The bee., 1884-01-19
SUMMARY OF CONGRESS-
Senate

Schhttaes
Mr. Miller, of New York, introduced bin
for the maintenance and support of marine
hospitals. Bills were passeI for the relief
of the parents of Lieutenant Schwatka and
to authorize the First National bank of Fort
Worth, Texas, to increase its capital stock
Mr.. Anthony offered the following reso
luton, which, On the sugge :tion of MIR. Van
Wyck, went over till the next day: That
the committee on foreign relations be in
structed TO inquire into the expediency Of
such legislation as shall enable the Executive
TO protect our Interests -a1nsJ these govern
mentS which have prohibited or restrained the
importation of healtnful meats from the
United States ~. The report of the COM
mittee on rules was further considered.
Mr.. Dawes introduced bill providing for
the creation OF Unitei States postal tele-
graph company under the direction of the
poStoffice department. :. Mr.. VOORHEES, in
troduced a bill to egualizs the bountieS of
soldiers. He said this bill was a copy of the
one passed by Congress nine years ago, and
vetoed by President Grant on the ground
that it would take more money out of
the treasury than the pubic interest would
warrant. But there was 50 much said now
about surplus revenue and abundance Of
money, Mr.. VOORHEES, added, that he would
re-introduce the bill. In connection with the
bill he presented q resolution, which was
agreed to, calling for information from the
secretary of war as to the amount that would
be required to egualize the bounties. Con-
sideration OF the new rules was continued.
Mr.. Gail introduced bills to establish
university of medicine, and TO provide Tor
the estabi >Iment OF postal savings
banks. Mr. EdmundS introduced a bill for
the relief of the survivors of the exploring
steamer Jeanette. and the widows aud
children of those who per shell in the retreat
from the wreck. d. Mr.. Van Wyck, from the
committee on the improvement of the Mis-
Eissippi river, submitted bill approPr iating
81 ,0OO, 900 TO continue the improvements al
ready begun. 1t was real three I'll nes and
pa sed. Mr.. Cullom addressed the Senate
with regard 10 his bill to reoryauize the le--
islative power Of Utah, the Territory to be
ruled by governor and nine councilmen.
The bill was discus ed also by Messrs. Brown
and Garland Mr.. Brown interpoSed con-
sttutional objections to the bill.
The Senate proceeded TO the election of a
president pro tenn. and Mr.. Sherman moved
that Senator Anthony be elected to that Of
flee. Mr.. Pendleton presented the name of
Senator Bayard for the Office, but Mr.. An
thony was elected. When invited to come
forward and be sworn in, however, the SEN
ator in a few feeling words declined the honor
owing to the prelarious state Of his health.
The question then arose as to whether
the declination of Mr.. Anthony re-
tained Mr.. Edmunds in that position with.
out further action, and after some varying
expressions of opinion it was decided to avoid
doubt by new election and Mr.. Edmunds
was reelected and took the oath of office,
Before a vote had been taken Mr.. Bayard
presented the name of Senator Pendleton.
The vote resulted, yeas, 81; nays, -, Mr..
Malone voting with the Republicans. Mr..
Riddleberger, being paired with Mr.. Will
liams, OF Kentucky, oid not vote. Mr..
Hill delivered a long speech in
support of the postal telegraph
bill introduced b. him. He ske. ched the
origin and progress of the postal-telegraph
system Of the civilized world and described
the benefits which Eal resulted to the people
of this and other countries from every effort
to cheaper and improve the means of inter-
communication. Mr.. Call introduced a
bill to repeal all laws and parts of laws pro-
hibting pensions t. wounded soldiers Of the
United States without proof of loyalty.