The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-23

furnish the same facilities for a great exposition
Mr.. Thurman desired TO know more OF the eharac-
ter Of the proposed national exposition before voting
upon the question.
During the morning hour the following business
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson the Senate bill 10 amend
the bounty laws passed. 1t ~ as folows;-
That all soldiers who were mustered into the SER
vice Of the United states for three years between
discharged before serving two years, by reason OF
disability contracted in service are entitled to re-
Mr.. Wilson explained that the aggregate Of ex-
pense under the bill just passed would be about
s500000 and it was designed to carry into effect a
decision OF the Supreme Court. He had failed In
his efforts TO secure action upon similar Dill passed
Dy tne house at the last session, but which involved
other matters; This measure presented the simple
! Mr. Chandler presented concurrent resolutions OF
the Michigan Legislature for such action as will ex-
tend the operations Of the extradtion treaty now
existing between the British and United states Gov
erRment, so that it may include much greater va
Tety OF criminal Offenders against the laws OF both
Governments than are now provided for by the Asl-
Mr. Howard, obtaining leave for brief expiana-
attention OF the Secretary OF State to subject re-
ferred to in the resolutions Of the Michigan Legsa-
ture, and made known to him the inconvenience
arising from month to month from the fact that we
had no extradition Treaty by which criminals OF a
certain class could be brought to justice The Secre-
tary had promised to endeavor TO secure an atera-
ton Of the treaty to meet the requirements Of the
people Of the northwestern frontier Whether he did
so Mr.. Howard could not say.
The resolutions were ordered to be printed, and
Mr.. Sherman, from the Finance Committee, re-
ported back Mr. Coles bill for the relief Of dstillers
b se wa 1 os an IN
consider the subject Of change OF law in regard to
the spirit tax at this session. The bill was inden-
Mr.. Sherman also reported adversely upon the
bill to increase the internal revenue arising from
lotteries and for other purposes, within the con-
stitutional prohibition against the power OF the
Senate to originate measures for raising revenue.
Inc bill was indefinitely postponed.
The remainder of the session was occupied In the
consideration Of the Indian appropriation bill and
the disposal of various amendments reported from
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
House.
The House passed bill relative to the taking Of
dispositions de bene in counts OF the United
States also bill for the extension Of the time for
the completion of the Portage Lake and Lake
Superior Canal; also, Senate resolution pre-
serb ing the oath to be taken by Senator-elect
Miller, OF Georgia.
bill making appropriations for the construction, pre-
servation, and repairs of certain Notifications and
Mr.. Farnsworth advocated the striking out OF the
appropriations for Fort Pulaski saying that the i'm
the present system OF coast defense of compare
lively little avail. He hoped that very soon the
penditure for the construction OF new forts like
| those now In existence would be stopped.
Mr.. Niblack explained the character of the bill.
| true economy to expend a little more money on a
few OF the most important works. The committee
had cut down the estimates OF the department afty
Mr.. Farnsworth replied that the policy of the En-
g1neer corps was To ask twice as much
wanted, so that the estimates being cut down
| fifty cents they would get all they want.
| Mr.. Beck remarked that the Engineer Department
said they could get along with onehalf Of the est-
| mates, and accordingly 1t was agreed to by the
| committee. The appropriation OF fraction over
| one million OF dollars was certainly modest sum
until we can see what better defenses should be
made.
| Mr.. Farnsworth recognized the necessity of some
sort of defense, but necessity for continuing
! the present Kind OF fortifcations.
Mr.. Welker asked why the committee had pro-
posed an appropriation for new sites.
Mr.. Niblack explained that it desirable to ac-
quire nine ten sites though not for immediate
use. The appropriating sl5OOOO for this pur-
| pose was amended on motion OF Mr. Brooks, OF
New York, by the addition OF proviso that no con-
tracts or obligations be incurred for future eXpend
| ture therefor.
| MrWelker moved to strike out the original clause
| but his motion was disagreed to.
The bill was then passed nearly in the shape was
originally reported.
| The House proceeded to the consideration of the
bill making appropriations for the repairs, preserva
0 ana d ot for efSar pqOS WORKS on
Mr.. Haight offered an amendment appropriatlng
81 OO0 for the improvement Of Shrewsbury river.
neglected having received altogether only $4,000,
| while other States, with far less commerce, had
been lavishly provided for. The amendment was
Various other amendments were offered and dis
| Mr.. Potter of the Committee on Commerce, said
| it was a very thankess duty to oppose appeals for
for the committee to comply with every mans
wishes, and the House could not expect the bill to
| meet the desires Of all. The committee had given
the subject their best attention. For himself he
would cOnfine improvements to the great harbors
OF commerce and navigation, but as no bib
couds be carried without general distribution, the
committee had made the best practicable allotment
| for every mans district.
| Mr.. Dawes remarked that this bill had come from
| the Committee on CONNIE rec to the Committee on
Appropriations in reviewin and while desiring to
make some changes yet they saw at once II the
| House did not put conndeAee IN the committee on
Commerce, it would be utterly impossible to perfect
| the bill.
| on the report OF the Committee on Commerce. The
result would be OF two things, first the failure
OF the bill here or the loading 1t with amendments
TO such extent that no one here could take the
responsibility OF voting for 1t. He submitted whether
4000 900 in the aggregate was not all that could be
voted now for such improvements.
A debate took place involving the character OF
| the bill and amendment offered by Mr.. Strickland,
Mr.. Farnsworth, In the course OF his remarks,
said that many OF these appropriations were mora
for the purpose OF enhancing the character OF pro-
pertY than the promotion OF commerce.
Mr.. Conger replied, maintaining that the commit
tee had endeavored to make the best possible dstrl
button for the general good
Mr.. Jones, OF KY, said that only about onefourth
him ae as HIS sq b WAS for the Of one
section OF the North TO the exclusion OF the South.
Mr.. Boles offered an amendment for the improves
MIR. Potter objected, saying that Arkansas had not
Mr. Roots replied that Arkansas never would be
reached, and MIR. Potter responded ''and never
ought to be reached"
Mr. Rogers suggested a substitute approprating
$50 600 for the Improvement OF the Washitaw riVer'
Mr.. Rogers said there was on this river from nye
to ten millions OF commerce annually
The amendment was agreed TO. Yeas ~ nays az
SUDDEN DEATH.-A Mrs. Murphy, an old
lady, residing at No. 2117 Montrose street, died
suddenly to-day while eating her dinner. The
Coroner has been notified to hold an inquest.