The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-05-02

Mr.. Morreil pa onered a resolution for the pay
ment TOD. n. Sypher Of one years compensation as
arepresentaive in fun OF all expenses in prosecut
ing hs right TO seat in the House,
The House refused to secoud the previous ques-
tionaoo to eT-and the resolution was referred to
the Committee on Elections.
Br. Moore IN. J.) offered a similar resoiuttoE to
pay four thousand dollars to Frank Morris for cx-
penses In COntesting the election in the Fifth Con-
Rressional District or louisiana Same reference.
Mr. Bird offered a resolution requesting the Presf
dent intercede with the British or Canadian auto
rites for tire pardon Of John Jails eber of Na err
sey, captured with the Fenians and sentenced to
twenty years imprisonment Adopted.
MT Caltin offered q resolution declaring 10 to I've
the sentiment OF the American people that imme-
diate reparation should be made by the Government
OF Great Britain for the destruction OF vessels be-
longing to citizens OF the United states by the pratt
cal steamer Alabama and other steamers OF like
Alabama claim to an immediate settlement, so cit-
zens may he promptly renumerated for their losses
and The nations honor maintained
Ihe House refused 60 second the previous ques-
ton, 40 yeas to 10 nays and on motion OF Mr. Banks
the resolution was referred to the Committee on
Mr.. Schenck introduced joint resolution de.
claring the Both OF May, being the day appointed
and accustomed to be used for the de soration OF
the graves OF soldiers who died 10 the war in defense
OF the Union against rebellion, public holiday TO
be forever observed as sush by the people OF the
united States. Passed without division.
Mr., Schenck moved that on Tuesday, wednesday,
and Thursday Of this week the House meet at Ii
Mr.. ScheDck offered resolution giving the Com
nltee OF the Whole authority to stop debate on any
pOIuOn Ol tne IarlH Dull Adopted, Il5 TO IL.
Mr.. Black introduced q Joint resolution for the
payment OF bounty to all soldiers who mustered
into service under the Presidents proclamation OF
the Sd OF May, 1S61. Referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
The House then at halr-psst went into Committee
OF the Whole on the Tariff bil Mr.. Wheeler in the
chair.
The pending paragraph was saat as to telegraphc
cables, and II was amended 80 as to read ION all
insulated telegraphio or electric cables for sub-
marine purposes, ana all telegraphc wire 30 per
cent 1d udlorern."
Tho next parauranh woa that tax,po h.irn,p.
made OF iron wire 30 per cent. al Udtorem.
Mr.. Brooks Of New York. moved to reduce the
duty to the present rate, 55 per cent. Rejected.
MT. Hoar moved to insert the following :-"On
machine card, clothing and handcards whether OF
iron, STEEL or brass wire stuck In leather, CLOTH
cent ad valorem." After explanation and discus
sion the question was taken BY tellers, but quorum
not voting the chairman caused the roll to be called
and reported the names of absentees to the House
1b8 members answered to their names The count
WAS again taken and the amendment was agreed to-
Yeas, "a; nays. 81.
The succeeding paragraph was, on motion OF Mr.
Schenck, amended so as TO read, son iron OF any
size or description not otherwise provided for,
cent per pound"
The next paragraph, referring to chains, was, on
motion Of Mr.. Schenck, struck out.
The next paragraph was, on motion OF Mr..
Schenck, amended so as to read, son wrought iron
washers, nuts, bolts, or rivets wholly or partially
finished OF all descriptions, punened or unpunched
two and half cents per pound
Mr.. Schenck moved to insert an additional para
graph as fOllows:-' On wrought iron hinges weigh
ing not more than two pounds to the dozen pair
20 per cent. ed uasrem in addition to the present
duty"
After opposition by Mr. Brooks, OF New York, the
amendment was agreed to, 50 to &c.