River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-04-25
CONGRESSIONAL,

SENATE, April 16.-After some remarks
b. Mr. Howe, his resolutions asking the pres
ident for information relative to the alleged
defaleation of Judge Whitaker of louisiana,
passed; also Senator Davis resolution upon
tie same subject. The Northern Pacific ex-
tension bill referred to the committee on
public laws, was reported back and referred
to the railroad committee and afterwards re-
ported back and placed on the calendar
the bill TO build military post in the Black
Hills was fayorably reported. The bill rcgu-
hating the appointment of the cadet midshp-
Inen vas passed. Mr.. Plumb's bill for the re-
lief Of certain settlers on public lands was
PASSED. The bill to incorporate the National
Pacific Railroad company was passed, thirty
uine to nine.
House, April 16th.-Mr. Keifer intro
t'uced IA resolution for a constitutional amend
ment forbidding congress to appropriate
money to pay claims upon government, except
N certain specified cases. The bill for the
issue Of free passports to colored citizens 60
ing to Brazil was passed. The District of
Columbia bill was defeated, but afterwards re-
considered. Mr. Cox asked unar imous con-
sent to take up the Thurman Pacific railroad
sill, bat Price objected. The post-office appro-
prati0n bill was considered in committee of
She whole. Several bills were introduced
SENATE, April 17-Mr. Ferry was
elected president pro tenn. The bill to amend
the resumption act was reported by the
finance committee. A resolution for adjonrn
;nent June 10th, was agreed to unanimously.
Mr.. Burnsidc's bill 10 remove distinctions OF
color in the army was indefinitely postponed;
thirty eight to seventeen. A resolution was
adopted calling upon the secretary of the
treasury for information as to the cOnsump-
tlon of manufactures. voorhees, resolution
on government credit introduced last De
cember. was agreed to unanimously. Mr..
Mitchell gave notice he would call up the
Northern Pacific extension bill Monday.
HOUSE, April 17th.-A bill stopping
the coinage of tn, twenty-cent piece was
passed. A bill providing for a popular loan
was reported. A number of railroad bills, in
Guiding the Northern Pacific bill, and the
Thurman bill, were referred to the committee
of the whole. Bills permitting national banks
to keep their reserve in United States bonds,
and authorizing the issue of silver certificates
were reported, the latter being made special
order for May 9. The senate resolutions for
1inal adjournment June 10th came up and
caused long discussion, anti tariff Democrats
voting with Republicans for adjournment. 4
motion to refer was defeated. 100 TO l27, and a
series of dilatory motions followed. The house
finally adjourned, 1903 to 96.
SENATE, April 18th The bill extend
ing the time Of service Of the Hot Springs
commission of Arkansas was PASSED. \ num-
Der OF bills on the calender were passed, in
Guiding the the quarantine bill and the bill
authorizing the cutting of timber for use by
citizens of Territories. Mr.. Mitchell intro
duced report to accompany the Northern
Pacific bill.
House, April 13.-After debate the
report of the disagreement of the conference
on the bill apprOpriating money for temper
airy clerks was accepted and new conference
ordered. The Senate resolution for final adj
journment then came up, and the House re-
fused to Law the motion 10 reconsider the re-
f,r-o to rafa mt 10 10 n
ing further action, eulogies were delivered on
the late Judge Leonard, and the House ad-
jourDed.
HOUSE, April 19.-The public printing
office deficiency bill was takenup and passed;
also a bill admitting articles imported for ex-
hibition by scientific societies duty free. Con-
sideration of the adjournment resolution was
postponed until May 10. Private business
was reported from committees and some bills
passed, among them one increasing the pen
Sion of Gen. James Shields from. $50 to 500
per month. The William and Mary college
bill came up, but action was defeated by dila-
tory motions by the Republicans.
HOUSE, April 90. The post office was
under discussion. The item for the publica-
ton ofpost route maps was increased from
$4,000 10 $4,000 An ammendment was
class postmasters, providing that such com
pensati0n shall be the whole of the box rent
collected at their offices, commission on un-
paid postage collected on receipts of waste
paper, etc, and postage stamps and postal
cards cancelled on matter actually mailed at
their offices; and providing, further, that such
compensation shall not exceed two hundred
and fifty dollars in any one year exclusive of
the commissions on the money order business
The provision of the bill providing for the
appointment of special mail agents was stick
en- ont. The bill relating to tax on tobacco,
incomes, etc, was referred to committe of the
whole.
SENATE, April 22d.-Mr. voorhees,
offered an amendment to the bill 10 amend
the resumption act, making its provisions go
into effect at once instead Of on Oct. l. Mr.
Blains offered resolution declaring . change
in the tariff inexpe iient. The Northern Pacific
extension bill came up and Mitchell and
Voorhees, spoke in favor oft. The bill disap-
proving of the Arizona Territor al leg sla'ure's
law relating to the Southern Pacific railroad,
passed. Sargent's bill admitting women to
practice in the supreme court was discussed.
HOUSE,, April 22.-The Blair resolutions
were referred to the Judiciary committee.
Bills were introduced and referred. Mr..
Springer offered joint resolution for a con-
stitutional amendment forbidding special
legislation. Buffers fractional currency bill
AZ defeated, 100 to 1874. Mr.. Reagan moved
to suspend the rules and pass the river and
harbor bill. After considerable sharp debate,
the rules were suspended and the bin passed
los to 66. Mr.. Cox, VINO had opposed the
bill, attempted to have a protest against it,
signed by twenty eight members, entered on
! the record, but the house adjourned. The bill
sppropriates S1,3oO,o0o.