The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-01-05
XLIst OONGREss---Third Session
SENATE.


WASHINGTON Jan. 4.-Mr. Corbett, from the
Committee on Commerce, reported aud asked
the present consideration of the bill to fncor-
poraie the Japan Steam Navigation Co. The
bill provides for no subsidy, but simply the or
ganization OF the company.
Mr.. Morrill, OF Vermont offered a resolution,
which was adopted, directing an inquiry by
the Finance Committee as to the expedency of
imposing tax of one dollar upon each appll
cation for an official position having salary
of not less than $1,000, and the same upon each
signature thereto made to the President or
made to be presented to any of the executive
departments; and where the salary is in excess
OF $1,000 an additional tax OF so cents.
Mr.. Thurman suggested to Mr.. Morrill, that
as his resolution had no title, it would be APP
propriate as well as capdid for that gentleman
to designate it, "A resolution for the purpose
OF raising revenue for the Republican irty."
The bill amendatory OF the funding act of
the last session authorizing the increase of the
issue of per cent bonds from two hundred
millions-to five hundred millions and making
the interest on the same payable quarterly,
was passed.
Mr.. Sumser's resolution calling for ipforma-
ton on the San Domingo matters was adopted
without objection.
Mr.. Howe introduced bill, which was re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary,
amending the bankrupt act of March ID, 1867,
SO as to give the priority in the distribution OF
bankrupt estate to the wages due to any OPP
not exceeding $500.
The Senate then briefly considered Mr..
Trumbulrs bill to relieve congressman from
opportunities in appointments to Office. the
question being on Mr.. Williams anne nd me MT
to extend the prohibition to include all judi
cial, military and naval officers of the United
States. 80
Discussion followed
Mr. Trumbull said he was much In earnest
and would press the bill daily till it was dis
posed Of Tue bill weDt over by expiration of
the morning hour, and the remainder of the
session was occupied 10 discussion of the bill
Tor the relief of }. Milton Best of Padu cab. KY.
Without dlsposing of the subject the Senate
wen into executive session and soon after adj
journed.
A bill reported by Mr.. Morrill, of Maine, be-
fore the holidays, TO provide for celebrating the
Tooth anniversary OF American Independence
BY holding an International Exhibition in Phil
ace1pn.a IN 1876. was advocated 6y MI. ONeill
of Penn. who argued that Philadelphia vas
by historical associations the most appropriate
place for the celebration.
After debate by Messrs. Brooks of New
York, Sargent OF California, aBd Stevenson of
Ohio, ali of whom opposed the bill, the previ-
Gus question was moved, and it appeared on
count no quorum was present
Mr.. Banks, chairman of the Committee on
Foreign affairs. gave notice that the Commit
tee would ask the House to consider the San
OouinSO RESOLUTION on M0Ddav next.
Mr.. Sargent, from the Com mittee on appro-
priatiens, reported the annual Indian appropri-
alton bill, which was made special order for
Wednesday next 1t appropriates nearly So,
600, 600 less than the act of last year. Among
the bills introduced were two by Mr.. Coburn
of Ind., to provide for the election of officers
appointed by U. s. Judges in cities having up
wards of 10000 Inhabitants, and that hereafter
be allowed except in cases where the wounds
or disabilities were contracted in actual hos,il-
ity against the public enemy.
Mr.. Wood of New York, asked leave to offer
resolution calling on the President, if COM
patibIe with the public in crest, for copies of
all the papers and correspondence relating to
the proposed annexation of San Doningo; in
structioos to the U. S. agents, consuIs and Da-
val commanders; the debts and liabilities of
the Dominican government, its Obligations to
the Republic Of Hayti and the treaty with
Hayti or France by which Dominica is affect
ed; information as to what, if any, of the Eu-
ropean powers propose to acquire jurisd 'cton
over the Island or anv part of it, and the ex-
tent to which U. s.. vessels have been used 10
maintain President Baez in power; and also
with regard to the sentiments of the people of
Dominica on the proposed annexation.
Mr.. Fitch of Nevada, gave notice of an
amendment to the Senate resolution in r. fer.
ence 60 San Domingo, extending its applca-
ton to Cuba.
Mr.. Rogers of Ark, asked leave to offer a
to make thorough investigation into the po
Mr.. Washburne of Wis. objected. ~
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