Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-19
c., MONDAY. APRIL
FORTY.SlITH CONGRESS.
MONDAY, April 10.

SENATE-Mr. Harris, from the committee on
the District, reported favorably on the bill to
amend section 1858 Revised Statutes relative to
the District. Placed on the calendar.
He also reported favorably on the resolution
instructing the District Commissioners to fur-
nish an estimate OF the cost of completing the
filling OF the old canal, the amount OF land TO be
reclaimed thereby: also the probable cost OF
placing James creek canal In good sanitary
condition. and it was passed
Mr.. Davis, Qll. } from the committee on the
judiciary, reported a bin to provide that when
ever the circuit and district courts of the United
States are held at the same time and place there
shall be but one grand and petit jury summoned
TO attend said courts at one and the same time.
1t provides that jurieS summoned for one court
may serve In the other; but either court may
summon several panels If necessary.
The bill was read a third time and passed.
Mr.. Wallace. from the select committee to in
quire into alleged frauds in the late election,
submitted report on the prevention OF the
elective franchise by threats Of deprivation OF
employment. Laid on the table and ordered to
be printed.
MIR. Teller announced that a minority report
on the subject would be made.
Mr.. WitherS, from the committee on appro-
priations, reported back the army appropriation
bill. Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Ingalls, from the committee on the Dis
trict Of Columbia, reported a bill to amend sec
tion of the general Incorporation laws OF the
District. Placed on the calendar.
Mr.: Cameron (Pa.) moved to lay aside all
pending and prior orders and take up his joint
port what legislation is needed for the better
regulation OF commerce between the states.
The commerce committee had reported unani-
mOuSly in its favor, and owing to its Importance
he wished early action uponit
Messrs Hereford and Davis wv. Va opposed
the motion on grounds of precedence without
expressing an opinion as to the merits OF the
resolution.
Mr.. Eaton rather favored the resolution. but
thought there was no necessity for its immedi-
ate consideration.
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The resolution was therefore taken up. 1t
provides for commission OF three Senators,
three Representatives and three citizens, TO ia
0uire into the conditions that Will most favor-
ably affect the condition. the transportation of
the commerce among the states. by land or
water routes. securing thereby the required
facilities at the lowest charges, with the great
est certainty and economy in time, and that
Will avoid and prevent any discrimination, un-
necessary burdens or impedfmentS in its trans
pOrtation, in order to ascertain whether these
conditions can be secured by legislation by
Congress, and ii So by what measures and re
port their recommendations to Congress at its
next session.
Mr.. Hereford moved to amend the resolution
so that the three Representatives and three
Senator's shall be selected by 1.-The House and
Senate instead of appointed by the Speaker
and presiding officer. Agreed to.
Mr.. Davis CIV. Va.) moved TO strike out "3''
and insert a." to be appointed by the Presi-
dent.
Mr. Salisbury offered an amendment in
effects of railway consolidation, and what
power Congress has In that matter.
Pending debate the morning hour expired,
and the same went over.
The Senate resumed consideration of the
Geneva award bill.
Mr.. Carpenter continued his speech In sup
port of the committee bill.
HOUSE.-Under the call OF states the follow.
ing bills were introduced:
By Mr.. Herbert-Provi1ing that the President
Of the Senate shall submit to the Senate and
House, when assembled to count the votes for
President and Vice President, all packages pur-
porting to contain electoral votes. By Mr.. SaIl-
ford-Donating public lands TO the several states
and territories which may provide colleges for
the education of girls. By Mr.. Sprnger-In re-
lat1on to the mixed commission between the
United States and Venezuela under the conven-
tiOn of 1866. By Mr.. Weaver-Resolution d.
rect1n the Secretary OF the Treasury TO report
whether or not the Treasury department has at
any time anticipated the payment Of interest on
the public debt or any part thereof, as provided
Dy joint resolution approved March IL 1864 and
If So for what period, to whom said interest was
paid, in what amount, and whether with or
without rebate. By Mr. ElliS-Relatiye to the
lieu OF material men. By Mr.. Farr-TO repeal
the act of 1873, relating to claim agents and at
tOrneyS in pension cases. By Mr.. OConnor-To
repeal SO much OF the act approved June 20, 1SI4
as authorizes the appointment OF commission
TO take charge OF the Freedman'S Saving and
Trust COmDany and to abolish said commission,