Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-31
TuEspAY,JAN.2

SeRdte-Mr Cameron, of Wisconsin,
from the committee on Indian Affairs,
reported adversely to the number of pc
titions asking for the opening Of the Ok
lahema lands in Indian Territory for
settlement
AT the conclusion of the morning bust
ness, Mr. Anthony Is resolution relating TO
the prohibition of the importation of
American pork by France and Germany
was called up.
Mr. Buck proceeded to address the
senate.
House-AIr. Parker offered q resolu-
ton reciting that it was alleged that
the interest of the American agricul-
turalist and dairymen was greatly in
cured by the manufacture OF oleomar-
garihe and buttcrine, and directing that
the committee, ON agriculture inquire in
to the allegation and ascertain the facts.
Referred.
Mr.. Payson Of the Committee on
Public Lands, reported bin relative to
the forfeiture of the Texas Pacific land
grant. Placed on the house calendar. 1t
is the bill agreed upon by the committee
last night, and contains, besides the pro
vision declaring the forfeiture OF the
Of railroad, provisions validating all the
acts of Department Of the Interior, its
officers. and local land officers i'm per
hitting homestead entries, selections
and purchases of land granted the COM
pany and m issuing patents, certificates
and lists thereon, aud confirming the
rights and titles of parties or persons
holding patents or claiming the right of
title under such certificates or lists Of
lands.
WEDNESDAY. JAN. %.
Se1ufc-Mr Scwell, from the commit
zee on military affairs, reported favor
ably the bill for the relief OF Fitz John
Porter
Mr.. Harrison, in Mr. Logans alb
sence, said there would be a minority re-
port
H0usc-Mr Long introduced a Joint
resolution giving the thanks Of congress
to Captain Eric Gabrielson, command
ing the United States revenue cutter
Dexter, and the officers and men under
him, and the men who manned the life
boat Gay Head, for their brave conduct
in rescuing the survivors Of the wreck
of the steamer City Of Columbus, end
especially to Lieutenant Rhoades, who
twice swan to the steamer ani rescued
two men clinging TO the rigging
Passed.
Mr.. Dockery, from the Committee on
Accounts, reported a resolution cmpow-
ering a committee in conducting the in-
vestiC alton now being made relative to
the removal of employees at the close Of
last session, to send for persons and pa
pers. Adopted.
Mr. Ellis, from the Committee on APP
preparations, reported a joint resolution
appropriating 1000 for the support of
destitute Indians at the Crow Agency,
Fort Belknap, Fort Peck and the Black
feet Agency, in Montana.
THURSDAY, JAN -.
Sendte-Mr Hale reported fayorably
the house Joint resolution for the relief
Of the Greedy expedition.
The senate voted down all attempts
to limit the expe hses of the expedition,
and after agreeing to the amendment
providing that the form Of the relief
party be volunteers, the joint resolution
was agreed to.
Mr.. Jones. Of Nevada, reported. with
amendment. a resolution relating TO
clerks for the senate. The amendment
is that clerks be appointed only for the
/ session at S. a day. The resolution as
amended, was agreed to.
H0pse-The house passed the bill 70
pay The tobacco tax rebate claims.