The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-01
xLvITH CoNGREss-2d Session
SENATE

Mr.. kirkwOod, from the select committee,
reported the testimony taken at the present
session in relation TO the removal of the Pom
cas-. Ordered printed.
The credentials of William Malone from
Virginia were fled
Mr.. Window stated that he would ask to
later in the day.
Mr.. Eaton gave notice that he would then
press the resolution to vote.
Mr.. Conkling, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported favorably without amendment
the House bill to authorize the registration OF
trade mark and protect the same. He also re-
ported back adversely the Senate bill on the
subject, and it was Immediately postponed.
Mr.. Davis submitted a conference report on
the legislative appropriation bill. Adopted.
The sundry civil bill was received from the
House and referred.
The Senate considered the House bill provid-
ing construction fund for the navy and other
purposes.
After debate the bill was finally recon-
mitted.
Mr.. Window addressed the Senate upon a
resolution on the table declaring that the Gov
eminent of the United States will insist that
its consent is necessary condition precedent
to the construction Of an Isthmus thorough
fare. He said it did not comport with our
honor or our national traditions to stubbornly
block the worlds progress. Our mission was
to lead, not obstruct, and we must be prepared
to give to the commerce CT the world the facil-
tiles to which it is entitled.
The Senate insisted upon its amendment to
the river and harbor bill and conferees were
appointed.
At GAO the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House met at 10 o'clock in continuance
of Saturdays session.
Mr. Clymer in a brief speech presented to
the House portrait of Frederick A. Mullen
burg, Speaker Of the first and third Congresses,
which will be placed in the lobby in the rear
of the Speakers desk.
Mr. Hawley offered a resolution, which was
adopted, requesting the Speaker to inform
the great grandchildren of MuhlenbuIg of the
satisfaction with which the portrait was re-
ceived.
The House voted upon amendments to the
sundry civil bill.
An amendment appropriating quarter of a
million for the Baltimore post office was agreed
to.
An amendment striking out appropriation
for the purchase OF the papers of the Con-
1ederate Generals Bragg and Pope was agreed
to-.
An amendment appropriating 5000, 600 to
establish naval coaling stations on the Isthmus
of Panama was agreed to. The bulk of the
affirmative vote was called from the Republic
can side.
Adjourned at II O'Clock and Mondays ses-
sion began.
Consideration of the civil sundry bill was re-
sumed. An amendment instructing the COM
mlssloners on the part of the United States to
the International monetary conference to agree
to no adjustment which does not recognize sill
yer coin as part of the money system of the
governments joining in such conference was
rejected.
Separate votes were demanded on various
amendments relative to the amounts paid in
contested election cases, and it was not until
1920 that the bill was finally passed; yeas 1879,
nays 80.
Mr.. Blackburn presented the conference re-
port on the post office appropriation bill.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Wells presented the conference report
on the Indian appropriation bill Agreed to.
The agreement restores the Indian commits
sion, but strikes out the appropriation of $1O,-
600 for expenses.
Mr.. Reagan moved for non-concurrence in
Senate amendments to the river and harbor ap
preparation bill and the appointment of a con-
ference committe.
Mr.. Warner raised the point of order that
it would have to be referred to the committee
of the whole.
Mr.. Reagan changed his motion to motion
to suspend the rules and non-concur in the
amendments.
Mr.: Sparks moved to dispense with the
morning hour. Negatived. Republicans vot-
ing solidly against it.
Under call of States the following bills, etc.,
were introduced and referred:
By Mr. Morton calling on the Secretary of
the Treasury for information as to the occupan-
cy OF the old post office building in New York
since the removal Of the post office. Also as
to whether there is any good reason why that
property should not now be sold.
By Mr.. Bedford resolution calling on the
Attorney General and Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue for information as to what
suits are now pending in the U, S. Circuit and
U. 5. District courts for the southern district
OF New York against several railroads.
The Republicans called for the reading of
bills introduced for the purpose, presumably,
OF postponing the consideration of the funding
bill which it was expected would be called up.
MIR. Ladd introduced resolution of the
Maine Legislature relative to the East River
bridge.
House disagreed to Senate amendments to
the river and harbor bill and a conference
committee was appointed.
Conference report on the legislative bill was
agreed to.
House soon after took recess until even
inc