The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
a Summary of the Important Events of The



WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator Wilson, Of
Iowa, today submitted to the senate the ma
iOrity report of the Judiciary committee on the
jackson, Miss, election riots.
Two subjects, the committee says were sub
mitted for inquiry; first, the alleged sup
preston of the votes OF colorcd citizens Of
jackson, Miss at the recent municipal cleo
tion in jackson; and second, tho alleged par
ticipation in such suppression by the United
States district attorney and by the deputy col
lector of internal revenue and deputy United
States marshal.
The conclusions of the committee. the report saws.
in respect of two subjects committed 10 it for inves,
ugation are affirmative in both branches OF the in
Quiry. There was suppression of the votes OF col
ored citizens ct the recent municipal election of
jackson. Miss, The suppression was not partial but
total. No aolored citizen voted at said election
This was exceptional. For years tho colored voters
of Jackson had voted without obstruction. This is
an admitted fact. There is nothing in all the testi-
mony taken by the committee that tends to contro.
vert IT,
Tho report sketches the improvement In tho
condition of local affairs in Jackson during
the fourteen years Of Mayor McGilrs admins
istration, debt Of $4,000 being wiped out,
taxation being reduced from twenty-five
mills to ten mills, the streets having been
graded and lighted, and affairs, generally,
having assumed much more inviting aspect.
One week prior 70 the city election move
mcut WAS started 10 nominate a candidate in
opposition to Mr.. McGin.
Tho alleged cause Of the movement, the re-
port says, was certain UiSOrdCrlV happenings
ON the evening OF December oath, 1887" in
which n white man and negro were killed
The report reviews the testimony at consid-
cradle length and makes extracts from il i'll
support OF its arguments and conclusions. 1t
finds that the resolution Of the colored men to
abstain from voting was due to terrorism in
spirit by actions of the white league and tho
committee appointed 10y il. 1t quotes District
Attorney Harris rs saying the result of his in
terVicw with the president was his (Harris -
resignation, which resignation, however, was
understood 20 be voluntary.
The committee in conclusion submits a reSo-
luton for adoption, rs follows:
Resolved, That the senate. in Wow Of the report
matte 10 70 in obeii enoe 10 It's resolution of january
l1;h, ISIS IN respect 81 The suppression the votes
Of TIE Colorcd citizens Of the city OF Jackson Miss.
iS3ppi and the participation IN such suppression
10y certain Omitted States officers as set forth and dc.
s'riocd in said rcpogI does hereby express its
strong condemnation Of the conduct
OF said Officers, and Il also cNprosSeS lis
Deliberate Judgment that every officer of the United
states engaging orparilc pltrg. should be prompt.
Is dismissed from the public service as soon as Su.
tocuIlc bnQNstdsc 90 such engagement or partici.
lNNon is brought TO the attention @. tie appointing
power.
Resolved, Tha,a cory ofthis report and OF The
testimony cu which it is based BE Communicated 10
tie President Ci ale United states