Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-06
House of Representatives.
DEMOCRATIC ULTIMATUM.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Under call of States
bill was introduced by Mr.. Ladd to pro-
hibit military interference at elections, and
was referred to the committee on judiciary.
The following is the text of the bill
Whereas, The presence of the troops at
the polls is contrary to the spirit of our in
situations and the traditions of our people,
and tends to the destruction of the freedom
of elections, therefore, be it enacted, etc.,
That it shall not be lawful to bring or en-
ploy at any place where a general or special
election is being held in any State, any part
of the army or navy of the United States, un-
less such force be necessary to repel armed
enemies of the United States or to enforce
section four, article four of the constitution
of the United States and the laws made in
pursuance thereof, on application of the leg
islature or executive of the State where such
force is to be used, and so much of all laws
pealed.
NEW BILLS.
Bills introduced and REFEREED
By Mr.. Murch-To establish a bureau of
labor statistics.
By Mr.. Lousbury to the mode
of counting votes for President and Vice
President.
By Mr.. Covert-Relat1ve to transportation
of animals. Also, best plans of forwarding
signals by telegraph and cannon.
By Mr.. Jorgenson-For the cancellation
of export bonds on tobacco manufactured at
the port of clearance.
By Mr.. Harris Repeating an act of joint
resolution approved March End, 1867, as re-
quires proof of loyalty by soldiers of the
90 10
By Mr.. Kitchin Allowing employers to
pay employees in tobacco without being sub
iect to tax as wholesale dealers.
By MIR. Stephens Authorizing the making
of ingots of fine gold and fine silver for OK
portation manufacturers, etc.
By Mr.. Gibson-For improvement of the
Mississippi river. Also four bills for the
appointment of commissioners to ascertain
on what terms treaties of commerce can be
obtained with France, Mexico, Canada and
Brazil. Also in reference to giving notice to
terminate the convention of 1870 with the
king of the Hawaiian Island.
By Mr.. Jackson-In regard to the Union
Pacific, Central Pacific and Kansas Pacific
railways and to secure the government
against the results of fraud perpetrated by
the credit mobilier.
By Mr.. Hill-For the survey of the Miami
and Erie canal.
By Mr.. Butterworth-By request, to pun
ish bribery at elections. Also, by request, to
provide for the purity of elections.
By Mr.. 0. Turner-Abolishing taxes on
brandy made from apples and peaches.
BY Mr.. Taylor-Abolishing the office of
assistant district attorney.
By Mr.. De La Matyr, by request-For
funding municipal indebtedness in United
States paper money. 1t authorizes the sec.
rotary of the treasury to extinquish all city
Indebtedness by the issue of greenbacks
which are to be Immediately used tn the
payment of such debt. Also, by request
providing for greenback currency to the
extent of $1,OOO,OOO,OOO for the relief o.
financial distress, by granting to companies
incorporated by States authority for works
of internal improvement. This is a varia
ton of the $1,OOO,OOO,OOO bill already pub
lshed. Also, by request, providing for thu
payment of interest on the public debt ant
funding said debts in United States pape
money.
By Mr.. Springer constitu
tional amendment prohibiting special legis
lation.
By Mr.. Waddell, by request-Oferin
unappropriated lands in the Indian territor
to settlement under presumption and home
stead laws.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
At this point the committee on the Dis
trict of Columbia claimed the floor, and tn
second call of States was postponed till te
morrow.
Mr.. Hunton, from the District COMMITTED
reported bill for the construction of fire
bridge across the Potomac at or near Georg'
town.
Without disposing of the bill the Hous
adjourned, and Republican caucus was al
nounced for this evening, whereat the1
were demonstrations of triumph on tt
Democratic side.