Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-22

The Senate To-day.

CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate To-day.
Mr. Brown presented resolutions Of the Georgia
legislature asking for appropriations in aid OF edu
cation In the states
Mr. Gorhafn introduced bin appropriating
Sl00,Ooo for public building at Annapolis, Md
The calendar was proceeded with, and the Senate
court was passed.
lit directs the deposit Of all moneys paid into
with the treasurer, an assistant treasurer, or
designated depositary OF the United States, and,
where there is none such, with bank to be desg-
mated by the court Provision IS made for bond
and surettes for the safe keeping OF the money,
and for Judgment with damages, upon failure to
The House bill increasing the pension of Col D.
=: ThOmaS $O per month In excess Of the rate now
allowed by law for Officers OF his grade was op-
mittee, as establishing a precedent for general
increase. The bill, after discussion, was postponed
vote, with one or two Executions as being eiven by
the democratic side.
The Senate bill TO provide for the payment Of the
claim OF Joseph r. Shannon for a steamboat i'm
pressed into the union service by Gen. Butler at
New Orleans. in 1862 and destroyed by the con-
1ederates while In that service, was passed.
MARTIAL LAW IN ALASKA.
Mr.. Miller introduced joint resolution to au-
thorze the President to declare martial law in the
territory Of Alaska. Referred to the committee on
the judiciary.
The Geneva award bill came up as unfinished
business soon after O'Clock, and Mr.. Hoar ad-
dressed the Senate on the subject.
Nominations To-day.
The President sent the following nominations to
the Senate to-day:
Leland c. Bacon, OF New York, to be consul of
United States at Samana.
Louis s, Dupont syle, OF Pennsylvania, to be con-
John W. Stone, OF Michigan, to be attorney gen.
eral OF the United States for western district of
Michigan.
Postmaster% Joshua j. Mallett, at West Ches
ter, NY; John Heames, at Medford, Mass; Fred.
Rosecrans, at Tecumseh, Mich.
House OF Representatives.
On motion of Mr.. Robson, (N.J.,) from commit
tee on rules, resolution was adopted providing
for evening sessions on every Tuesday and Thurs
day.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONTEST
Mr.. Calkfns, chairman of committee on elec-
tions. called up, as privileged question, the con-
tested election case OF Mackey VS. Dibble
Mr.. Randall inquired whether the Sneaker
would interfere with the call OF states, and upon
receiving AN Affirmative answer, moved that when
Wednesday next, stating that as the present
struggle might be protracted one, it might be
well for the House to take a rest.
Mr.. CalkinS made the point of order that that
motion involved change OF the rules and must
lie over for one day; but the point was overruled
by the Speaker
Mr.. Randall desired to state his reasons for ask
Ing the motion, but Mr.. Calkins objected.
Inc motion was lost-yeas, 80; nays, 112
but when necessary to make quorum, all the re-
pubicans present and paired will vote, having re-
served to themselves that right.
Mr.. Randall then raised the question OF consid.
Grafton against the election case.
The vote resulted yeas 113, nays (Mr. Neal, of
Ohio, and Mr. Cox, of New York;, no quorum.
Mr.. Calktns suggested that the discussion pro-
ceed to-day and no vote be taken until Tomorrow
-, Mr. Randall made the counter suggestion that
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-oils reported from the committee on the Dis
trict OF Columbia.
leave OF absence was granted to Messrs. Wise, of
Va Va; Deuster, OF Wis. Blanchard, of La. and
vale Valentine 90 OF Neb ghe latter on account of ILL
ordered.
The call disclosed the presence Of 22s members.
me doors were then closed and the sergeant-at-
arms directed to take the absent members into
Gu. tody.
The District i'm Congress-.
Mr. Aldrich to-day introduced in the Senate a
bill to pay William Bowen, of the District $3 749 80
balance claimed to be due him for abating certain
nufSanceS under authority of the board OF health.
The work consisted OF filling certain lots to the
grade OF the streets surrounding them. Referred
to District commit ee
On motion OF Mr.. Conger the Senate this after
noon ordered the testimony taken by the Potomac
flats committee to be printed for the use Of the
committee.
DISTRICT DAY AGAIN PosTPoNED-ACTIoN OF THE
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Owing to the election contest of Mackey vs.
OConnor-Dibble, second South Carolina district,
coming up in the House to-day as unfinished bust.
ness, the District Of Columbia committee did not
secure the floor. 1t was agreed, however, by the
District committee to ask for Monday, June 18th
next to be set aside for District business. At to-
days meeting the committee agreed to report a
Joint resolution to extend the fish season to June
18th Also, to report a bill to close alleys. The
proposition for the appointment OF wood tnspec-
tors was passed over, the District Commissioners
reporting against it. No day has yet been assigned
10 hear the butchers against the abattOir BILL but
the committee will accord an early hearing when
ever the butchers Indicate they are ready.
THE WATER SUPPLY BILL.
Senator Harris concluded not to call up the
water bill to-day as it would antagonize the
Geneva award bill, which is next on the calendar.
The supporters OF the latter bill expressed the
opinion that it could be passed within few
hours-certainly not longer than one day-and
they agreed to assist Mr.. Harris in getting the
water bill through II he would not antagonfZe
their bill. Feeling assured that this would
facilitate the passage Of his bill Mr.. Harris as