The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-01-28

Mr.. Eustis Makes an Explanstion-short De
bate ON the Reapportionmsnt Bill.

Mr.. Eustis Makes an Explanstion-short De-
bate on the Reapportionmsnt Bill.
WASHINGTON, Jan. g7.-The Senate met
at noon, and the journal of Thursday, re-
cording the proceedings of Thursday. Fri
day. Saturday and Monday. was read and
approved.
Mr.. Eustis, rising to a personal explena-
ton, read from the Washington Post the
following sentences: "Mr. Eustis was also
brought from home, although he did not ar
rive until after the vote had been taken"
He said the statement was wholly inac-
curate. He had been in the chamber OF the
House before the first vote was taken, was
present when the vote was taken and did
vote. He deemed it proper to make the ex-
PLANTATION because of the Importance Of the
votes of yesterday.
The credentials of Mr. Stanford and Of
Mr.. Irby as Senators-elect from California
and South Carolina for the term beginning
March 4, 1891, were presented. read 4
placed on file.- Those of Mr.. Stanford were
criticised by Mr.. Hoar as unsatisfactory IN
form, the Governor undertaking 10 com
mission Mr.. Stanford. instead of simply
certifying to his election" and Mr. Harris
suggested that there was abundant time
before the expiration of the present term
TO nave tDem put IN proper 10TH.
Among the petitions presented and re-
ferred was one by Mr.. frye in favor of hav-
ing potatoes received by the government
and treasury certificates issued thereon ht
the rate of q dollar per busbel. Referred.
MT. Edmunds, from the judiciary COM
mittee, reported back, with amendments.
House bill to prevent the counterfeiting
or manufacture of dies, tools or other inn
plements used In counterfeiting. The bill
as amended was passed and q conference
asked.
Mr.. Plumb offered q resolution, which
was agreed TO, providing that. until other
wise ordered. the Senate shah meet daily
at II A. NJ, and that the me- 7g business
shall continue for one hsur
The resolution offered 'ay by Mr..
Dolph in relation to the Of o mi
nority Of the Senate 20 con the attend.
dance Of absent members y 10 taken up, but
went over without action.
DEBATE on REAPPoRTIoSMENT.
House bill providing for the payment Of
Indian d~epredations claims was considered
until 2 o'clock. when the apportionment
bill wal taken up a. the unfinished bust
ness, the question being on Mr. Davis
amendment to increase the total number Of
Representatives TO $50. as proposed in the
House bill, to 800, and giving an additional
member to each of the States of Ark ansas,
Mime sofa, Missouri and New York. hB
Davis explained and advocated the amend.
ment. Mr.. Berry also argued in favor Of
the amendment. Mr.. Hiscock spoke against
it. Mr.. Hale argued against the amend
ment and in favor OF the House bill. with
q ratio of 356. No action was taken, aud
after an executive session the Senate ad-
journed.
The Republican senatorial caucus COM
mittee on order of business met this morn
ing and agreed TO recommend TO their col
leagues that. after the superintendent bill
is acted upon, the eight-hour bills and the
copyright bill be taken up In order. This
arrangement is subject to possible disturb
ance by the appropriations committees.
which has already given notice. through
Chairman Allison, Of an intention 70 call up
an appropriation bill this week. The eau
Gus committee also disposed of other pend
ing measures of public interest in this
order: After the copyright bill 10 to follow
the Indian ~depredatlons bill, the Paddock
pure-food bill and the Nicaragua canal bill.
| reported by the committee on foreign rela-
tions. IA the Senate will hereafter meet az
IL o'clock, instead of noon. as at present,
and the morning busipess will be limited 20
one hour. 1t 10 the expectation of the COM
mittee that rapid progress will be made in
| considering the measures selected by them.
Meanwhile individual Senators are 20 be
allowed TO- call mp measures not included in
! the above list in the morning hour, and lie