Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Senator Turpie's Idea as to the Choice
of Senators.
he ELABORATES IT IN 4 SPEECH
The Railway Pooling Bill in the
House.
THE MEASURE DISCUSSED

Upon the opening Of the Senate today
Mr. German (Md) offered a resolution pro-
viding that when the Senate adiourns to-
day IT be to meet on Monday next. The
resolution was adopted.
The Presidents message in response to
| Senate resolution submitting information
as to the arrest of an American citizen in
Peru was received.
To Elect Senators by the People.
Mr. Turpie Qnd) then took the floor for
carefully prepared speech on the resolu-
| ton for the election of United States Sena-
| tors by direct vote of the people. He point
| ed out that during century the legislative
branch of the government had stood still.
without advance or reform, while the scope
ard form Of the other coordinate branches
Executive and judcial-had been enor-
mously expanded
1T is not to be taken for granted" he said.
that because our fathers gave the con-
struction of one house of Congress to the
people that they would not now after the
experience CT a century, and in the present
relative condition of the three provinces Of
distrbutive power, give to them the forma-
ton of the other house also.
Charges of Corruption.
when we recall the harsh ordinations,
the gross charges of pecuniary corruption
and of fraudulent combination or intrigue,
disgraceful and dishonorable to the whole
body, with which q prolonged senatorial
contest Is accompanied, whether in party
conference or in the open assembly, the
removal of such a procreant evil should
be deemed a prime political necessity.
TT has therefore been said that the
grand central railway has chosen a Sena-
ter in a certain state; that the grand GEN.
trail bank has chosen another elsewhere,
and that the central association of mining
and manufactures has defeated elected
| a third. Nothing is intended to be assum-
ed here concerning the truth or falsity Of
these assertions or accusations.
A Mischief and "A Menace.
But these maleficent charges have an
existence. They are disseminated broad
cast; they have been for many years in
vogue. Their mere existence is grave
mischief and menace, very inirnical TO our
legitimate influence in the national coun-
ellis, very destructive of that purpose which
the Senate was therein appointed TO SUBJ
serve. The way of this riddance is plain.
If the choice of the constituent members Of
this body were left to the mass of voters
would be infinitely lessened. They would
altogether disappear. No reasonable
grounds could be given for their support"
The NiCaraguan Canal Bill.
At the close of Mr. Turpie's speech, Mr..
Morgan (Ala.) gave notice that on Mon
day next he would call up the Nicaragua
canal bill, with a view to explaining II
and making some remarks.
Mr.. Hunton Ua) gave notice that on
Thursday next he would call up the bill
for the establishment of a national uni
versity at Washington.
Mr.. Dolph (Ore) called up the bill ex-
empting from duty foreign exhibits at the
Portland, Ore, exposition, and the bill
was passed.
A bill was passed extending the time for
commencing and completion of a bridge
across the Mississippi river above New
Orleans.
Mr. Ransom IN. C) gave notice that the
memorial services for the late Senator
Vance would be held on January IL next.
The Washington and Lee University.
Mr.. Daniel CVa) called up the bill ap-
propriating S17,4S4 to Washington and Lee
University of Virginis for damages
tanned during the war. IIe gave an inter-
esting sketch of the attention Washing
ton and Jefferson had given to this noted
southern school during its infancy. II was
anticipated that the measure might ex-
cite some party opposition, but on the con-
trary, Mr.. Hoar (Mass) urged simpli-
fcation of the bill in order that the uni
versity receive the funds at the earliest
possible time. The bill was then passed.
A bill was also passed for the national
dedication of the Chicamauga and Chat
tanooga National Park on September 10
and 90 1895, under the direction of the
Secretary of War.
And then, at / 80 pm, the Senate went
into executive session, and at loo pm.
adjourned until Monday.