Evening journal., 1890-03-18
IN SENATE AND HOUSE,
Mr.. Cas- Open Session Reso-
lu,ion Was Rejected.
MIR. VOORHEES, AND THE FARMER.

senate and gave rise to quite an animated |
discussion about the propriety OF receiving |
petitions In open session in regard to mat |
ters which might be pending in executive
session. II was finally decided by vote to
receive the petitions in open session. The
speakers carefully refrained from commit
ting themselves to any statement as to such
treaty being pending.
MIR. Voorhees, aud the Farmers.
Mr.. Voorhees, offered preamble and res
olution reciting the great depression under
which agricultural interests were laboring,
and resolving that it is the highest duty
Of congress in the present crisis to lay aside
all discussion and consideration Of mere
party issues and to give prompt and imme-
diate attention to the preparation and adop-
tion Of such measures as are required for
the relief Of the farmers and other over.
taxed and underpaid iaborers Of the United
States.
Mr.. Voorhees, gave notice that he won Id
speak on the resolution on Wednesday. and
would suggest the remedy for existing evils
Mr.. Ingalls, Decision Appealed From.
Mr.. Call asked that his resolution in ref
erence to considering the Florida nominn-
ate. The presiding officer lMr Ingalls, de-
cided that the resolution referred TO execu-
tive business and could be considered only
ia secret session, and declined TO entertain
the resolution Mr.. Call said that he had
submitted another resolution on the same
subject, which he asked 20 have read. The
chair said that resolution was open 60 the
same ruling, but Mr. Cali thought the
resolution ought 70 be heard before the sem
ate decided what it would do with it.
Mr. Ingalls, insisted that the chair had a
right to pass upon the resolution; Mr. Sher-
man moved to 20 into executive session FOR
further consideration Of the subject; Mr..
Cali raised a point Of order, bat the chnil
declined to entertain the point. Mr. Cal
appealed from the decision Of the chair
the chair refused to entertain the appeal
Mr. Shermap's motion prevailed, and the
doors were closed In the secret session ths
resolutions we're rejected after brief debate
by large maiorities The doors Of the sen
+, ate were then opened.
r The Educational Biu.
The educational bill was taken up an
Mr. Daniel addressed the senate IN supper
OF the bill. Il was the first measure Of gen
h eral and comprehensive legislation since th
y unhappy period Of the war which member
Y Of the great political organizations, whic
,. had in the main controlled the Legislation
Of the country, had proposed 20 apply b
), the solution OF these questions which wer
a as the aftermath Of a bloody struggle II
4 saw in the bin not bayonets, not banners
/ but an appropriation to education and som
very powerful and fundamental considern
ton would have 70 stand In his path befor
be ever votes against any well devise
e measure for education. Discussing the con
y stitutional points raised by the opponents q
e the bill, Mr. Daniel said he could not Sc
y any substantial difference between th
Z power Of the federal government TO take
piece Of land and give II away FOR educs
tional purposes and the power to tak
:, money out Of the treasury with the sam
!. object
MIR. aTorgan's Objections.
Mr. Morgan opposed the bill It was
bin for double taxation, which would con
pei certain states to tax themselves moi
than they were now doing for the benefit
l. public education. He did not like the idt
Of congress forcing the people Of Alabama
4. tax themselves, as they would have to do
the close OF the term Of the bill, three mil
4 ions year for public schools when the
y did not now spend more than $500, 600 yel
for all the expenditures Of his state goveri
4 ment Mr.. Blair denied that the southeI
a states would be called upon under the bill
\ increase their taxation.
4 Tho urgent deficiency bin was taken 1
{, and a number Of amendments as reported 1
4 the committee on appropriations were agre,
y to, among them one appropriating SS5, %
I. additional expenses OF international Mar
y time conference; $4,000 for continuing Il
4. publication Of the rebellion records On
n 800, 600 for public printing.
d A Novel Matrimonial Pension Bill.
8e Mr.. Ingalls,, through Mr.. Jones ARK
ds introduced in the senate lby request) a hi
he providing that soldiers who have lost bot
eyes or one arm or one leg, or both arms Z
O. both legs, may marry some one to tai
n care Of him. After his death the widow
w to receive a $l2 pension so long as she n
be mains his widow. In case Of desertion Il
rs six months, the soldier may obtain divorC
ie through county court for s. and costs
ve Other bills introduced in the senate wei
e. the following: BY Mr. Evarts-To insul
le preference to veterans OF the late war
Of employment on public works. This bi
il provides that Union soldiers, sailors an
marines shall be given preference for ce
tification, appointment, employment an
retention in every public department an
4 on all public works Of the government, an
4 in competitive and non competitive e.
-v aminations Of the civil service. Age, 10
ie Of limbs, or other physical impairmel
i. which does not incapacitate, shall not di
i. qualify the applicant, provided he possess
ID the necessary business capacity. Such pc
IL sons, unless employed for a statutory teri
r. shall not be dismissed except on charges al
Sc after a hearing Violation of this law I
y heads Of departments, officials, boards
y examinations, or others is to be prosecute
b. as a misdemeanor. By M. Plumb-To pr
Z. vent desertions from the army