The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-03-14
FoRTY-FoURTH CONGRESS.


ferred Mr.. Spencer, from the Committee Mil
itary Affairs, reported adversely the Senate bill
extending the time for presenting claims for col
lectlng, drilling, or organizing volunteers for
the war OF the Rebellion, and it was
indefinitely postponed. f. Mr.. Beck delivered
a long argument in support of his reso-
tuition directing the Secretary of the Treas
ury not to purchase any bonds for the sinking
during the next fiscal year. He maintained that by
an erroneous method of bookkeeping of
$37 1000 has been carried to the credit of the
fund. He blamed Senators Morrill, and Dawes for
this and insisted that in the present depressed
condition OF the industries, no more money should
be appropriated for this purpose The resolution
referred to the Finance Committee. Mr.. Nor
ri spoke in reply to Mr.. Beck, after which the Sen
ate adjourned.
KousE.-Mr. Marsh offered resolution direct
ing the Judiciary Committee to take steps look
ing to the collection of the $4,000 900 indebted
ness due to the United States from the Central
and Union Pacific Railroad Companies. :. The
Fertilization bill, appropriatng $275,000, was
passed. Judge Kelley delivered two hours
speech on finance 1t was designed as reply to
Gen. Garfeld's November speech on silver. Judge
Kelleys review of Garfeld's speech was caus-
tic. He said it devoid OF logic, and was
mere rhapsody, and was welcomed by the bullion
list press as an answer to the silver argument and
distributed through the Office of the Comp
troer of the Currency, and thus possessed senai-
official character. Mr.. Riddle, from the Commit
tee Territories reported back adversely the bill
to establish the Territory of Pembina. Laid on the
table. The House. in committee of the whole dis
cussed the bills authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasury to employ temporary clerks. and making
an appropriation for the same; making appropr1a-
lions for detecting trespass public lands and for
bringing into the market public lands in certain
States.
WEDNESDAY, March 6.-SENATE.-The Senate
bill to authorize the Worthington and Sioux Falls
Railroad Company to extend it's road into the Terri
tory of Dakota to the village of Sioux Falls TAX
en- up, discussed, and passed. Mr.. Chafee, from
the Committee on Public Lands. reported subst1-
tue for the Senate bill authorizing citizens of Colo
rado Nevada, and the Territories to fell and remove
timber the public domain for mining and domes-
tic purposes. Placed the calendar. -.
Mr. Plumb from the Committee on Public Lands, |
reported, with amendment, the Senate bill de-
fining the manner in which certain land-scrlp may
be assigned and located applied by actual set
tiers and providing for the issue of patents in the
name of the locator or his legal representative.
Planed On tho Oaio1idoe Afsor a lengthy debate,
bonds in small denominations, running fifty years,
and bearing per cent interest.
HoUsE-The House passed the Fertilization bill,
and the bill authorizing the election OF Govern
ment building at Kansas City, Mo....A message
was received from the President vetoing the bill
authorizing special term of the United States
Court in Mississippi to try the timber depreda-
tors. The document very brief, and stated,
in substance, that not enough time was
allowed by the bill to allow the Govern
ment to prepare it's case, and that there were
no funds on hand to pay the expense OF an extra
session of the court. The bill and message were
referred to the Judiciary Committee. The House
spent large share of the day in committee Of the
whole on the Deficiency Appropriation bill, the time
being principally consumed by Mr.. Garfield in set
speech in reply to Mr.. Keey's Speech delivered on
Tuesday.
THURSDAY, March 7.-SENATE.-The Senate
discussed the bill relating to reopening the court
martial case of ex-Surgeon General Hammond with
out reaching vote. :. Mr.. Sargent called up his
joint resolution in regard to Chinese immigration,
and made long speech thereon. Mr.. Cockrel
presented bill to provide for the organization OF
Mississippi River Improvement Commission, and for
the Improvement OF navigation on that river.
HoUsE.-The House Committee Accounts
brought forward the Democratic caucus resolution
authorizing the appointment of number of experts
to work in connection with the several investigat-
ing committees. spirited discussion ensued, but
the resolution was passed-133 to 104.
FRIDAY, March 8.-SENATE.-Not in session.
UsE-Communication were read from Ameri-
type-founders, protesting against certain petit
tions for the abolition of the tariff duty type.
The House debated the bill to appropriate $375o00
to pay Southern mail contractors for services rem
dered the Government prior to the wal.
SATURDAY, March 9.-SENATE.-Not in ses-
sion
HoUsE-Mr. Foster from the Committee APP
preparations, reported bill providingfor the appro
priaton of 81, 1884 for deficiencies for the
vice of the Government for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1878. The Consular and Diplomatic APP
preparation bill was considered in conmitteeof the
whole. Mr.. Kelley delivered speech in reply to
Mr.. Garield's speech of Wednesday, and Mr.. Hub
bell addressed the House in favor of the extension
Of our foreign commerce.
MoNrAY, March 11.-SENATE.-Mr. Blaine
called up the resolution calling upon the President
uoIfF
fishery award, and in a short speech attacked me
award, claiming that it excessive and obtained
by unfair means, and ought not to be paid. Mr.
Hamlin appealed to the Senate not to prejudice the
case, and said that, while the award might not De
just, national honor demanded it's payment. Ihe
resolution was adopted. ;. Mr.. Hamlin submitted
resolution appointing Gen. William r. Sherman
member Of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian
Institute in place Of George Bancroft resigned. !
Agreed to-. The bill providing for commission
on the alcoholic liquor traffic, with the amendment
that one member be engaged in the tra1nc, was
passed-yeas, 90; nays, 10.
HoUsE.-Mr Ewing introduced proposed amend
ment to the constitution providing for the issuing
of paper money, and making it legal tender for all
purposes. The Diplomatic Appropriation bill was
discussed and amended in committee of the wnoie.
During the consideration Mr.. Hewitt of New YORK,
made set speech against the Presidents civ1l-ser-
vice policy severely crticising his foreign and CAB
met appointments. Mr. Clymer, from the Appro- |
prlatlon Committee, reported the Naval Approprla-
ton bill. The total amount appropriated 1s SIS
O4S 684. The following bills we're introduced: by
Mr. Riddle, to reduce the present high tax on DIS
titled spirits and tobacco by Mr. Knapp, to issue
certificates the deposit of silver bullion or bars;
by MIR. Crittenden, to issue certificates on the de-
post of silver bullion; by Mr. Martin (by requesD,
to abolish the Court of Claims by Mr.. Patterson,
fixing the measure of damages in suits waged by |
the Government for timber cut on public lands; by |
Mr.. White, to repeal the act providing for the |
payment of certain Southern mail contractors; by |
Mr.. Fort, for the preparation of uniform silver |
bars of the value of 500 and $1,000 standard |
silver, and for the issue of certificates thereon,
which shall be receivable for all public dues 80.
Mr.. Harmer presented petition of citizens and |
type-founders Of the United States, protesting |
against any change in the duty on foreign type;
An evening session was held, for debate only. at |
which half a dozen set speeches were delivered.