The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-09
CONGRESS-.


military aoademv ILL, with dozen amend
ments, was read third time and passed. The
bill declaring the true intent and meaning Of
the Union Pacific railroad accounts was then
taken up, and pending its discussion the Sen.
ate adjourned.
The President sent to the House a
message urging the necessity of an immediate
appropriation to supply the deficiency at Red
Cloud Indian agency. Bills were introduced
to encourage timber culture, and explaining
| the timber culture act. There were much ex-
element over consideration Of the pens on bill
for soldiers of 1912.
The Senate, on the lst inst, iadt finite.
ly postponed the bill for commission to in
vestiga'e the habits of the locust, but the
committee reported tavorably to the bill tor
the protection OF agriculture against injurious
insects, which covers the same ground, and it
was ordered printed. A large portion Of the
day was spent in discussion of the resolution
n to admit PinchDack to a seat, and the Sen
ate adjourned.
The House adopted a resolution in
structing the judiciary committee to inquire
what legislation, ii any, is necessary to indem-
nifty the United States for interest on the sub
sidy bonds of the Union Pacific railroad, and
also to secure indemnity against any liability
to ply the principal; also to what extent the
traffic on those roads can be regulated by Con-
gress.
| In the Senate, on the I'd, Senator Nc.
MILAN presented memorial of the Minneso-
ia legislature for the relief of settlers on Ger
tain railroad lands. The Pinchbaek case was
again postponed. The Senate bill to reduce
the number and increase thu efficiency Of the
medical corps was passed. The bill for the ad.
mission Of New Mexico was made the special
order for the 9th.
In the House Mr.. Randall introduced a
bill directing the Secretary Of the treasury to
issue silver coins OF the denomination OF five,
ten, and fifteen cents in redemption of an
equal amount of fractional currency, and to
provide for SUCH redemption until the whole
amount OF fractional currency is redeemed A
bill was passed declaring, valid all so.called
half patents issued for land. A bill was also
passed declaring that whenever party
holding claim under the timber
culture act, shall prove trees planted under
the act to hare been destroyed by grasshoppers
the ears on which such destruction was made
shall not count as working any forfeiture Of
the claim, and the time shall be extended ac-
cordingly. A bill was offered extending the
time for pre-emption on public lands-passcd.
The Senate galleries were crowded on
the Sd in anticipation of the impeachment pro-
ceeding, against ex-secretary Belknap
A lengthy discussion of Pinchback's case oc.
cupied almost the entire days session, but nc
vote was taken. A bill was introduced re.
lating to third class mail matter. The House
committee appeared at the bar and presented
articles Of IMPEACHMENT against the ex-secre'
tary of War, aud the Senate adjourned Il
Tuesday.
The House ordered the printing Of tes
timony in the Emma mine investigation.
large number Of private bills, and some sixt,
granting pensions, were passed. Copies wer,
called for Of all telegrams in the Babcock case
The 1912 pension bill was reported back ani
ordered printed.
The House only, was in session on tn,
4th, but only for debate. The Hawaiisn treaty
was the subject Of discussion.
The Senate, on the 9Th. .notified the Hous,
that proceedings in the Belknap case would b,
taken according to the standing rules. Sen
ator Sherman then called up the fnancia
question, aud in alengthy and comprehensive
speech opposed repealing the resumption act
Senator Bogy followed in iavor Of repeal, ant
was listened to with marked attention. n,
business was transacted
Many bills were introduced in tn,
House. Mr.. Randall introduced bill declar
ing immunity from arrest Of witnesses for tn
government. Mr.. Morrison also introduced
similar bill. These are intended t. reach tn,
Witnesses in the Belknap CASE. Mr. Page At
! tempted to Introduce s resolotion Of great i'm
Irportance in the Belknap prosecution, but
motion TO adjourn was carried by party vote
Republicans voting nay.
i The indianapolis Court House has cos
ii T. - xl . - 4ho nri0;na1 estimated II Il