The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-04-18
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Condensed Report Of Proceedings in IN.
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Wilson Ga) offered resolution, which was
agreed 20, instructing the committee on in.
terstate commerce TO inquire what addition
al legislation is necessary IN respect to com.
mutation and excursion tickets, so as to
prevent abuses now existing In regard Ia
individuals and localities
The senate then resumed consideration OF
the Montana contested election case, and
Mr. Pugh continued his argument in favor
Of the Democratic claimants- Mcssrs Clark
and Maginniss. Mr. Turpie made an ex-
tended argument in which he defended the
right of aliens TO vote in Montana. He
claimed that in no sense were the county or
territorial canvassers judges Of election
The principles laid down by the majority
Of the committee Mr.. Tu pie spoke Of as "the
dogma of electoral estoppaln Il wss not
entitled 90 credence or regard
NAsHINGrON, April 9.-The h0Use com
mittee on public buildings and grounds has
agreed on bill providing for the erection
Of new custom house and appraisers ware
house in New York The bill limits the
amount to be paid for sites to 5000, 900,
and limits the cost Of tho building to S5,-
100000 The secretary of the treasury is
authorized to sell the present custom house.
WASHINGTON, April i1.--In the house
Mr.. Randall's late seat was draped with
black, and a general air of gloom pervaded
the chamber Mr.. O'Neh Pa announced
the death OF the ex-speakcr, and the follow
ing resolutions were adopted,
Resolved, That the house has heard with deep
regret and profound sorrow Of the death Of the
Hon Samuel J. Randall. late representative
from the state Of Pennsylvania
Resolved, That committee Of nine members of
the house, with such members OF the senate as
may be joined. be appointed to attend the
funeral of the deceased.
Resolved, That the house do now adjourn
The speaker appointed the following com.
mittec; Messrs. O'Neill, Carlisle, Harmer,
Holman, Cannon, Forney, Springer Nc.
kinley and Reilly. The house then ad.
journed
The members OF the Pennsylvania con.
gressional delegation met imme lately after
the adjournment Of the house. Mr.. O'Neill
presided and Mr.. Reilly acted rs secretary.
The following resolutions were presented
and adopted;
Whereas our colleague, the Hon Samuel j.
Randall. has departed this life, therefore be it
Resolved, That whilst bowing TO the inexorable
decree that il is appointed for all men once to
die, yet we cannot repress the feelings of pro-
found sorrow naturally aroused in our hearts at
the removal from our midst OF one so beloved
anu ~ tSlttlltt anu we NUef 10. MS beloved
widow and family in this their hour Of atlliction
our heartfelt sympathy
Resolved, That the devotion to duty, the purity
of purpose, the stern integrity and signal ability
that marked his life during three decades of pub
lie service elicit and command the respect and
gratitude of the whole American people
Resolved, As testifying our esteem that we at.
tend the funeral Of our late colleague IN body
and that the chairman of this meeting shall ap
point committee Of three to have these resolu-
tons engrossed and presented to the family
In the senate the chaplain, DR.. Butler, in
his opening prayer alluded tenderly to the
death of Mr.. Randall, and invoked divine
blessing and comfort on his bereaved family.
The message from { he house announcing
the death of Mr. Randall md the appoint
ment of "A committee to attend the funeral
having been presented and rend, Mr. Cam
eron rose and in voice tremulous with
emotion said: "Mr. President-The an
nouncement just made of the death of my
distinguished colleague, Mir. Randall, will
produce sincere sorrow in the heart of every
member of this senate, irrespective of party.
offer the following resolutions
Resolved, That the senate has heard with deem
regret and profound sorrow the announcement Of
the death Of the Hon. Samuel jackson Randall
representative from the state of Pennsylvania
Resolved, That the senate concuFs ia the reso-
luton of the house of representative FOR the ap-
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of the deceased, and that committee Of five on
the part Of the senate be appointed 10y the vice
president.
The resolutions were agreed TO and Sem
ators Quay, Allison, Dawes, Voorhees, and
Eustis were appointed the committee on the
part of the senate. AS further mark of
respect to Mr. RandalPs memory the senate
adjourned for the day.
WASHINGTON, April 10. The senate con-
tinued the debate on the Montana election
cases and agreed to take vote on them not
later than p IN. Wednesday.
The senate passed a resolution calling on
the secretary of the interior for the report
of Jesse Spaulding, government director of
the Pacific railroads, as to the general man
| agement of the Pacific railroads; also res
olutlon calling on the secretary of the
| treasury for information as to whether
| Cinnamon permitted to pass through the
United States have failed to leave the
United States under the terms Of their ad-
| mission in transit.
The house bill increasing the limit of cost
| for the postofiice building and site at Scran-
ton, Pa, to $3.50, 900 was passed.
| WASHINGTON, April BIN the house Mr.
| Boutelle (Me) called up the naval appropri-
alton bill, and the house, after rejecting the
amendment Of the committee Of the whole
| striking out the three coast line battle sbfDs
| passed the bill. Mr. Cannon Qlls), from
the committee on rules, reported resolu-
| tion for the immediate consideration of the
bill to define and regulate the jurisdiction
| of United States courts. The resolution was
adopted-yeas, lis: nays, 99 The bill
was then passed-yeas, 1871; nays, l3-the
speaker counting quorum.
| Sawtelle's Aneued .nnfesslnn