The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-24
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
senator Frye ON the Tariff Carlisle DE
einred Entitled Co isis Seat.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-In the Senate
today Mr.. Hoar presented the petition OF
the Governor OF Massachusetts,, the mayor
Of Boston, presidents Of colleges and a large
number Of other distinguished persons,
representing mass meeting held in IRE
mont temple on the 18th Of November last,
10 welcome the British peace dcputation.
Ilo stated that this British deputation rep
resented a majority, he believed, Of the
members Of the British Parliament, and q
large number OF persons Of rank and influ-
ence and distinction in that country. Some
jealousy, he said, had arisen lest the mes
sage Of peace might be intended 10 affect,
in some manner, matters that were now In
course OF negotiation between the two
countries, In which he had no doubt would
be adjusted by peaceful and ordinary d.
plomatic methods or by the good sense Of
the two nations. lie was satisfied that
there was no foundation for that jealousy
II seemed 10 him that this memorial pre-
scnted one OF the most important and in
tcresting questions that could be brought
before the Scnato at the present time.
The message was one which was a
good thing 10 come from the one
country and 20 be received and vel.
coined by the other. The great ornaments
kept np by European nations operated
chiefly ~ a burden on their poor and labor.
ing classes az not their dominant claesos)-
on the classes 10 which the sympathy OF
the American people went out. The cost
Of a single ship Of war was much greater
than the cost Of nrst-class university; and
the cost OF the American civil war (thc re-
suits OF which he knew 10 be worth all II
cost, was 10 great that u the amounts
were put out at per cent. interest II
would pay all the expenses Of the ma
tional and State governments In this coun-
try forever. The message was well worth
the respectful attention Of the American
people.
The petition was referred 20 the com.
mlttec on foreign relations.
Mr. Edmunda, from the judiciary com.
mittec, 10 which has been referred the In.
ycstigailon into the Jackson, Miss, cleo.
ton troubles, reported resolution author.
izing that committee 90 send for persons
and papers inquiring into the alleged par.
ticipaiion OF federal officials In the sup.
preston Of the votes Of colopd citizens.
Mr.. Vest said that as n member Of that
committee he had consented 10 the report
ing OF the resolution, because II was con,
fined 10 the conduct OF United States OIL
cials.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Beck presented the rcmonstrance oI
the Western Union Telegraph company
as.iinst the passage OF the postal telegraph
bill. lie said that Il was q very full pro
seniation Of the case, and that the post
office committee desired 10 have the com.
munication printed and referred. 30 or
dered.
Among the bills reported from commit
tees and placed on the calendar were the
following
For the admission Of the State Of Dakoii
and the organization Of the Territory %
Lincoln. A minority report is to be- pre-
scented.
For the relief u settlers ON tho schoo
lands In Washington Territory.
To authorize tho sale 10 aliens Of certain
mineral lands.
To rclinquish the interest Of the Uniict
States In certain lands In Kansas.
Mr. sherman, from the committee ~
foreign relations, reported back wi'hou
amendment the House resolution relating
10 the invitation from the British govern
mcni 10 participate In the intcrnaiiona
exhibition NJ Melbourne 81 celebrate thl
founding II New South Wales. Passed.
Mr. Chandler offered the resolution
calling on the Secretary Of the Navy 70
Information as 10 the cost, etc, Of plans
designs drawings or specifications Of ship
Or engines obtained. abroadi ~ To IN