The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-28
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WASHINGTON, Feb 2s.-The vce-Presdent laid
before the Senate the credentials OF John A Logan
as Senator from the State OF Illinois for six years
from March 4, 1871. The credentials OF Phneas W.
Hitchcock, as Senator from Nebraska for the en-
suing term, were presented by Mr.. Upton.
Mr.. Sherman called up the House bin to authorize
the duplication OF registered bonds in certain
Passed.
A large number OF pension bills were passed.
Mr.. Conklng called up the House bill to prevent
cruelty to animals while In transit by railroad or
States. He said Mr.. Bergh, OF the New York So
ciety for the Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals,
desired more stringent measures, but deferred to
the opinion OF the friends Of the bill.
Mr. Hamilton, OF Maryland, said, while he was in
favor OF all humanitarian projects, he knew these
were too often made to further private interests
His main objection to the bill was that IL involved
the part OF the Federal Government
Mr.. Upton thought the matter should be left to
state legislation and to the regulations OF private
parties interested In the transfer and raising OF
stock.
Mr.. salisbury suggested an amendment, which
created general merrtment, making 1t unlawful
under penalties OF fine and Imprisonment, to con-
fine chickens or fowls in any house or other place
OF confinement for longer period than 2S consecu-
Mr. Davis thought the amendment, for all practi-
cal purposes about as sensible as the original propo-
Upon the expiration of the morning hour Mr..
Conkling made an unsuccessful effort to reach vote
The Army Appropriation bill then came up as un-
finished business, when Mr.. Sawyer moved its post.
to the Panoche land grant or McGarrahan claim.
| Not agreed to. Ayes, 10 nays Al.
The Army Appropriation bill was then proceeded
! with, and the amendments reported from the Com
| mittee on Appropriations adopted.
The only one OF Importance was one reducing the
appropriation for hire OF officers quarters of military
| storehouses, and for repairing OF public buildings at
established posts from 81 ,000, 900 70 sT50,0O0.
number OF amendments to the bill were laid on
the table, including by Mr.. Salisbury prohibit
ing the OF any OF the money appropriated by the
bill to pay the expenses Of transportation OF any
oficer or soldier to or from place OF election.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee on Military Az
fairs, reported and advocated an amendment appro-
prating S20O000 for making and testing sea coast
| rife gun upon a plan recommended by board OF
army oficers and approved by the Chief OF Ordnance
| and Secretary OF War. Tabled.
| Mr.. Stewart offered an amendment, Tectlng the
and directing the Secretary OF the Treasury to pay
over TO the Pacific Railroad Company half OF all
| the compensation for services which have been or
| shall be rendered by either OF said Pacific Railroad
| COmpanies.for the United States.
| Mr.. Stewart said he had reported the amendment
! from the Judiciary Committee by their direction.
Mr.. Edmunds, as member OF the Judiciary Com
| mittee denied that the committee had ever con-
sdered the amendment and appealed to Mr.. Trum-
bull, chairman OF the committee, who endorsed the
statement, but added that the Senator from Nevada
(Mr. Stewart had called his attention TO tue SUB
| lect on the floor OF the Senate.
| Mr.. Stewart remarked that he had personally oo-
tained the assent OF majority OF tne coHmltler 10
| the Offering OF the amendment.
After further discussion Mr.. Edmunds moved
to lay the amendment on the table. Not agreed to-
AT this point the vice-President announced the
appointment OF the following committee OF confer
| ence: :-On the Indian Appropriation bills, Messrs.
Cole Harlan and Stockton; on the Legislative Ap-