Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-01-30
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

was the Introduction of bills. The
discussion of the Mathews resolu-
ton regarding the payment of the
bonds in silver, was resumed. Re-
marks were made by Messrs. Mer-
rimon and MaSey. During the
discussion, a message from the
President, about the Union Pacific
Railroad, was laid before the Senate
and referred.
A message was also received from
the President regarding the cause
and cost of the Nez Perces war.
ian. 2l.-Mr. Conkling present.
ed a large number of petitions,
from N. Y. citizens, in favor of the
mopetization Of silver.
Mr.. Beck submitted q concur
rent resolution opposing the rails
ing of taxes to provide s37, 100000
for sinking fund, and directing the
Secretary of Treasury not to pnr-
chase any more bonds until direct
ed by Congress. Laid over and or
dered printed.
After the introduction of large
number of bills, the Vice President
laid before the Senate commune
cation from the Secretary of War
in regard to the publication of the
history Of the late war, and sng-
costing that a committee he APP
pointed to examine the work al
ready done and arrange form of
publication. Referred.
Also report upon the survey Of
Missouri river at Omaha. Refer
red.
A resolution from the Michigan
State Grange demonstrating against
the reduction of duties on foreign
wool, and in favor of the protec-
ton of purchasers of patented ar
ticles was received and referred.
The Wisconsin Legislature ask
ed for an appropriation to COM
pletc Sturgeon Bay & Lake Mich
igan ship canal. Referred.
TIE discussion Of the Mathews
amendment was resumed, Messrs.
Jones, (Fla.) and Jones (Nev.) be-
ing the speakers.
Jan. PA number Of petitions
from citizens Of n. Y. were pre-
sented, favoring reconciliation Of
silver, and the repeal of the Re-
sumption Bill.
After the introduction of bills a
lively debate took place between
Mr.. Blaine, of Maine, and Messrs.
Dawes and Hoar, of Mass. A
statuc of VIM King had been given
to Congress by the State Of Maine,
and Mr.. Blaine during his address
made some remarks about the I'M
patriotic conduct of Mass, in 1912,
which caused Messrs. Dawes and
Hoar to take the comhative. The
affair created great interest, and
is said to have resulted in a victory
for Blaine.
Jan. 23.-Petitions were received
from large number Of working
men, demonstrating against the re-
duction of duties on certain goods,
and against the restoration Of the
duty OH tea and sugar. Referred.
Resolutions to print TO- 900 copies
of the eulogies of the lato Sena-
tors Morton and Bogy, was refer
red.
Mr.. Blaine introduced n bill to
authorize the coinage Of silver dol.
lars for circulation, and make the
same legal tender for other pur-
poses.
Tie Senate further discussed the
Mathews resolution to pay the
bonds in silver, and the Senate hill
for the removal of the Naval OBJ
servatory. Mr.. Cockrell spoke for
and Mr.. Randolf against the reso-
luton Of Mr.. Mathews.
Jan. pa resolution from the
I Milwaukee Chamber Of Commerce
asked that the time Of completing
the Northern Pacific be extended.
Referred.
Committee on Printing reporting
!. favorably on the resolutions for
printing 10000 copies of eulogics
of the late Senators Morton and
Bogy. Agreed to.
An amendment to the Senate
bill for removing the Naval OBJ
servatory, providing for forming a
commission Of three persons to Sc
lect q new site and report cost Of
removal, was agreed to.
The consideration Of the Math-
ews resolution was resumed. and