National Republican., 1884-01-15
THE HOUSE.

Under the call OF states the following bill, &C.,
were introduced and reierred
BY Mr.. Hewitt. of Alabama: Granting the right
of way through the public lands in Alabama 10
the Gulf and Chicago Air Line Company.
By Mr. Shelly, Of Alab ANA: To adjust pa5ien-
ger fare on street railways in the District OF Co.
BY Mr.. Oates of Alabama: To require circuit
courts and the United States supreme court tn de-
eide all cases predCat on contracts or Drehches
thereof according to the law of the state or place
where the contract was made or to be performed
BY Mr.. Belford: To promote the public welfare
by securing reasonable rates of transportation
over railroads aided by the issue of large amounts
Of United States bonds.
by Mr.. Davis. Of Illinois: To reduce patent fees
by Mr.. Townshend, OF Illinois 10y reques9: To
protect fish in the Potomac river.
BY MIR. Elwood. of Illinois Authorizing the
organization of national banking ,assoc,ations
with a circulating currency secured by United
States gold anu silver coin.
By Mr.. Finerty 10 reorganize the infantry
regiments OF the United Suites; also, 10 regulate
promotion in and increase the efficiency OF the
army. -
commerce.; also, to authorize the secretary of the
treasury to issue 24 per cent. iorty-year bonds.
by Mr.. Hit, of Illinois: To place sugur and
molasSes on the free list.
by Mr.. Wood; 10 admit free OF duty wood pulp,
lumber, wood, and salt.
by Mr.. Joseph d. TAYLOR: To authorize national
banks In cities, towns and villages, whose popu-
latiOn docs not exceed 10000 inhabitants. 10 make
loans 10 the extent Of onG.halr of their capital
providing that national banks whose capital does
not exceed sljO,O00, shall be entitled 10 receive
circulating notes equal IN amount to 10 per cent.
curity therefor and not less in amount than the
par value thereof Referred to the committee on
Also to prohibit IN the District of Columbi the
sale or manufacture of any malt or spirituous
liquors, in any place within two squares, in any
direction, of any public school building or tuSi-
tuition OF learning, any building or place owned
or used By the government of the United States,
in which persons are employed in the service Of
the government.
By Mr. Hepburn (by requesD To regulate bar
rooms in the District Of Columbia.
by Mr. Clay: To repeal the civil service act
tious or assumed names from prosecuting claims
before the executive departments.
by Mr.. King: Providing for closing gaps in the
leveeS of the Mississippi river, and tor the i'm.
proyement of the navigation and commerce Of
by MIR. Covington: Authorizing the Washington
and Atlantic RAILROAD company to extend its
tracks into the DIstiet OF Columbia.
BY Mr.. Fndlny: To authorize The purchase of
foreign built ships by United States citizens Tor use
In the foreign carrying trade.
BY Mr. Eldrcdge: Proposing u constitutional
amendment for the election OF United States SEN
BY Mr. Winsns: To regulate transportation
rates by rairood TO prevent unjust discrimination,
and to PROVIDE Tor uniform rate.
by Mir. Barksdale: To regulate interstate COM
mefce.
|
the mails
by Mr. Morgan: To abolish postage on news
by Mr. Ferrell: TO protect American workmen
from the effect of the importation OF foreign labor
under the contract system,
By Mr. Hewitt, Of New York: resolution OF the
New York legislature asking Tor the cnnctment Ol
| law TO carry into effect the recommendations
made by the treasury cattle commission for the
extinction Of lung plague among cattle,
By Mr.. Cox, vi New York: 10 repeal the law
prohib ting eX-COniedernte officers from serving
| in tue United states army.
by Mr. Warner: For tho retirement OF the trade
| dollar.
ByJ. d. Taylor, OF Ohio: Authorizing national
| banks In villages of less than 2O,OOO population
| 10 make loans TO the extent Of the capital stock
| on mortgage, on real estate; aud rroYldins thal
| national banks whose capital does not exceed
| sltO 900 shall be entitled to receive Circulating
notes equal IN amount to 90 per cent OF the bona'
| deposited and not less III amount than the pal
| value thereof
by Mr. Bngham: To organize the heads o.
| bureaus IN tue navy department into naval ad-
ylsury board,
| ~ Mr Young; To improve the navigation oI
| the lower Mississippi river, aud incidentally tC
| protect aud reclaim the valley lands OF the MIS-
| sissippi river.
| By Mr. Ballen,inc: Calling on the secretary O.
| the navy tuT Information as u tho present con
| ditlon 0f the practice ships Constellation aud
Dale, nnd particularly as to their SAFETY ioT crus
| Ing puapOscs.
| demptiOn Ot the circulation Of national banks
! By sir. 1hguckmortOn; Granting tho right o
way through the Indian territory 10 the fo!
/ Worth aud Denver city Railroad company,
| Also for the appointment Of delegate 70 INC
house OF representatives by the council OF the lu
| dian tribes In the ludian territory,
| by Mr. Shaw: 10 repeal the clyil service act.
| The house tueg, az J2J, adjourned.