Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-19
FORTY.SIXTH CONGRESS.
FRIDAY. March 10.

FRIDAY, Marcn ~.
SLNATE-Communicat were laid before
the Senate as follows:-From the Secretary OF
War: Transmitting copies of reports Of surveys
for proposed improvement of the mouth OF Red
river and of the harbor of Mobile; also, trans
mitting letter from the cOmmiSsary general OF
subsistence setting forth the absolute necessity
OF the employment of six additional clerks In
his office for the consideration OF claims pending
therein. From the Secretary OF the Interior:
Transmitting. in response to senate resolu-
tion. certified copies of patents issued to Indian
tribes in the Indian territory, and amount OF
lands granted to railroad companies In that ter
sone OF the general pa land ce on the supec
All of which were referred.
Mr. Plumb introduced a bill to provide for
allotment of lands in severalty to the united
Peoria and Miami tribes Of Indians In the In
dian Territory. Referred.
Bills were introduced and referred as follows:
and accrued interest thereon belonging to the
prairie band of Pottowottomie Indians, tempo
rarily invested for their benefit under the law
OF 1915. By Mr.. Call.To allow homestead set
tiers to correct mistakes in the description of
land in homestead certificates and to make new
entries in certain cases. By Mr.. Slater-Author-
kfng the legislature of oregon to provide for the
completion of the oregon & California rail-
road.
Mr. Anthony presented the memorial Of Susan
B. Anthony asking for removal of her political
disabilities. Miss Anthony complains that
while prayers OF menf for removal of disabilities
have been granted, such prayers have been
receive the same consideration as If her name
were Samuel B. Anthony.
On motion of Mr.. Why te it was resolved that
when the Senate adjourn to-day it be to meet
on Monday next.
on motion OF Mr. Gordon, at 1920, the morn
ing business was here suspended, and the Hot
Springs bill taken up. 1t being understood that
it could be disposed of in half of an hour after
which Mr.. Gordon would ask for an executive
session.
Mr.. Davis Gll.) moved to strike out the first
eight sections OF the committees substitute,
which provide for appeal to the Court of Claims
from the decision OF the commissioners.
The members OF the committee made no OBJ
lection to the amendment.
Mr.. Ingalls, opposed the reduction OF 80 per
cent On the assessed value Of the the lands lam o,,ss
OF the BILL which provides fund from sales OF
the Hot Springs land fof the maintenance OF
free baths for the invalid poor of the United
saw in this clause the seeds OF fnterminable
future legislation, and did not wish to see the
government go into competition with the medi-
cal profession.
The amount was opposed by Mr. Davis Ill3
and Mr.. Call, and rejected.
The bill was read third time and passed
On motion Of Mr.. Mcdonald (Mr. Thurman
being absent) the Geneva Award bill was taken
up.
pm. went into executive session.
HOUSE.--Mr. O'Neill presented memorial of
Philadelphia manufacturers and dealers in sheet
metal and metal goods, and manufacturers and
dealers in paints and oils protesting against the
extension OF the Herman Miller patent. Re
ferred. Also, resolution of the Philadelphia
Board OF Trade, praying for the appointment OF
a commission to consider what general laws in
relation to pilotage can be so framed as to be
suitable to all the navigable waters OF the cOun-
try. Referred.
MFR. Carlisle, from the committee on ways and
means, reported bill amending the laws in re-
gard to internal revenue. Printed and recon-
mttted.
Mr.. Wright, chairman of the committee on
labor depression, reported joint resolution re-
questfng the President to give notice to the
Chinese government that it is the desire of the
United States government that the clauses in
allow and permit the immigration Of subjects
and citizens of the two countries be abrogated
and annulled. Placed on the calendar, and the
majority and minority reports ordered printed.
Mir. Berry offered a resolution calling ON the
Secretary OF War for copy OF the report of
General g. Fl. Meudal relating to the effect Of
mining debris in the Sacramento river and its
tributaries. Adopted.
Mr.. Tucker gave notice that he would offer
the following resolutions in lieu OF those re-
ported by the select committee on the inter-
oceanic canal:
That in accordance with the foregoing declar-
alton of public policy, based upon The clear and
indisputable right to self-preservation, and the
Importance of perpetuating the republican in
stitutions established by the Constitution of the
United States, and especially in view OF the re-
persons and produce between the Atlantic and
Pacific states Of the Union. it is paramount in
tereSt of the people of the United States that no
canal, railroad or other artificial communication
across the Isthmus connecting the North ana
South American continents for the transfer of
vessels and cargoeS from the Caribbean sea to
the Pacific ocean, whether the same be built or
constructed at Panama, Nicaragua or elsewhere,
should be in the possession or under the control
or government OF any European or other for
e1gn power, which would tmper1l this vital in
terest of the people of this country; and while
recognizing the right OF other nations of the
world to this inter oceanic highway for univer-
oil ifnIC r,;rt tI,a
by reason OF its proximity to them, and of its
importance as a water way between the states
of the Unfon the interests OF commerce must
yield to the rights of national safety; and it is
therefore the duty of Congress to declare that,
whether it be constructed by foreign govern
ments or by corporations, deriving their being
United States will assert and maintain their
right to see that nothing shall be done in the
premises, which shall not fully secure a free
and unrestricted commerce and intercourse by
means OF such inter-oceantc highway between
the states of the Union in time OF public war, as
well as OF peace. And the United States cannot
otherwise, to grant to any other foreign power,
or to any corporation created or authorized by
any foreign power, any privilege, right or au-
thority in respect to such inter-oceanic high
way, as will be Inconsistent with their peace
and security, ndwith free commerce and in
tercourse among the states of the Union.
That the President be requested to take neces-
saly aud proper steps 70 carry into effect the
foregoing declarations of public policy.
The morning hour was dispensed with, pri-
yate business laid aside, aad the House at 1885
went into committee Of whole (Mr. Carlisle in
the cbair1 on the special bill.
The pending question was on the amendment
offered by Mr.. Springer extending the provisions
OF Mr.. Garfields substitute as amended by Mr..
SlmOntOn to general deputy marShalS. This, ii
adopted, will leave the substitute in the exact
form OF Mr. Springer's original amendment with
the addition Of the amendment offered by Mr..
Weaver, proyiding that when there are more
than two political parties in the field at any
election, three deputy: marshals shall be ap-
pointed, no two OF whom shall belong to the
same political party.
Mr.. Simonton supported the amendment.
These election laws were dangerous innova-
tion on the system of laws which the fathers OF
the republic had given, and though they had
been declared constitutional. it did not follow
that constitutional laws were good laws
After considerable debate Mr.. Springer'S
amendment was adopted-yeas S. nays 81.
Political Notes.
The defeat OF Tilden in Pennsylvania yester-
day is another triumph for Senator Wallace.
The Rhode Island republican state convention
yesterday unanimously elected solid Blaine