New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
THE SENATE ADJOURNS.
NO NOMINATIONS TO BE MADE BY THE
PRESIDENT THIS WEEK.
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE RULES PROPOSED
BY Mr.. HOAR-CLOsE OF THE
SPECIAL. SESSION.

IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE RULES PROPOSED
BY MR. HoAR-CLosE OF THE
SPECIAL SESSION.
Washing ton. March l0.-There was an unusually
large attendance OF Senators at the opening OF TO-
days session. Ex-senator Ransom, OF North caro-
lina now Minister TO Mexico. was on the floor ana
was cordially greeted by his former associates.
The Vice-President laid before the Senate com
muncation from Governor Bradley. OF Kentucky
setting forth that he had appointed Andrew i.
Wood CT Montgomery County, Ky" as senator
from that State TO fill a vacancy which mad nap
pened during the recess Of the Legislature the APP
point ment to be In force until the next meeting OF
the Legislature and the election of Senator.
The communication having been read motion
was made by Mr.. Hoar Rep. Mass) that MI
Wood be now admitted TO take the oath
Mr. German Dem. Md.)-The Senator OF course
understands the question involved In this matter
/ move as n substitute that the communication
and credentials be referred TO the Committee on
Privileges and Elections.
Mr. Hoar-Under present circumstances. DO not
expect to antagonize the motion OF the senator
from Maryland.
Mr. Germans substitute was agreed TO. and Mr.
Woods credentials were referred 10 the committee
on Privileges and Elections.
Mr. Hoar gave notice OF two amendments 10 'he
rules which were read They were both ranicai
innovations in the practice or the senate LOT
century past. The first, according 10 thc "o''o
presented by Mr.. Hoar. TO enable the Senate
to act legislation when ii desires. after reasona-
BILE debate" 1t provides that when any bill or
resolution had been under consideration more than
ono day. any Senator could demand that DEBATE
be closed II majority OF the Senators so decide.
there shall be a vote without further delay. and no
motion should be in order pending the vote but one
70 adjourn or take recess. The other was In rela-
ton 10 calls of the Senate. that II suggestion
be made of the absence OF a quorum. the presiding
officer instead of instantly ordering call TO be
made. shall determine the matter and report
whether there Is or is not a quorum present. IL
there IS the business shall proceed and If not the
roll is to be called. The purpose Of this proposed
change was stated TO be ITO prevent the Interrupt.
ton OF business by unnecessary calling Of the roll
NJ shoup (Rep.. Idaho, presented memorial
nexation of portions Of wyoming TO that state S
and fertile state added to somewhat dry and bar,
rem one. and intmated that opposition 10 1t would
The Senate then proceeded to executive husi.
ness; In the executive session attention was called
unit" 10 rt 1885 80 O'clock next Monday an embarrassing
condition Of affairs would result should any nom
be has sent called to ne
the LVth Congress TO- convene ut noon on March
IS The present special session of the Senate would
would therefore, have TO be acted upon within the
aad fg a asa GSy SG ne M Sn G hH
them in again at the regular session: To Obvate
Ssh Sos al o % Si To o ne @ ana
was done The Senate was this morning advised
that there would be no important nominations be-
The Alaskan Boundary treaty was reported from
the Foreign Relations Committee.
The nomination Of William r. jewell to be post
master at Danville Ill. was received from the
At 1910 o'clock the special session or the Serate
adjourned without day.