McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-12-20
CONGRESSIONAL.

Mr.. Hill introduced bill providing for a
coinage branch mint at Denver. A resOlu-
ton by Mr.. Voorhees, was agreed to author
iZing the committee on arilitary affairs to In
quire into the eXpediency of purchasing
the encampment grounds occupied by the
American army at Valley Forge for a ma
tional park. He also offered the following,
which he asked to have printed: ''Re-
solved, That In the judgment OF the senate,
the public debt Is not public blessing, and
any measure or financial policy looking to
the perpetuation of the present interest
bearing natiOna! debt for purposes OF ma
tional banking, or any other account, meets
the disapprobatiOn Of this body, and should
be viewed with alarm by the Taxpayers of
the United States.'
HOUsE.-Judge Payson, of Illinois, In
troduced bill declaring forfeited the land
grants of number of roads, involving
many millions of acres OF land. A large
number of bills were introduced, among
others one by Mr.. Springer, of Illinois,
proposing q constitutional amendment pro-
hibiting special legislation. BY Mr.. Bel
ford, to regulate railroad traffic; also to
authorize the appointment OF a special COM
mission for promoting commercial inter-
course between the United States and South
and Central America; also providing
for deposit of silver bullion, the
treasury to issue certificates therefor.
revenue laws. BY Mr.. Henderson. to es-
tablsh board of commissioners of inter-
state commerce. By Mr.. Holman, to limit
the disposal of public lands adapted for ag
riculture to actual settlers of the homestead
laws. BY Mr.. King, to equaliZe the pay Of
male and female employees of the govern
ment.
SENATE.-Tuesday, December IL
Mr.. Sherman presented bill for
the encouragement of closer COM
mercial relationship and interest in
United States and the republics of Mexico,
Central and South America and Brazil.
Mr.. Plumb presented petition from the
colored citizens of Kansas setting forth the
disadvantages of their position in view of
the condition OF legislation and deci-
legislation 10 protect civil rights.
By Mr.. ingalls,, petition for pensioning
eX-prisoners of war and granting soldiers
and sailors who served 80 days in the late
war 100 acres of land. After executive ses-
sion adjourned.
HoUsE-The speaker laid before the house
the message of the president, transmitting
the communication of the commissioner of
Indian affairs, asking an appropriation Of
$50, 900 for the wants of this bureau. Ex-
Speker Keifer, proposed a constitutional
amendment, providing that congress have
power to enact appropriate legislation to Sc
cure to all citizens equal privileges and i'm
munties and equal protection of laws; also
to prevent being deprived Of life, liberty
and property without due process Of law.
Mr.. Hatch introduced bill to establish
bureau of animal industry to prevent the
importation of diseased cattle and the
spread of contagious diseases among domes
tic animals; also, to allow farmers and
planters to sell leaf tobacco of their own
production to other than manufacturers
without special tax. Mr.. Cassidy intro
duced a bill to reerganize the legislative
power of Utah territory; also, to authorize
the secretary of the treasury to adjust and
settle the expenses of Indian wars. A large
number of bills of minor importance were
introduced.
SENATE.-Wednesda December -
Mr.. Van WICK offered a resolution calling
upon the secretary of the treasury for copies
of all vouchers of items of expenses fer
special or assistant attorney, and diaries,
with names of the parties. since March 4,
1891, except for such period as has been
covered by information already furnished
the senate The senate took up the resolu-
ton offered yesterday by Beck directing
the secretary of the treasury to fur
nish information concerning the sink
ing fund. 1t was amended and passed.
Mr.. Wilson called UP his joint resolution
proposing an amendment to the constitution
relating to civil rights of citizens, and moved
its reference to the committee on judiciary.
1t proposes the following article of amend
ment be numbered Is: Congress shall
have the power, by appropriate legislation,
to protect the citizens of the United States
in the exercise and enjoyment Of the rights,
privileges and lmmunities, and assure them
Of equal protection by law
SENATE-Thursday, December 10
Mr.. Morrill, introduced a bill to provide for
a commission on the liquor traffic. 1t is the
same bill that passed the senate at the last
session and failed in the house. Mr.. Dolph
introduced bill for the admission into the
union of the state of Washington, which
provides for the admission of Washing
ton territory and a portion of Idaho.
Mr. Van Wyck's resolution calling upon the
secretary of the interior for information re-
lating to the transfer of the Texas Pacific
land grants to the Southern Pacific road was
adopted. A resolution by the same senator
ditures OF the department OF justice In con-
neetion with star route trials, was passed.
After executive session the senate adjourned
until Monday.
HoUSE.-Friday, December 14.-Mr.
Hoblitzell introduced joint resolution re-
questing the president to issue proclama-
ton urging the various religious denomina-
tons of the country to commemorate Dec.
%, 1888, the one hundreth anniversary of
the surrender by George Washington of his
commission as Communicated chief of the
army, and request that business be suspend
ed until the morning of Dec. "a, and the
same treated as a public holiday. Referred.
Mr.. Horn asked leave to offer resolution
that the house bring to the notice of the
president the case of the recent murder of
several persons alleged to be citizens Of the
United States and serious injury of several
persons, also alleged citizens of the United
States, at Dlnville, Va. Mr.. Cox IN. "
asked leave TO introduce for immediate con-
sideration joint resolution to repeal the
test oath. Mr.. Horr objected, and the
house adjourned till Monday.
Fighting for the Hog.
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