Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03
EORTT.SlXTH CONGRESS.
MONDAY. May 3.


SENATE.-The Vice President laid before the
Senate communication from the Secretary of
the War, asking an appropriation Of sl42, 900 to
reimburse the department for clothing, camp
and garrison equipages, &C., donated by acts Of
Congress for the use of civil committees and
which, in all probability. will be lost to the
army: Also the petition OF the German
Society OF Pennsylvania, for the passage Of the
bill relating to emigration.
large number OF petitions in favor OF the
Eaton tariff commission bill were presented.
Mr.. Ingalls, from the committee on the Dis
trict of Columbia. reported adversely on the
bill for the benefit OF the public schools in the
District. Indefinitely postponed.
Bills were introduced and referred as follows:
BY MIR. Morrill-For the erection OF monu-
Ment in Washington to the memory of Joseph
Hfnly: ,,,,.,u ~ >,,.,,,,,,,, .o,,,, x,ar
nations, and providing adequate Compensation
therefore Referred to the committee on post
Offices and post roads.
Mr. Wallace submitted resolution that the
Senate will hold session on Wednesday and
Thursday nights OF each week, commencing at
s and closing at 1890, for the consideration OF
bills on the calendar in their order.
Mr.. EdmundS.-That had better go over. |
think we can make better Arrangement.
The resolution went over.
Mr. Cameron (Wis.l. pursuant to previous
OF Ben Holiday. Mr.. Cockreu objected. Mr..
Cameron called for the yeas and nays. Mr..
Cockreil said he would vote TO take it up at any
time out Of the morning hour but it was unjust
todispace the calendar. Mr.. IIoar said it was
as much OF reproach upon the conduct OF
legislation TO deny just private claim year
after after year as to refuse TO observe the paolic
We're parallel. He would support the motion.
Mr. Ingalls, also said that denial Of Justice was
here occurring in favor OF a sentimental adher-
every day.
MI Edmunds thought the rule should be ad-
hered TO as closely as possible at least. There
were other places than the Senate provided for
the satisfaction OF private claims OF contracts
with the government.
The motion was agreed to--yeas 26 nays p.
The bill was then taken up. 1T appropriateS
1926, 139 TO pay Ben. Holiday in fun satisfaction
OF all his claims against the United States for
spoliations by hostile Indians on his property
While carrying the mails; for property taken
benefit OF the United States, and for losses OF
property and expenses incurred in changing his
mall % route In compliance With the orders Of the
L. s. commanding officer.
The bill was m0mentarfly laid aside and on
motion of Mr.. Bruce the House Joint resolution
authorizing the Secretary of War to donate
rationS to the sufferers by the recent cyclone at
Macon, Miss, was taken up and passed.
Messrs. Eaton, Davis w. va.j and Window
We're appointed members of committee OF con-
ference on the dtsagreeing vote OF the two
houses on the diplomatic and consular appro-
priation bill.
MI. Ingalls, [by requesD introduced bill to
eStaDllsn uniform SYSTEM OF bankruptcy
throughout the United States. Referred to the
committee on the Judiciary.
The report OF the committee on claims on the
Holiday bin was then read.
When the reading OF the report on the bill
was completed the morning hour had expired
1t VIII require majority vote to get the bill up
again tomorrow.
Mr.. Vance resumed his speech In support OF
the resolutions declaring H. NJ. Spofford en-
titled TO the seat now held by Mr.. Kellogg,
HOUSE.-Mr. Orth asked unanimous consent
to make personal explanation tomorrow, after
the reading of the journal, in regard to his con-
nect1on with the claims against Venezuela and
the congressional investigation of the 44th Con-
gress in regard thereto.
There being no objection. Mr.. Orth stated
that he hope the member from the Springfield,
H., district {Mr. springerl would be present to-
morrow, as In his explanation he might say
something OF interest to that gentleman.
Under the call'of states the following bills
Mr.; Davis (Cal.l-Resolution Of California
legislature relative to the discontinuance
Of the letter service Of Wells, Fargo i Co
BY Mr. Ackien-Resolution OF Louisiana legls-
lature asking for an appropriation of 100000
for the improvement OF the Red river By MI
ElsnTo s1,s establish "a government postal tee-
SBRe BeReen serss Boson for and the New Tna states
Washington and intermediate post Offices
BY Mr. king--Resolution calling for informa-
tion in regard to the expulsion of Ismaeites
81,
Petersburg, Russia. BY Mr.. Henkle-Reorgan-
zing and incorporating anew the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad company in the event OF
the sale OF the franchises and effects of said
company under certain mortgages. Also, in
cooperating the Washington Improvement COM
pany, for the purpose OF nIling up the
marshes on the river front Of Washington.
BY Mr. Manning-Resolution declaring that the
Secretary OF the Interior had not transmit cd
certain information called for by the House rel
atiye TO the Modoc, Pawnee and other Indian
tribes, and directing him to do so. or state why
he cannot. BY Mr.. Daggett-To establish
uniform system OF bankruptcy.
The republicans demanded the reading OF
each measure introduced the impression being
that their purpose was to prevent an antf-third
term resolution being offered alter the call or
states should have been concluded.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Daggett was a
long printed bill and Mr.. Springer moved that
the House adjourn, inaSmuch as it was evident
that the whole day would be wasted.
The motion was then agreed to and the Housa
at 900 adjourned.