The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-05
CONGRESSIONAL.
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DEC. 2O.-Tha senate passed the consular
appropriation bill. Mr.. Saunders, by re-
quest, introduced an act for the admission
of Utah as state, and bill for the con-
struction of bridge across the Missouri d.
rectly between Omaha and Council Bluffs.
When the civil-service bill came up Mr..
PendletOn offered an amendment striking
out the provision that original entrance to
the service shall be In the lowest grade
This provoked a free-fOr all talking match,
In which several senators tired out their
tongues, when an executive session came
to their relief.
Dec. 2l.-ln the senate, petitions were
presented for rebate on tobacco, for the
repeal of all taxes on that article, and for
immediate action on the bonded whisky bill.
Mr.. Bayard gave notice that he would en-
deayor to quiet apprehension in the tobacco
business by pressing tobacco rebate resO-
luton. Mr.. Saunders offered a resolution
in favor of reserving all government lands
for actual settlement. A proposition for a
holiday recess was voted down by % to SO.
The agricultural appropriation bill was
passed.
Dec. 22-The senate adopted resolution
In favor of giving rebate on tobacco In
case the tax be reduced. The civil-service
bill was considered. Mr.. Browns amend
ment to limit the term of the commissioners
was lost Mr.. Saulsbury's proposition that
the commissioners take an oath to perform
Ln6lT uuLlcS WltuOuJ pOiiLiC6i DldS WIS
adopted, and their salaries were fixed at
81, 500 each.
DEC. 23-The senate passed bill to hold
term of the United States district court at
Wichita, Kansas. Mr.. Vest presented pc
titions for the repeal of the tax on tobacco.
Mr.. Walker gave notice that on Jan. IL he
would call up the bill to quiet title to GER
gan. The ciyil-service bill came up, the
question being on Mr.. Pugh's amendment
that the present force of the departments be
subjected to competitive examinations,
which was advocated by Messrs. Morgan
and Garland. Mr.. Brown favored fair
division of patronage among the taxpayers
before civil-service rule is adopted. Mr..
Pugh's amendment was rejected by Is to
%. An adjournment was effected about
midnight, the bill going over.
HOUSE.
DEC. 20.--The house passed bill to per-
nit retired army officers to hold civil Of
fees in the territories, after rejecting an
amendment to cover their retired pay into
the treasury. The pOstoiice appropriation
bill was passed. Mr.. Lynch offered reso-
luton to extend the provisions Of the PEN
sion appropriation bill to enlisted col0red
men. Fifteen leaves OF absence were
granted.
DEC. Elm the house, Mr.. Kelley re-
ported a resolution for rebate on tobacco
I'm stock In the event OF a reduction OF the
tax, and Mr.. KassOn presented substitute
affirming that the only reduction made will
be that provided for In the house bill now
pending. The speaker presented a report
by the collector of customs at SItka, justi-
flying the bombardment of an Indian viii
lage by the revenue schooner Corwin. The
army appropriation bill, which sets aside
S24, 1881, 200, was considered In committee Of
the whole. Mr.. Hewitt argued in favor of
giving land-grant railroads for transporta-
ton only half what Is paid by private par
ties, and Messrs. Hiscock, Robinson and
Butterworth antagonzed his position
Twenty-Five leaves Of absence were grant
ed.
DEC. 22-The house adopted resolution
10 adjourn to Wednesday, January 3, after
which date the hours of meeting will be IL
a. IN. The army appropriation bill was
taken up in committee Of the whole. Mr..
Thomas, of Illinois, instancng the case of
Lieutenant Fred Grant, secured an amend
usent providing that aids-de-camp shall re-
caive no additional rank or pay for staff
4 tty. Mr.. Brown offered an amendment
designed to prevent the appointment of po-
litlcal pets to army paymaster ships, but n
vote disclosed the lack of q quorum. TWEEN
by eight members were given leave of alb
se rec.
OEc. 23-Without transacting any bus
iDess the house at 1880, adjourned until
W ednesday. During the roil-call on adj
icurnment Mr. White, of Kentucky, re-
puatedly interrupted with points of order,
aid the speaker pro temporc (Page) finally
refused to recognize him, causing much
merriment.