Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-27
and referred to S. S. cOx's report eulo-

rrnt man or the laws were so corrupt
that they should be repealed They were
an evidence OF a past era In our history
We belonged to a generation that was
looking no longer to the past, but 10 the
future We wanted TO strike from the
statute-b books every trace OF reconstruc-
ton measures. He belonged to a party
that was not a sectional party. He be-
longed TO a party that did not believe
in ANYTHING sectional. The Republicans
had violated the pledges OF faith, had
overrldden the Constitution, had denied
the right Of habeas corpus. had shown the
people that they were not worthy of con-
fdence. and that people had elected
Democratic President and a Democratic
Congress. Applause)
BROSIUS AGAINST REPEAL.
Mr. Brosius, Republican. Pennsylvania,
congratulated the gentleman from
Virginia on his able speech and
decided TO emulate his example
in one particular. He would be
glad TO discuss the measure from n nom
partisan point OF view. He believed that
underneath the fretting stream of our
politics there was patriotism, and to that
patriotism he appealed to-day
lie then spoke against the proposed
repeal He laid down the propositions that
the Federal Constitution was not the crea-
tor Of the States, but was created by the
people. so that the power and authority
conferred upon the government were oper-
alive i'm all the States and over all the
people: that the nation was clothed with
ample power TO enforce the Constitution.
Mr.. Brosius has a very theatrical voice
and manner OF delivery. but even he could
not attract attention. There were upon
the Republican side about fifty members.
and upon the Democratic side about
twenty-five members, although others
were enjoying n pleasant smoke in the
clOak-rooms.
A1r. Brosius contendcd that the repeal
OF the Fedcral-electiOn laws Would leaNe
the citizens Of the country unprotected
naked. anl exposed unless the power
Of the States mcrcifully intervened. Never
before had there been proposed surreh-
der 80 base. 50 humiiating-never since
when the hercsy of States rights was
tried I'm battle Let the majority conf
pass. II it pleased, the subservience OF
the United States and abdicate the power
Of the nation TO the various states. Ihe
1,vcrnment should not surrender us
right to control its own affairs.
THE INEVITABLE NEGRO.
MI Talbert. Of South Carolina. speak
in. in regard to illusions to dlscrimina-
ton toward the negro race In the Sou'h,
injured as To how many negroes ha'
been elected to office in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Brosus replied that it would he
imposslble for any man to undertake. %
4numcrate the men Of black skin VINO mao
been honor,d I'm Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Compton. Of Maryland, said that
the gentleman contended that the Federal
election laws should be maintained
Would the gentleman tell the House why
the fathers of the Republic had never
seen III 10 enforce the provision granting
the Government right TO supervise elec'
tons?
Mr. Rroslus replied that this power
conferred in the Constitution hai ho'
been called into requisition In the history
Of III. country before the war, bncauS.
yillainv and wrong were progressive. au'
the fathers had never COncelVed OF lh'
means which had since been resorted u
10 deurive certain citizens OF their rights
The bill then went over for the pres
ent -.-.
CVEROKEE-STRIP SHOOTING.
AR Lapham. from The Committee on
Military Affairs, reported resolution
calling upon the Secretary of war Ion
information as to the authority by "ulCi
United States troops were permItI1u u
shoot down settlers on the Cherokee strip
MIR. Flynn Republicdn), OF Okldhoind
suoke for the resolution. ana mao StFera
ra,vsn,por paragraphs read descriptive oI
,ha 9itiatiou I'm the newly-opened Terri
tory He denounced the action OF lh'
W Dapartment and the Interior De
,artnent in the premises; but. withou
act{on on the resolution, the House uack
in,, a ouorum), at 4:i0. adjourned.
Proceedings Senatorial.
Mr. Harris. president pro tenn Ireside'
over the Senate to-day III lhc "pS'"Oc
IA. vice President The attendance wa
80 small that even before the Journa
was read Il call OF the House was dc
manded The call produced quorum an'
one more. ,,...
Mr. Dubois then offered the followin'
resolution. on which, he said. ne wouI'
address the Senate tomorrow
"\Vh.reas. Several sovereign states ar
without fun representation In the Sehat,
which they are entitled To; theriore' oe
Resolved. That the consideration o
legislation relating to the Federal election
laws. the tariff, and financial matters
which materially affect the partially un
ropresentci States be- postponed IN IN
Senate until Monday, January 10, 1871, L
enable the States Of Washington mon
tana and Wyoming 10 have the NoIes
influence and protection IN the 9eh''
which are guaranteed to every SovrIelB
state by the Constitution Of the Unite
States" N,
The resolution offered yesterday by vi
pefrer calling for Information as TO IN
anticipation OF interest in the public poin
| since 1861. was laid before the Senate, ul7
cussed briefly and then, on motion ot MI
Ouav. laid on the tablc-ycas, 2. naysN i
The rcpeal bill was taken up AT l. Nv
and Mr.. Stewart continued ms dehuIiC.'
| ton of President Cleveland TOT I'M
He Welded the floor 10 Mr.. DUBOIS, VIZ
| I'm turn ga-e way 10 Mr.. Perkins (h'puu
Icam. Of California.
PERKINS'S MAIDEN EFFORT
II was Mr.. Perkinss first speech In IN
body. except when he pronounce ="
| lof,v ON the life and character or MS pre-
decessor. Mr.. Stanford. His voice wa
| mn and clear. and his speech attracte
t4n conceded the Sherman law wa
| faulty. but he did not believe II va
| guilty I'm the manner or drsret t'I'i i, p.
| by evidence either adduced OF Plo.V.
After Mr.. Perkins came MT. S'eW ,il ~
! again, continuing his defence ol 'i'e -. 80
ate as he terms 1t. IL soon p pccdlii0 49,
se,v 70 have a roll-call TO secure quo
| rum. but Mr.. Stewart was hoI aOI0
! finish his speech today. .-.,,,,,,.,r
! MORGAN FOR THE PRESlDbN l.
| Mr. Morgan rose 10 a personal eNpllhd
| ton Auuding to the article from ~
| York paper. which had been redi III " u,
| senate. reproducing the PRESIDENT Woiu
| Al the CAPITOL Centennial celepra''on'
soil that he had not heard theIh oi lC"
,hcm before to-day. lie did not constr y
| mat remark as q rebuke 10 either hou9
| of Congress. II 1t had been so lhtehue
II would have been very unworthy
| the President on such an occasIoI,'
| might lust as well be supplemehtTu DS
| statement that the Executive coulu oc Il
duenced by sectional or passionate NicM
on public questions. That "ouiL pV -, -,
as reprehensible as to say that tiiv o'''a' 20
or House could be Influenced Dy HAo ''''
| tives. 49,. or,,o
Having read the portion OF the ar.ic @
imputing to himself personal ana poli'iS'
| enmIty towards Mr.. Cleveland, ne sdiu
II am very happy to state that Det"es
the President and myself there exists u
most cordial personal relations An' An'
have always existed, and hope they e''
will; for | esteem and prize MN 'S'
highly in all personal respects ana III u
nublic career. l think that the history
Mr.. Cleveland Is a history which Al -
trates some of the highest properties
the American character. l diner VIZ
Mr. Cleveland I'm some or ms views
| public policy. do not think thaI uii. III.
with him on any questions that are VIZ