The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-01-31
Congressional Summary.
Senate.

! Congressional Summary.
| Senate.
MONDAY, January 19.-Mr. BoSey In
troduced blu to reimburse Missouri for expenses
/ incurred in arming and equpping troops during
the late war; Referred. Mr.. Thurman presented
petition in behalf of the Winnebago Indians OF
Wisconsin. 1t sets forth that the tribe is greatly
| wronoed under the color of the authority OF the
| United States that life has been destroyed, and
the tribe is deprived Of lib erty and property.
asks the necessary legislation for their protea
tion-Bis were also introduced authorizing
the st. Paul and Sioux City Railroad Company
to construct a branch road from Slbley, Iowa, to
Yank;on d. T.; and to incorporate the Colorado
Canal Irrigation and Land Company. The last bI
proposes to grant twenty sections of public land Fer
mile to aid in the construction of mrigaine
nal from the South Platte river IN Colorado into the
state of Kansas, far as may be desired by the
company. bill was also introduced authorizing
the President to appoint five commissioners TO col
loct information to the effects of the liquor traf-
fc the practical workings OF The prohlbltory laws,
etc The bill requires that the commissioners shall
be in harmony with the views of those tax payers OF
the country who, in 1873, out of a total internal
revenue of STA 100000 paid S96 600, 100 for three
articles of spirits, tobacco and fermented liquors
alone. The morning hour having expired, the
consideration of the resolution reported by the Fl
| nance Committee resumed, and Mr.. Wright adj
dressed the Senate at length. The Chair then
laid before the Senate communication from the
Secretary of War in response to resolution of that
body in regard to an appropriation for the collec
ton and ment of bounties to colored soldiers aud
sailors The letter states that of the appropriation
of 1000 but 22000 remain to conduct the BUSH
ness until June 3J.-Af.er an executive session
the Senate adjourned.
House.
Under the call of states, a large number of bill
were introduced and referred, among them the fol-
lowing: For the purchase of the Monticello home
stead of hos. jefferson, containing his grave: TO
ameIi1 the rational banking law, to provide
for banking, to give better se.sry to deposit
ors, prevent usury, give elasticity TO currency, and
place the finances more secure and substantial
basis to establish branch mint at ST. Louis pre-
yiding that the heirs of soldier who was killed or
died while in the military service during the late
war, whose period OF enlistment for less than
one year, who shall have since died by of
| wounds received disease contracted shalt be
entitled to receive the same bounties If
said soldier had enlisted for three years. This
bill includes all who enlisted for three nine
months at the commencement of the war, and
who have never received bounty. Referred.---
Mr.. Wilson, OF Indiana, moved to suspend rules
aud to adopt preamble and resolutions declaring
that instead OF levying additional taxes to meet the
| financial requirements of the government the true
policy lies the enactment of such law or laws
will relieve such stringency and supply the means
necess airy to the business wants OF the country by
increasing the circul itng medium, thereby reliev
ing business, increasing the revenue, and thus
| avoiding the necessity CT increasing the
present rates of taxation or duties, or
the imposition of additi nal taxes or duties,
and instructing the Committee Banking and
|
out delay bill in conformity with the spirit of
the resolutions. Lost, tor want of twO-thirds
vote.--1he Speaker appointed Committee on
Expenditures i'll the Department or Justice as fol-
lows Sener of Virginia, Parsons, williams Of
| Michigan, Specr and Durham.-Mr. Young
moved TO suspend the rules and pass bill provid-
ing that all printed matter printed by order of the
government, and bearing the official signature of
member of either House of Congress shall pass
through the mail free of charge until the LIST Of
JULY 1874 Lost. for want of two-thirds vote
| 4 resolution WAS adopted lnstructlng the ia l.
ciary Committee to inquire whether further legis-
lation is Necessary to prevent the Illegal
| mercial vessels, etc, which adopted
Several petitions and memorials We're presented.
