Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-07

OF The crowds thlt nave hAu posse ShlUu OF
the Capitol for some days past. Long
before noon every seat and standing place
in the galleries was filed, and ths corri-
dors and stairs were packed with people
ANXIOUS to set even q peep into the SENATE
chamber.
When Mr.. Ingalls, entered and took tho
scat which he used to occupy before be-
ing chosen as presiding officer he was
gieeted with q rouud of applause from
the spectators, and tho like compliment
was paid to ce.president Morton as he
came in with the chaplain.
The opening prayer had illusions to
| the peaceful and hopeful change in the
administration OF the government. After
the reading Of yesterdays journal, Mr..
Edn,unds reported that the committee
which had been appointed yesterday to
wait upon the President of the United
States and inform him OF the meeting OF
the Senate in extraordinary session had
performed that duty and had been in
FORMED by the President that he would
early to-day communicate with the Senate
Ia writing.
Mr. Jjookrell offered resolution, which
went over until to morrow, for the ap.
pointment OF q committee of Ave senatora
on the methods OF business in the exeou.
tive departments and the CAUSES of delay
in the transaction of business.
Mr.. Morgan-'I make the point Of
order that il is not within the oompe
tency OF the Senate OF this extraordinary
session to receive or act upon that tesolu
ton. / am quite willing that the point
of order shall stand over till tomorrow
aud hops it will be then considered ant
/ decided"
Mr.. Stewart offered resolution direct
/ ing it to be tho sense OF the Senate tina
! this business interests of the country re
J qn,re the purchase by tho Secretary of th
. Treasury OF 81 100000 worth of ailys
, bullion per mouth for coinage, Mr
/ Morgan and Mr.. Harris made point o
order on the resolution the latter Stain
I that It was purely Legislative in its char
0 aoter.
o Mr.. Frye--tI will entes an objection I
4 ita consideration which will carry it owe
: until to rofrow.r
7 Mr. Harris--".rhere is no objection t
/ that.n
r The resolution went over.
9 Mr.. Blair preserved the credentials
i, MIR. Marston, appointed by the governc
o of New Hampshire to fill the vacanc
II ceuaed by the termination of Mr.. Chant
q ler's term and by the failure OF the lee
II islature to elect senator.
The crtdentisls wers read.
Mr.. Vest shall make no motion
Is refer these credentials 10 the Commits
4. on privileges and elections, simply b
O. cause on two occasions, inter long discu
% anon, the Senate decided By large m
10 iority the question OF tho power of Il
in governor OF o state to make an appoin
j. rnent under such circumstances es su
r. round this CASE But my opinion on Tia
~ question is unchanged. With my view
le the constitution and OF the law ! shou
0, object to the swearing IN of this 6
$. pointee, but shall not do it,
i'd Mr.. Hear am aware OF the gre
IT. weight Of personal authority TINT is o
og rosed to the various judgment of I
Il, Senate on this question. But as the Sc
ia ator from Missouri has stated the Sens
he has twice by large majorties determin
OF the constitutional question involved ne
i'll --aRainst the views of the minority go
posed of senators on both sides of
ed chamber OF high reputation as consti'
,r. tional lawyers, Including the senai
cd from Missouri (Mr. Vast This jul
en- menu IN Dobn AstanSeo VINO w AeaSe
~ jorities and was entire mon partsl
IN, non-poiitiosi.
gh Mr.. Harris--s'L am in full sympat
Int with the view expressed by the Sena
I'd. from Missouri in regard to admitting
ter a seat on this flaor sn sppointee uut
,rn suoh circumstances as in this case l
no do not seek TO delay for y moment
1T, action OF the Senate in the mat
'od Mr.. Mafston thereHpon had the oath
adj Office administered to him by the Vi
ich president and took his seat SIS senator.
,cd In the meantime Mr.. Pruisn, ons
led the Presidents secretaries, had delivs
rs message in writing being the cabi
tie appointments and on motion of Mr.. 4
,ud the Senate proceeded to consider Ii
an. with closed doors. The Senate prom |
on. cophrmed them all aud adjourned
led - 40.