The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-11
XLVII CONGRESS--2d Session
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.
In the Senate Mr. Hoar asked Mr.. Pendle-
Ton when he intended to call up his civil SER
vice BILL
Mr.. Pendeton in reply asked unanimous
Monday
Mr.. Voorhees, objected.
Mr. Pendleton then gave notice that as soon
as tne bankruptcy bill was disposed of he
Woald move TO take up the civil service bill.
promote telegraphc communication between
america and Europe. Referred to the COM
mlttee on foreign relations.
Mr Conger, from the joint select committee
on american shiDping,a' ked additional time to
complete the committees report.
Mr.. Vance offered a resolution which was
agreed to, directing the Secretary of the Treas
ury 10 furnish as soon as possible a detailed
statement showing the cost of collecting the
internal revenue in each collection district
MI, voornees In speaking upon Mr.. Beck &
political assessment resolution, congratulated
the country upon the wonderful change OF
neart on the subject among the Republican
Senators since the discussion last summer.
MIR Vance's resolution was agreed to-
Mr. Rollins offered resolution of enquiry as
to taxation, and of horse railroads in the Dis.
trict OF Columbia. Laid over.
A short debate ensued upon motion to refer
communication from Secretary of War, Civ
ing estimates of the Mississippi river commits
sion, pending which the morning expired.
Mr.. Beck called up his political assessment
BILL
Mr.. Voorhees, said that all attempts to defend the
system had been abandoned, and the country
was to be congratulated that this was the effect
OF the late elections. He endorsed the remarks
OF President Arthur in condemning political
assessments.
Mr.. Hale read circular calling meeting Of
liquor dealers Of Dayton, Ohio. to aid in de.
feating families and prohibitionists and said be
fr1U
Edward Cooper aud ask how much money the
Democratic committee in New York collected
fiom liquor dealers there
Debate ensued, but without action on Beck's
resolution, the Senate resumed consideration
OF unfinished business the Bankruptcy bill
Mr. Hoar resumed his argument in favor oi
| the Lowell bill,
After further debate the bill was postponed
| till Monday.
| Mr.. Hawley introduced bill TO prevent Of
Ulcers OF the United States from collecting sub
| scriptions or assessments from each other. Re
| terred 10 civil service reform committee.
After an executive session the Senate ad
| iourned.
HOUSE.
| Mr.. Page of California, chairman of the
COMMITTEES on commerce, reported resolution
| calling on the Secretary of War for. informa
tion as TO when any moneys appropriated by
| the last river and harbor bill were appropri-
4
interest anu do not benefit commerce and navi
| cation; and if so, the names of such works and
the object, and respective amounts so appro
| GRATED whe iher any of the money has beer
| used oD such works, etc.
| Mr.. Kasson asked leave to append an
amendment to incorporate the words s'foreigr
and Interstate in the resolution before the
words commerce and navigation" He advo
| Gated its adoption.
| An exciting debate took place upon the reso
luton, the discussion drifting off into consid.
Grafton Of that measure. Mr.. Lane of Mary
land and Mr.. Robson of New Jersey makiue
strong speeches in its favor. Messrs Cox OF
| New York and Kasson of Iowa reviewed theil
| opposition to the bill and members of the
| House surrounded the speakers and severa
times interrupted them with laughter and ap
| planse
Mr. Kasson reported bill to improve the
| civil service. Ordered printed.
| After debate the House adopted the resolu.
tion OF inquiry; and after the introduction and
reference of bills to promote telegraphic com
munication with Europe, and appropriatine
| $1,250,0C1 tor the purchase of real estate il
| New York city for customs purposes, at La
| O'Clock proceeded to the consideration of the
consular appropriation bill. After some dis
cussion the bill was passed and the House ad
| iourned.