Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-04-20
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

SENATE-Ninoty-oig day-Senator Halo
spoke in opposition 10 the tariff bill. From his
study OF the bill three things were apparent,
viz: First. IL is a bill TO protect the south and
punish the north. Second il is a bid for the
benefit OF the European manufacturer and pro-
Queer at the expense of our own manufacturer
and producer. Third, IL Is in every paragraph
that deals with the products OF the dominion OF
Canada, as brought In competition with the
products OF our own people along the Canadian
border. simon pure, almost unauthorized bill
for the benefit of Canada and TO our correspond
ing hurt Continuing he said: THE pro-
visions of the bin strikes down the whole
scheme OF reciprocity. under which addi-
tional trade has been growing up with foreign
countries. A strong point in Mr.. Hale's speech
was the inevitable annexation OF Canada, and
he laid great stress upon this. He discussed
the probability OF future amalgamaton and as
serted that the Mckinley law was Fastening
the union. He continued: 1.-THE Wilson bill and
the amendments reported by the Senate COM
mittee throw over all this advantage and in
definitely postpone political uuion OF the two
countries" Senator PETER concluded his speech
begun on o previous day. HoUsE.-A deadlock
on q parliamentary question prevented any
business being transacted.
SENATE.-Niuety-ni day.-Scnator Kyle
introduced joint resolution proposing con-
stitutional amendment relative to marriage
and divorce, which was referred 10 the commit
tee on judiciary. The urgent deficiency bill
was taken up and the last paragraph, to provide
for uniformity in the letting OF government con-
tracts for supplies at Washington gave rise TO
considerable discussion. as did also the para
graph for the printing OF an abstract OF the
eleventh census. Mr.. Pcncr concluded his
speech in opposition 10 the tariff bill. Senator
Kyle introduced bill providing for Sunday
rest. 1t provides that no one shall perform any
labor or engage in any amusement on Sunday,
20 the disturbance OF others In any territory,
district, vessel or placo subject 10 the exclusive
jurisdiction OF the United States on the
Sabbath and prohibits the transportation OF
the mails on mat day OF the week.
HOUsE.-For several days and on several occa-
sions the Republicans successfully nlbustcred
against certain measures, demanding quorum
and then refusing TO vote. Under SUCH stress
OF circumstances Speaker Crisp, Mr.. CatchingS
and Mr. CULTIVATE, comprising the Democratic
end of the committee rules, decided
that the time had come 10 act. A reso
luton embodying new rule designed to fine
members SO for refusing TO vote was prepared
and presented whom the House met. The Demo-
Gratis were unable to muster quorum TO act on
the new rule, and finding themselves unable TO
proceed, resolution was offered 10 revoke
leaves OF absence aud compel the attendance OF
absentees. The Republicans succeeded In pre-
venting the adoption OF this order for six hours
and half and the House adjourned with the
matter hanging lire.
SENATE,-One hundrcdth day.-The urgency
deficiency bill was taken up, and Mr.. Cockrell
offered m amendment, which was agreed 10,
appropriating $4,000 for the mint at Philadel-
phia made necessary by the unprecedented
coinage of gold at that mint. The urgent de-
tlciency bill was displaced by the tariff till and
Mr.. PETER resumed his speech at its conclusion.
Senator Mitchell. OF Oregon was then recOg
nizcd and spoke on the tariff bill HoUsE.-The
struggle over the adoption OF the new rule TO
secure voting quorum was resumed The Re
publcans successfully continued their hlibuS-
tering and prevented a vote, as the Democrats
could not muster quorum.
SENArE.-One hundred and first day.-The
first bin introduced by the new Senator from
Georgia. Mr.. Walsh. was presented. 1t relates
10 reform OF the judiciary. Tho resolution OF
Mr.. Quay for the hearing on April II OF a dele
cation of " Orlyingmcn was laid upon the table.
The urgent deficiency bill was taken up and
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placed by the tariff bill Senator Quay add
dressed the Senate. Senator Hill introduced
some proposed amendments TO the rules, and
senator Pedcr onered resolution 70 give
CoXcy's army a hearing HOUsE.-The Kcpub-
licans continued to successfully flibuster.
SENATE.-1O2d day.-The early session was
devoted to the adoption of resolutions in mem
DRY Of the late Senator Vance and TO the APP
pointment OF a committee OF senator's TO ac-
company the remains 20 North Carolina. \ re-
cess was then taken until 30 o'clock. When
the Senate reconvened the chamber presented
a changed appearance. Every available space
was filed with chairs. On the clerks desk WAS
q massive floral piece representing a tall coll
umn. composed OF the dark. copper colored
leaves OF the galix, q North Carolina mountain
plant while at the foot Of the shaft was the
emblem Of peace, the palm branch, and twincd
around il was a wreath OF La France roses.
This was the tribute from the deceased states
mans colleagues in the Senate. AT 1880 clock
the caSket was borne from the marble room by
nine capital policemen i'm uniform and laid be-
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hidden by "A mass OF flowers, chiefly white roses,
tied with broad purple ribbon. number OF
pines were brought in and grouped about the
form OF the dead senator. EvcrYwAerc was tho
pine, seeming 10 bring the pungcut fragrance Of
the North Carolina mountains into the senate,
The family Of the deceased were given seats 70
the LETT OF the Vicc-prcsident. President C!eYc-
land and the cabinet, with the exception Of
Secretary Lamont; the Speaker and members
OF the House, justices OF the supreme cou,t,
foreign diplomats and other important person.
ages we're seated TO the yice-prcSidents right.
AZ o clock, Rev. Dr. Moses D. Hogc, OF Rich
mond, Va. offered prayer then delivered the
sermon. The remains were taken o. ASheYtlle,
n. c.. where the intermcnt took place on .
special train. HOUSEKEEPING 10 the death OF
Senator Vance, the House transacted no public
| business. Resolutions Of respect to the mem
DRY OF the distinguished North Carolina states
man were unanimously adopted The House
as q body participated in the funeral ceTe-
n onies in the Senate. Appropriate resolutions
were also adopted in honor OK the memory OF
| Gen. II. w Slocum. the gallant Union gen.
eral. formerly a member OF the House, who
| died in Brooklyn