The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-03-08

ury books and draw per cent. interest; pro-
vides that ,,ud in Kansas is to be offered to
settlers at 81 % per acre. that in the Indian
territory is leseIved exclusively for homes ior
Indians.
The funding bill was taken up and discussed
until the recess.
EVENING SESSION.
The following bills were passed: Authorize
ing the Secretary of War to take charge OF the
Antietam and Gettysburg National Cemete-
ries; appropriating $4,000 for the relief OF the
family Of the late Gen. Charles F. Smith.
The funding bill was then proceeded with
and Mr.. Corbett spoke in advocacy OF his prop
osition for the issue of 35-year bonds, bearing
interest for the first three years at 3 per cent,
for the next six years at per cent, ior the
next six at IL per cent, and the 1oilowlng
twenty years per cent.
Mr.. Cole followe ed and the discussion was
closed by Mr.. Scott who gave notice OF an
amendment to dispense with special agents or
special appropriation for the disposal OF bonds.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.
Several bills and resolutions were offered:
among The latter was one for the abrOgatiOn of
all the tribal relations of Cherokee, Choctaw,
Chckasaw and Creek tribes of Indians, the
final adjournment of all their business with
the government of the United States, the Or
ganzation of territorial government for them
and their full recognition as citizens. Refer
red.
Mr.. Washburn of Wisconsin, offered reso-
luton authorizing select committee on the
postal telegraph system to inquire into the
whole subject of telegraphing in the United
States and to send for persons and papers. Ihe
House refused to second the previous question
Al to 70, and the resolution went over under
the rules.
Mr. Sawyer offered for Mr.. Cessna resolu-
ton instructing the Military Committee to in
qure why and by whom Clrence A. Stead
man, OF Boston, was recently appointed a ca
Diet to the Military Academy, and James T.
Runhardt to the Naval Academy, and both
credited to the 10th Congressional District of
Pennsylvania, and to allow any person or per-
sons involved in improper or corrupt practice
in connection Herewith full hearing. This
resolution also went over under the rules
Mr.. Bingham of Ohio, offered resolution
for the payment of the counsel fees and ex-
penses incurred by Mr.. Butler, Of Massachu-
sets, in defending the suit brought against
him by Charles w. WOoley, for his action as
member of the House in sustaining its rights
and privileges, not to exceed $4,000 Referred.
A resolution of inquiry was introduced by
Mr.. voorhees, Of Indiana, as to the alleged viO-
lation of the treaties between the Cherokee
Indians and the United States. Referred to
the Judiciary Committee; and another resolu-
ton by Mr.. Boyd of Missouri, was adopted,
directing the same committee to inquire wheth-
er under the 18th amendment Indian treaties
were not equally binding on both parties.
A resolution was adopted directing the Com.
mittee on the District of Columbia to consider
the expediency of repeating the charters of
Washington and Georgetown and placing those
cities under the direct control of Congress and
the President ~
Mr.. Churchill of New York, offered reso-
luton calling on the President for information
as the determination of the Canadian authori.
ties concerning the fisheries in the gulf of St.
Lawrence along the Canadian coast, and wheth-
er any action has been taken for the protection
OF the American interests
Mr.. Kellogg of Connecticut. attempted to
oHer resolution looking to the repeal or re-
ductlon OF the income tax, but an objection
was made.
Mr.. Stokes of Tennessee, offered pream.
Die recltlDg facts in the case of Mr.. Golladay
of Kentucky in his letter of resignation and of
Gov. Stevenson's refusal to accept it, conclud-
ing with resolution permitting Mr.. Golladay
to withdraw his communication to the Speaker
and resume his seat in the House. Mr.. Stokes
asked that it be referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
After long debate the Speaker said that
his opinion was that Mr.. Golladay was no more
a member of the House than any stranger in
the galleries and submitted the question wheth-
er the resolution should be entertained as a
question Of privilege, which was decided in the
negative without division.
Mr.. Davis offered resolution, which was
adopted, instructing the Judiciary Committee
TO inquire and report what action or rule is
necessary to give the House power over mem
DerS and prevent them resigning and thus
evading their duties and responsibilities.
The Georgia bill was then taken up
The debate was suspended to allow the read
ing OF dispatch announcing the safe arrival
OF the steamer City of Boston at Liverpool
under sail.
The new members were appointed on COM
mittees and the House adjourned.