The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-06-07
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Congressional and washines.n.

congressional and Washington.
over leo new ILLS were introduced into the
House on Monday.
The House, "Wednesday spent the day on the
South Carolina contested election, finally seating
=. w. NJ. Maekey by q vote OF 160 10 8. Nj. Nc
Lane then rose TO question of privilege and in
troduced resolutions cesuiing Speaker Keller for
refusing TO entertain the motion and appeal
made by Mr.. Springer on Monday. Mr.. Reed, of
Maine Immediately moved to table the resolu-
ton, and IL was entertained by the Speaker
thus cutting of Mr.. McLane The scene which
followed was the widest ever known in the
House, fifty members shouting simultaneously
for recognition. and Speaker Keller being pale
with anger. Finally. by party vote. the resolu-
tons were tabled. The Republicans then called
up the Florida case of Bisbee VS.. Finley. The
House voted to consider II, aud then adjourned
In tie Senste on Wednesday two reports were
presented on bill for the relief of Fiz John Por-
building at Clarksburg. w. Va Mr. Logan pre-
senicd au act to allow the widow of Minister
Hurlbut his salary for one year. A long debate
took place on the bill to reimburse the Greek or
phan fund. motion to indefinitely postpone
the measure was voted down by 20 to 25 Mr.
Cockrell secured the adoption OF a clause to pay
Greeks who were orphans in 1882, when the bill
went over. Mr. Garland called up an act 10 grant
The right of way through Indian Territory TO the
Mississippi, Albuquerque and Inter Ocean Rail-
way, but Mr.. Ingalls, objected. The japanese in
demnity bill was taken up, and Mr.. Morrill, moved
the repayment of the entire amount received as
Minister assented TO the proposition to deduct
$500 10 pay the claims OF the Wyoming and
Takiang.
The Senate Thursday passed bill authorizing
the construction of 4 railroad bridge across the
Sault Ste Marie River, to connect with the Cana
dian roads, The bill to REIN burse the Greek or
phan fund was amended and passed. Mr. Allison
reported the House bill To extend The charters OF
National Banks, with sundry amendments The
army appropriation bill was called up. Mr.. Bay
ara opposed compulsory retirement at sixty-two,
aud Mr.. Logan defended it, Mt. Butler gave no
tice OF an amendment excepting Generals Sher-
man, sheridan. Hancock and Howard. Mr.
Naxey announced u motion to strike The clause
from the bill. prolonged debate ensued but
no action was taken.
The House Thursday refused to CONSIDER sny-
thing but the Florida contested election case Of
Bisbee vs.. FINLEY. Speeches were made by Messrs.
Belizho0ver, Jones, Mcmillan ana Bisbee, when
resolution declaring the latter entitled 70 a seat
Was passed by IA to 3, and he was sworn in. Dir.
Page reported the river aud harboT appropriation.
and announced that on Monday he would move
us passage under suspension of The rules. Mr..
HGZeline called up the contested election case Of
Lowe VS.. Wheeler. from Alabama and the House
decided 10 consider IT.
The House on Friday took up the Alabama con-
tested election case OF Lowe VS. Wheeler, on
which speeches were made by Messrs. Mills Jones.
Atherton and Horr. The general deficiency bill
and the legislative, judicial and executive appro-
priation were reported aud referred to the Com
mittee of the Whole.
The Senate devoted an hour and half of Fri
osy % resultless discussion and adjourned until
Monday.
The House. at Washington, on Saturday re-
Sumed consideration OF the Alabama contested
election case. Mr. Wheeler concluded his argu-
ment, and Mr.. Springer cORtended that if Lowe
was admitted IL would be tissue ballots He
moved 70 recemmit. with instructions to thrown
out all tissue ballots. Motion lost and previous
question ordered. Resolution passed declaring
contestant elected, and Mr.. Lowe took the oath
OF Office. The House then passed Senate icint
resolution 70 print Mr.. Blaine's memorial address
on the late President Garfield.
President pro TEN Davis before proceeding with
the order of business III the Senate Monday morn
ing, made personal statement regarding his
absence on Friday. He said ne was suddenly
called away from the city, and his letter cesignat
lug ingalls, to perform the duties of the Chair on
thai Gay. was IL exact conformitOry with letter
from former presiding officer (Thurmanl, in
pursuance OF which, member (EatOn) temporari-
ly discharged the duties of the Chair without
objection Since this precedent has been re-
garded as doubtful authority, the Chair, desiring
to guide his action by the judgment of the sem
ate: would feel Obliged by decision that would
relieve this imp6rsnt question of its obvious
embarrassment.