The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1882-03-23

gone, and it is impossible to tell the deptl
of the break at Alsatia. The breaks have
caused fall in the river at this point. This
break occurred at o'clock this morning
and was caused by the heavy storm which
prevailed at that time. The fall of water
over the levee is about seven feet.
Forty-Seventh Congress.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March 20.-Mr. Garland,
of the judiciary committee, gave notice
that on the 25th instant he would call up q
bill to establish a court of appeals, and
added that in view OF its Importance and
the pressure for action he would then ask
to have the subject considered until dis
posed of.
The military academy and consular and
diplomatic appropriation bills were re-
ported to the senate with amendments.
Also a.bill for the admission of Dakota as
a state.
Mr.. Brown presented petition of citi-
gems of Albany, Georgia, for an increase of
appropriations for the improvement OF the
harbor of Savannah.
Senators Butler and Kellogg of the sum
$500 and $500 respectively for
expenses incurred by them
in vindicating their right to seats
was passed. 1t was conceded, in the de
/
payment to successful members, but it was
explained that these cases were exceptional
| in that they necessitated proof the validity
of the state legislature in each instance.
Mr.. Pendletop presented memorial of
the National Tobacco association, pro-
testing against the passage, of
the free leaf tobacco bill also a
petition of the same association for the
abolition of export stamps, for sundry
changes of the law in regard to the exporta-
tion of tobacco by rail, and fees paid to in
spectors of export tobacco. Referred to
committee on finance.
The senate then took up the house bill
providing for life.saving service, pending
debate on which the tariff commission bill
was taken up, Mr.. Beck opening the debate
and criticized the declaration recently
made by Mr.. Frye, that he favored protec-
tion regardless of any constitutional limita-
tion.
Without action the senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Hiscock, of Kew York, chairman Of the
COMMITTEES on appropriations reported back
senate bill making. further appropriations
for the relief of sufferers from the overflow
of the Mississippi river and its tributaries,
The report of the committee recommends
! that the house rccede from its amendment
authorizing the expenditure of
a portion of the appropriation in
strengthening the levees. After a
brief speech by Robertson, of Louisiana, in
opposition to receding from the amend
ment, the report of the committee was
agreed upon.
Under the call of states resolutions were
introduced by King of Louisiana, appro-
priating $500000 for the relief of sufferers
from the overflow Of the Mississippi river
and its tributaries.
BY Hubbell, of Michigan-To reduce in
| ha nh N ha
| tax on bank checks, capital and deposits, a
| large number of manufactured articles, and
reduces the tax on cigars and cigarettes.
| BY Tucker, of Virginia-To incorporate
the Atlantic & Mississippi canal company.
The District of Columbia taxation bill
was discussed over two hours on motion to
suspend rules and pass il, but the motion
was finally rejected, the principal objec-
tion to the bill itself being against the sec
| tion taxing commercial travellers.
| Kelly, OF Pennsylvania, under instruc-
| tions from the committee on ways and
means, moved to suspend rules and adopt
resolution making the tariff commission
the, special order when house
Union and continued as such special order
until disposed of, not to antagonize .appro-
| priation bills.
| After some discussion, motion to sus-
pend the rules and adopt the resolution was
| agreed to-yeas, 152; nays, 90.
Reed of Maine, under instructions from
| the committee on the judiciary, moved TO
suspend the rules and adopt a resolution
making the Geneva award the special order
| for the 2ith day in March.
| A number of democrats were opposed to
| this motion and manifested their oppOsi-
! 20 the bill and used up much ,imC by
making several motions to adjourn which
were voted down by the republicans.
The house was still in session at $50 p. m,
calling the roll on dlatory motions, with
no clear prospect Of either adjournment or
transaction Of business
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March 2i.-Mr George
presented a memorial from the Mississippi
| legislature for aid to rebuild the levees.
Mr.. Hoar offered resolution which was
adopted calling on tlIe president for in
structions given early in 1880 To our minis
ter TO China, Greene Seward) concerning
Chinese immigration and modification Of
existing treaties relating thereto with cor
respondence between Mr.. Seward and the
state department relating to said subject.
Mr. Call presented. a petition from
the citizens Of Florida for mail facilities
on the Gulf coast.
The military academy appropriation bill
was taken up and the senate committee
amendments were agreed to without de-
bate. They insert in ii s., 500 for the
construction Of pOntOOn train, $1,000 for
contingencies for superintendent Of acad-
emy, and $500 for swimming baths for
the use and instruction Of the cadets.
The bill then passed.
The senate then resumed consideration
Of the tariff commission bill, and Mr.. Nor
gan addressed the senate upon the neces-
sity Of a prompt tariff revision by COM
mittees Of congress in preference TO the
commission plan.
Mr. Morgan criticised the dilatoriness Of
congress in taking action and said he would
I have voted for q commission III 50 long
period of inactiOn had not elapsed
Mr.. Van Wyck secured the floor. but
Welded Temporarily. and the bill was in
] formally laid aside for general business.
on motion Of Mr.. Brown the house bill
establishing the United States district
courts with separate officers iOr E0rthern
and southern judicial districts Of Georgia,
passed.
The house met at 12.10 this morn
ing and final roll call was ordered.
nnd no quorum being present, an
understanding was reached that amer the
reading Of the journal to-day the house
would proceed 20 vote on the proposition
submitted By Hewitt. Of New York,
namely. Making the Geneva award bills
his special order for April 1ith, and thence
from DAY % day until disposed of, but not
b interfere with the revenue. appropriation
bill tariff commission ban and he bill rH-
ferring 10 private claims 10 the csurt Of
claims.
Gibson. q Louisiana, presented a tele-
gram from the relief commission 81 New
/ Orleans. giving statement q the destifu-
I ti0n caused b. the overflow Of The Mississ-
I irui rirer. and declaring thst the surpliez
0f rafi0us received from the department
. had been erhausted. and that the c0rnrnis-
I si0n i in receiut q sidifi0nal denands f0r
fully 39l 0Dl rati1ns. ordersd printed in
Reoord.
In reply % question By Cor, q Ncu
Nurk, Pare. q Calt1ruia. sisted thai be-