The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
The uouse Of REPRESENTATIVES,.


WASHINGTON, March s.---AIr. Tillman,
Of South Carolina, pked the unanimous
consent for the consideration Of bill APP
propriating $4,000 for the purchase of
certain swords belonging to the widow of
Gen. Shields.
Messrs. Mmsu Of Maryland, Baker of
Illinois, Mcdonald OF Minnesota, Herman
OF Oregon, Warner OF Missouri, Springer Of
Illinois, Wheeler Of Alabama, and Bucfa-
lew Of Pennsylvania supported tho bill,
and spoke in eulogy Of Gen. Shields.
Mr.. Oates, OF Alabama. said that Gen.
Shields was brave soldier, who had
proved his devotion TO his adopted country
by the liberal shedding Of his blood in
moro wars than one. No one honored his
memory more than he Oates, but he was
opposed to the pending BILL 1t was alleged
as reason for the proposition that the
swords belonged TO the estate and could
not be divided, but they could DO sold as
other property. lie did not believe that
Congress could rightfully exercise the
power Of appropriation OF such q manner
as this, and though he had kindly feeling
toward the family Of Gen. Shields, he was
not prepared TO vote contrary to what he
considered his duty under his oath of
Office.
Mr.. Hare, Of Texas, protested against
waiving oil the constitution and opposed
the bill.
Mr.. Tllmah regretted that there should
be any objection TO the bill, and especially
regretted that objection should come from
representative OF southern State. He
felt burning sense OF indignation that
any member on this floor should propose
that these mementos should be put up nj
auction. II they were put up at auction,
there were thousands OF men In the south
who would willingly buy them and deposit
them in some museum, rather than have
them hawked about and bought and kept
as trophies by some rich millionaire. Re
ierTing TO tho admiration OF the south for
Gen. Shields bravery In the Mexican war,
he stated that that admiration had not
been lessened by the fact that Gen. Shields
fought against the south In the unfortunate
civil war. Speaking for South Carolina,
he declared that her people had been too
sincere in their convictions 10 doubt the
sincerity Of Gen. Shields conviction 20
eight on the side he thought right, and
whenever men anywhere were ready Ia
risk their lives for the sake Of their con-
victions they deserved the respect and
charity Of honest mon, even II they had
been in the wrong. The bill was then
passed.
Mr.. Blount, Of Georgia, introduced the
bin TO regulate the classification, compen-
eaiion and allowances Of postmastcrs. Re-
feTred.
Mr.. Morrow, Of California, from tho
committee on foreign affairs, reported the
resolution calling on the President for in
formation touching public aiIairs at the
Nayigaton island. Adopted.
Mr.. Oates, Of Alabama, from the COM
mlttee on the Judiciary, reported adversely
"a bill 10 enable the people 10 select their
postmasten. House calendar.
Mr.. Raynor, Of Maryland. from the COM
mitiec on commerce, reported the bill 10
establish postal telegraph.
Mr.. Blonnt, Of Georgia. said that the
subject Of the bill was one over which the
committee on postoiiccs aud post roads
had jurisdiction, and he reserved the
right NJ the proper time 30 raise the ques-
ton whether the committee ON commerce
had jurisdiction over the subject Of postal
tclegraphy. Tho bin was referred 20 the
committee Of the whole.
Mr.. Hatch, of Missouri, from the com
mitlec on merchant marine and fisheries,
reported adversely the bill cxempting
American coastwisc sailing vessels pilotcd
by their licensed master or by United
States pilot Of the obligation 30 pay State
pilots for services not rendered. Calendar.
In the consideration morning hour the
House went into committee Of the whole
| (Mr. Hatch, OF Missouri, In the chair for
consideration OF bills reported by the COM
mitiee on public lands
Mr.. McKenna, OF California, called up
the Senate bill granting 10 the State Of Cal
ifornia per cent Of the net proceeds OF
the cash sales Of public lands W said State.
Mr.. McKonna said that the object Of the
measure was 10 put California upon the
same footing as the other public land
States.
Pending action, tho morning hour ex.
pircd and the committee rose.
On motion Of Mr.. Nelson, OF Minnesota,
and after consideration In the commit.
tee Of tho whole, bill was passed for the
allotment Of landsin scyeralty on theWhiio
/ Earth and Red Lake reservations ~ the
Chippewa Indians In Minnesota, and for
opening up 10 settlement the other rcser.
yaiions Of those Indians In that State.
The House then adjourned.