SHEEP PROTECTION.
On motion of Mr. VAN VORHIS, the Senate receded from the amendments to the bill [H. R. 37--see pages 46 and 49, Volume ---, of these Reports] to protect sheep husbandry.
Mr. MENZIES had been informed that he is recorded as voting in favor of this bill. If such is the case, it is a mistake; if he voted at all he voted against it. His recollection is that he was not present. If the record shows his affirmative vote, he entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which the bill passed, inasmuch as he had opposed the bill from first to last. He moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
Mr. CHAPMAN voted against the bill, though it may prove to be a good law. It declares that its provisions shall take effect the 1st day of April, and that day has passed. It may be better to adhere to the Senate amendments and have a Committee to inquire into the facts.
Mr. VAN VORHIS favored action just taken by the Senate, but was willing the Senate should adhere to its amendment in order to give a Committee a chance to inquire into the matter.
On motion by Mr. MENZIES, the matter was passed over till 2:30 o'clock.
