Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-12-15
FORTY.sIxrH CONGRESSIONAL
SESSION.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. jecem0ef IL.
Mr.. Edmunds introduced bill to revive
the Alabama claims commission.
A resolution was adopted for information
in regard to the quantity of unfrankable mat
rter deposited under frank in Washington
post Office, with an amendment inquirins
into abuse of the franking privilege.
A resolution of inquiry as to whether the
existing lines of telegraph should no; be con-
trolled by the government. was adopted.
Mr.. salisbury announced that he would on
Thursday ask thar the resolution declaring
Kellogg not entitled TO 4 seat be taken up.
Mr.. Hoar said the resolution was made in
operative by the death of Spofford
Discussion ensued on this point
| Mr.. Hoar asked Mr.. Salisbury if he in
tended to force this important matter on the
Senate JUST before the Christmas holidays
when the attendance was thin.
| Mr.. Salisbury said that perhaps there
would be no vacation
| Mr.. Blaine suggested that il be decided
now whether there should be or not.
| The matter was here dropped.
Mr.. Williams introduced bill 10 prevent
introduction and dissemination OF infectious
diseases among domestic cattle in the L. s.
The bill makes it unlawful TO import or in
troduce into the L. s. from foreign countries,
| or into any State or Territory from any other
State or Territory, any animal affected with
communicative, intective or contagious dis
ease, except in accordance with rules and
regulations of the National Board of Health.
or any State or Territory mace in pursuance
of this bill.
The morning hour having expired, the
Senate resumed consideration of bill for re-
lief of Fitz John Porter.
A substitute for Mr.. Rantnlphs substitute
was adopted, authorizing the president. with
in Is months after passage of this act, in his
discretion and by consent of the Senate. to
reappoint Porter 10 the army.
The bill was then reported to the Senate,
amendments made in committee agreed TO
and passed by party vote.
Messrs. Hoar, Dawes, Bruce and Plat, re-
publicans, did not vote.
Bill devoting part of the proceeds from
sale of public lands TO education, was taken
up, and Mr.. Morrill, will speak on it to-
morrow.
Adjourned.
Bill to incorporate the Maritime Canal Co.
of Nicaragua, was referred to the Committee
on Commerce. L. $. Grant is among the
cOrporators of the company.
Bill to encourage American seamen, and to
provide homes for permanently disabled sea-
men, was referred.
Mr.. Bicknell called up the electoral count
resolution, and demanded the previous ques-
ton.
The republicans refused to vote, leaving
the House without quorum
Mr.. Woods motion to go into committee of
the whole was strongly carried by yea and
nay vote, but announcement of the vote was
temporarily withheld until after the election
of postmaster.
A. W. c. Newlain was chosen postmaster
On announcement of the result of the roll
cab on the electoral count resolution, MIR.
Bicknell said it was evident that his friends
on the other side were no better minded since
the debate than before, and under existing
circumstances he would not press any fur
ther consideration of the resolution at this
time. He gave notice that he would bring it
forward in January, as soon as he could find
Ia members on his side of the House.
The House went into committee of the
whole on Fernando Woods funding bill.
Mr. Wood stated that the WAYS and Means
committee had agreed to report an amend
ment placing interest on the bonds author
lied by the bill at per cent.
Messrs. Kelley and Buckner offered their
substitutes for the bill.
An amendment providing for application of
surplus MONEY Ill the treasur! 10 pay Ineht vi
maturing bonds and for tax on net incomes
over 81 800 was ordered printed. as was also
an amendment to tax bonds issued under this
act.
Mr.. Warner (dem.) spoke against and Mr..
Chittenden rep in favor of the bill and
the committee then rose.
The consular and diplomatic and military
academy appropriation bill were ordered
printed and recommtted.
Adjourned.