Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-10
DECLARING A PRESIDENT
THE HOUSE PASSES THE ELEC-
TORAL COUNT BILL.

A synopsis of the Provisions of the
Measure-The Bill Extending the Free
De,tvery system Passed - Continued
disagreement Reported by the Con-
ferees on the Fortific stiOus Appropria-
tiOn Bill.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. - Among the
matters submitted by the presiding officer
when the Senate met to-day were the fol-
lowing:
communication from the Director of
the Mint recommending the repeal of the
limit of coinage of subsidiary silver coin.
1t was referred.
The House amendment to the Senate
bill for the relief of graduates Of the Uni
ted States Military Academy and to fix
their pay. The amendment provides that
cadets shall be allowed full pay as second
lieutenants from the date of their gradua-
ton to the date ofthetr acceptance of their
commission. The amendment was con-
cured In and the bill now goes to the
President.
Mr. Cameron moved that. when the
Senate adjourn to-day it be till Monday
next. This was agreed to by a vote of
% yeas to % nays.
MIR. MoRRILL'S TARIFF GAG.
The Senate, after the Introduction of
several bills, proceeded to consideration
of the resolution introduced by Mr.. Nor
rill Tuesday, declaring that "the promise
of making any revision OF the tariff in a
spirit of fairness to all interests, not to
iniure any domestic industries, but to
promote their healthy growth, so that any
change of law must be at every step
regardful of the labor and capital
involved, and without depriving Ameri-
can labor OF ability to compete success
fully with foreign labor, aud without
Imposing lower rates of duty than will
be ample to cover any increased cost of
production which may exist in conse-
luence OF higher rate of wages prevail
ing in this country, appears so obviously
hopeless and impracticabe that any
further attempts at revision by the
present Congress IN cOntraventiOn to the
| foregoing cardinal declarations are to be
regarded as inexpedIent and detrimental
to revival of the trade and industry of
the country" Mr.. Morrill, proceeded to
address the Senate.
The tariff debate was continued by
Messrs, Beck and Sherman. After them
Mr. Dawes got the floor to speak on the
subject, but the Senate at 80 O'Clock ad-
| Ourned till Monday.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the House today Mr.. Forney, of
Alabama, from the committee of confer-
ence on the fortiication appropriation
bill, reported continued disagreement.
A further conference was ordered, and
Messrs. Forney, Randall and Butter
worth were appointed cOnferees.
THE WORLD TAKEN TO TASK.
MIR. Reagan, of Texas. rising to ques-
ton Of personal privilege, sent to the
Clerks desk and had read Washington
special 10 the New York World ,pu blished
on Dec. 4, purporting to give an account
oil dispute in the conference committee
on the Interstate commerce bills, be-
tween Mr.. Reagan and Senator CullOm,
in the course of WHICH Mr.. Reagan was
compelled to retract the statement that
all opponents OF his favOrite measure were
acting in the interest of monopolies- He
also had read from the same paper of
Dec. card from Senator Cullom deny
ing the report of the dispute, and fur
tier article in the paper reiterating it's
nrSt story. Mr.. Reagan denied the truth
Of these statements.
TAXING PARTS OF A GALLON.
Mr.. Morrison, of Illinois, from the Com.
mlttee on Ways and Means, reported back
Inc Dill relating to the taxation of frac-
llonal parts of gallon OF spirits, with the
~Nuo'O bU6T6JO, Win re-
cOmmendati0n of non-cOncurrence. The
report was agreed to and conference was
ordered
Mr.. Payson. of Illinois, from the Com
mitlee on Public Lands, reported back the
oli lorestrlct the ownership of real estate
u lhe territories to American citizens,
WIN the Senate amendments thereto. The
amendments were non-concurred In and
cOhlerence was ordered.
FREE POSTAL DELIVERIES.
in the morning hour the House resumed
eonslueratlOn of the bill extending the
mee @ delivery system. BY arrangement
WIN the Committee ON Post Offices
ahu ai fost Roads, Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois,
nlthurew the amendment offered by him
lesIerday, and Mr.. Dockery, OF Missouri,
VI OeIalf OF that committee, offered an
MMnenuhent SO as to make the bill provide
%oV letter carriers shall Oe employed for
@ uo Hee delivery of mail matter as fire.
Suehuy as the public business NAV re-
y. d.He, IN every incorporated city, village,
M oCc trough, containing a population of
,VVV Wlthln Its corporate limits, and
10y Sa! oe so employed at every place con-
iSoang population of not less than
,oSSe ,oOyO Within the corporate limits, ac-
SuiulnS TO the last general census taken
authorlty of the State or United States
w.. w. Vi u any post Office which produces
aoss revenue Tor the preceding fiscal
s,S,. rat Vi not less than $4,000. Mr.. Dock
sn amendment was adopted, and as
'|Tgnued' T the bill was passed.
CT mL ward, ofIndiana, on behalf of the
pou5 lttee on Post Offices and Post
h@ h'1, called up and the House passed
nail YiIl Ut authorizing the employment OF
AN messengers in the postal service.
~ THE ELECTORAL COUNT.
me ne House then resumed consideration
t .ue electoral count bill.
gsa vi orlef remarks by Mr.. Baker, of !
Ao n ORR, and Mr.. Herbert, OF Alabama,
Foril muse proceeded to vote upon the |
me- amendments TO the Senate bill. |
hary,. were agreed to, but the amend |
lone offered by the minority OF the
0n committee were rejected.
va motion OF Mr.. Oates. of Alabama.
N "auenulnent was adopted by vote OF |
earsS Seas 10 100 nays, striking out the |
Ena,ee directing the President of the |
N "ue upon the declaration OF the vote, |
Ao,i unce the names of the persons |
SoSu' The bill was then passed as !
'Nueu without division.
~, PROVISIONS OF THE BILL.
hat h1s - Oil as passed BY the House directs |
bd si,. Ie electors OF each State shall meet |
~ I've thelr votes on the second Mon |
ent January following their appoint
ats al oectlon provides that II any |
fior ,a ouali nave provided by laws enacted |
tbo W =, tne day fixed for the appointment |
'"V eleclOfR. for ,to a. aI datar.nEnot,or