Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-06
SENATE AND HOUSE.
Radical Chagrin and Astonishment-1he
yote-Free Coinage.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.. January s, 1891.
senate.

WAsH1xaroS, d. G.. January s, 1891.
senate.
The Senate met at noon with Vice-Presl-
dent Morton IN the chair. and with a fuller
attendance of members than on any other
dav at the same hour since the session be
ran. The galleries also were well tilled
with spectators. The Journal of Friday
last was read and was OF the brieiest pos
s.Lle character. consisting of only one short
sentence; Scores OF petitions ior an9
araipst the Conger lard bill were presented
and for and against the Iorrey bankruptcy
biz.
Mr.. Hale, from the Census Committed, re-
ported back. without amendment. the ap-
portionment bill placed on the calendar,
and stated that majority and minority re-
ports would be- presented in few days.
DuBo1s's CREDENTIALS.
Sir. Hoar. from the Committee on Priv
rps and Elections, reported back the Gre
Gontials ~ Frederick 7. Dubois as senator
elect from the State of Idaho for the term
oi tx years, beginning the 4th of March
next. with the statement that IT Is the
usage of the Senate 10 consider any ques-
ton that may arise on the credentials of a
-enat0r at a session held during the term
for which the senator claims to be elected,
and not before. and that no reason appears
ID Tie NNUlIllNttt lOI cbNh
usage IN the present case. The committee
therefore recommended that Mr. Dubois's
credentials be placed on file, and 1t was so
ordered.
MCCONNELL SWORN IN.
Alr. Hoar also reported back the creden-
tas Of Messrs. Shoup and Mcconnell,
reuators-elect from Idaho, with the state
meni that such credentials constitute q
sufficient certificate Of-the Executive of
ihe State and with the recommendation
that SIR Mcconnell be sworn in, Mr. Shoup
having already taken his seat. The oath
Of ofioc was administered by the Vice-Presi:
dent 10 Sir. Mcconnell, who was escorted
g. The Clerks desk by Mr.. Mitchell.
lhcreupon the Senate. at half-past IL,
went INTO executive session on the motion
of Mr. sherman, who said that it was i'm
portant 10 have such session imme-
da,e!y.
THE FoBcE ELL.
The doors we're re6pened at $780,, when
Mr. Hoar moved Ohe morning hour having
expued) that the elections bill be taken
up
Alr. Teller gave notice that he would to-
morrow, Immediately after the morning
hour, address the Senate on the elections
UL
The conference report heretofore pre-
stuted) on the House bill supplementary
70 the act t& authorize the construction OF
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad in
the District OF Columbia (known as the
Atkinson bilD was taken up and after
sOme discussion was agreed to.
The elections bill was then taken up,
hr. George resuming the floor TO continue
the speech commenced by him last We'd
nc,day.
NJ. Stewart moved TO take up theSenate
til 10 provide against contraction or the
currency.
Mr.. George said be would yield for that
m0IOn.
GRANDMA HoAg oFrIcIoUs.
Mr. Hoar appeared to be taken by sur
pg.sed and asked Mr.. George. with a show
OF feeling of misplaced confidence, whether
that Senator abandoned the floor. !.
Dir. George said that he did not intend
20 do that, but that he merely yielded to
have the motion made. He would claim
the ioor, be said. If the motion did not
prevail
While Mr. George was saying this be was
being promptcdan encouraged by Demo-
cratic senators in his neighborhood.
Mr.. Hoar: | wish TO submit to the
Senator from Mississippi whether, In bis
Judgment, after the arrangement which
VT have made
POINT ON MR. HoAR-
Ar. German: make the point Of order
tbat the question Is not debatable.
The Presiding Officer (Mr. Harris in the
chair informed Mr. Hoar that tho ques-
ton which he suggested was not now pre-
sented. When il was the Chair would deal
with 1.-THE meant as 10 the right Of the
Senator from Mississippi 70 occupy the
hoQr az another time on the elections bill.
Mf. Hoar: That IL not the question /
was suggesting. was asking the Senator
hon Mississippi whether
ooixAx DETEgMNED.
Mr. German seemed resolved TO allow no
discussion Of the subject and insisted on
his point Of order that on motion to pro-
eeed 20 the consideration Of bin debate
Il not in order.
Mr.. Hoar: Do understand that the
henator from Mississippi considers him.
ssslf st liberty to yield 10 this motion after
The arrangement between him and mef
Mr. George: What was tbatf
order.
THE cBAIs wrrn M. O061xAH.
taken.
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