Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-20
Lrm. CoNGRE~s-sEooND SESSION.
WASHINGTON, February 10, 1880.
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Mr. Hoar, from the Committee on Privi'
leges and Elections, to which was referred
the resolutions offered by Senators Chandler
and Gibson for the investigation OF the re-
cent elections in Louisiana and other states,
and memorials as 10 the political assassioa-
ton. reported them all back TO be laid on the
table: and also reported the original resolu-
ton iusiructng the Committee on Priv!-
leges and Elections 10 inquire whether IN
any state the free and lawful expression OF
the VIII OF the people in the election OF mem
hers of the Fify-drst Congress had been
hindered, and ascertain II the results thereof
have been prevented by violence. inumidS-
ton, fraud, or other crime; also, TO inquire
into The recent election IN Louisiana ~
April, 1888, aud Whether that State hes re-
publican form OF government; the commit
lee 30 report at the session to be held IN De
cembcr, 1889.
MIR. salisbury, on behalf OF The Demo-
cratic members OF The Committee on Priyl-
Ieges and Elections, expressed utter dissent
from The resolution reported. on the ground
that the Senate had no jurisdiction over the
question.
The resolution was, on objection Of Mr..
German, laid over till Tomorrow.
The senate proceeded TO the consideration
Of Mr.. Vests motion 20 reconsider the vote
by which the conference report on the direct
tax BIZ was agreed 10 last saturday.
After speeches irem MesSis. Vest and
Blair uIon the general subject OF the bill and
ir opposition TO It, and by Mcssrs. Hart and
Morgan In favor OF IL, the motion 10 recon-
slider was r,jCcted-yeas, 3; nays, As. The
Senators voting Yea " were Messrs. Berry,
Blair, Gail. Jones OF Arkansas, Pugh, Rea-
gsn. salisbury, and Vest.
The conference report now goes TO the
House for its action.
The senate then proceeded to the con-
sideraton Of the Sundry appropriation
bill.
Among the amendments reported by The
Committee on Appropriations and agreed TO
by the Senate were the following: For pro-
tecting the site Of the post-oihee building at
Key West, $1,000; making appropriations
for lighthouse seryice-steam tender for
First lighthouse district, $4,000; steam
lender Tor Second district, $4,000; Chinco-
league buoy depot, Va. 81, $50; Portsmouth
depot. Va. additional land. $4,000; Bush's
Bluf, near Norfolk, $4,000; Diamond shoab
off Care HatieIas, \. c., $4,000; North
river bar, y. c., $1,000; steamer Tor light
horse service in North Carolina. $4,000;
Hilton Head, :. g., 5000; FeTnandma har.
bor. Fla, $3.50; Pascsgoua river ranges,
Miss. 81, coo; fixing the total cost OF the
library. building at Washington at $1,000, coo,
exclusive of the appropriations heretofore
made; inserting item OF s32.9t5 Tor sever
sre system at Fort Monroe. Va.
MIR. Harris interrupted the reading OF the
hin and said In support OF the motion
which desire to make Will state that hnd
In the Record that ass nominations have been
sent to the Senate
Presiding. Oii.rer ingalls, asked Dir. Allison
fin charge Of the sundfy evil PIN whether
he WELDED TO the Sens,or froui Tennessee.
Mr.. Hsrris: Have l the right TO make
stalementi
The Presiding Officer: The Chair thinks
that the senator cannot submit a motion
without unanimous consent.
Mr.. Harris: Does the Chair think that no
motion is in order! do not think that ihe
Welding Of the Senator from Iowa Is At sill
Necessary TO my purpose. although l am
satisfied that the Senator from Iowa VIII not
object 10 yielding It II II Is desired. But
do moi ask she Senator iron Iowa TO yield
Mr.. Alllson: Then il the Senator does not
/ will not do so.
The presiding Officer: The reading OF the
hlll will proceed.
Mp Harris. Does the Chair decide that /
have not the right 10 be bearG In relation 10
any matter about which nay wish 10 speak
Whine this bill Is peodingy
The Chair does 50 hold.
Mr.. uagris: That this bill Is not ceoaia-
blef