The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-29

conceding that the amount named was due
the ChOctaw and Chickssaw nations. which
report was in direct antagonism 10 tho argu-
monts and statement Of the President Of the
United States in bis message, which had been
read
The debate which followed was protracted.
and to the student OF The early history OF the
United States. world undoubtedly have
proved quite interesting. though senator's
paid little attention TO the matter.
Nh Jones of Arkansas. showed a thorough
acquaintance with all the facts in the case.
and exhibited on the floor Of the Senate. in
support Of hi, argument, ancient maps
printed in IoDdon Amsterdam and Paris.
dating back almost TO the time of La Sales
discovery OF The Mississippi river. showing
t,iat the United States had clear title 10 the
lands in DISPUTE when 1t ceded them to the
Ch0ctaw nation by the treaty Of 1870
MIR Tele' injected a political element into
the discussion by lnQuiring under what right
the President bad undertaken 10 set aside ali
act of Congress
Mr. Alison defended the President course.
Mr. Perkins narrated the circumstances Of
the passage OF the appropriation Dy the inde-
pendent action OF both houses. He was chair
man ci the Indian Committee of the House at
the time, and opposed the Appropriation, but
was instructed hy yea and nay vote OF
tho House to yield the point IN conference.
After this action of Congress he cOncuTed
with Mr. Teller in characteIiZing the action OF
the President IN suspending a solemn act OF
Congress as most extraordinary, 10 say the
least.
With this question still pending the Senate.
AT L. NJ, adjourned till Monday.
Senators Davis. of Minnesota. and Gray. OF
Delaware who expect 10 be absent from
Washington for some time nave been excused
from further service as Senate cOnferrees on
the Chinese bill. and Messrs. Sherman and
I..arg lt.or f.I -.
Mr.. DOlph IN their place. This change is
thought TO indicate that the Senate Will con-
tinue to adhere with tenacity 70 its opposition
% the Geary House bill. as AIr. Sherman
strongly denounced it on the floor Of the Sen
ate and Mr.. Morgan sustained him, while Mr..
DOlph introduced the Senate BILL which has
been submitted for the House measure.
House of Representative.
After business Of minor importance the
House went into Committee of the Whole on
the Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation
bill, the pending amendment being that TO
make the salary of the Minister TO Venezuela
$500 instead Of $1,000, as reported by the
committee.
No quorum voting on the motion, a call of
the committee was ordered. disclosing ly2
members present. The second vote by tellers
resulted-ayes. 10; noes. lly, no quorum, and
a second call of the committee was then
a
10 members answering TO their names. The
vote by tellers then resulted-ayes, l3; noes,
10 DO quorum. call of the committee
was again ordered.
On this call $50 members answered 70 their
names. lellers again being ordered the vote
on the Hit amendment 10 give the eneZue
Ian Minister 81 500 resulted-ayes, 1870; noes,
13-nO quorum.
Seeing that it was impossible TO make any
headway with the bill and that 1t was the pur-
pose of the Republicans to put the onus Tor
reducing the salary of the Envoy TO Venezuela
upon the Democrats. Mr.. Blount moved to
adjourn.
The House refused to adjourn-ayes, lS'
noes. 1913.
Mr.. Blount then offered resolution TO the
effect that owing 10 the blockade IN pubic
business the sergeant-at-arms should brlng IN
all absent members. leaves OF absence 10 be
revoked. except for providentlal causes.
Mr. Miller. of Wisconsin. moved to lay this
resolution on the table, but, after some dis
cusson, withdrew IL.
Mr. Blount then demanded the previous
question which. resulted ayes, l3i; noes, 3.
Mr. Burrows, of Michigan, made the point
of no quorum.
Mr.. Blount then demanded call of the
committee, which disclosed the presence Of
235 members. The proceedings under the
call were proceeded with and the House
continued in session. idllng away It's time.
the members cOnverslng IN groups or smoK-
ing in the cOak-rOOms. while the absentees
were presumably at the horse races, probably
making more financial. if no political, capital
by their absence.
During the call Mr. Bailey, of Texas. intro
duced a resolution requiring the deduction OF
the salary OF the absentees by the Sergeant-at-
Arms. except il case of personal or family
illness which was finally withdrawn. the
Speaker making the point that it was not in
order pending the call.
Mr.. Blount. Of Georgia. submitted resolu-
ton to the effect that all proceedings under
the call except as to the revocation of leaves
of absence and the arrest Of absent mem bers
BY the Sergeant-at-Arms. as ordered be dis
pensed with. This resolution was agreed 10.
Mr.. Burrows, of Michigan. moved an ad-
iournment and the House then adjourned
until tomorrow.