The Indianapolis journal., 1890-08-30
He Thinks Congress Shoald Take a Rest
on Sept. 10 and Meet Again Nov. 10.
His Proposition Viewed with Disfavor by Many
Republican Senators and with Distrust
by Member the Other Side.
Agitation for thu Removal of Grants Re-
mains Likely to Spur New Workers.
Congress Without Power to Act i'm the Natter
War Claims Bill Passed by the House, with
Objectionable Features Stricken Out.
PROPOSED RECESS OF CONGRESS.

PROPOSED RECESS OF CONGRESS-.
Senator Edmunds Introduces a Resolution
That Is Not Favorably Received.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-There was great
deal of talk at the Capitol to-day about an
extra session of Congress. 1t was precipi-
tated by a resolution introduced in the Sem
ate by Mr.. Edmunds. providing that Con-
gress shall take recess from Sept 70 to
Nov. TO- The resolution was simply O sug-
gestion from Senator Edmunds, was in no
way the result of any conference or under
standing among the Republicans, and was
intended simply as a basis upon which to
discuss the feasibility of a recess. 1t is
not likely that a recess can be
taken. The Democrats would fight 1T
the consideration of the election bill, and
could not be finally adopted without
amending the rules. Many Republicans be-
heve it would be better should it be deemed
advisable to have more time in the next
session, for The President to call Congress
together earlier than the first week in De-
cember. when it would meet under the
provisions of the Constitution. The Presi-
dent has not expressed himself to any one
upon the question of an extra session, but
those who know most about his ideas upon
kindred propositions do not believe that he
would ask Congress to convene alone for
the election bill. however much he
may wish to see it finally adopted. Sena-
tors who know most about the possibilities
of the Democrats in the upper branch of
Congress believe that If Congress is in ses-
sion In November il will be called together
by the President, as any amount of time
could be wasted under the present rules by
the Democrats for the purpose of defeating
q final vote on a recess resolution or an
amendment of the rules, or taking any steps
on on the the efsafSn eesiUn b Of
Senators contend that the PROPOSE
tion submitted by Mr.. Edmunds is
an evidence that the Republicans would
break faith with the Democratic side If il
adopted any measure OF the charac ter pro-
posed by the Senator from Vermont. as the
Democrats have accepted the programme
of the Republican Senators looking toward
the early disposition of the tariff. the con-
sion and an adjournment at the earliest day
possible. They say that they accepted the
terms of the arrangement with the under
standing that nothing would be done in the
direction of consideration of the election
bill at this or the next session, and that
that measure.
When interviewed on the subject, Senator
Edmunds said he offered the resolution on
his own motion and responsibility 1t
seemed to him, he said, due to the public
interest, and in order tlfat the large docket
of important measures reported from COM
mittees pending before the Senate, that all
available time between now and the 4th
of March next should be utilized in discuss
ing and disposIng of them. The suggestion
that the President should call an extra ses
sion of Congress. Senator Edmunds said he
did not approve of. 1t would imply q CEN
sure of reproach upon Congress for failure
to transact the business before ii. Congress
has the power to take such a recess and pro-
ceed with its business without the inter-
ventiOn of the executive.
Another Senator who was asked how the
resolution was received by the Republicans,
said he did not believe any one was in favor
Of il. The general sentiment expressed at
the conference last week was, he said, that
If any time was needed beyond the limits OF
the short session, the President should issue
his proclamation convening Congress In ex-
ira session.
Senator Pierce said that he was satisfied
the President would not call an extra ses-
sion of Congress whatever might be done.
Such a resolution, the Senator thought.
could have for its ultimate object only one
thing-the passage of tho election bill
that the Democrats would see that, and
they would talk the resolution to death to
prevent action on the Dill. Inc President
is empowered, under certain condition OF
things to do just what Senator Edmunds's
resolution proposes. In case the two houses
should fail to agree upon a date for adjourn
ment Section of Article 2, relating TO the
powers and duties of the President, says:
''He may. on extraordinary occasions. con-
vene both houses. or either of them, and in
case of disagreement between them with
respect to the time of adjournment. he NAV
adjourn them to such time as he shall
think proper"
Several prominent members of the House
who were spoken TO upon the subject of the
resolution, expressed themselves as being
opposed to il. They do not want to return
to Washington after the election, preferring
few weeks rest after the labors of tho
rapnaiun