A bill was passed allowing coinage to be exc
cuted at United States minis for foreign countries
and sent to the clerks desk and had read portion
Of Chinese proclamation authorizing the crcua-
| ton of the legal trade dollar lately coined in the
United States. Mr.. Syphen introduced bill to
provide for examination and survey of the Min
nesota river, in the State OF Minnesota, and for
estimate of the cost of constructing canal docks and
dams on the same. Observation-Disclosures.
Senate
TUESDAY, January 2O.-The creden.
tals of a. G. Thurman, reelected q. s. Senator
from Ohio, were presented. The Chair laid be-
fore the Senate message from tue President, in
closing report of the Secretary of the INTERIOR in
regard to the unauthorized occupation OF the In
dian Territory by bodies of men, i'll violation OF
treaty stipulatons.- Various petitions pre-
sented.-A bill was introduced for the payment OF
the bonds of the Louisville and Portland Canal.-
The hnance resolutions then discussed by
Messrs. Gordon and Chandler, after which the
post route bill Was discussed until adjournment.
House.
The Committee on BaiIroa s and Canals reported
DILL to regulate commerce by railroads among the
several states-Ihe remainder Of the day was
spent in the discussion OF rule in reference
to motions, which was finally adopted. --Ad.
iourned.
Senate.
WEDNESDAY, January 21.-Nunerous
petitions for female suffrage presented also
memorial on the subject IA report was received
from the Secretary of the Interior i'll regard &c the
annual expenditures IN that department.. "A resO.
luton adopted directing the Attorney Genera
to inform the Senate as to the sale of government
property at Harper's Ferry, and pending suits il
relation thereto The Finance Committee report
ed back bill providing for the appointment of 9
commission to investigate as to the manufacture
and sale of alcoholic liquors, with an amendment il
the nature Of a substitute, aud recommended hat il
he passed. Mr.. Anthony introduced q resolution
forbidding The publication of remarks in the Con.
gresslona record, any portion of speeches not ac
tually delivered in the Senate or House of Repre-
sentatIves.-Mr. Morrill,, of Vermont from the
Finance Committee. reported favorahly on the bill
explanatory of the act to regulate the collection OF
imports and tonnage of March 2, 1899 Passed.
The consideration of the finance resolution was
then resumed.--After an executive session the
Senate adjourned.
House.
The Judiciary Committee reported a bill regulat
ing the assignment of Judges in Territories, which
was passed.-Mr. Kelley, from the Select Com.
mlttee ON the Centennial Exposition, reported bill
stating hat at various international exposions that
have been held i'll foreign countries the United
States had been represented in pursuance Of invita-
| 1ons given by the government of these countries
and requesting the President extend in the name
Of the United States, respectful and cordia! invita-.
ton TO the govcrnmen mt of other nations to be rem
resented and to take part in the international expo
stion to be held at Philadelphia under the AUSPICES
of the Government of the United States in the yea,
| 1916. Passed after somewhat lengthy debate =
| The House then proceeded to the consideration ot
the West Virginia contested election case the cues
ton being which of The two elections held on diff
fcrent days, and resulting differently was the Iepa
| aud valid one. After discussion. and without anx
action, the question went over till tomorrow
| The House then took recess until half past seven
the evening session to be for consideration of tbf
bill revising and consolidating the statutes
Senate.
THURSDAY, January 22-Sevelal pc
titions were presented. - Mr.. Morton offered 2
resolution instructing the Committee on Transport
alton Routes to report bill creating commission
of five eminent and skilled persons to be appointed
by the Preside (, by and with the advice and con
sent OF the Senate, who shall examine and report
Congress what legislation is necessary and practica
BILE in regard TO Interstate railroads to promote
speedy transi at reasonable rates of freight
the safety and comfort of passengers, and the re
form of existing abuses .-The Committee OF
Printing reported favorably the resolution max.
ing it unlawful for the Congressional printer tC
print in the Congressional Record any speech OF
part of speech not actually deliv red in the Senate
or House OF Representatives. Paesed--A bill was
| introduced for the further improv of tbs
! Great kaamaha river.--The morning hour HAVING
expired. the consideration of the finance resolution
was called, and Mr.. boutwell, addressed the Senate
Gordon To hon II io,, mod