The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-09-12
Congressional.

MONDAY, September 3.-In the senate
Mr.. Vest offered resolution for the inves-
tigatOn of the course of senate employee
in writing republican campaign literature
He complained that the assistant librarian
had written book of partisan character on
the tariff, alleged that Senator Cullom had
sent pension examiner to Indiana in 1884
to engage in political services and presented
a letter from Judd, democratic postmaster
at Chicago claiming that it was without his
knowledge and consent that the employees of
the post-office had been assessed for cam
paign funds. Mr.. Cullom replied and read
extracts from Chicago democratic papers,
criticisng Postmaster Judd for allowing
such political assessments. Mr.. Plumb I'M
masked the hypocrisy of the administration
in the matter of civil service reform. Mr..
Vest claimed for the administration extreme
moderation in the removal of republican
officials. Mr.. Plumb showed the great ex-
tent to which democratic officials had en-
gagged in campaign work. Mr.. Hoar had
placed on file letter from Charles Arpin of
Quebec, a prominent Canadian, promising
support to the republican party if certain
hay claims held by Canadians against the
United States government should be al
lowed and paid at this time. Among bills
passed was house bill establishing light
house at the mouth of Otter creek on Lake
Champlain. - In the house bill was
introduced by Mr.. Scott of Pennsylvania
providing measures for the restriction of
Chinese immigration. A bill was passed
relating to the detail of army and navy Of
ficers to educational institutions.
TUEsDAY.-In the senate, bill was intro
duced by Mr.. Cullom, declaring trusts I'M
lawful. The resolution offered by Mr.. Vest
in regard to the book published by the as
sistant librarian was discussed. Mr.. Plumb
produced pamphlet on the tariff published
by the democratic clerk of the house COM
mittee of ways and means. Mr.. Teller of
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for the prohibition of Chinese immigration.
- In the house resolution was offered
by Mr. Kelley of Pennsylvania, directing
the special committee to inquire whether
any member of the house has exercised i'm
proper or corrupt influence on the architect
of the new library building in the selection
of inferior building material. The retalia-
ton bill was considered.
WEDNEsDAY.-In the senate, a resolution
was offered by Mr.. Sherman requesting the
president to inform the senate of the ac-
ceptance of the recent Chinese treaty by the
emperor of China The resolution offered
by Mr.. Chandler for investigating the re-
cent election in Louisiana was opposed by
Mr. Pasco of Florida. The Chinese bill was
considered. - In the house the retalia-
ton bill was considered. Mr. Phelps of
New Jersey spoke, conceding the president
the additional power asked for in his mes
sage, doubling whether he would use it,
and criticising the administration in its
dealings with the Canadian government
Mr. Belmont Of New York claimed that re-
taliation is rendered necessary by the pres
ent relations with Canada and that the
power now possessed by the president is in
adequate. Messrs. Davis and Cogswell of
Massachusetts, scored the administration
Mr.. Scott of Pennsylvania supported the
claims of the administration and charged
that the republican treaty of 1871 sur
rendered advantages to the Canadians. He
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lican senate.
THURsDAy.-In the senate a resolution
was offered by Mr.. Hoar calling the atten-
| ton of the president to the call of the SEN
ate for fisheries correspondence. Mr.. Dawes
corrected Mr.. Pasco of Florida for having
spoken of the Springfield Republican as a
republican paper and repudiated IL as such.
The Chinese exclusion bill was considered
and final action deferred. In the
house Mr.. Scott defended his position taken
the day before on the retaliation bill. Mr..
| Cogswell denied the correctness of state
ment made by witness before the fisheries
| investigation committee and cited by Mr..
Scott to the effect that seventy-tive per cent
| OF the fishermen are aliens. Mr.. Cogswell
cited as authority the census returns, Pro-
lessor Baird's fisheries report and letter
Of Secretary Manning Mr.. Scott made no
contradiction and concluded his speech.
FRDAY.-In the senate the bill for the
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message from the president was received,
stating that the pending treaty was still
subject to the deliberation and approval of
the Chinese government. A motion by Mr..
German of Maryland that the bill and the
message be referred to the committee on
foreign relations was defeated, and the bill
was passed. A motion to reconsider was
made, but no vote reached. and the senate
adjourned until Monday. - In the
house, the retaliation bill was considered.
Mr. Rockwell of Massachusetts criticised the
popular notion that war with England was
imminent. Mr.. Nutting Of New York criti-
cised the remissness Of the administration
In regard to determinations against Amer
lean commerce on the Welland canal Mr..
Hooker Of Mississippi answered that the
president had no power TO act on the ship
ment OF Canadian goods in bond across Amer
lean territory. Mr.. Cannon Of Illinois defined
the rights of American fishermen as equal
TO those OF Canadian. He read an order
signed by the president March II, 1887,