Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-10
FIFTY-FoURTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.

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FIFTY-F0URTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.
SENATE.
A resolution of the Minnesota legis-
lature in favor of the Olney arbitration
bill for the prompt settlement of all
controversies between railroad compa-
mics and their employees, was presented
by Mr.. Nelson. q,
A memorial from the wool growers
of the United States asking protective
legislation for the sheep industry was
presented by Mr.. Sherman and refer
red.
Mr.. Hoar presented memorial of
six clubs of colored men in Massachu-
sets for legislation to prevent lynch
ing" of colored people IN the Sonth-or
in case Congress has not the power to
enact such legislation, for coDstitu-
.tional amendment to meet the, difRcul-
ty., 1t was referred to the judiciary
committee.
Mr.. PETER reported q bill for the
proper disposal of the remains of de-
ceased Senators and Representative
who die at the Capitol during the ses-
sions of Congress; and it was placed on
the calendar.
Mr.. Sherman introduced (by request)
bill to aid in regulating the currency;
and it was referred to the finance. CONE
mittee.
Mr.. Jones introduced a joint resolu-.
ton authorizing the Secretary. of the
Interior to suspend the removal. of Sim
trudersn from the Cherokee country
until further action of Congress. After
explanation the joint resolution was
passed.
Mr.. Call introduced a resolution in
favor of the Armenians. 1t was laid
on: the table, and Mr.. Cullom proceed
ed to address the Senate on the Mon
roe doctrine.
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Dingley it was
agreed that when the House adjourn
to-day it be until Thursday.
Mr.. Fisher asked consideration of a
resolution directing the committee on
naval affairs, when appointed, to inves-
tigate the reports that the battleship
Texas is faulty in construction and into
all matters pertaining to her cost and
seaworthiness.
On objection of Mr.. Crisp is was re-
ferred to the naval committee.
Mr.. Barrett offered as mat
ter of privilege a resolution reciting
that Thomas F. Bayard, o. 8. Ambas-
sador to Great Britain, had been re-
ported by the press of England as hav-
! ing delivered speech liz which he had
stated that the President of the United
States stood in the midst of q turbulent
and oft-times violent people and that it
took the strong hand of q certain man
to govern them, and in speech at
Edinburg on November IL had reflect
ed upon the intelligence of the Ameri-
can people, and calling upon the House
to take steps in the matter, looking to
the impeachment of Mr.. Bayard.
Mr.. Crisp made 2 point of order
against the resolution that it did not
present a question of privileges and
quoted a decision rendered in the 4Sth
Congress to sustain his contention.
Mr.. Barrett, in discussing thepoint of
order, pointed out that subsequently,,
in the same Congress, the same speak
er had reversed that decision, and had
held that all propositions for the i'm
parchment of public officers were priv
legged.
Speaker Reed oyerruled the point of
order made by Mr.. Crisp and Mr.. Bar.
rett explained his resolution and SCI
verely arralgned Mr.. Bayard for his
criticism of the system of protection.
Mr.. Crisp defended Minister Bayard.
He did not think that, the gentleman.
from Massachusetts, MYSTERIOUS in his
proposition, but thought that he simply
wished to air his views or. protection,
and fa6m the wording of the resolution,
he credited the gentleman frog Massa-
chusetts with being 3 good pfoteetion-
ist. 1.-THE republicans wanted protec.
tiop they had q majority in the House
- could pass a tariff BILL. He doubt
a.e = 4sAv would do this.
They would probably say to the PEG
pie that they did not have sufi-
Gent power and ask them 10 wait. BE
asked them to be- honest and pass bill
and not to say that 1t was useless on
account of the Senate and the Presi-
dent. s4sse,
Mr.. Dingley asked Mr.. Crisp if he
would approve the language of Mr.. 4
Bayard if he, tomorrow, should attack
in public the ADVOCATES of free silver
and denounce them lin nnmeasured
terms as being destructive Of the bust
ness interests of the country. Mr..
Dingley also asked that gentleman
whether he believed that an s::.hassa-
dor of all the people ofthe United States
had the right to go on q foreign
platform and den0hnce one half or
more of the people of the United
States. ~. -.
sWen," Mr.. Crisp bNgan TO answer in
8 hesitating way, +. "a pause filed
with laughter from tile republicans).
"Iu Mr.. Crisp resumed, Sam not a
diplomatist and do not know anything
Neutrality-suspicious. Law but it seems to
mei'thst any citizeu of the United
States, no matter ia what capacity,
has the right to give his honest conyio-
ton on any economic question. Cap
plause on the democratic side.)
Mr.. Crisp.-'.I ask. the gentleman
from Maine whether he believes that;
the Language cited in the resolntion fur, |
nishes good ground for the fmpeach- |
ment of Mr.. Baysrd.n
Mr.. Dingley.-aI am not arguing that I
question. " (Derisiye laughter from the
side.) .,y5i