National Republican., 1888-01-26

wherever or whencesoever comes the state.
meI that the bill failed last year because
Of the conduct OF the Senate, repel II, aud
deny that the Senate was, in any sense, re-
spoDtible.
Mr.. Beck said that since the debate began
he had taken pains to inquire, and had as
certained that another deficiency bill con-
tanning all these important items of appro-
priatioD would be before the Senate within
a week from this time.
Mr.. Hale withdrew the amendment.
Mr.. Evarts moved to strike out OF the
item OF 100000 for repayment of duties
Improperly collected provlso limiting the
rate OF interest thereon to 3 per cent. He
argued against the proyiso, first, because 1t
was general legislation on an appropriation
bill; and, second, because, at common law
and by common right, the men from whom
money had been Illegally exaeted were
entitled to the rate OF interest legally exist
ing In their several states.
Mr. Hale opposed the proposition TO strike
out the proviso; and argued that the i'm
porters should be content with Q. per cent
interest, because other creditors Of the gov
eminent received no interest at all.
Mr.. Hoar argued that the refusal to allow
the legal local rate OF interest on judgments
for indemnity was an unconstitutional in
reference with the citizens right to be
protected from illegal seizure Of person or
property.
MIR. Sherman looked upon the discussion
as an illustration OF the absolute folly OF
attempting general legislation on an appro-
prlation bill. 1t seemed to him that the
appropriations committee OF the Senate
should say to the House that this important
matter should be considered either by the
judiciary committee or the finance commit
tee. When, he asked, was the interest to
commence' Was IL from the time that the
money was Illegally exacted, or was II from
the time the judgment was glvenP The
He hoped, therefore, that the appropria-
tions committee would allow the provlso to
he stricken out, and leave the question To
be decided IN proper manner.
After long discussion the question was
taken on Mr.. Evarts's motion to strike ou,
the proviso, and It was rejected-yeas "a
nays %.
Mr.. Evarts then moved to add to the
proviso the words "but this amendment
shaIl not affect existing suits or demands, "
al Il 1t was agreed to.
The proviso now stands as follows
| Proridcd, That section SOL OF the Revised
Statutes be amended by inserting after the
word "paid," in the seventh line, the fol
lowing: "Together with the costs Of suit
and interest at the rate OF 3 per cent pei
annum.n But this amendment shall moi
| affect existing suits or demands
Mr.. Sherman offered an amendment Il
pay per cent to the several payees named
In The bill, but 1t was excluded on point
| OF order.
MIR. Harris offered an amendment appro
| priating for jurors fees $3.50, 600, for wit
nees fees 100000, and for pay OF bailiif
and criers $4,000, but on opposition by Mr.
| Hale II was rejected.
| Without further amendments the bill wal
| passed.
| Mr.. Blair gave notice that he would to-day
after the morning business, ask the Senate
to proceed with the consideration Of tn,
educational bill. a,
The Senate then, at 5 p. m. ION motion o
Mr.. Harris), proceeded to the consideration
of executive business and soon afterwsrt
adjourned.