The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-01-20
NUMBER 21.
XVI CONGRESS.

XVI CONGRESS-.
[Second Session.
HOUSE, Jan. ia resolution pro.
viding for the appointment of a committee to
investigate alleged abuses of the franking
privilege was adopted, and the House went In,
to committee of the whole on the Indian ap-
preparation bill. Several amendments were Of
ferred, among them providing for the trans
1er OF Indian affairs to the war department.
All amendments were ruled out of order. The
committee rose and reported the bill to the
House, and after considerable discussion, the
bill passed. A committee to investigate al
legged frauds in the franking privilege was an
nounced. A message from the President was
received relating to the invitation of the French
government to send representatives to the IL
!crnat!onal congress Of electricians to bc hcl :
III Pa1is. Sept. 16, 1881, and recommending al
appropriation for that purpose. Referred to
the committee on foreign affairs. Adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. 1.-THE bill for pun
ishing tramp vagrancy in the district was
discussed on amendments; The military acad-
emy appropriation bill was reported with an
amendment, and placed on the calendar. A
bill for the relief of Gen. Ord was reported
The House bill for melting and refining bull
lion was reported favorably. The bill for re-
organizing the militia of the United States was
reported unfavorably, and indefinitely post
poncd. Senator Cockrell submitted resolu-
ton which was agreed to, calling on the post
master general for copies of contracts, etc, for
carrying mail across the continent Senator
COnkling desired to inquire whether the pur-
pose Of the resolution was to afford q pretcxt
for further delay of action on the Ben Holiday
relief bill, which honest claim had been kept
dangling before congress for years. Senator
Cockrel1 disclaimed any such purpose. Pend
ing debate, the Senate adjourned.
S House, Jan. 12.-The House went
into committee of the whole on the funding
bill. Debate followed. The time rendered for
debate having expired the committee rose and
the time for debate was extended one hour
The time of the bill having expired, the ques-
ito II revived on Mr.. Woods amendment fixing
the rate Of interest upon bonds at 2 per cen
A vote was taken fixing the rate of interest :;
per cent, 1872 to 90. The great body of
Democrats ruled in the affirmative, Republi-
cans in the negative. The second branch of
the amendment fixing rates on notes at per
cent. was agreed to without discussion. After
adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. l2.--Sen. Logan called
up the joint resolution extending the franking
business. A discussion followed. On the ex-
piration Of the morning hour, the army appro-
priation bill was taken up. 1t showed a net
increase in the appropriation Of $262,O 900. A
large number of Senator's participated in the
debate. Amendments were proposed, but
without acting upon them the Senator's ad-
jOurncd.
HOUSE, Jan. l3.--Bills were report
for disposing of sundry contested seats eases,
and referred. A bill for tho relief of Gen. Ord
was introduced and referred. The House went
into committee OF the whole on the funding
bill. Mr.. Randall modified his amendment to
read as follows: The secretary of the treasury
is hereby authorized 10 issue bonds or certifi-
Gates in an amount not exceeding g se5o,ooo,
which shall bear interest ut the rate of 3 per
cent. per annum, redccmablc at pleasure of the
government after two years from the date of
issue. Mr.. Townsend, Of Illinois, offered an
amendment to Randall's amendment, fixing
the amount of bonds ut S4OO,O00,OOO. Mr.
Randall accepted the amendment, and his
amendment as amended was agreed to, 1913 to 2
(Weaver and Gilletc). Various amendments
were offered and rejected Discussion contin-
ucd during the remainder of the session. The
committee rose and the House adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. Ex-senator Mcmillan
reported from the committee on commerce,
favorably on the bill to pay Minnesota Indians
damages for the construction of reservoirs on
Indian reservations at the head waters of the
Mississippi, and for other purposes. After an
explanation by him, the bill passed. Senator
Logan introduced bill extending the franking
privilege which was taken up. Senator Wallace
rose to a personal explanation in reference to
a change made against him of abuse Of the
franking privilege. The resolution was re-
ferred to the committee on postoffices. The
Senate resumed the consideration Of the army
bill. Amendments were suggested, and a
long discussion followed. Without final &C.
SENATE, Jan. Ex-senator Hoar
presented a petitition and spoke in favor Of a
bill, providing for retired presidents. A bill
was reported from the committee on agricul-
ture in regard to plcuro-pencumonia among
cattle. The Senate passed the district tramp
bill. Senator VOORHEES, offered a concurrent
resolution for participating in the unyeiling
of the statue OF Admiral Farragut. Adopted.
Consideration of the military academy appro-
priation bill was resumed. The bill appropri-
ating 1922, 1885. The bill making appropria-
tion of $2,50O to defray the expense of the In
tcrnational Sanitary Conference passed, after
considerable discussion. a bill in reference
to the Freedmen's bank in Washington was
taken up, but received no action, and the Sen
ate adjourned till Monday.
L1OlSE. Otl1s lf.--l uC IlOuSc W clll
went into committee of the whole on the pri-
vatc calendar. No attempt was made to take
up the funding bill. A dozen private bills were
reportcd-much action Of no general interest
was lad-and no quorum being present tho
House adjourned.
SENATE, Jan. 15.--Not in session.
HOUSE. Jan. l5.-Went into COM
mittcc of the whola on the funding bill. Mr..
Frye gave notice of substitute which he pro-
posed to offer for the first section, providing
Tor the issue of bonds and treasury notes 10
the amount of $500, ,OO0,0Go, bearing 81 per
rent. interest and rcdecmable after one year.
Various amendments were offered and debated.
After extended discussion, the committee ros >
and the House adjourned. 1t is expected the
bill will reach 4 final vote on Tuesday.
SENATE, Jan. Ex-senator Wallace,
from the committee on appropriations, report
ed with suDdry amendments, the Indian appro
priation bill. Senator Pendleton reported
with y detailed report, tho bill making all ap
preparation for completing, compiling and
publishing the returns of the tenth census
senator Garland presented the report of Con
grcssional visitors to West Point, accompany
ing the same with a bill amending existing
laws in relation to the military academy al
West Point. Referred. The bill passed fo1
the relief of Gen. Ord. Discussion Of the b,
Holiday bill resumed. Went into cxccutiv,
session, and afterward adjourned.
HOUSE, Jan. l7.-Bills introduced
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