The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-03-04
CURRENT NEWS.
WASHINGTON.
CONVERSATIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

by Mr., Frost 10, Motto release legacy ant
succession tax; by Mr.. Anderson Ck-,.hans. }
For taxation of lands granted by Congress e
aid in the CONSTRUCTION of certain railroads
by Mr.. Muldrow ID, Miss -Placing on thSret
hist paper suitable for books and newspapers
by Mr.. Hill d., O.D-For the appointment ~ !
Select Joint Committee to inquire into the
causes of the present grain blockade, ana re,
port to Congress what legislation can be had
70 remedy the eah py s tax D, on tobatao
also reducing the tax on olstllleu spH-
fits 10 so cents on every proof gallon
AT the expiration OF the morning hour Puo o1
dresses were delivered upon the late Repre-
sentative A. NJ. Lay, OF missouri; After
speeches by Messrs; Knott, fhiilps' ClarK ano
Davis, the House adjourned
FEB. 24.-Senote-A number of petitions
were presented asking a reduction of duty on
chemicals used in the manufacture of paper.
Mr.. Vest presented a petition signed by over
5000 citizens of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas
and Texas, praying for such legislation as
may be necessary 10 open the Indian Ierflto-
~ for settlement on terms just to the Indian
tribes and honorable to the Government:
also, a memorial Of various chiefs and
heads of families of the Confederate Pc
oria and Miami tribes, praying Tor snch
legislation! as may abolish the tenure
in common, and give TO the Indians
n title I'm severaity in the Indian Territory.
Mr.. Vest said he knew of no lobby in that in
terest, but a man was lunatic who DeleVed
the Indian Territory could remain much
longer blank on the map OF CIVILIZATION ana
TO all practical purposes Botany Bay. He
invoked the favorable action OF Congress on
the bill which he would TO day report from
the Committee on Territories, providing tor
certain changes in the Government of the In
dian Territory. Mr.. Plumb, from the Com
mittee on Public Lands, reported fav-
orably the House bill abolishing
the military reservations in Dakota OF Forts
Abfrcrombie, Seward and Ransom, and open
ing the lands thereof TO settlement. Placed
on the calendar Mr.. Harris introduced a
of
road and telegraph line from Fort Smith to
Arkansas City. Mr.. Booth, from the Com
mittee on Public Lands, reported with
amendments the Senate bill to reduce the
price of public lands within railroad limits
Placed on the calendar. The House reso-
luton in regard to the memory of the late
A. NJ. Lay was taken up, and after
addresses by Messrs. Cocllrell, kirswood and
Vest the Senate adjourned. 49,. .H0dtSe-Alr
Springer ID, Ill, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Education, submitted majority re-
mort of the committee relative to the Penn
sylyania contested election case OF Curtin
VS. Yocum, declaring the election null and
void and renting the question to the peo-
pIe of the district. minority report was
submitted by Mr. Callkins (R, Ind.). 1t de-
clares that Yocum is entitled TO his seat. Both
reports were ordered printed and laid
on the table. Mr.. Blount ID, Ga.), from the
Appropriation Committee, reported the
"Star Service" deficiency bill, which was
ordered printed and recommitted. At
the expirafion of the morning hour the
sneaker laid before the House a message
from the President transmitting communi-
cation from the Attorney General relative TO
the, appropriation for United states Mar Mar.
since last July those officers have served with
out appropriation, ana not Only have they
served without compensation Tor themselves
ar Deputies but have advanced sums neces-
sar-y 70 be expended in order that processes OF
the United States should not fail. The com
Riunication was referred. The House then
went into Committee on Revision OF the Rules.
NJ A m ha
disabilities of a 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
n heated manner. IL went over witnout ac-
ton The Five per cent bill was then taken
M and, upon motion of Mr.. Edmunds,
further consideration of the bill was indefi-
nitely postponed-yeas, %; nays, Gland the
Senate adjourned ......- House Memorials
were presented praying for the repeal OF the
duties on paper and printing type. The
"Star" Service Appropriation bill was taken
mn in Committee and Mr. Hawley r., Conn.,
severely criticised the action of the Post office
Department relative to this service. Without
action the Committee rose and the House ad-
journed-
FEB. 6.-Sendte-After the transaction.
of some routine business, eulogies were de-
6yered upon the late Senator Houston, and the
Senate adjourned out of respect TO his memory
W
a Joint resolution reaffrming the Monroe doc
trine, which declares that 1--we shall con
slider any attempt on the part OF foreign pow
ers to extend their system 10 any porton
of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace
and safety" and resolving that the control OF
any inter ocean canal across the lsthmus OF
Dsrien, while open to the United States and
all nations equally. must be kept under
fl,e sDecial protection of the United
States The resolution was referred to
the Inter-oceanic Canal Committee. Mr.. Rea-
r,o- Of ma unit faQ M
Isommerce, reported bill to establish
Board of Commissioners OF Inter- state Com
merce; also, two other bills in reference there
to- The Star" Service postal deficiency bill
was then further considered in Committee OF
tha Whole After several amendments had
been agreed to, the Committee rose and the
bill passed
FER. sT.-Sendte-AIr Walker, from the
Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds,
reported a substitute for the House bill for the
establishment of titles in Hot Springs and for
other purposes, and announced he would ask
TO have it considered Wednesday next. Placed
on the calendar Mr.. Morgan introduced
resolution requesting the President to in
form the Senate what action has been
taken by him under the act of 1915
for the distribution of the Mexican
Claims Commission award, the grounds OF
such action and what further action, II any, is
in his opinion required in the premises.
Adopted. The bill admittingfree OF duty con-
tIibutions for colored emigrants passed. Ad-
of some miscellaneous business. private bills
were considered. At the expiration OF the
morning hour the House went into Committee
of the Whole on revision OF the rules. seVera d
agreed to, ard then the committee rose ana
reported the rules 20 the House, ana nouce
was given by Mr.. Blackburn that ne would
ask final action upon them on Iuesuay heAt-
Adjourned until Monday.
The National Democratic Committee as
sembled at Washington on the 23d, and Sc
lected Cincinnati as the place for holding
fAe next Democratic National Convention
and June 22d as the date.
The House Committee on Public Lands
Will report favorably Mr.. Valentines bill
for the relief of settlers upon public lands.
1t provides that when presumption, home
stead or timber culture claimant shall file
written REIMBURSEMENT of his claim in the
local land office, the land covered by such
claim shall be held as open to settlement and
entry without further action on the part of
the Commissioner Of the General Land
Office.
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs
has instructed its Chairman TO report favor
ably to the House a resolution making an APP
importation Of 100000 for the relief of the
suffering people of Ireland.
The House Committee in the contested
ease OF Bradley against Slemens, Arkansas,
will report in favor of Mr.. Slemens, the sit
ting member.
The House Committee on Railways and
Canals will report favorably Representative
IIsason's bill, authorizing the Secretary OF
War TO contract with the San Antonio and
Mexican Border Railroad Company for the
Immediate construction OF railroad from