The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-02
In the Senate to Consider Nomiua-
tions in Open Session.
He Supports the Same by Very
Sensible Speech.
The Senate Will Probably Adjourn
Sine Die Today.
All Nominations Sent in VIII be Acted
Upon-James N. Huston, of Indiana,
Nominated to be Treasurer oft
United states-Capital Notes.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Senate met
at o'clock pm. Mr.. Teller offered the
following resolution:
Resolved, That hereafter all Executive
nominations shall be considered IN open
session Of the Senate.
81 do dot desire TO conceal from the pub
lie any action OF mine in reference to such
matters. On tho contrary, | am exceed
ingly anxious that when | exercise con-
stitutionul Senatorial duty here, ! may
execute II in the gaze OF the whole world,
or at least OF 30 much OF the world MS has
the right TO call me in question for my con-
duct-and that is the people of the United
States. believe that the time has come
when public sentiment will not tolerate
the closing OF our doors ON mere questions
OF confrn,ation believe that that prac-
tice is one Of the contingencies that is cal
culated to bring the American Senate into
disrepute and into contempt; for the peo-
pie will believe, soon, the charges that are
made day by day that we are afraid to ex-
press our views in public. that there is
some truth in them. The newspaper men,
with all their zeal, must find some reason
for our conduct, and very frequently they
put in our mouths things We never have
said and never have thought. While
there may be good reasons. and
strong reasons for the rejection OF
a candidate the public is not aware OF
these reasons which II has right to know.
Therefore, | wish TO give notice now that
when we assemble here again in regular
session shall insist (Eo far as cam that
this question shall be presented TO the
Senate and that We shall have n vote on
this branch Of II, at least clear and inde-
pendent OF the question rs 10 what shall
be done with public treaties, aud public
Affairs pertaining to international law"
The resolution was referred 10 the Com
nittee on Rules.
Mr.. Stewart offered the following reso.
luton (which was laid over till tomorrow: y:
Resolved, That the Senate has learned
with profound sorrow OF the death OF
John Bright; and, remembering his con-
siant aud unwavcring friendship for the
United States, desires TO join with the
Parliament Of his own country in paying a
grateful tribute TO one who, during his
long public life, was conspicuous In his
devotion to the cause Of freedom aud hui
manity.
Mr.. sherman, with Mr.. Ransom, re-
ported that the committee appointed 10
wait on the President and inquire whether
he had any further communication 10
make TO the Senate, had performed that
duty, and had been advised by The Prosi-
dent that he would today communicate TO
the Senate certain messages; but that,
after today, no other message would be-
sent except OF formal character b. oil
vacancies as they arise.
Resolutions were reported from the
Committee on Contingent Expenses, and
agreed 20 authorize the Committee on
Epidemic diseases aud on Patents 10 sit
during the rcccss-ihe former TO continue
/ in investigations into the yellow fever
question. aud the latter TO inquire into the
system OF issuing patents.
The Senate then, on motion OF Mr.
Mandcrson. proceeded 10 tho considca.
/ ton Of executive business. While the
doors were closed, various resolutions
we're reported aud agree 10, authorizing
the Committees on Additional Appropria.
tons for tho Library, on Transportation
Routes 10 the Scaboard, on Engrossed
Bills and on Coast Deicnses, 10 sit during
recess.
Mr.. Stewart offered resolution, which
was referred 10 the Committee on Con-
tingent Expenses, 10 pay during the month
OF April the usual per diem compensation
10 clerks 10 committees mot on annual
saluryl and clerks 10 Senators.
At $40 the Senate adjourned I'LL p. m,
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