtt. We should probably hear laer of loss of
ships AT sea by the same storm and might be asked
10 extend our benevolence so us to take such
losses also INFO account He was not now prepared
to say waether the matter under consideration
came properly within the constitutional limit.
Mr.. Brown inquired If there was any distinction
between this case and the case of the sufferers by
the western foods
Mr.. Morg IN said he did not wish now 10 discuss
the matter. II was enough for him for the present,
to say that he had not seen any wish of the people
of Alabama expressed through the press OF other
wise for he bestowal Of public charity on thom.
MIR. Garland thought there was no doubt OF the
consttutinnaiity OF the measure. He would take
opportunity when the resolution should be re-
ported back from committee, TO give his reasons
for supporting 1t on constitutional grounds.
Mr.. Voorhees, thought the immediate supply of
food, clothing, aud shelter in of great pub.
lie calamity. such Ms the recent aoods in the west
seemed indispensable in the cause of humanity
The question Of how far the policy could safely
10 was, he said, undoubtedly an important one.
Tut II the unlortunhtes We're to be left tn private
charity merely they should be made acquainted
with that fact. He thought they should not be
left entirely to private charity.
timaton from his state th At he should ask for the
helping hand of the government. He was glad to
say that he did not wait for any sucn intimation:
The case was so urgent and SO plain that he had
no doubt of his duty In the matter.
Toe resolution was referred to the committee on
The president pro tempore appointed Mr.. George
TO the vacancy IN the membership of the COM
mittee on the improvement of the Mississippi
Mr.. Voorhees, offered preamble and resolution
which were referred to the committee on the
judiciary, instructng that committee to inquire
concerning the leases OF lands in the Indian terri
tory for cattle grazing, how much money had
teen, paid into the treasury f'r such leases
The senate lheh resumed consideration of the
currency bill
Mr. George favored the amendment of Mr.. Vest
(Which rs similar tO Mr., Plumb's) and character.
lied the bill of the committee as insufficient aud
smere temporary eXpedient.
The vote being taken upon Mr. Vests amend
ment IL was Teected-Hyes ii, noes SO.
Mr.. Plumb then offered the following amend
mcnt to the bill: 'rhe organization of banks hay.
ing pad up capital Of 100000 or less shall be
permitted, on the deposit of not less than $4,000
Of Londs of the United States, drawing not less
than per cent interest" Mr.. Plumb referred u
the necessity for Il provision of this Character IN
order to accommodate the people of the west and
south. lie hoped the gentleman from Delaware
lNIr. Bayardl would accept that amendment.
Mr. BayaTd stated that he did not feel war
ranted in accepting the amendment, independent
of the question of lis merits or demerts. The bill
before the senate in no way affected the banking
system as a banking system; the question Of bank.
ing aud the question of currency were entirely
distinct He thought there was much in the sug-
gestiOn of the senator from Kansas Mr. Plumb
as 10 allowing banks to be organized upon as
small basis Of capital as was eNpedient and safe
and the committee on finance would be glad Ia
receive the proposition and consider IL in COM
mittee. The present bill related to the currency
and Mr., Bayard hoped II would be voted upon on
its merits.
Mr. Plumbs amendment was rejected by a viva
voCe vote.
The question recurring upon the bill as modi-
fed by the amendment of Mr., Morrill,, II was
passed by n vote of 40 to II,
The bill as passed is ms follows:
"a BILL 10 provide for the issue of circulating
notes to national banking associations.
BE enacted by The senate and hyuse Of representa-
hted Qf he United states Of America IN congress as
stmWed Ihat upon any deposit already or mere
niter made of any United States bonds bearing IN
terest III the manner required by law any
shall be entitled TO receive from the comptroller
Of The currency circulating notes OF different lie
nominations, in blank registered and counter
signed as provided by law, not exceeding in thC
whole amount the par value of the bonds de
posted: IrOuided, That at no time shall the tOta
amount of such notes issued to any such as,ocia.
tion exceed the amount at such time actually
paid In of It's capital stock. Aud that all laws and
parts OF laws inconsistent with the provisions o.
this act be-, ana the same are hereby, repealed"