Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Congressional.

the senate large number of
petitions were presented, remon-
stratlng against the transfer of
the life savings service to the navy de-
partment, and against tax on incomes.
Mr.. Matthews, from the committee
on railroad, reported with amendment
IN the nature Of substitute the bill re-
Gently introduced by Mr.. Dorsey in re-
latlon to the establishment Of sinking
fund for the liquidation Of the indebted
ness due the government by the Pacific
railroad companies. The bill
providing for u commission on
the alcoholic liquor traffic, with amend
ment, that one member be engaged in
the traffic; passed. Yeas, 29;nays, 49,.
Mr.. Conkling reported q bill in aid of
the Polar expedition, designed by James
Gordon Bennett, and gave notice he
would seek an early opportunity to
have it considered. The senate
then resumed consideration of
unfinished business, being the
bill referring the claim Ct Benz Holli-
day, to the court claims, which was dis
cussed at length, and Mr.. Thurman
submitted a motion to recommit to the
committee on claims. Pending dis
cussion the senate adjourned.
MONDAY, March 11.--Eouse. In
the house a resolution was intro
duced by Mr.. Ewing proposing
an amendment to the constitution; pro-
viding that in order that the people of
the United States may be furnished
with permanent and stable paper
currency, Congress shall provide for is
suing blank millions Of dollars Of United
States notes not bearing interest, which
shall be legal for all debts public and
private, except for such existing debts
as are by interest payable only in coin,
and the number Of such notes shall be
increased each year at a rate equal to
the average increase Of population, and
that the first issued of said notes shall
be used as far as necessary
in retiring United States notes bearing
interest now outstanding and the re-
mainder in redeeming interest bearing
debt. 1t further provides that no law
OF the United States or any state shall
permit the issue Of notes payable on
demand for the benefit of any person or
corporation, and congress shall provide
for the withdrawal from circulation OF
all bank notes now outstanding.
Bills were introduced to reduce the
!, present high tax on distilled spirits
} and tobacco; to issue certificates on
deposit of silver bullion or bars; 10
issue certificates on deposit OF
silver bullion; to abolish the court
of claims; fixing the measure Of
damages in suits waged by the govern
ment for timber cut on public lands
Mr.. Clymer, from the appropriation
committee. reported the naval appro-
priation bill. The amount appropri-
ated is $14,O4S,6S4. The salary of adj
miral is fixed at $4,000, and of vice
admiral at $4,000. The sum of $4,000
is appropriated for the civil establish
: ments Of navy yards. Referred to com.
mittee of the whole.
Mr.. Cox IN. Y. y asked leave to offer q
| resolution recitlng that the administra
| ton of President Diaz, in Mexico, has
fulfilled the requirements Of the coun
, try and law for the purpose of recogni
ton by our government, and that such
: recognition would be in the interest OIL
; international intercourse, and inviting
the president of the United States tc
recognize the said government of Mex
leo, as at present administered.
TUESDAY, March 12.-Senote.- the
senate the resolution instructing the
committee on judiciary to enquire
into the expediency of providing
! that all claims against the United
States not exceeding one thousand
dollars in amount, be prosecuted in the
!. circuit court for the districts in which
!; the claims originated, was agreed to
, The bill in aid Of the Arctic expedi
ton designed by James GOrden Bennett
, passed unanimously without debate
The president submitted commu
nication from the secretary of the in
} terror in answer to timber troubles il
, Montana. On motion Of Mr. Thur
! man the bill reported by the com
mittee on judiciary in regard to the
:, Pacific railroad sinking fund was taker
up and he spoke at length thereon
! Pending the discussion the bill wa;
: laid aside, and on motion Of Window
: the senate took up the West Point ap
E preparation bill but before proceeding
i. with it's consideration the motion O
Matthews to go into executive session
was agreed to, and Window gave notice
that the consideration of the Yves
Point bill would be resumed at the ex
piration of the morning hour to-mor
> row. The senate went into executive ses
sion and when doors reopened senate
adjourned.
TUESDAY, March -House.-Aftel
: explanation by Mr.. Southland dis
, claiming the authorship Of the join
resolution in regard to a plural execu
tive head, the house went into commit
tee Of the whole on the diplomatic an(
the consular appropriation bill, and at
,, ter several speeches, adjourned withou
! action.
, WEDNESDAY, March 18th. Senate
In the senate bills were introduced t.
} make appropriations for Notifications
to establish mint at New Orleans; t(
, prescribe the manner of counting the
: electoral vote, and to aid the New Or
leans and Pacific railway. The Yves
Point bill passed.
WEDNESDAY, March 3th.-House.-
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