Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-23
SALISBURY EXPLAINS.
THE DEMOCRATS POSITION ON THE
TARIFF QUESTION.
Conference of American Nations-Mors
Discussions of the Fisheries Treaty
Correction of the War Records-Rs-
duction of Postage.


WASHINGTON, March 23--In the Senate
among the bills reported from the commit
tees were: House bill TO authorize the city
OF Chicago TO erect water works crib in
Lake Michigan; House bill for the sale of
New York Indian lands in Kansas; House
bill for the construction of bridge across
the Tennessee river at Chattanooga
Mr.. Hale presented conference report
on the urgent deficiency bill, which was
was agreed To-
Mr.. salisbury made q long speech on the
subject of the Presidents message He said
the Democratic party was in favor of re-
vision and reduction of tariff, and would
carry 1t out unless thwarted in its purpose
by a combination of Democrats (actuated
by local interests) with Republicans who
favored high tariff rates. The Republican
party would oppose any tariff reduction,
and If 1t could reduce the surplus
by large and unnecessary appropria-
tons 1t would do so. He thought q
fair statement of the views of the two par
ties to be. The Democrats favored the
tariff in the interst of the people, and the
Republicans favored it in the interest of
protection. There was nothing in the his
tory of the Democratic party, past or pres
ent, justifying the statement that that
party was AlA A&NOl Va lAOt 1lt was
opposed to the repeal of the internal reve-
nue. system, but would vote any measure
that would do away with the Objectionable
methods of collecting internal revenue
taxes
Mr.. Riddleberger offered a resolution for
the consideration of the fisheries treaty in
open session, and asked unanimous consent
for its immediate consideration.
Mr.. Cockerell objected, and the resolu-
ton went over.
Mr. Teller introduced bill to protect
settlers on lands supposed to be within the
limits of railroad grant Referred.
The Senate then proceeded to consider
bills on the calendar in their regular order.
Bills were passed authorizing the construc-
tion of bridges across the Cumberland river
near Burnside, Ky., and across the Missis-
sippi near 0quswka.
Three other bills authorizing the construc-
ton of bridges in Arkansas, over the Ten
nessee river, between Bridgeport and Shelf
field, Alabama, and over the Caney Fork
river, between Rock Island and Carthage,
in Tennessee, were passed.
The bill providing for q commission on
the subject of the alcoholic liquor traffic
was passed.
House bill authorizing the President to
agrange a conference between the United
States of America and the Republics of
Mexico, Central and South America, Hayti,
San Domingo and the Empire of Brazil.
As passed, the bill requests and authorizes
thePresident to invite these South American
Governments TO Join the United States in
a conference.to be held at Washington in the
United States, in or near the month of
April, 1850, for the purpose of discussing
and recommending for adoption TO their
respective governments some plan of arbi-
tration for the settlement of disagreements
and disputes that be may hereafter arise
between them and for considering ques-
tons relating 10 the improvement of busi-
ness intercourse and means of direct COM
munication between these countries and
10 encourage such reciprocal commercial re-
lations as will be beneficial to, all and Sc
cure more extensive markets for the pro-
ducts OF each. The bill appropriates SiOO,-
go for expenses incidental TO the
conference. 1t authorizes the Presi-
dent 10 appoint by and with the ad-
vice and consent OF the Senate, ten dele
gates to the conference, who shall serve
without compensation other than their
actual necessary expenses, of whom at least
two shall be learned the international law
two in finance and six who are engaged in
agriculture, manufacturc, transportation,
and the expectation or importation of
merchandise.
Mr.. Sawyer. from the Postoffice Commit
tee, reported bill reducing the postage on
seeds. cuttings bulbs roots scions &C. to
one cent per 4 ounces. Passed.
The Senate then proceeded TO executive
business, and at $40 adjourned till to-
morrow.
The House.
Yesterdays session OF the House was
almost entirely occupied in the considera-
ton of bills reported by the Judiciary Com
mittee.
Among the bills passed were the follow
ing: To divide the Northern Judicial Dis
trict of Georgia into two divisions; to pro-
vide for holding terms of the United States
Courts at Mississippi City, Miss; 10 give
validity TO patents signed by the Assistant
Secretary of the Interior; providing that
the record of a State court NAV be
certified by the presiding magistrate or any
other judge of the court; regulating the
times for holding terms of the United
States Courts in the Northern District of
Iowa; extending the protection of United
States laws over United States officials exc
cutting processes in the Indian Territory;
authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury
10 remit all duties col pected upon animals
heretofore imported for breeding purposes,
whether for the importers own use or for
sale; providing that on the trial of civil
and criminal cases in circuit and district
courts, the judge shall charge the jury
in writing, If so requested by either
party; amending section 9SS Revised Stat
utes to read: That where, by the laws of
State, defendants in the courts thereof are
entitled to a stay. of execution, defendants
in the courts of the United States held
therein, shall be entitled to like stay
upon the same conditions, including the
giving and enforcement OF bond or other
security for the performance of the judg-
ment thus stayed"
Mr. Burns, of Missouri, submitted the
conference report on the Urgent Deficiency
bill, and it was agreed to. As passed, the
bill appropriates s7,S76, 500, and at $40
D. M the House adjourned.
The Fisheries Treaty.
WASHINGTON. March 23.-The President
sent brief message TO the Senate to-day in
reply TO . resolution INTRODUCED by Senator
Frye on the 10th instant, requesting the
President to transmit 10 the Senate copies
of the minutes and daily protocols of the
meetings of the commissioners who neso-