The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-30

stood that the American people were to be
governed at so much head.
"No, sir,S was Mr.. Germans reply,
"but the expenses of the government in
crease as the population increases.
MIR, German proceeded with his argu-
ment and closed by saving that the speech
of Mr.. Allison showed degree of parti-
sanship which he (Gorman) trusted his
friend from Iowa would regret and would
never repeat
Mr.. George said that among other que5-
tons that had been logged into the debate
Yesterday was the fisheries question, and
on that he desired to submit some obser-
vations. He proceeded to speak on that
subject lie asked whether the act OF
March 5, 1887, was u sufficient act OF retail
iaton. The answer which hc gave was
that il was not because it did not cover all
the ground that the United States had Tor
retaliation. There were wrongs committed
by Canada against the United states Tor
which the actof 1857 could not be put IN
force, and one OF those wrongs was that
mentioned by the President in regard to
the inequality II tolls on the Canadian
canals. There would have 10 be- n addl-
tional act of Congress for that The Pes
idcnts recommendation IN that respect
had 10 be adopted OF else the claims Tor
coual tolls on the Canadian canals had TO
be abandoned.
Mr.. FRYE inquired whether Canadian
vessels could not be kept out Of the Sault
Ste. Marie canal or tolls imposed upon
them.
Mr. George did not know OF any reason
10 the contrary; but such little partial
retaliation would amount TO nothing Ii
retaliation were resorted 10, it should be
made adequate and efficient.
"Arc you aware" Mr.. Frye persisted,
'that Sir John Mcdonald"
81 do not, " Mr.. George broke in, know
anything about Sir John Mcdonald"
Gle is the head OF the Canadian gov
crnment, Mr.. Frye explained, "and lac
declares that there is no discrimination
against us in the Canadian canals
At this point Mr.. George asscnted 10
the request OF Mr. Allison to have a vote
taken ON the conference report ON the sun
dry civil appropriation bills. The report
was agreed To.
Mr.. Allison then moved that the Senate
insist on ils amendments, other than those
settled in conference, and asked for fur
thcr conference. Agreed to, and senators
AlllNnNt Ilhlt anu lt'h NNl' blIplllt'h
CoulufWus.
Mr. George proceeded with the dis
cussion OF the Presidents retaliation mes
sage lie said that under the act Of
March J. 1887, the President could not
deny the right OF transit over American
territory 20 goods going from foreign
countries 10 Canada or 10 goods going
from Canada, through th" United States,
intended Tor foreign countries. And be
said that ia n message sent 90 Congress ON
the 9th of December. 1870. President
Grant had recommended the very thing
which President Cleveland now recon-
mcndcl.
Without concluding his speech. Mr.
Gcorv Yielded the floor
The following bills were taken from the
calendar aui passed.
The senate bin to auih0ri-Hihc cnngirur.
ton and operation 0t q wagon road across
the Pixies Peak reservation IN Colorado.
The House bin TOR tho relief 0f the |
Baptist female college at Lexington. Mo I
Tho Senate bill granting thc u-o Ut GER /
tain lands iu riccp county W. L.. 10 the 4
city Of acoma, Tor the purposes Of pub
he park.
The Senate bin ~ pay John D. Adams
II Arkansas, $500, IN connection with q
nail contract.
After 900 executive session, the senate
dJournod.