The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-03-05
FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.

in his name on the Treasury books.
FORTY sixth CONGRESS.
FEB. 23.-Seadte-Mr. Bayard moved that,
in respect to the memory of George Washing
ton, the Senate adjourn, which, after the
transaction of a little routine business was so
ordered. 49,. House-A number of bills were
introduced, among them the following: BY
Mr.. Gibson 3D., La.)-Appropriating 100000
for deepening the mouth of Red River; by
MIR. Frost 3D., Motto release legacy and
succession tax; by Mr.. Anderson (R, Kans. y
For taxation of lands granted by Congress to
aid in the construction of certain railroads;
free list paper suitable for books and newspa-
pers; by Mr.. Hill 3D., O.)-FOr the appoint
ment of Select Joint Committee to
aa nto the ana Of the
r w tie eSii; by Mr.. 81 BIackb %na b 20
Ky.)-AbOlishing the tax on tobacco, also re-
on every proof gallon. At the expiration of
the morning hour public business was sus-
pended and memorial addresses were deliv-
Phillips, Clark and Davis, the House adj
journed.
FEB. A.-Sendte-A number of petitions
were presented asking reduction of duty on
chemicals used in the manufacture of paper
Mr.. Vest presented u petition signed by over
5000 citizens OF Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas
anc Texas, praying for such legislation
dian Territory for settlement on terms
just to the Indian tribes and honorable
to the Government; also, memorial
OF various chiefs and heads OF families iio OF
praying for such legislation as may abolish
the tenure in common, and give to the Indians
q title i'll severalty in the Indian Territory.
Mr.. Vest said he knew of no lobby in that in
tcrest, but a man was n lunatic who believed
the Indian Territory could remain much long
er blank on the map of civilization, and to
voked the favorable action of Congress on the
bill which he would to- day report from the
Committee on Territories. providing for GER
tain changes in the Government of the Indian
Territory. Mr.. Plumb, from the Committee
on Public Lands, reported favorably the
House bill abOlishing the military reServa-
tons in Dakota of Forts Abercrombie, Seward
and Ransom, and opening the lands thereof
to settlement. Placed on the calendar. Mr.
Harris introduced bill to provide for the
construction of a railroad and telegraph line
from Fort Smith to Arkansas City. Mr.
Booth, from the Committee on Public Lands,
reported with amendments the Senate bill to
reduce the price of public lands within
railroad limits. Placed on the calendar. The
the late A: N: Lay was taken up. and after
addresses by Messrs. Cockrell, Kirkwood and
Vest, the Senate adjourned. House-Mr.
Springer o., NJ, Chairman OF the Committee
on Elections, submitted q majority report of
the committee relative to the Pennsylvania
contested election case of Curtin vs..
Yocum, declaring the election null and void
was submitted by Mr.. Calkins Or, ind.). 1t
declares that YOcum is entitled to his seat.
on the table. Mr.. Blount a., Ga.), from the
Appropriation Committee, reported the
Star Service" deficiency bill. which was or
dered printed Ia and resomm mite sa At the
laid before the House message from the
President transmitting a communication
from the Attorney General relative to
the appropriation for United States Marshals.
The Attorney General says that since last
July those officers have served without ap
and not only have they served
uties, but have advanced sums necessary to
be expended in order that processes of the
United States should not fail. The cOmmuni-
cation was referred. The House then went
into Committee on Revision of the Rules.
FEB. 25.-Senate-A bill to remove the
disabilities of Maryland man who had
served in the Confederate Army when a boy |
and who hopes to secure an Army appoint
ment if such disabilities are removed, was |
discussed at considerable length and in quite |
a heated manner. 1t went over without ac- |
ton. The Five per- cent bill was then taken |
ID, |
ther consideration of the bill was in |
sI-and the Senate adiourne1.......
% 1e
ing type. The Star" Service Appropriation
bill was taken up in Committee and Mr.. Haw-
lev (R, Comm severely criticised the action
Of the Post office Department relative to this
service. Without action the Committee rose
and the House adjourned.
FEB. 26.-Sendte-After the transaction
Of some routine business, eulogies were de-
ivered upon the late Senator Houston, and
the Senate adjourned out of respect to his
...... .HOuse-Mr: Warner d.. o. in
PRODUCED a joint resolution reaffrming the
'...... we shall consider any attempt
on the part of foreign powers to
extend their system to any portion OF this
safety" and resolving that the control |
of any inter canal across the 18TH
mus of Darien, while open to the Unit
ed States and all nations generally, must be
ed States. The resolution was refer ed to the |
Inter oceanic Canal Committee. Mr.. Reagan |
d., Tex.), Chairman of the Committee on |
of Commissioners of Inter State Commerce; |
also, two other bills in reference thereto. |
The " STAR Service postal deficiency bill was |
then further considered in Committee of the |
Whole. After several amendments had been |
agreed to, the Committee rose and the bill
passed.
FEB. 27.-Sendte-Mr. Walker, from the |
Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds |
substitute for the House bill for the |
of titles in Hot Springs and for |
to have it considered Wednesday next. |
Placed on the calendar. Mr.. Morgan intro |
duced a resolution requesting the President |
to inform the Senate what action has |
been taken by him under the Gct of |
1873 for the distribution of the Mexican |
Claims Commission award, the grounds of
such action, and what further action, If any, |
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