New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-14
REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THs TRBUSRl
WASHINGTON, Monday, March IS,
SENATE. ..WAsHNGTOY, March -, 1911.

SENATE. WASHINGTON, March -, 1871.
All the bills and petitions heretofore intro
duced were taken from the table and referred to the
newly-organized Committees
Upon the reference OF the French spoaton bill to The
Committee on Foreign Relations Mr.. SUMNER Qep,
Mass called the attention Of the Chairman Of thar
Committee mr. Cameron to the fact that the measore
had at different sessions passed both Houses but had
repeatedly failed TO become a law; IN one case Dy
Presidents Veto He hoped the Senator from Pensyl
yania would kindly take charge OF the business ana press
Mr. CAMERON Caep., Penny thought il hardly fair for
fine late Chairman expect the Committee TO secure
i'm one session law which that Senator had faed 10
" Mr. KELLOGG CRep. La introduced bill to amend
the Pacific Railway bill by changing the eastern
due east from Marshall and making the gauge OF the
whole line uniform. . .
william McGarrahan, which was referred TO the Commit
v" be ga f,iioyipg bills were introduced and referred:
Mr. STEWART Q2ep., Nev.l-To define and protect the
sights Of miners and to encourage tRe developmentOi
COLE G9P ma land grant to as
Judicial District Of California.
Mt. HOWE tRep, Wis-)-For ship canal to connect
the waters OF Green Bay with Lake Michigan in Wscon
sin; making land grant TO aid the Green Bay and Lake
Pepn Railway, and fOr q railroad from Milwaukee 20
oy wa nay TToad from SG a
River to the west end OF Lake Superior and Bayfield,
Mr. WILSON Q2ep, Mass. ITO aid In establishing and
supporting the public schools in the States lately In
i
and New Mexico Railroad Company.
L Mr. MORRILL, (Rep. Vtl-ro authorize the payment OF
\ duplicate checks OF disbursng officers.
Nr. KELLOGG Rep. La.)-To secure alluvial lands OF
itbe lower Mississippi from overflow.
Mr.. FEETON Qep N. Y.)-Relating 10 telegraphic
communication between the United States and foreign
Mr.. CoNKLING Rep., ". ,Y.)-To amend the Bank
rup,cy act OF March 2, 1867.
M. MORRILL, Rep Ne.)-To reestablish the Office Of
Mr.. ViCKEHS tDem., Md.)-To amend the act Of Aug
49, 1885, for the protection OF citizens OF the United States
who may discover deposits OF guano.
Mr.. SAWYER Qsep., Wis)-T0 extend the Jurisdiction
Of the Court OF Claims 10 claims against the United
for Illegal collections OF taxes duties.
Mr.. BLAIR Dem. Motto confer jurisdiction on the
Court Of Claims to hear and determine the suit VI CaruD
delet agt The United States.
CUsToN-HoUsE REFORM.
The senate then took up the bill recently introduced
customs at various ports or entry In the United states,
and the disposition OF fines, penalties. and for
FIXTURES incurred under Me law relating customs ana
Cor other purposes.
BY unanimous consent, Mr.. FENTON rep, n. " was
awarded the floor TO address the senate upon the Dl
After stating that he could hardly expect now TO 90 more
than call attention 10 the important subject presented oy
the BILL with view TO the renewal OF the ~
the next session. Mr. FENTON continued: DO NOT e1-
aggsrate III asserting that present customs
practically administered, mainly unuer .no IS"s
framed period national history, when
the magnitude OF and the ihoues anu
nes Of conducting commerce varied ito' ou Nv &c
10 essentially inadequate To protect tue Vi @
Government IL ia Injurious to the honest ahd
encourages the preparation Of fraud oR oneIing nuee
nents to the commission OF crime mnuout gme,i.s
now upon the special features OF tue nlli WIN s',o
that rho Information elicted under the authority OF the
resolution had the honor 10 ltrounoe' on en h
December last aud to which responso s,hIshss the
made by the Secretary OF tue -i0"'"i'' '''' Wv
following Important Icts h col.e,or. aud o,b, osee
go ~ aotsr attained In court usually BY con
fessonl. and that The aIooupI o. H0''' pu' ' " NV ~ ~