The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-05-25
xIIIld CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

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Mr.. Boreman, Of ". Va, gave notice tina. he
would ask the Senate at an early day 70 con-
slider tho bill TO 0stAbllsh the Territory OF Penn
blnA, and to provide temporary government
therefor.
Appropriations, reported back 70 tho House
blli for tho relief Of persons suffering from the
overflow Of tho Mississippi river, with an
amendment 40 an additional section, which
authorizes the Secretary Of War 70 issue tom
porlTy supplies OF food and dlsused army cloth
Ing TO destitute persons there, and appropHA-
ting 100000 for such purpose, the provision
Of the bill 10 expire the 1At OF September
1874. II was passed without discussion,
Senator 0gloeby, Of H., from the Committed
on Indian Affaifs, reported without amond-
ment tho bill 70 enable Indians 70 become
citizens Of the United States. Placed on the
calendar.
resolution offered early In tho session by the
lAto Senator Sumner for the settlement Of DIFF.
feronces between nations by international
arbitration, was taken from tho table And re-
ferred to the Committee on Foreign RelAhons.
The Senate took up the Geneva Award BIZ,
and the amendments proposed by tho commit
too were agreed 10. In explaining tho pro-
visions OF the bill Mr.. Edmunds, Of VT. said
tho money received by the Geneva award was
Tho property OF this nation, and would DO DIS
trihuted a. the Government thought proper 70
reimburse those who had suffered. loss BY the
depredAtions OF the rebel cruisers named. He
commended that the Government had no right
10 distribute any OF tho money 70 insurance
companies, ~ the companies received large
premiums for taking the rish, and Il was there.
Tore In tho nature o. speculation by them.
Mr.. Conklng, OF N ", presented tho mo
mortal Of tho Workingmen's Convention that
tho two Houses Of Congress adjourn sine die.
He said the Judgment Of these mOmoriAllsts
was that the uncertain feeling now prevailing
throughout tho country on account OF tho
financial troubles Would DO most edectuAlly
ended by tho adjournment Of Congress. Re-
tcrred 10 tho Finance Committee.
Mr.. Logan, OF lIll, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported fayorably on % bill
AmOndstoFy OF the act TO increase tho pay Of
soldiers in tho United States army. Placed on
tho calendar.
Tho Geneva Award bill being before the
Senate, tho amendment OF Mfr. Thurman, Of
Ohio, to strike out the clause excluding claims
OF insurance companies, after long debate
was agreed 10, 81 10 "a. Amendment OF Mr..
Sherman, OF Ohio, that all claims allowed undOr
this act, shall DO Adjudged on tho basis OF
United States gold coin at the time OF the loss.
Agreed to-Yeas, 81; nays, q. Several other
amendments we're offered and the bill was then
pAsEed-yeas, 26i nays, II.
Housx. ..r.l.
Tho House sat In Committee Of the Whole on
the Centennial Appropriation BILL A lengthy
and heated discussion for and against the ap-
preparation followed. The question was taken
on ordering tho bill TO third reading, and II
was regatiypd-yeas p2i nays 1888,
Mr.. Hale, OF Me-, moved 10 reconsider the
last vote, and TO lay Tire motion 10 reconsider
on the table. The latter motion, which would
have rendered the rejection OF the bill final,
was lobt-yeas, III nays, 100,
Mfr. Hale, from tho Committee on Appropn-
ations. reported back tho Senate amendments
10 tho bill for the relief OF the sufferers by the
Mississippi overflow, changing the amount
from $4,000 TO 100000. The amendments
were ooncured in. J.
Mr.. Butler, OF Mass, introduced bill TO
provide for FREQ banking and better security to
depoeitors, hinder tisury, give elasticity to the
currency, preserve It's value 10 tho people, and
To prevent financial panics by looking up the
currency. nl
Mr.. Morrison, Of ILL.,, introduced bill 10 AZ
The term OF tho Presidency at SIX years and 10
prohibit recollection To the office.
Mr.. Fort Of Ill, moved 10 suspend tho rules
and adopt the resolution declaring that II an
increase In taxation DO found necessary such
increase shall commence with tho taxation OF
persons and corporations on their annual In
comes, dividends, and salaries. CArried-Yoas,
12G nays, o..
Mr.. On, OF Iowa, moved to suspendthO rules
and pass tho bill. to confirm presumption and
Homestead entries on tho public lands within
the limits Of railroad grants In cases where
such entries are mAdo under tho regulations Of
Tho Land Office. Passed. .t
Mr. Poland asked leave 10 oitcr resolution
rcciting tho dlsorlered condition Of public
Affairs In Arkansas, and providing for tho ap-
pOintmont OF committee Of i've to send for
persons and papers, or TO 60 to Arkansas 70
inquire whether there is In that State condi.
ton Of things which calls on the United States
10 exercise itH warrant to guarantee TO every
State republican form OF government, to pro-
tect her from invasion or domestic violence.
Mr. Cannon, Of Utah, was given . scat in
tho House, and Immediately after tho question
was talLcn on Mr.. HAzleton's resolution 10 refer
the question OF Mr.. Cannon's polygAmie prae-
tees TO the Committee on Elections, and II was
agreed to-127 10 81.