Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-08-05

SENATE.

for : bridee over the St. Croix river between
Calais. Me-, and st. Stephens. N. B.
Paseed. The House resolution for distribu-
tion of the journals of the two Houses to
public and law libraries, was passed.
Mr.. Dawes presented the conference re-
mort on the bill for the sale of q part OF the
Omaha reservation in Nebraska, which was
concurred in.
The bill for the establishment of diplo-
matte relations with Persia and authorizing
the appointment of a consul general to that
country, with an annual salary OF $5OOO, was
passed
The Senate took up and passed the pension
cas- es on the calendar not objected to.
House bill relieving certain soldiers of the
late war from charge of desertion was passed,
so amended as to exclude from its benefits
those who served less than twelve months,
or intentionally deserted.
The conference report upon Greek orphan
fund bill, was adopted.
Mr.. Hale presented conference report upon
the naval appropriation bill. and explained
the agreements that had been reached upon
all items in dispute, except that in reference
to the temporary closing Of navy yards and
the transfer of perishable stores therefroin,
and one authorizing the report made upon
additional lands and water front for Norfolk
and new conferees appointed on the items in
dispute.
Mc.>vs. Allison, Hale and Beck, were ap-
pointed conferees on the sundry civil bill.
Consideration of the tax reduction bill was
resumed, The question being on Mr.. Harris
amendment, providing for the reduction of
10 per cent. after Jan. LIST, 1888, and the ad-
ditional 10 per cent. after Jan. LIST, 1884,
upon import duties. Mr.. Harris argued that
the reduction to be offered by the amend
ment would benefit the entire people Of the
country, while that of a reduction of taxes
under the bill amounting to about 100000
600 would benefit only the small class. He
asked for the division of the question.
Mr.. Cockrell asked whether the republican
side intended to force the vote BY night ses-
sion.
Messrs. Sherman and Morrill, replied by
overtures for agreement to terminate the de-
bate tomorrow, next week or even a month
hence so the vote could be had upon the bill
before the adjournment sine die.
Mr.. Cockrell said the minority would
come to vote when they had fair and reason
able discussion and not sooner.
MIR. Salisbury said some 80 amendments
were pending and perhaps as many more to
be proposed; it WAS impossible TO arrange
for a vote. The alternative now presented
was to take the bill as submitted or nothing
and this he did not assent to.
Mr.. Hawley dared tine minority to vote up
on their 80 propositions without another
word of debate.
After some further controversy between
Messrs. Cockrell and Hawley. Mr.. Morgan
began a speech, but had made little progress
when his attention was called to the absence
of quorum.
The roll was called and it being evident
that no quorum could be secured, Mr.. Nor
rill agreed to motion for adjournment and
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Harris, of Massachu-
sets, the Senate bill was passed authorizing
settling the accounts of Edward X. Winship,
acting assistant-paymaster of the army.
Mr.. Holman of Indiana, asked leave to
offer resolution making the bill declaring
forfeited lands granted to railroad companies,
a special order for the 9th of December.
Mr.. HaZeltOn of Wisconsin, objected.
Mr.. Hutchins of New York, offered a resO-
luton proposing constitutional amendment
providing that it will take two-thirds of the
members elected to each house of Congress
to pass bill over the Presidents veto, in
stead of two-thirds of the members voting, as
at present. Referred.
Mr.. RObes0n OF New Jersey. presented the
conference report upon the naval appropria-
ton bill, stating that an agreement had been
reached on all points of dispute, except
closing the navy yards.
Mr.. Robson explained the provision of the
bill as far rs agreed upon.
The bill as it now stands, appropriates
$4,000 less than the bill of last year.
The report was agreed to, and further con-
ference ordered.
The conference report on the legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation bill was
presented and agreed to.
The House proceeded to the conside ration
of the Senate amendments to the Sundry
Civil appropriation bill.
The Senate amendments increasing to the
amount of $78, 900 the appropriations for the
national board of health, were non cOncurred
in after some debate, during which Mr.. Cox
asserted his belief that the yellow fever scare
was being worked up that the salaries of the
members of this board might continue.
The remainder of the afternoon was con-
sumed in concurring or non-cOncurring in
Senate amendments. 1t was nearly five
o'clock when the amendments were all dis
posed of and the bill was sent to the Senate.
The House disagreed to the amendment of
the Senate bill, providing for the printing of
the agricultural report of 1881 and confer
ence was ordered.
This legislative bill was signed by the
Speaker.
Messrs. Hiscock, Butterworth and Black
burn were appointed conferees on the sundry
civil bill and the House adjourned.