National Republican., 1884-06-18

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tual use; s63O00OO had been cancelled about
sTVyvVVo were now held IN hand aud they were
sherman felt satisfied that tho normal condition
oil affairs will very shortly be resumed.
MI, sherman had not been authorized by the
eommittee to speak for II rs to any specific legis'
latiop in the nature Of a remedy for the troubles
complained Of. There was one thing, however
that he would personally suggest namely, that
there should be q severe and stringent law pro-
hibiting bank officers other than directors from
dealing in speculative operations lie would not
extend such prohibition TO directors, because they
were generally business mon whether a law
on tho subject however, would be
resolution proposed by John c. Emo to the
directors of his bank in December. 1883, and
unenimousl adopted, expressing their emphatic
dsapproval Of she practice of dealing In specula-
tive ventures by officers Of banks and expressing
the determinatlon not to employ as an officer any
apparently, that Mr. Emo had drawn up this reso-
luton he was himself engaged in things he was
denounoing. The substance of such resolution
should be punished for an infraotOn OF that law.
Mr.. Beck said that the papers exhibited by tue
toe on finance this morning not only showed that
he hud vigilantly prosecuted offenders, but that
ne was in possession Of papers, tho contents OF
Of Justice, 70 SEQ made public, lie thought that
officer was doing oil that could be done.
THE UTAH BILL AGAIN.
The matter then went over, and the Utah bill
was placed before the senate.
The question pending was on tho amendment
Of Mr.. Vest TO tho first section of the bill That
section provides that tho lawful husband or wifo
shall be u competent witness in prosecutions for
bigamy, aud may be compelled to testify. MIR.
Vests amendment provides that In no case shall
such husband or wife be a competent witness eN.
cept as to the iaot OF lawful marriage having
been contracted.
Tho legal bearings Of the question involved iu
the right husband or wife to testify one against
the other discussed by MpSgTg. Garland. Ian.
ham, Morgan, Call, and Bayard, and the amend
ment on reaching vote, was reJected-ycas Is,
Mr. Van wyck offered an amendment abolish
ing the Utah commission of five civilians, and
yestlng the governmental authority in u board Of
three army officers, to be appointed by tho Presi-
dent. Mr.. Van Wyck severely criticised the Utah
commission whose duties. ho said, could readily
have been performed by justice of the peace,
yet the commissioners got u salary of $1,000 each
This commission, with few duties, had ample
time to study ana follow the example of others in
special service probably impelled by the practice
sanctioned by the department of justice in the
case OF shrewd counsel who seem more Intent
upon drawing bills against the government than
preparing bills Of Indictment which could secure
convictions.
1t was claimed that the star route offenders stole
Si00O,OO0, and then band of special counsel.
folio wing the scent of the criminals aud probably
encouraged by their success conduc'ed the
pro,ecutions that nearly another million was lost
10 the people.
Before the holidays these commissioners would
visit Washington for Instructions. Soon after the
holidays they would again visit Washington for
instructions, probably 10 the form Of bills and
vouchers against the government, aud then adopt
the newest and most approved methods They
mad railroad are, sleeping. car fare hotel bills at
washington, strect-car tickets, for washing, for
lunches at capitol restaurant for lager beer the
Arlington and wine at the Riggs.
Then meeting at Chicago, With the same round
OF expenses then journey to Salt Lake, and long
Tepose in that quiet city.
Receiving the same salary as senators, they nat
urally claimed all the perquisites. aud possibly
claimed clerks to assist in doing nothing. By a
strange coincidence the names of clerks janitors,
&C., have a striking resemblance to the names OF
several of the commissioners.
Mr. Hoar, in reply said he had nothing to do
with the Utah commission, aud felt in no way
called upon to defend IL. There was nothing in
this bill in regard to it.
Mr. Van Wyck's amendment was not agreed to.
Mr.. Maxey moved 10 strike out the first section,
which gave husband and wife the right TO testify
one against the other Ii this law was good enough
for Utah, he said. IL good enough for the rest
ofthe country. The motion was moi agreed to.
Other amendments relating to witnesses were
discussed till o'clock, when, Oh motion Of Mr..
Call. the senate adjourned.
Before adjournment, Mr.. Hoar secured an
agreement that IL vote should be taken on the bill
at O'Clock to- morrow.
In the course of the debate Mr.. sherman re.
ported, from the committee on the library the
house concurrent resolution permitting the exhi-
1ition in the capitol building of II model of Bar
thoidis statue of liberty. MIR. sherman moved
tnat the concurrent resolution be made u joint
resolution, which was agreed 10, and the resolu-
ton was then passed.
In the course of remarks on tho resolution Mr..
ingalls, characlerfzed it advertising SC cheIne
for the benefit OF New York. wGnAd nIraady ~,
The capitol, he said; miscellaneous assortment
of bric-a brac and what Mrs Maaprop called
objects Of bigotry and virtue" which could be
removed without injury to the public taste.
Mr. Lapham replied that IL was no advertising
scheme, butt work of patriotism in which many
excellent gentlemen were engaged without profit
and only In sense of public spirit.
Mr.. Ingalls, said that many of the citizens OF
New York could draw their check for the neces-
sary S25O,OOO without any strain on their bank
account.