Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-20
EORTY-S4XTH CON6RESa.
FRIDAY, June 20.

FRIDAY, June 20.
SENATE.-The reading OF the journal of We d.
nesdays proceedings was finished, and Thurs-
days journal was read.
The President pro tem. laid before the Senate
a communication from the Secretary of War re-
ating to the removal of certain Cheyenne In
dIapS In reply to resO utfOn of the Senate
asking for such Information. Referred to the
committee on Indian affairs
MIR Herman presented a memorial of tobacco
manufacturers of New York protesting against
modification of the laws relating to the sale of
leaf tobacco without payment OF tax. Referred
to the committee on finance.
Mr. Davis {W. Va), from the committee on
APPROPRIATIONS stated that the committee had
again considered the resolution OF final adjourn
ment. sent over by the House, and were Of the
progressed to such an extent that they could
name day Of adjournment, but hoped soon to
be able to report the resolution and fix an early
MIR. Jones Fla), from the committee on pub
lie buildings and grounds, reported favOrably
House joint resolution authorizing the Wash-
ington Monument commission to expend for the
completion Of the foundation OF the monument,
now in progress, so much of the appropriation
made by the act Of August Q, 1876, as may be
necessary for that purpose, not exceeding
On the calendar.
MIR. Vance, from the District committee, re-
hhewal of a loan by the Young Mems Christian
Association of Washington, and 1t was passed
Mr. salisbury, from the committee on prtvt-
leges and elections, reported resolution
memorials relating to the election OF Senator
Ingalls, and to appoint subcommittee to take
testimony in Kansas or elsewhere, to sit during
the recess, and employ clerk, &C. Placed on
the calendar.
on motion Of Mr.. Garland, the Senate took
up Senate bill 675, to authorize the National
Board OF Health to rent suitable office room
and for other purposes, but upon Mr.. Morr1ll's
request, 1t went over till to- morrow, TO- allow
time for its examination.
On motion Of Mr.. Cockrell, House bill to
authorize the Secretary Of War to release GER
tain lands of the United States to the people OF
the state OF New York, was taken up and
passed. ut grants right OF way for railroad
Mr.. Davis (W. Va.l from the committee on
appropriations, reported, with amendment,
House bill e making for Ger
Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Allison offered a resolution, which was
adopted, directing the Secretary OF State to
communicate to the Senate copy of the pro-
ternational Silver Conference at Paris, In 1878.
Mr.. Wallace rose to privileged question, and
presented the report OF the conference COM
mittee on the judicial expenses bill, and asked
it's present consideration.
MIR. Conkling said he did not know how far
the committee had confined themselves to ad-
considering the report in view Of the Under
standing on the army bill. II another mis-
understanding arose, by reason of crowding out
debate, the republicans would not be to blame.
After an animated discussion Mr.. Wallace
withdrew the report, and Mr.. Carpenter pro-
ceeded to speak on the army BILL
Mr.. Carpenter said the army In time of peace
as police force The intent OF the bill was
plain to prevent any use whatever on election
day, and 1t fOrbOde the President to respond to
the call OF state for aid.
Mr.. Ingalls, Followed Mr.. Carpenter by a de-
fence and eulogy OF the Presidents action on
the appropriation bill.
HOUSE.-Mr. GOode, from committee on cpl
denic diseases, reported bill appropriating
$25,O0O for the establishment OF quarantine
hospital In Hampton Roads, Va. Referred to
committee OF the whole.
The Speaker then proceeded to call commit.
tees for reports OF private character, and
stated that the pending business was the con-
sideration OF the bill extending for seven years
the patent OF Daniel NJ. Cook for evapOrating
cane juice.
Mr.. Acklen offered an amendment that NO
suit shall be instituted by said Cook, his heirs
or assigns for the Infringement OF his paten,
prior to this act.
The amendment was adopted and the bill
passed.
Mr. Singleton missy, chairman of the com
mittee on printing, reported resolution for tn
printing OF the report made and the testimony
taken by the "GlOver" committee at the las
Congress.
Mr. Conger made the point OF order that tn
resolution was public business, and therefor
could not be reported to-day. He thought that
there was no man on the other side who was
willing to take the responsibility OF ordering
that report to be printed.