The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-12-28

INES. the senator w;tho,+
~ losing the measure, felt that tho con
nl.lee action would give the mea snra
s'eons force If it were to be taken
!, senator Daniels spoke Of the wish 80
e soutn TO have one country and one
people. When the war closed tha so,,th
.diu Gown Its arms 1t is anxions nou,
70 oolterate the fierce memories - ~
800 senator Daniels presented a me-
norlal OF the Virginia legislature urr-
ing tnls repeal and also commendine
PRESIDENT Cleveland's message IN von9
ezuela. VA ven
senator voorhees, expressed the hone
mat this "last process of heal,ng,,
should be put into effect. Already the
senate mad confirmed the civil appoint-
ments OF General Longstreet and that
otner great southern soldier who was
only second to Lee, Joe johnson.
senator Platt spoke Of the attacks
mace on him by republican newspapers
because he suggested the other day that
this bill go to the committee.
From one end to the other of the
SOUTH said he, "the press condemns
me, applies to me all kinds of epithets.
declares l am lacking in patriotism,
and finally sends me marked COMES Of
their condemnation.
But" continued Senator Platt. "this
country has forgiven much, it is ready
to forgive more; and am so full of for
giveness on this day before Christmas I
am ready to forgive these ex-confed-
crates and to join today with the sem
ator from New York in supporting this
repeal"
Senator Allen, speaking as a former
private in the northern ranks, urged re-
peal and condemned the "bloody flag
politics of the past.
Senator Hill closed by pointing out
the delays and absurdities of committee
action. He created laugh by pointing
out the inconsiderateness Of Senator
Plat in not sending him some of the
complimentary southern press notes.
For" said Senator Hill, good natured-
ly, lit is so seldom nowadays that the
press say anything complimentary of
me-"
WOULD NOT REFER IT.
Senator Sherman moved to refer the
bill to the committee on military affairs.
The motion was defeated, s to 30, as fol-
lows:
Yeas-Bacon, Cockrell Elkins, Frye,
Gray, Sherman, Teller, Walthall-S.
Noes-Allen, Baker. Bate Brice, But
Ter, Cameron, Chandler, Clark, Daniel,
Davis, Harris, Hawley. Hill, Lodge. Mar
tin, Morrill,, Murphy. Nelson, PETER. Per-
kins, Plat, Pritchard, Roach. Shoup.
Squire, Stewart. Vest voorhees,, Wet
more, White-3O.
This being short of a quorum the call
of the senate revealed AZ senators pres
ent.
ut is evident" interposed Senator
Sherman. "that majority Of the sena-
tors wish to give this bill as Christ
ma present to the south, and there
fore withdraw my motion for refer
ence."
Thereupon, without division, the bill
was passed.
Senator Vests resolution for coming
silver bullion in the treasury then came
M. Senator Vest presenting some
amended features.
Senator Morrill, moved to refer the
resolution to the finance committee.
Senator Vest demanded roll call. u
looked like a real test Of the silver
strength. To avoid this. senator MOT
rill withdrew his resolution for re1er
ence. and, on this motion, at o'clocf
tbe senate adjourned until Friday
NOMINATIONS.
washington, Dec. 24.-The presloen
today sent the following mountainous I
the senate:
Treasury-second assistant engineer
~ ravenue cutter service: Daniel w
Blake Of Mississippi, Albert c. Gorm MAJ
Of Kentucky, Henry K. Spencer OF WIS ,!,
consin. Taylor w. Ross of Indiana, Mil
Ton w. Thompson Of Pennsylvania
W.. -,4 G Chiffon Jr,. District