Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-16
FORTY.SlXTH CONGRESS.
FRIDAY, April Is.

SENATE.-Tne Vice President laid before the
Senate message from the President OF the
United States, transmitting in response to a
Senate resolution, report OF the Secretary OF
State concerning the action OF the Executive
with reference to the investigation OF certain
cases in which awards were made by the late
L. S. and Mexican commission. Referred.
On motion of Mr. Butter, it was resolved yeas
%, nays 17,) that when the Senate adjourned
to-day it be to meet on Monday next
Mr.. Anthony presented the petition OF num-
Der of capitalists, for their Incorporation as a
company, to be called the Dominican and L. S.
being to augment trade with Dominica, the gov
ernment of which country has granted them an
important railroad concession. Referred.
Mr.. Groome presented the joint resolution of
the Maryland legislature asking an appropria-
ton OF SO, 900 for the survey and location of the
Choptank and Delaware ship canal, and the
Chesapeake and Potomac ttde-water canal. Re-
ferred.
The Senate proceeded to consider the calen-
dar.
The bill granting pension to Jesse F. Phares,
a scout, which has before been under discus
sion, was taken up and discussed at length.
Pending debate, the morning hour expired
and the Senate resumed consideration of the
Geneva award bill.
Mr. Kirkwood gave notice OF an amendment
to be offered by him TO the bill, namely, strike
out OF section 5 which reads: THAT the judg-
ments rendered under this act shall be paid out
OF the money paid to the United States pur-
suant to the treaty of Washington and the In
tefest accruing threfrom, not expended in pay
ment of claims heretofore allowed" ETC.. the
words "and the interest accruing therefrom.'
Mr. Jones Fla.) spoke against the bill.
HOCSE-On motion of Mr.. Bouck, Senate
Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary OF
War to loan certain flags, tents and camp equip
age for the use OF the soldiers reunion, to be
held in Milwaukee In June next, was taken
from the Speakers table and passed.
On motion OF Mr. Herbert, Senate bill was
Of
Roger A. Pryor, OF New York.
On motion OF Mr. Dibrell, a bill was passed
authorizing the Secretary Of War to turn over
certain condemned cannon to the governor of
South Carolina.
On motion of MI. Valentine, a bill was passed
for the relief OF settlers on the public lands.
1T provides that when pre-emptlon, home
stead Or timber-culture claimant has filed
written REIMBURSEMENT OF his claim in the local
land Office, the land covered by such claim shall
he open to entry without further action On the
part OF the commissioner OF the public land
office.l
Mr.. Cox, chairman OF the committee on for
eign affairs, reported resolution requesting the
President TO take steps to abrogate the Clayton
Bulwer treaty. He reported it, as he said.
merely for printing and recommittal, inaSmuch
as the committee had taken no definitive action
upon it. The resolution was ordered printed
and recOmmitted.
Mr.. Wilson. from the same committee re-
ported joint resolution for the disposal OF the
Chinese indemnity fund. Referred TO the com
mtttee OF the whole.
The speaker announced the appointment OF
Messrs. Carlisle. Gibson and Garfield as the
members on the part OF the ways and means
committee to take into consideration the losses
OF revenue arising from the alleged evasion OF
the stamp tax on cigars and other articles SUBJ
Ject to excise duty.
On motion of Mr.. Garfield, resolution was
adopted directing the committee on library to
inquire what steps should ue taken to preserve
and protect the picture OF Lafayette in the hall
Of the House
Mr.. Sparks, chairman OF committee on mill
tary affairs, reported joint resolution appoint
ing managers OF national homes for disabled
volunteers Referred to committee of whole.
The House then resumed the consideration OF
the unfinished business, being the bill relative
TO machlniSts in the navy and It was passed
yeas 15T, nays 81
The morning hour having been dispensed
with, the House, at 1:30, went into committee OF
the whole CMr. Whithorne In the chair) on the
Indian appropriation bill.