Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-12-20

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gave rise to discussion as to what the
Senate, bill really was-there having
been already two VARYING editions IF s
printed. Finally the difficulty was oot
over, the order was made and the SEN
ate adjourned.
THURSDAY, Dec. lin the Senate
To-Day the resolution offered Yesterday
by Mr.. Plumb, for daily meetinos Of
Inc senate at 10 A. NJ, and for recesses
from o:5C to P. NJ, was taken IN. Aft
er debate the resolution went over Till
Io-nloTfo", SO that the elections bill
could De considered. Mr.. Wilson Ga
e flm III 1aVor OF its passage. He was
lo1loWed py Messrs. Faye and Daniel.
day when Mr.. Plumb's resolution for
daily meetings at 10 and evening SEES
slons was taken up, Mr.. Hoar moved to
amend the resolution by striking out
the clause for evening sessions. and
making 1T take effect after tomorrow.
so as to provide only for the earlier
dally meeting. The amendment was
a"r""3 IN ard then the resolution was
agreed to without deba te. The resoIu
slon offered yesterday by Mr. Dolph in
structlng the committee on privileges
ana elections to inquire and report
whether the right to vote at any elec-
ton for presidential electors, members
OF Congress, Or state Legislature, or
s se 81 ta D anE %a szd stzf fof
participation in the rebellion or other
crime, was taken up and Mr.. Dolph
stated the reasons which had induced
him to offer it. This gave rise to an ex-
tended debate, at the close Of which.
without action on the resolution, the
election bill was taken up and speeches
were made IN opposition to it by SEN
ators Blodgett, Walthall, and Jones
(Ark).
SATURDAY, Dec. 13.-The Senate re-
sumed the consideration of the election
bill to-day, Mr.. Jones, of Arkansas, op-
posing it. At the close of Mr.. Jones'
remarks, as no other senator took the
floor, the presiding officer (Mr. Bate
stated that the question was on Mr..
Gray's motion to strike out the sixth
subdivision OF the seventh section. the
house to house clause, and asked
whether the Senate was ready for the
vote. A long discussion ensued upon
this clause, but no action was taken, and
Mr.. Wilson (Md.) obtained the floor to
speak against the bill, and after short
executive session the Senate adjourned.
tinued consideration of the elections
bill, and Mr.. Colquitt made an earnest
appeal for the abolition of sectionalism
He was followed by Senator Vance. At
the close of Mr.. Eance's speech the
Vice President announced the question
to be on Mr.. Gray's amendment to
strike out the sixth paragraph of section
1.-THE house-to-house clause. Mr..
Butler spoke in support Of
the amendment which he had
suggested some days ago, providing that
the supervisors, canvassers and other
election officers are to be regarded as
ministerial and not as judicial officers.
Mr.. Hoar opposed the amendment, and
long debate took place, which had not
ended when the Senate went into exec
utive session and soon adjourned.
TUESDAY, Dec. 16.-Mr. Morgan con-
Guided his speech in the Senate to-day,
against the federal election bill. Mr..
Pugh gave notice of an amendment re-
curing that applicants for the position
Of deputy marshals, etc, shall be able
to read and write, and shall be of good
moral character. The discussion was
temporarily suspended, and the vice
president laid before the Senate
a communication from the Treas
ury Department, asking an appro-
priation of 900 for painting
the walls and ceilings of the Cincinnati
post-ofice. Mr.. Morgan presented the
credentials of his colleague, Mr.. Pugh,
and they were laid upon the table. The
Senate began consideration of the Dolph
resolution, providing for an investiga-
ton as to whether the right to vote was
denied or abridged in any state, with the
Vest amendment, extending the lnves-
tigation to an inquiry as to whether by
state legislation any man has been de-
MED the right to work on public works
by reason of his color. After short
discussion the Senate went into execu-
five session. and soon adjourned.