The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-12-12
XLVIth CONGRESSES Session
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
A resolution relative to negotiations with
the Utes, looking to their removal from Colora-
do, was reported from the committee on In
dian affairs After short discussion the reso-
luton went over
The resolution for the removal OF the Utes
from Colorado was amended so as to prohibit
their sentiment on Indian Territory and was
adopted.
A resolution authorizing the sergeant-at-
arms to employ three additional messengers
for three committees controlled by the Re-
publicans, was submitted.
Mr. Mcleod from the committee on manu-
facturers reported back a joint resolution pro-
posing constitutional amendment relative to
trade marks. 1t was adopted.
Mr.. Plumb introduced bill to amend the
statutes relating to taxes upon banks and
bankers.
A long discussion ensued upon bill grant
ing a pension to Commodore Whiting. Inc
bill was finally sent over.
Mr. Withers (Dem.) of Virginia, prese nted
the memorial of VIM. B. Whiting, Commodore
in the United States Navy, proposing an es-
Enlistment of confederacy OF all govern
ments upon this continent. Referred.
The Senate passed a bill making an appro-
priation of $20OO0O0 for the erection of such
military posts on or near the Rio Grande
frontier as may be deemed necessary for the
protection thereof.
The Senate then went into executive session,
after which it adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Baker, from the appropriation commit
tee, reported the fertilization appropriation
bill. It was ordered printed and recommitted.
He gave notice that he would report it back
tomorrow morning and ask a consideration.
Mr. Manning, (Rep.) of Mississippi offered
resolution calling on the Secretary of the
Treasury to report what fraudulent claims had
been been paid by the Treasury departmen mt
since June %, 1874 to December, 1877. Re-
ferred
The House resumed the consideration in the
morning of the bill relative to unloading
foreign vessels at ports OF delivery.
Mr.. Wood Oem) of New York, opposed Tn
bill. Three-quarters of the carrying trade was
in foreign bottoms. This bill struck a blow at
the advantages of the coasting trade now held
by American shippers.
Mr.. Reagan DEM OF Texas, supported the
bill. The present law was an odious dis
elimination against a great body of people
which was Gripping our commerce and driving
it from the ocean.
the bill on the ground that it would tend to
still further ruin to American commerce for
the benefit of few foreign shippers.
Mr.. Cox Dem.) of New York said he was in
favor of lessening all the bonds possible for the
liberty of exchange and trade. The principal
objection made to this bill was that it inter-
feres with domestic ship owners-they would
not have the same opportunity to do the carry.
ing trade in our inland waters. The tariff OF
this country simply forbids people to build
Ships the navigation laws forbid them to buy
ships. This was the only nation in the world
which had that prohibition, and now when the
bill was brought forward granting a little
modicum of liberty the gentlemen raised the
question of sanctity of the navigation laws.
Mr.. Kelly reminded the gentleman that an
American could own foreign built ships and
use them in foreign commerce. Internal and
coastwise trade was reserved simply for Amer
lean shippers, in order to retain ship-yards and
building establishments as a school for the
navy and that the United States might not be
dependent on England for her navy in case of
war. No American ship could pass from Hull
to Bristol or any other English port without
meant freedom for British trade with an inn
position ON foreign trade. The American
Congress should legislate for America and not
for foreign nation, and he was worse than
heather who would not look out for his own
family.
The bill was then recommitted.
Mr. McCord, from the Committee on Manu-
features, reported back d joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the Constitution re-
lative toltrade marks. Recommited.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Acklin of
Louisiana and referred for the appointment by
the President of Commissioner of Engineers
to examine the surveys of the contemplated
canal across the Isthmus of Panama:
The House went into committee OF the whole
on bill authorizing allowance for loss by
leakage or casualty, of spirits Withdrawn from
distilery warehouse for expectation. The
bill was passed.
A resolution by Mr.. Kelley of Ala, for the
appointment of q committee to investigate the
causes of the negro exodus, was referred.
The invalid pensions appropriation Dill was
reported, ordered printed and recommitted
Adiournnd