23 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1884
Page
1
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Washington April 22 The tariff discussion drags with printing expected as the general debate nears end by late next week. Carlisle’s plan to speak is backed by precedents from Winthrop Grow Blaine Kerr and Randall. Burke testified on the New Orleans exposition seeking support for a government indorsement of one million dollars. Collins leads the bankruptcy bill amid strong southern western opposition. no early passage anticipated before December.
In Washington on April 22 the Senate debated a bill to create a commission to study labor welfare and industrial conditions. The chamber also moved to dismiss Colekter Wicker of Key West over sympathies with Cuban insurgents. Executive sessions addressed presidential power, with a later five minute rule passage of local and western bills. The neutrality laws were ordered enforced near the Gulf, as Cuban filibusters were watched by patrols.
In Carlisle Washington on April 22 the House moved into committee on the tariff bill with Mr Cox in the chair. Key speakers included Mr Weilborv of Texas in favor and Mr McKinley of Ohio opposing. Mr Herbert of Alabama argued for the bill and mocked the Carlisle Sharps ad item to defend higher duties. He urged securing foreign markets for farmers and condemned current tariffs. The committee then turned to the pension appropriation bill, rejecting an amendment transferring duties to the army pay department. Amendments limited fees from pension or bounty claims and set fee rules, with secretary of the interior given oversight over pension attorneys. the bill was reported to the House and the session adjourned for the evening.
Special to The Constitution from Washington April 22 discusses the tariff bill to amend duties. Randall leads opposition within the Democratic faction while Handall is a central opponent, with prospects for a compromise varying. Pennsylvania Democrats propose a revenue cutting bill including tax reductions and exemptions to spur Morrison's fate. Abrams Hewitt questions passage as Kentucky statesmen react to the defeat of the tariff plan.
A Washington report on the failed Pacific National Bank of Boston details committee conclusions. It finds no sufficient proof of conspiracy involving government officers and calls for amended banking laws and clearer comptroller discretion.
Report from April 22 on Republican conventions in Massachusetts Maryland and Pennsylvania. Delegates in various districts favor Edmunds Blaine or Arthur amid mixed instructions. Some districts uninstructed. state at large delegates include Bruce Hill Beck and Bynum. Arthur leads among district delegates with 11 votes to Blaine's 10.
The Picayune reports a stormy opening of polls as election officials bar inspectors and eject commissioners in multiple precincts across the city. Amid eight constitutional amendments, factions split on parochial and municipal tickets with Brevere and McEnery contested. Governor and sheriff races show uneven results across Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, while the slavery era conflicts echo in Indian affairs hearing with Princess Winnemucca urging a reservation.
Secretary Lincoln reports on Bateman charges against General D G Swaim judge advocate general of the army. Bateman withdraws his charges and the president orders a committee of inquiry to examine the allegations, with Major General John Pope and other officers named to lead the investigation in Washington. The case centers on alleged fraud in pay accounts and the conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. The president ultimately sets the inquiry in motion.
Fragmented telegraphic briefs report on whisky pool disputes hinners and Co of Mion- The Memphis races postponed again The trial of Frank James delayed due to bishop sickness in New York Nicolas Silla lumber firm Albany fails with assets around 125000 The missing steamship Alexi pursued after a storm The Boston and Lawrene firms liabilities near 400000 with nominal assets about 200 Hotel holdings described in brief line items.
An earthquake of considerable force struck eastern England on April 22 at 9:30 am. Ipswich and Colchester reported severe shaking, bells ringing, walls cracking, and chimneys toppled. Dwellings disrupted, fires started, and public safety warned as damage appeared extensive and uncertain.
The Brabion parliament reassembled amid debate over General Gordon's dispatches and British relief plans for Khartoum. Dodson reports fifteen head of cattle infected with foot and mouth disease in Cambridgeshire, traced to Liverpool, with assurances against American origins. The Lords debate trading restrictions, while other items note hangings in Prague and Savannah cadet events.
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