Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-10
EORTH.SIXTH COHGRE6S,
TUESDAY, June 10.


SENATE.-Mr. DavisQ corrected previous
statement by him, connecting Mr.. Hewitt with
the insertion OF a provision relating to the
Moline Water Power in the sundry civil appro-
HT1aton bill last session. He was now satisfied
tnat MT. Hewitt did not originate the provision,
Tut 1mpartially allowed its Incorporation In the
bill.
Mr.. Bayard, from the committee on finance
iablished and operated prior to March oi l. is5s 10
The bin provides that such factories may be
operated for the manufacture of vinegar by
alcoholic vapor within GOO feet OF a Cistillery
under regulations by the Secretary OF the Treas.
ury. The Dill was considered by unanimous
consent and passed.
affairs, reported favorably on House resolution
12 authorizing the Secretary OF the Navy to
race vessels and hulks not needed by the gov
eminent, at the disposal of quarantine Commits
sioners at ports OF the United States.
sent and passed.
reported favOrably on Senate bill for the relief
OF James n. Harrison. 1t provides for the pay
ment men TO him OF the salary OF assessor for the
Ing a vacancy therein by reason of failure OF
tie senate to confirm nomination.
Mr. voorhees, asked unanimous consent for
present consideration OF the bill
IT was considered, Mr.. voorhees, explained
ard supported, and Mr.. Conkling opposed it.
He thought it opened the way for great num-
ber Of similar cases to be brought up.
MI. voorhees, advocated the bill on its merits,
ard was not afraid Of precedents. II others de.
served relief they also should have it.
Inc legislative, executive and judicial appro-
prlauon Dill and the House concurrent res1lu.
ton providing for adjournment on June l1th.
were received from the House at 1850 pm. and
referred TO the committee on appropriations
There was long discussion upon the bill for
the relief OF Harrison, after which Mr. Conkliny
moved to commit to bill to the committee on
claims.
On division, the ayes were 50, nays Z. No
quorum.
Mr.: voorhees, demanded the yeas and nays,
which resulted yeas 27, nays IS; so the motion
prevailed.
HOUSE.-Mr. Morrison, from committee on
ways and means, reported resolution providing
for the final adjournment OF Congress at 12
O'Clock on the 18th OF June. Adopted.
MI. Harris, OF Va, asked leave to Offer Joint
resolution appropr1ating $1,000 for monument
He remarked that the house OF George Washing.
tons parents had disappeared, and that notR-
Ing remained to show posterity where the
Father OF his Country was born.
The Speaker asked whether there was any
OBJECTION to the joint resolution.
MT. Garfeld-None On this side, am sure
There was no objection, and the joint reSoIu-
On motion OF Mr. Blackburn, Senate resolu.
tion relative to the joint rules of the two Houses
was reported to committee on Rules:
Mr.. Hooker. from committee on Indian affairs
reported Dill for the aScertainment OF the
amount due the Choctaw nation. Referred to
CouAutItcc VI Uno WnOlo, ana MADE special
order for the End Tuesday In January.
Mr.. Cox (N.Y.), chairman OF committee on
foreign affairs, reported joint resolution,
the laws Of the Russian government discnml-
nation Is made against Israeltte citizens OF the
United States In the matter Of holding real
estate In Russia; declaring that the rights OF
United States citizens shall not be impaired at
home or abroad because OF religious belief, and
directing the President I'm case as Is alleged,
existing treaties with Russia are found to dis
crim1nafe In that or any other particular as to
any class OF American citizen) to take immedf-
ate action to have the treaties so amended as
to remedy the grievance.
The joint resolution was then passed.
Mr.. Mcmahon, from committee on appropria.
tions, reported back bill making appropriations
for certain judicial expenses OF The govern
ment. Referred to committee of the whole
The House then at Los went into committee
OF the whole (Mr. Blackburn IN the chair upon
that Dill, all general debate being limited to 4
minutes.
Gen. Garfield in his speech Indicated that the
President would not sign IL. The outlook at
two O'Clock was that the bill would be passed
before to-day'S adjournment