24 Jul 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1890
Page
1
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In the Senate on July 8 the Indian appropriation bill was discussed. Dawes recounted the Medawakanton band of Sioux, full and mixed blood, who aided and protected whites during the 1862 Minnesota conflict, then separated from hostile Sioux after the uprising led by General Bar.
The Senate chambers hear a mix of opinions on the force bill with Amos Cummings arguing it is dead and Blaine proposing a congressional reapportionment substitute. Supporters and opponents press arguments about northern and southern interests, the distribution of patronage, and the risk to Republican unity. Debate shifts to timing for reapportionment, with Porter noting possible action by September or October and Spooner claiming passage this session is likely.
In a volatile congressional scene, debates on Indian affairs and related budgets dominated orders, with votes, amendments, and procedural maneuvers delaying action as senators argued over funding and enforcement. The day featured interruptions, quorum issues, and tense exchanges as lawmakers weighed long contested propositions and interim measures.
Atlanta business men gather at the Chamber of Commerce at eleven o clock to protest a measure affecting Georgia’s merchants and southern rights. Delegates from across the state attend as part of a coordinated protest plan with local leaders urging participation today.
A fragmentary 19th century letter piece shows Southern figures debating boycotts of northern goods if a tariff or constitution related bill passes. Names like John Black and W A Cannon appear voicing harsh stances. The tone is defiant and pro southern unity.
A public meeting is planned today at 2 pm in Atlanta to oppose the Force Bill. The event, described as a representative gathering, calls for broad participation and a show of solidarity against federal legislation seen as infringing state rights.
A large public gathering in Warenneville discusses fortifying white rights and opposing federal election legislation. Resolutions condemn the bill as harmful to southern business and promote direct foreign cotton trade and boycotts. Merchants in Newnan denounce federal measures and urge united protest across states.
Prominent Republicans in Lou isiana denounce the Lodge bill as unconstitutional and dangerous to party interests. A mass meeting in Birmingham pledges memorial to the Senate and calls for a southern boycott and convention to resist Northern policy and defend southern commerce.
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