Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-16
Forty Eighth Consress---First Session.

WASHINGTON, February 10.
SENArE-The House resolution appropri-
ating 5000, 900 for the wives Of the sufferers
by the food was passed.
Mr.. Henderson introduced bill 70 provide
that Judges of United States Circuit and
District courts shall reduce their instructions
to juries to writing.
The consideration of the bill relating to
national bank circulation was resumed. MIR.
Plumb said every material interest OF the
country practically conspired to an early ex-
tinction of the national debt. Until the
debt is wiped out We could not settle
the question OF national currency.
This discussion has developed the utmost
contrarity of opinion as to every possible
scheme that can be devised for the continu
ance of the national currency. None OF the
pending propositions, he contended, would
give permanent relief. He offered an amend
ment providing that whenever the circulation
of any national bank shall be surrendered
the Secretary of the Treasury shall issue an
equivalent amount of treasury notes of de-
nominations now provided for oy ias Tor
national bank notes. these notes to be depos-
tied in the treasury and paid as other moneys
kept for the discharge of the obligations of
the government
Mr. Jones, of Florida criticised Mr..
Plumb's amendment, contending that it
would inaugurate complete revolution In
the system of furnishing currency.
Mr. Sherman's amendment that II any
bonds deposited bear higher rate of interest
than per cent additional circulating notes
shall be issued equal in amount to one half
of the interest accruing on such bonds before
their maturity in excess of per cent per
annum was rejected; yeas, AZ nays.
At $50 the Senate went into executive
session and at 1850 adjourned till Monday.
HoUsE-Mr Holman of Indiana, from the
Committee on Appropriations, reported
Joint resolution making further appropr1a-
ton of 5000 900 for the relief of the suffer
ers by the Ohio food. Mr. Browne OF
Indiana read a telegram from Richmond,
Ind. asking for an immediate appropriation
for the relief of the destitute and homeless
people along the banks of the Ohio river
The joint resolution was then passed.
Mr.. Turner of Georgia called up the Chal
mers-Manning election case. Its considera
ton was antagonized by Mr.. Mcmillan of
Tennessee in favor of the private calendar,
but he was unsuccessful and Mr.. Miller of
Pennsylvania spoke in opposition to the claim
of Manning.
at 3:15 the previous question was ord cred
onthe Manning Chalmers case, pending which
Mr. Curtin Withdrew his motion to recommit
the report and after a short speech in which
he said the entire debate had shown that
Manning had received proper and legal
certificate and that representing and speaking
for General Manning he asked that he now
be sworn in. He then advanced to the area
in front of the chair, followed closely by Mr.
Manning, who had been seated near him
and with something of a dramatic effect Ok
claimed: 'I present General Manning on the
credentials of the Governor of great and
loyal State with thesesl of that State attached
and ask that he be now sworn in"
Mr.. Calkins made the point of order that
the House had transferred its jurisdiction of
this case to committee.
The Speaker said that the point of order
was not necessary as the chair would not un-
dertake to swear in anyone while the
question of his right to be sworn in was be-
ing considered by the House.
Mr. Bedford exclaimed: Nov ring down
the curtain; the play is over" This remark
occasioned loud laughter.
Messrs. Curtin and Manning then with
drew.
The closing hour for debate was divided
equally between Messrs. Turner, of Georgia
aud Cook. of Iowa, who submitted the ma
jority and minority reports. A division of
the question having been demanded vote
was taken on the first resolution of the
minority declaring that Mr.. Manning holds
perfect credentials issued in due form and on
lawful authority as representative in the
Forty eighth Congress. The resolution was
rejected; yeas LOG. nays 140.
Mr. Cook said after this expression of the
House he would Withdraw the second resolu-
ton declaring Manning duly elected and en-
titled to be sworn in.
MIR. Warner, of Ohio, and others objected.
A vote " as then taken on the second resolu-
ton and resulted, yeas 90, nays 1877 The
majority resolution to discharge the commit
tee from further consideration of the case
was then adopted, the vote on division result
ing 113 to Sc.
At $3.50 p. m. the House adjourned until