The Portland daily press., 1883-01-10
XLVII CONGRESS--2d Session.
SENATE.

He
| . Mr.. Brown presented the preamble and reso-
| lutions of the Legislature of Georgia. request
ing Senators and Representatives from that
State to use their influence to secure the pas
sage of an educational bill liberal iIf it's none
tary provisions and well guarded against
| federal interference.
Mr.. Beck presented a memorial of the faculty
| OF Kentucky University for an appropriation
from the national treasury in support of schools
| in the State.
Mr.. Dawes presented similar memorial
from the faculty of Amherst College.
Messrs. German and Hawley presented petit
tions for lightship outside Cape Hatteras
Mr.. Cockrell, from the Committee ON Mill
tary Affairs, reported adversely ON the bill to
Tx the date of entry into military service and
TO correct the record of officers in the regular
army who served as officers of volunteers: also
from the same committee favorably on the bill
| granting right OF way for railroads and tele-
| graph lines through Fort Smith military re-
| servation
| Mr.. Cockrell gave notice he would call up
| this bill at an early day.
On motion of Mr. Vest, resolution was
adopted directing the Secretary of the Interior
the contract made with certain parties con-
cerniDg Yellowstone National Park.
Mr.. Van Wycke called up his resolution
onered yesterday requesting the Postmaster
service between Fort Niobrara and Dead wood,
and from Chamberlain to Rapid City, until
action was taken upon the bill introduced yes
ter1ay relating to this subject. Adopted
Mr. Hoar, from the Committee ON Judiciary,
reported the House bill to extend the time for
claimants to file their claims under the proyi-
sions OF the act reestabllshing court of COM
missioners of Alabama claims.
Mr.. Morrel called up the resolution abrogat-
ing the Hawaiian treaty. After discussion it
was referred TO the Finance Committee.
The West Point Academy bill, the consular
and naval appropriation bills were taken up.
The Senate insisted upon its amendments to
these bills, and appointed a conference COM
mittee.
At o'clock the President laid before the
Senate as unfinished business the Presidential
succession bill
Mr. Edmunds pointed out some additional
objections to the Secretary of State becoming
acting President. Mr. Edmunds' motion to
recommit the bill to the Judiciary Committee
was lost-30 to 90
The question was next on the amendment
offered some days since by Mr.. Morgan, pro-
ylding that Cabinet officer becoming acting
President shall act only until the President
shall have been elected or the vacancy is
lawfully filled. Amendment agreed to-
After the adoption of other condiments the
bill was put upon its passage, and it passed
yeas 40, nays 10.
Adjourned
HOUSE.
On motion Of Mr. Rice of Massachusetts,
tuo lOiut reSOluJlOu LOT new mixed COmmlH-
sion on Venezuelan claims was made special
order for Jan. 10th.
The House resumed the consideration of the
shipping bill.
Mr. Bisbee of Florida thought Congress had
no constitutional power to enact such a law
and he fortified his position by citations Of de-
cisions of the United States Supreme Court
Mr. Springer of Illinois was about to make
an argument in the same direction, when
colored man in the gallery arose and began
oFco KTWafr rrraftt ttnTa Al..
Springer contended that it was a most axtraor-
dinary doctrine that Congress could interfere
with state taxation not prohibited by the Con-
stitution.
The regular order of business was interrupt
ed that Mr.. Blackburn of Kentucky might re-
port back from the appropriation committee
the military academy bill with Senate
amendments. The amendments were nom
concurred in, and consideration of the ship
ping bill was then resumed.
Mr. Herbert of Alabama, said it was inn
portant that there should be merchant ma
rine, but he did not believe that that result
would be accomplished by the pending meas
ure.
Mr. Knox endeavored to get up his resolu-
tion declaring the Northern Pacific railroad
land grants forfeited, but it was put aside for
the star route witness bill.
Mr.. Hammond of Alabama argued against
the constltutionality OF the section exenpting
shlpS frem State taxation.
Mr.. Reed expressed himself in favor of the
general features of the bill.
Mr. Speer opposed the free ship amendment.
Mr.. Ladd said 1t was time to correct the leg
islation OF the past twenty years on the ques-
tion OF shipping, although he was afraid this
bill would not complete the object it was de-
signed to perfect
Mr.. Rosecrans declared he would vote for
the bill if proper restriction was placed upon
the eighteenth section.
After some further debate the bill was read
by sections for amendments.
On motion OF Mr.. Grape, the section prohib-
iting payment of advance wages to seamen
was amended so as not TO apply to seamen in
the whaling business.
The bill then went over without action.
The Senate amendments to the diplomatic
appropriation bill were non concarred in, and
conference committee appointed. confer
ence committee was also appointed on the mill
tary academy bill. Adjourned