Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-05
FORTY.SIXTH CONGRESS,
MONDAY, May 5.

SENATE.-Mr. Ferry presented the petition
of the Temperance Union Of Michigan, protest
ing against any amendment of the internal
revenue act for the benefit of importers and
dealers in spurious liquors.
The consideration Of the resolution heretofore
reported by Mr.. SALISBURY y, from the committee
on privileges and elections, asking for authority
to examine the claim of Mr. Spofford to the seat
of Senator Kellogg was. by unanimous consent,
Iostpored until tC morrow.
Mr.. HOar said he had seen In the northern
parers q statement that the committee on
privileges and elections had prepared and re-
ported the above named resolution in the
absence of the republican members of it. So
far from this being true, the chairman {Mr.
Salisbury delayed meeting for ten days
owing to his tMr. Hoar's) absence on profes-
SiOnal business: and the resolution was pre-
pared with all the members Of the committee
present.
Mr.. Saunders introduced bill to extend the
northern boundary OF the state of Nebraska
Mr.. Conkling presented the resolutions Of the
New York Chamber OF Commerce, calling atten-
tion to the fact that since 1876 a naval training
school has been maintained on board the Min
nesota. at that port. AS this school is languish-
ing the chamber indicates that the bill of the
House, providing for its efficient support but
which failed In the Senate during the former
Congress, should pass; also, the resolutions of
the same chamber, directing the attention OF
Congress to the sand-bank obstruction in the
karbor of New York, and the necessity for Its
removal Referred respectively to the commit
tees on naval affairs and commerce
Mr.. voorhees, introduced a bill to amend GER
tain sections of the Revised Statutes relating
to coinage and coin and bullion certificates.
Mr.. Eaton introduced a bill {similar to that In
the HOuse) to prohibit military Interference at
elections The bill having been read, Mr..
Eaton expressed the hope that the Senate would
ferred to the committee on judiciary.
The Senate resumed the consideration OF the
bill to prevent the Introduction Of contagious
or infectious diseases into the United States.
After debate the question was taken on the
motion to recommit the bill, and decided in the
affirmative-yeas 80, nays 10.
On motion Of Mr.. MaXey, the Senate took up
the bill to extend the time OF special postal ser
vice till service can be obtained by advertise
ment, and passed it.
Mr.. Anthony introduced a bill appropllating
five thousand dollars for pedestal Of the statue
OF General Nathaniel Greene, and to improve
the square in which 1t stands. He asked for its
passage, but this was denied; when it was re-
ferred to the committee on public buildings
and grounds.
On motion, at O'Clock the Senate went into
executive session, and after some time spent
therein adjourned.
HOUSE-Under the call OF states the follow
ing bills were introduced and REFEREED;
THE BILD TO PROHIBIT MILITARY INTERFERENCE
IN ELECTIONS.
BY Mr.. Ladd-To prohibit military interfer-
ference at elections. Referred to committee on
judiciary.
[The following is the text of the bill:
Whereas the presence of troops at the polls is
contrary TO the spirit OF our institutions and
the traditions of our people, and tends TO de-
stroy the freedom OF elections; therefore
Be 1T enacted, DC, That 1t shall not be lawful
to bring to, or employ. at any place where
general or special election is being held in
state, any part OF the army or navy of the
United States, unless such force be necessary to
repel the armed enemies of the United States,
or to enforce section H. article a. of the constitu-
tiOn OF the United States, and the laws made In
pursuance thereof, on application OF the legiSla-
ture or the executive Of the state where such
force Is to be used; and so much OF all laws as is
Inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed
OTHER BILLS.
BY Mr.. Murch-TO establish bureau Of labor
statistics: Also 10y requesD-FiXing duty on
crude India rubber. Also 10y requeSt)-To com.
plete the foundation of the Washington monu-
ment Also, resolution asking Information from
the Secretary of the Treasury In regard to gran
lite contracts. BY Mr.. Brggs-In relation to the
japanese indemnity fund. By Mr.. Rice-ReSo-
lu'1ons OF the Massachusetts legislature asking
Congress to establish national bureau of labor
BY Mr.. Crapo-Regulating the Importation OF
raw materials to be used in the construction
and repair Of vessels employed in the foreign
trade. Also, to extend provisions of the act In
regard to total disability pensions Also, to
relieve certain ships and vessels from COM
pulsory pilot fees. Also. concerning the fishery
clauses OF the treaty Of Washington. By Mr.
Clafi1n-To repeal or amend certain acts per-
tanning to the shipment and discharge of sea-
men