The National tribune., 1882-03-11
WHAT CONGRESS ISDOING.

nhce nave been disposed of, there is no excuse 10
lurther delay in the matter of passing the nee
eSSary bill 10 properly equip the Pension Blu
reau, in order that the long standing claims o
those entitled to pensions for wounds received
In preserving the Union on many hard fought
battlefield may be adjudicated, and the bene
fciaries be awarded the money to which they
are entitled under the Arrears of Pension Act
Among the bills that have already passed the
House are the Fortifcations, appropriating
s375,oo0, as against S575,OO0 last year; the Mil
itary Academy, 1896, ,s57, as against 1922 43s5
last year; the POst-ofhce bill, involving $43,-
55O,5Oo an increase of some g, 100000 over last
| year. The Consular and Diplomatic bill has
also passed the Heuse, appropriating 81 ,965, $50
as against 81 1872, ,435 last year: the Indian bill
which calls for $4920, 436, as against 81 4597, 500
In 1851. The immediate deficiency bill has
passed, and appropriates $2270,0OO, while
the Army bill is finished and will be reported
from the House Committee at an early day.
1he Senate has also passed the Chinese immi-
grafton bill, and the agricultural appropriation
bill has passed the Housed
The week has been busy one in both Houses
SENATE.
In the Senate on Thursday, March 5. res
o!utlon introduced by Mr.. German wasadopted
directing the Postmaster General to report in
detali rhe amount expended during the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1881, for special facilities
ior last mall service, showing the list of COM
panles receiving the same, also statement of
contracts awarded, the character of the addi-
nonaI service TO be performed, etc.
The resolutions providing for an inquiry into
the Chill-Peru diplomatic correspondence were
amended and adopted.
on Friday the greater part of the session was
consumed IN hearing speeches on the Chinese
bill by Nessrs. Farley, Jones, Salisbury, Bayard,
and others. An amendment was proposed to
limit Chinese emmigration TO a period of ten
years The bill went over until Monday, to
which time the Senate adjourned.
A bill was passed directing the Secretary of
the Navy TO detail an officer of the navy to
compile for publication the official records of
the war of the rebellion, the compilation to be
made under the direction of the Secretary of
War
The Senate was not in session on Saturday.
On Monday bill was reported from the
Judiciary Committee to establish uniform sys-
tenn OF bankruptcy throughout the United
states. The discussion OF the Chinese bill was |
continued, and several forcible speeches were |
Mr.. Teller reported favorably the House bill |
TO pension Mrs Garfield, with an amendment.
including Mrs. Polk and Mrs TYLER. The |
are $1,000 per annum from September
10, 1881.
Mr. Vest reported favorably from the Com
nlttee on Commerce bill to incorporate the
ihteToceahlc ship Railway Company (com-
monty known as the Ead5 bill. The bill pro-
V!deS for guarantee by the United States of a
ilVldend OF per cent. per annum for fifteen
years on Soo,UtO0D0 of the capital stock of the |
company, and stlpulates that in return the |
company Shall transport gratis for ninety-nine
Years The mails, war vessels and other prop-
rty OF the United States; and shall transport
american merchant vessels for one-haif the
ate charged by the company The total stock
i the company, as proposed, is SO O0O.GaO
1hehrgency deficiency bill was reported from /;
ne committee on Conference, and the report
an. The remainder of the session
'as devoted to the consideration OF the bill to
fiorce treaty stipulationS with the Chinese
pom which subject Mr.. Slater, Mr. Cameron, |
IT. George, Mr.. Call, Mr.. Teller, and others, ,
idresSed the Senate
Mr.. Frye, in the Senate on Tuesday. intro !
need bill for the relief of American ship !
ing, ana spoke al length on the subject. A |
VI was passed authorizing the Secretary of
ar to use hospital tents for the use of the
lferers from the Mississippi River overflow. &
ne Chinese bill was again discussed. The
hht resolution granting the use OF articles,
.nts &c, to the Grand Army Of the ReDublic q
apartment of Pennsylvania at Gettvshurc in {
lly' los2 was read second time and referred /
the committee on Military Affairs This t
easure has been passed by the House, G
MI Roiiins introduced bill appromiatinc !
,ooJu Tor the purpose of enabling the Secrs- !
ry of the Interior TO lease a suitable building d
buildings for additional accommodations for
e Pension Bureau.
In the Senate on Wednesday the bin for
on the alcoholic liquor question was I
nsldered. r--o motion Of NIr Bayard Tn have u
committed to the Finance Committee bay II
z been tabled. Further consideration was Il
ven to the Chinese bill. the vote on several k
lehdments offered indicating its ultimate pas a
Mr. Garland introduced a bill anpronriatino ri
100000 for building and Improving Ievrrs r
the Mississippi River. II
On Thursday in the Senate the sJcoholic al
uor bill was amended by providing that not u
'rc than three OF the five members OF the , b
nmission should be Of the same political OF
rCy, and that not more than three of them p'
all be prohibitOlists. al
The Chinese emigration hill yas fprtbar al
lenaed. 1T provides that afte, the cvnira- fI
n Of 80 days from the passage of the act ftbe al
'use having yet to consider the measured fo
: coming OF Chinese laborels to the United ST
ites shall be suspended, under a penalty of at
W and one years impriSOnment for each yio- is
ION OF the law by the master of any vessel ed
c act does not apply to Chinese students Of
chers, trevelers, merchants, and diplomatic
,nts. De
IN Friday a resolution was adoptod direct;sc Ca
Secretary of War tn use Government vessels M;
distributing rations and other supplics In sh
flood auferers. A bill was introduced To he
in the construction of the MARYLAND and ass
aWare Snip Canal. The alcoholic LIQUOR on
was passed. Ii provides for the app0iut di:
NJ ny the PRESIDENT and confirmation by the an
ate OF q commission OF seven persons, not jul
re than four of whom shall be Of the same wo
tical party, nor be advocates Of prohibition ere
hold office not exceeding two wears who ! Tn
II investigate the alcoholic lianor traffic inl
relations to revenue and taxation and its fiji
eral economic, criminal, moral and sriep On
aspects, in connection with pauperis,n the
ne, social vice, the public health and Gene
welfare, and who shall inquire as to the
,tical results of license and prohibitorv leo. 4
ion. The commissioners arc to serve with fer
salary, and to report within eighteen ful
tbs after the passage ofthe act Anannro- tioI
tion of $4,000 is made for their EXPENSES bet
here was no session Of the Senate on Satur- rcn
the
HOUSE. via
the House on Thursday bill was re- Con
ed from the Committee on Naval Affairs bee
ldlng for the construction of number of utt.
vessels. The contested election case of ma,
lowell VS.. George of Oregon was disposed TIL.
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