Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-09-24
CONGRESSIONAL.
IN THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, September 2sd.-In the Senate
Hale introduced joint resolution which was
referred 10 the Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds for the erection in the District of
Columbia OF a memorial building, which shall
be suitable a 1nument to the memory of U. s.
Grant, AID wGich is to contain a military and
naval museum. etc, and in the inner court of
which may b placed to rest the mortal remains
of distingJ she'd Americans The title Endorsed
on the resolution reads: In the vault of which
shall be placed the mortal remains of Ulysses
s. Grant
Alter brief executive session the Senate
took up the calendar and passed a number of
bills.
The House bill, with the Senate substitute, to
define and regulate the jurisdiction of the
Courts OF he United States was taken up, but
went over without action, and the Senate adj
iourned.
IN THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON September 2Sd.-In the House.
O'FerrAli OF Virginia was the only Democrat IN
the chamber this morning during prayer.
The Clerk called the roll on the approval OF
Fridays Journal
The Speaker hesitated before he announced
the result there being but two lacking quo
rum. To delay the announcement, Republican
after Republican requested to know how they
were reeo ded. AFTER sharp interchange be
tween TAYLOR and o'FeIall rs to the legality Of
the lattef's seating as a member of the House
the vote was announced-yeas 1855. nays l. Nc
quorum.
A call OF the House was ordered. While the
roll was being called, sweeney OF Iowa and
Mudd OF Maryland appeared.
During the call a photographer again repro
duced the array of empty Democratic seats.
One hundred and sixty-four members re
sponded 70 the call. The vote again required
on approving Fridays Journal, and resulted in
yeas 100 nays the Clerk noting quorum.
Saturdays and Mondays Journals we've ther
read and approved.
The QUESTION required upon the first of the
majority resolution to unseat Venable hi,
was agree to-ieas Isl. nsysl the Clerk noting
aquorum.
Then came the question on seating Langston
which was rried on division, D Ferrall anc
Chead aloIv voting in the negative.
Langston was then brought to the bar OF thu
House, AID amid applause took the oath.
Then cam achorus nom the Republican side
'tCall up the other case"
The FL elton Committee called up the Soutl
Carolina case OF Miller against Elliott.
Despite The Efforts OF Ferrall 10 block thu
wheels IL. previous question was ordered and
destite q protest from Kerr of Iowa, that SOM
reason i,r It's adoption should be given. tn,
resolution uaseating Elliott and seating Mile
was agreed % without division.
Then the House went into a Committee of tn
VII : on The Senate amendments to the de
ficiency bill
McCfeafy of Kentucky, who. with number @
other Democrats then entered the chamber, IN
ouired what bill was under consideration.
Henderson of lows in response, said he di
not blsma the gentleman for being little be
hind on <. neral legislation.
The afternoon was consumed in discussion O
the French spoilation claims, and withou
action To committee arose.
chandler Of Massachusetts, asked unanimou
consent for the consideration of resolution
providing that the subcommittee OF the Hous
Amendment Committee on the Worlds Fsi
shall inquire into the progress being made b
the Fair Commissioners. but Kilgore objected
and then House the adjourned.