The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-11
THE FIFTIETH CONGRESS.
Discussion NJ Che Chinese Matter-NIr. Nor
gan Charged with Drunkenness.

before toe close oil the F1ftleth Congress certeiu
information called for by the Senate it will re-
auire the services OF eighteen additional clerks
at a cost of so, 800 Referred to the committee
on claims.
A resolution for the printing of additional
copies OF the report of the Pacific railroad CON-
mission was offered by Mr.. Turpie, and gave rise
TO some discussion as TO the number already
printed. Senators Cullom and Mcpherson re-
ferring to an impression that there MAS desire
TO suppress the circulation of that report, and
MIR. German, member of the committee on
printing declaring that there was ground
whatever <or such impression, the usual
number, 1900, had been printed and delivered
to Senators. The additional number Of 500 rs
proposed by Mr.. Turpie, was increased, on
motion of Mr. Hoar, to 5000, and the resolution
was then referred to the committee on printing
The House amendment to the Senate bill 10
pension the widow Of General Fitzpatrick, re-
ducpg the amount from 500 to SO month,
was nonconcurred in, and q committee OF con-
ference was ordered.
The resolution heretofore offered by Mr.. Vest.
on the subject of campaign work Of an EN-
ploye Of the Senate was taken mp and Mr..
Plumb moved to lay the resolution on the
table. Messrs. Hoar, Vest and sherman dis
cussed the resolution at length Mr. Plumb
withdrew his motion to lay Mr.. Vests resolution
on the table. and the resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Morgan introduced a bill appropriatlng
$276619 10 be paid to the Chinese Minister at
Washington as full indemnity for all losses by
injuries sustained by Chinese subjects who have
been lin remote and unsettled regions OF the
United States, the victims OF murder In their
persons and property at tho hands or lawiess
men," aud then proceeded to address the Senate.
So far he was concerned, he had reached tho
conclusion that the will Of the American people
as TO the total exclusion OF Chinese laborers was
an irrevoeable Decree and that that exclusion
must be effected through the operation OF law,
not through that OF treaty.
question that was put TO Mr.. Morgan by
MIR. Mitchell was treated by the former as an
attempt to draw him into political discussion;
and be said he had no objection.
81 believe" said he, that after you nomi-
mated Mr.. Harrison for tho presidency of the
United States. the Chinese government. know
ing his record, believed that, by delaying tho
question until after the November election, it
might get an administration that would Dc
favorable to Chinese immigration
81 don't believe" Mr. Mitchell replied, THAT
that there Is a single solitary mind in the United
States of America that honestly belevesj any
such thing
''The Senator" said Mr. Morgan, lis very
fippant in the use OF that word honestly
have just stated that believed it; and does the
Senator undertake to ssy that do not believe
itp
IT do not believe that the Senator does be-
lieve it, said Mr.. Mitchell.
II will not be interrupted by a man Of Your
character in the impeachment Of my honesty,
MIR. Morgan Indignantly exclaimed
so far as my character Is concerned, was
Mr.. Mitcbells response, Al willing to par
rallel it with that of the Sen tor from Alabama,
either here or elsewhere"
II expected some interference Of this kind
when stating this question" said Mr.. Morgan.
At the close of MIR. Morgsns speech his bill
was referred to the committee on foreign rela-
tons.
The conference report on the army appropria-
ton bill was presented aud agreed to.
Mr. Mitchell then took the floor TO reply to tho
remarks of Mr. Morgan. BE was surprised,
he said, in view Of the inconsistent record of the
Senator from Alabama on the Chinese question,
that, when interrupted by perfectly proper
question, he should lose his temper and fly OF
into q rage.
The presiding officer tinterruptng)-
Chair thinks that the Senator from Oregon 10
going too far. He must proceed in order.
Mr.. Mitchel-The Senator from Oregon will
endesvor to proceed in order, and certainly vii
proceed in much order as did the Senator
from Alabama, who was not called TO order.
either, when he violated the parliamentary
rules or this body in direct and explicit terms.
The Senator from Alabama has been for years
past, and until within the last seven days, the
devoted champion or treaty rights. He has de-
nounced. 10 the Senate anc before the commit
toe on foreign relations, various propositions
looking TO the exclusion of Chinese from this
country. He has insisted, first, last aud all
the tiue, that this was question TO
be settled by diplomacy. He has referred to
| measures like the pending bill as the Colorado
notion the Colorado idea" and the Oregon
| idea," or Pacific coast idea," as being
| brought forward and pressed by demagogues
| for demagogicsl and party purposes, but, 10 and
behold, when Democratic House Of Represen-
fatives passes Chinese exclusion bill, even
| without reference TO . committee, the Senator
| from Alabama, fops, jumps clear over the fence.
turns around and declares himself in favor Of
that bill; and absolutely votes for it, going back
1 on his whole record on that question. This
| morning he comes here and takes another turn,
and insists that the bill fer which he voted last
Friday should be amended. The Senator. with
that kind OF a record is not in q position to
| question the sincerity Of Senators this floor
-as be has done, and without any provocation
| to him. Mr. President, whatever / may have
| done since have been q member OF the Senate;
| whatever may have done in all my life which
| ought not to have dore. can say to the Senator
! from Alabama that there is one thing which
| never have done, and that is, have never since
have been member Of this body. come.nto the
Senate chamber full Of whisky, disgracine my
| self, aud disgracing the Senate.
Mr. Morgan occupied his seat quietly ana
| without evincing the slightest emotion or sign
of impatience, as Mr.. Mitchell applied these IN
| complimentary remarks 10 him.
After Mr.. Mitchell took his seat. the House
| retaliation bill was presented, and referred to
| the committee on foreign relations
| Mr.. Stewart asked unanimous consent to have
| the Chinese exclusion bill taken MP.
Mr.. Sherman objected.
| Mr.. Stewart then made q motion to that ef-
feet, and it was carried and the bill taken up.
| Mr.. Sherman addressed the Senate in favor Of
| Mr.. Blairs motion TO reconsider the vote by
| which the bill was passed. lie appealed to Sem
ators on both sides OF the chamber, from con-
| siderations of national honor. to allow the bill
to stand In its present position until il could be
| definitely ascertained whether the treaty had
| been or would be ratified. But now, with the
| knowledge that the treaty still being con-
sidered by the Chinese government was it
right, or proper, he asked. for Congress to multi
fly that treaty, and to nullfy all existing treaties
| with Chnal Ii the Uniteds violated OF abrogaied
any portion of treaty, that act became, by the
| that country. The gentlemen from the Pacific
| were but part of this country; and while Sem
| ators were willing to adopt extreme measures
| for the exclusion of the Chinese race, still they
must insist as the representatives Of a law
| abiding, law governed people, that this must be
| done in an orderly manner, and that no undue
| unnatural, or unusual course, must be taken in
dealing with China. IL he stood alone in the
| Senate, he would demand and insist that the
bill should remain in the hands of the Senate
until the treaty was either rejected or ratified
| by the Chinese government While the people
| on the Pacific coast felt keenly the necessitv OF
stopping Chinese immigration, they ought to
! await the ordinary course of events.
1 Mr.. George conceded with the views ex-
pressed by Mr.. Sherman.
| Mr.. Evarts insisted that the bill! should be re-
ferred TO the committee on foreign relations
Dir. Wilson, OF Iowa, said that when the bill