The record-union., 1891-02-14

from the majority report, and recon-
mending that the SUN allowed to Mr.
Mafoney be scaled down to $500
Alr. 0strom claimed that this reduction
should be made, and referred to former
cases in which each contestant was allow
ed reasonable sum.
dr. McGowan combatted the minority
report. He said it'fixed an arbitrary fig
IRE, without any reference to the circuIn-
stances of the case. The committee had
carefully examined allthe points at issue
and the various items of expense. and
cut down the bin OF Mr. Mahoney 81 $50.
The sum finally recommended represent
cd actual expense to which Mr.. Mahoney
was put Ill order to maintain his seat
against what was regarded as an unde-
serving claim thereto. 1t was desirable
that precedent be established that might
be a guide in future cases of like char
acter.
the minority report, and declaimed
against the action of the Republicans in
deciding the matter in caucus.
Mr.. McGowan said he had no refiec-
tons to cast upon the contestant. Mr
Murphy, of whom he was personal
friend; but the caucus had decided that
the contest was not instituted in good
faith.
Mr.. Goucher reviewed the circum-
stances of the contest and held that there
was nothing to show it was not Instituted
in good faith. lie believed that the sum
1t was proposed to allow Mr.. Mahoney
was not too much, but held that. accord
ing to precedent, and in all justice, the
contestant should be allowed a reasonable
sum for his expenses. Mr.. Goucher
strongly indorSed the character of Mr..
Murphy, and held tnat, under the cir
culnstanc2s surrounding his case, it was
not fair to assert that the contest on his
part was not in good faith. He was OPP
posed TO the minority report, and be-
lieved that both sides should be literally
recompensed for his expenses.
The roll was first called on the adoption
of the minority reportSwhich was lost
ayes 5, noes "a.
The majority report was then adopted
ayes p, noes ).
lating to the allowance Of Si47 so for re-
porterS' fees i'll the case OF Mr.. Murphy.
and $50 for Justices fees, was next in
order. d
Mr.. Gouchcr moved as q substitute
therefor that these sums be allowed, and
$1,000 for attorneys fees and other eX-
penscs.
Mr. Mead moved that the substitute be
referred TO the Committee on Contingent
Expenses, and that the report thereon be
made the special order for Tuesday next
at 2 p. NJ. LoSt-ayes Z, noes 70.
The roll Was then called on the substi-
tute, and it was lost-ayes Z, noes 20.
Pending the call of the roll on the re-
port itself, MIR. Goucier moved that the
Senate adjourn. This was lost, and he
then moved a call Of the Senate. Carried.
After the roll had been called Mr..
Crandall moved that further proceedings
under the call be dispensed with.
For the purpose of delay the Demo-
cratic members demanded 4 roll-call, and
Mr.. Crandalls motion prevailed.
Mr.. Ostrom moved to make the matter
the special order for p. ". Wednesday.
Lost
Mr.. Goucher gave notice of {; motion to
reconsider the vote by which the claim of
Mr.. Mahoney was allowed.
The committee report in the ease of
Mr.. Murphy's one-half Of the reporters
and Justices fees was then adopted-ayes
y, noes 1.
Mr.. Goucher withdrew his notice of q
motion to reconsider.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Mr.. Simpson asked permission for
three mem bers of the Committee on Hos
pitais to visit the insane asylums of the
State.
Mr. Ostrom hoped that the entire COM
mittee would be permitted to 60 and
that it take along the Republican majority
of eighteen, in order that there might be
some good, old-fashioned Democratic
legislation accomplished.
Mr.. Heacocll said he was opposed to
such action. TWAS necessary that the Re-
pubEcans should stand at their posts and
compel the Democrats to keep appropri-
ations down within the forty-tiye cent
limit.
After few more humorous remarks
and motions, the Senate at o'clock adj
iOurned.