National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-27
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The Creek Orphan Fund-Japnnese In
demnity Fund Bill.

Mr.. Bayard reported from the Finance Commit
mttce q modification of the measure recently re-
ported by him as substitute for the House bonded
spirits bill. He said the amended bill now re.
ported contained notifications which had been
prepared in conjunction with the Treasury Depart
ment relating to bonds to be given for the ex-
tended warehousing period and providing ware
housing regulations as TO spirits made from grapes
apples, and peaches.
Upon Mr.. Bayards suggestion, the measure was
ordered printed as n substitute for the House bill
on the subject He added that he would probably
call 1t up early next week:
An order was made for an adjournment from
Friday until Monday.
A message was received from the President
transmitting letter from the Secretary of State
concerning the awards made against Venezuela
by the mixed commission under the convention
OF April 20, 1866. Ordered printed IL is a copy
Of the message laid before the House Thursday1
The Chnir presented resolution Of the Franklin
Institute, Of Philadelphia protesting against the
proposed change in tie patent laws. Referred.
Mr.. Butler said that Immediately after the dis
posal of the Japanese indemnity bill he would
urge action upon the bill for territorial govern
ment for Southeastern Alaska. As showing the
urgency of prompt action, he sent to the Clerks
desk and had read sundry communications show
lug lawlessness among the miners in that section.
substitute for the Senate and House bills on this
subect.l
The Senate bill to reimburse the Creek orphan
upon striking out tho allowance of interest on
500, I99 taken from the fund and applied to the
support of loyal Creek refugees during the rebel
lion.
The provision was retained and a discussion fol.
lowed, In which Mr. Sherman reiterated his argu-
ment in denial u the liability of the government
FIR SO much of the amount 10 be reimbursed as
had been paid out for the support of the Creeks.
Mr.. Dawes maintained the inviolobility of the
fund, and the obligation of the government TO
make good any dehcit caused bya diversion OF
portions OF y for the support OF others than its
actual benehciarles by treaty
Mr. PLAT suggested several notifications OF
phraseology, which were concurIed in
Mr.. Brown spoke In advocacy, aud Mr.. Cockrell
In opposition 10 the bill, which finally went over
without action upon the expiration Of the morn
Ing hour I,vor o.,o, -, t,o s.no,0 ,,u 10 ,,ov,,a
for the removal Of distractions to the free nayga.
II requires bridge corporations to erect sheer
| Blooms, &c, to aid steamboats, or other craft in
passing without striking the bridgepiers. Amend
| menis offered by Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Hoar were
adopted, providing that no greater sum than sl5-
| 600 shall be required TO be expended upon any
one bridge In one yenr, and that the Secretary of
| War shall enforce the law whenever the public
interest requires his interpositon The bill passed.
The Senate then resumed consideration of the
| Japanese idemnty fund bill, and Mr.. Jones, of
Florida, continued his argument in opposition TO
the bill.
Mr.. Saunders, Of Nebraska, moved an amend
ment 10 pay to George s. Fisher, consul ut Kama
gawa, $1,000 for his losses in consequence OF his
| forcible election from his residence and loss of
| property
Mr., Jones, OF Florida, offered an amendment
| provid.ng that before any payment OF money be
authorized by the bill the President shall cons
municate to the governments of Great Britain,
| government, and request their co operation III
| making full restitution to Japan.
Without further action on tue bill or amend.
ments, the Senate (at 4;4O p. m) adjourned until