The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
AMONG THE SOLONS.
The Senate Elects Anthony for Chair.
man, But He Declines,
And Edalunds IS Chosen TO Fila the
Place Proceedings in the
ueuse Tae Limited
Veto Question.

Z WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Is. - In the senate
Dawes presented memorial on behalf Of the
establishment of an industrial school at
Sitka Alaska.
Vest presented the petition of Henry Ames
& Co, ard other business men of St Louis
engaged in the meat packing business pray
legislation 70 protect their interests against
the unjust prohibition practiced in Germany
and France in regard TO the importation of
American healthful meats.
Among the bills introduced were the fol
lowing; BY AidriciI. TO provide for the ex-
change of per cent bonds for .sper cent. !;
by Beck to extend the time for the payment
OF the tax en- distilled spirits in bonded ware
houses, also to prohibit the secretary of the
treasury from purchasing bonds of the United
States above par value; by Call, 70 repeal
tie laws and parts Of laws prohibiting the
pensions Of wounded soldiers without proof of
loyalty; cockreli introduced a resolution.
which was agreed TO, calling on
the secretary Of treasury for in
formation as to the anoent of gold coin
and bullion deposited in exchange for silver
certificates since 1878, and the reason Of the
refusals of such exchange, If there had been
a.-refusal l- ~
The senate proceeded, on motion of Sher-
man, to the election Of president pro tenn. He
moved that Anthony be elected to that Office,
stating that the senator from Rhode
Island had occupied his seat the longest
il the senate of any gentleman around
him He has," said Sherman, "been five
times elected from his state as q member of
this body, many times elected, by common
consent, president pro tenn Of the senate, and
faithfully discharged the duties of the Office.
think it graceful act to elect him unan-
imouslv president pro tenn" Without dissent
ing, said Pendleton. 'as TO the qualifications,
integrity, ability and patriotism Of the gen
tleman named in the resolution, move to
strike out the name and insert that of
Bavard.n
The amendment was rejected without de.
bate and the original resolution agreed to.
Anthony thanked the senate for the honor
conferred upon him, which was not entirely
unexpected 1t would be useless for him to
deny acceptance would give him pride and
| pleasure; but said his state of health forbid
him to assume any labor he can consistently
| avoid. Although he would not hesitate t.
undertake the duty, even at the sacrifice Of
his health IL he thought he could perform it
| yet be thought that it was no Sinking Of
| duty to decline an office so many senator,
4 can filto equal advantage to the senate and
| country Therefore with a heart overflow
ing with gratitude for the kindness. mris
respectfully decline --..t 81
Bayard crossed and shook hands with tn,
| senator
Sherman said there being no vacancy in
| tine Office no further action was necessary
Edmunds said the chair agreed with tn,
\ senator that there was no vacancy In the of
| fee, but the senator was aware of the resolu
ton for proceeding to the election of presi
/ dent pro TEN. -a-.ss-z----e.
Sherman moved that further proceeding
! in connection i'm TIE election be dispense
1 with. 'No, no. cried Ransom and severa
other Democrats. "A short debate then fol
lowed and Sherman renewed the motion b
elect Edrnunds Bayard moved to strike on,
the name and insert Pendleton; rejected.
Eimunds was re-electad-34 to- "a H
| then subscribed TO the oath, and the secretary
was directed to inform the president AM
house of the action of the senate.
Hill proceeded to address the senate in sup
port of the postal telegraph bill
In the house, under the rules, the speake
proceeded to call the states for bills ant
joint resolutions for reference. Bills cam
pouring in as ON former call days; most O
them private or of an unimportant char
acter Among, the most prominen
were the following By Bedford b
promote the public welfare by cheapenin
the transportation on railroads iargel
assisted by government bonds The bil
proposes to reduce the freight charges on al
roads built by government aid so per cent.
referred to the committee on Pacific rail
roads.
Clay introduced a bill to repeal the civi
service act. Willis presented a bill to pre-