Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-05-13
FORTY-SlXTH CONGRESS-


HOUSE, May IA bill was reported
by the confederated Ute Indians for the sale
of their reservation in Colorado. Printed and
recommitted. The bill passed providing that
the OathVerifying the returns made by ma
tional banks may be taken by a notary pub
lie. Mr.. Money of Mississippi, offered re-
solution which was adopted, authorizing the
secretary of war to send 1900 rations to
Macon, Miss, in aid Of the sufferers made
destitute by the cyclone of April IS, re-
ports of committees being called for, the com.
mitteee on invalid pensions reported a bill
fixing the salary of the commissioner of pen
sions at $4,000; referred. The post Office COM
mittee reported bill recommending on ap-
propriating $3S600,O 900. Laid aside to be sub
sequently called up. The House then took up
the bill amending the internal revenue law,
and the remainder of the session was devoted
to its discussion, amendments being offered
some of which were adopted, others rejected.
The bill went over without final action and
the House adjourned
SENATE, May 3.-Senator Cameron
according to previous notice, moved to take
up the bill for the relief of Ben Holiday. The
bill appropriates $526, ,730 to pay Ben Holli-
day in full satisfaction of all claims against the
United States for spoilations by hostile Indians
on his property while carrying the mails, for
property taken by United States troops, for
the benefit of the United states, and for losses
of property and expenses incurred in running
the mail route in compliance with orders
or the United States commanding officer.
The bill was laid aside for the transaction of
some other business, and when again reached
the morning hour had expired and the bill
went over. The House joint resolution to
donate rations to the sufferers by the recent
cyclone at Macon, Miss, passed. A large
number of petitions in favor of the Eaton
tariff commission bill were presented. Sena-
tor Vance resumed his speech in favor of the
Several senators Joined in the discussion and
the session closed without action.
HOUSE, May 3.-Mr. QEth was given
unanimous consent to make Y personal expla-
nation tomorrow in regard to his connection
with claims against Venezuela and the Con-
gressional investigation of the Forty Fourth
Congress in regard thereto. He hoped Mr..
Springer would be present as he had to say
something of interest to that gentleman.
Bills were introduced and referred. The Re-
publicans demanded the reading of each
| their purpose was to prevent an anti-third
term resolution being offered after the call
| of States should be concluded, The bill in.
| troduced by Mr. Daggett was long pointed
bill. Mr.. Killinger moved the House adjourn
inasmuch as it was evident the whole day
L
| journed.
SENATE, May 4.-Bills introduced and
referred. Many petitions in favor of the Eator
tariff bill were presented. Senator Vest
| spoke in favor of the spofford, Kellogg reso
luton. Senators Beck, Withers and Allison
1 were appointed conferees on the disagreeins
vote OF the two houses on the Indian appro
priation bills. The bill authorizing the cfaim
convention with Nicaragua was again taker
up and the doors closed for its consideration
After the doors opened Senator Edmund
moved to substitute for the bill resolutio,
requesting the President to urge the govern
ment of Nicaragua to agree to a convention
for the settlement of the claims question. Re
iected. The bill was then read third tim
and passed. After an executive session ad
iourned.
| HOUSE, May 4.-Mr. Orth made per
sonal explanation relative to his connection
with the claims against the Government q
/ Venezuela iu the course Of which he criticise
the action of Mr.. Springer, who intimated
purpose to reply at some future time.
message was received from the President civ
i ing his reasons for withholding his approvs
OF the deficiency appropriation BILL The vet
message was referred to the committee on al
propriations and the bill laid upon the Speal
er's table. Tho effect OF the action is to pos
pOne its consideration till the House see fit 1
call it up The House then went into con
mittee Of the whole, Mr.. Carlisle in the chai
on the posJoffice appropriation bill. The bi
appropriates 38,676, ,42O being $l,2745OO b,
| low the estimates, and $4,000 above the a,
, preparation Of last year. There was no gene
al debate, and the bill was Immediately rea
by sections for amendments. Several amen,
ments were proposed some adopted and som
! rejected till it was found that no quorum W.
2 present, when the committee rose and IL
House adjourned
3 SENATE, May 5.-The Senate commi
/ tee to inquire into alleged election frauds, r
ported bill to enforce the fourteenth amen
ment Of the constitution in Rhode Islam,
. Senator Blaine gave notice Of minority r
port. A bill for the relief Of settlers on publ
lands was passed. A bill authorizing the sa
!, of Fort Logan, Montana, and to establish
! new post on the Mussel shell River, passe
The Kellogg -spoford resolutions were ten