Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-24
FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
MONDAY, May y.


before the Senate communication from the
president of the Smithsonian Institution, re-
commencing an appr oprtation Of $1,000 for COM
pleting the preparation OF the scientific results
OF Halls Arctic expedition: Referred.
Mr. Carpenter, from the committee on the
Judic larry, reported favorably on bills regulat-
ing terms of United States courts in Iowa, and
removing the terms Of United states courts
from Exeter to Concord, n. II. Placed on the
THE SOLDIERS HOME INVESTIGATION.
On motion Of Mr. Carpenter, his resolution
providing for special committee to examine
the District, was taken up.
Mr.. Burnside moved to amend the resolution
so as to instruct the committee on military
affairs to make the Investigation.
Mr. Carpenter thought that committee would
not have time to do the work and that special
committee could attend to it better than regu
lar one. He had been informed by many SOL
diers that they had been elected from the Home
without cause, and by others that they were
Mr.. Burnside intimated that Mr.. Carpenter
was embittered against the management OF The
home, and referred TO the fact that he had con-
Quoted suit against it.
kind. The suit referred to was one in which he
had obtained decision requiring the manage
ment to pay the inmates their pensions instead
OF applying them to defray the expenses OF the
institution. 1t had nothing to do with the hon
esty or wisdom OF the management.
MI. Cockrel supported Mr.. Burnsides amend
as amended was adopted.
Mr.. Eaton, from the committee on appropria-
tiOns, reported, with amendments the House
bill making appropriation for deficiency In
appropriations for payment OF pensions for the
year ending June SO, 1850, sometimes called the
little deficiency bill. Placed on the calendar.
MIR. salisbury, from the committee On privi-
leges and elections, reported adversely on the
bill to change the day for the election OF Repre-
sentattves and Delegates to the Congress OF the
United States. Indefinitely postponed.
from r Dyc
uict OF Columbia, reported, with amendment,
the bill authorizing the Commissioners or the
District OF Columbia to appoint guides in said
District, and for other purposes. Placed on the
On motion of Mr. Morrill,, the bill was taken
up authorizing the regents OF the Smithsonian
Institution to contract with w. w. Story, Sculp-
tor, for statue in bronze to Joseph Henry, late
secretary OF the institution to be erected on the
grounds of the institution, and approprlating
for thls purpose and for the entire expense Oh
foundation and pedestal, $4,000.
MT MT. .oorhees was opposed to giving such con-
tracts to named individual. They should be
open to the competition of all artists.
Mr.. Morrill, referred to Mr.. StoryS eminence
in his art, and to the fact that he had never re
ceived commission from the government. The
bill was passed.
ing the revenue laws, known as the Carlisle bill,
was taken up.
After debate, the bill was read third time
and passed.
On motion OF Mr.. Withers, the Senate pro-
ceeded to consider pension cases on the calen-
dar, favorably reported.
The morning hour having expired, the Senate
resumed consideration of the Morgan Joint reso-
luton providing rule for counting the electo-
raj vote. Mr.. Teller, member Of the select
committee from which the resolution was re-
ported. said he could not support it.
HOUSE-The House was called to order this
morning by Mr.. Blackburn.
letter from Speaker Randall was read stat
1ng that he would be necessarily absent for
few days, and announcing the appointment OF
MT. Blackburn as Speaker pro tenn.
Inns appointment Was, ggder the rules, sub
mii;1GG 70 the House, and unanimously ap.
proved. W
10 hoG.se bill for the relief of settlers on the
Osage tract and diminished reserve lands in
Kansas was concurred in.
On motion Of Mr. Whitaker bill was passed
so amending section 2,23S OF the Revised
statutes as TO provide that the fee In donation
cases for every final certificate Of 169 acres
shall be $3.50; of 800 acres, S., and OF $40 acres
| $50.
Under the call OF states the following bills
were introduced and referred:
By Mr.. .Cox-Appropriating $4,000 for print.
ing & ana distributing more frequently consul and
BY Mr. F1nley-For the appointment of a
special joint committee OF three Senators and
lour Representatives to visit the town of Hot
| Springs, Arkansas, tOfnveStigate the conditions
ana status OF public property on the Hot
| springs reservation, and 10 report what addi-
uonal legislation is necessary to secure the
rights OF claimants and the interests OF the gov
eminent
| BY Mr.. Whiteaker-To reduce the price OF
iaIds 10 actual settlers within railroad limits to
| S1.25 per acre.
By Mr.. Hunton-Repealtng section $3.50 of the
Revised Statutes SO far as bounty lands are con-
ByMr. .Downey-Concerning fees on desert
| land entries
By MIR. Davis al)-Asking information from
| The the secretary OF the Treasury relative to San
| BY Mr.. Sherw1n-FiXing duty OF 40 per cent
| milk.
! By Mr.. Ellis-Calling on the President for in
| formation as to what steps or orders have been
| taken or issued for the acquisition OF appro-
| pirate naval and coaling stations In Central
| America.
| By MIR. Misunderstanding to the use OF dis
| and notes.
1T directs the committee on banking and cur
Tency 10 inquire into the question of the use of
dlstlnct1Ve paper for the printing OF bonds ana
nOleS; Wnetner the change recently made by
the Treasury department in regard thereto has
| been proper; what liability has been incurred
| oy the refusal or the Secretary OF the Treasury
| 10 permit the owner OF the patent OF the local.
lzed hbre paper on the annulment of his CON
| department have caused devices to be placed OF,
notes. bonds or other securities contrary to law.
or nave been seeking to prosecute claims there.
IOr against the government
BY Mr. PreScott-TO pay to soldiers and sail,
Ofs OF the late war who are totally disabled ali
monies expended by them for medical and sur
| g1cal treatment.
BY Mr.. klOtZ-FOr the establishment of a free
highway in the District OF Columbia Also in
cooperating the Potomac River Improyement
Company OF the District OF Columbia
By Mr. Wait-Relative to fishery licenses.
MI. Harris, from committee On naval affairs.
reported Dill relative to cOlOr-blindneSS in the
Lavy. House calendar
Mr stephens introduced Joint resolution
authorlzlng the Secretary OF War to furnish to
tne Gate City Guards, OF Atlanta Ga, 400 tents
on the occasion of the laying of the corner
stone OF memorial armOry Commemorative of
The reunion of the states. Passed.
Mt. Hawley introduced Joint resolution au-
tnOfZlng the Secretary of Navy to loan to
Chas. =. joyce, representing the Grand Army
OF the Republic, In the District OF Columbia
United States and foreign flags. &C., for the
purpose OF decorating the cemetery at Arllt o.
ton on decoration day. Passed.
Mr. Shelley, from the committee on post of.
noes and post roads, reported bill providing for
mail service between the United States and the
West Indies, South America, Central Amer ca
Mexico and the Pacific coast. Printed and re.
committed
The morning hour having been dispensed
with. Mr.. Blount, from the committee on an
prOpriatiOhs, reported back the sun(ry civil
appropriation bill, and it was referred to the
committee OF the whole.
MI. Blount then moved that the House 60
bill - ''''''
Mr.. Tucker raised the point of order that that