Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04
Congressional Proceedings.

oENATE.-Od req. SorQ.-Ino
United States Senate was not in session Sat-
urday. having adjourned from Thursday
until Monday
HoUsE.-In the House the pleuro- pneu-
monia bill, was considered. A bill for the
extension of the bonded-whisky period to
two years was fayorably reported to the
House from the ways and meaus committee.
SENATE.-Monday, Feb. 25th.-The Uni
currency bill after slight amendment.
HOUSE The plenro-pneumonia bill was
again taken up in the House. Messrs. Cox,
Of New York, and Gibson, of West Vir-
ginia, replied to the speech delivered on
Saturday by Mr.. J. S. Wise, of Virginia,
and Messrs. Mayo and Wise INDUCED in re-
joinderS
SENATE-Tuesday, Feb. 26th.-In the
United States Senate, the bill for the relief
of Fitz- John Porter was made the special
order for March II. A joint resolution was
passed rendering thanks to the British gov
eminent for tho tender Of Arctic steamer
Alert for the use Of the Greedy relief ex-
petition. The bill for the construction of
seven steel vessels was debated atlength.
HoUsE-The session of the House was
devoted to debate On the pleuro- pneumonia
bill.
SENATE.-W ednesday, Feb. 27th.-Mr.
Van Wyck offered resolution of inquiry
to ascertain whether an effort had been
made at any time to consolidate the West
ern Union and Baltimore and Ohio Tele-
graph Companies. Mr.. Van Wyck follow
ed his resolution in a speech criticsing the
managers of the two corporations. House
bill repeating the test oath was passed, and
the bill for the construction of new steel
cruisers for the navy was further discuss
ed.
HoUsE-In the House the pleuro- pneu-
monia bill was debated, without final ac-
ton. The House committee on railways
and canals has authorized Mr.. Hoblltzell to
report favorably the Maryland and Del
aware ship-canal bill.
SENATE-Thursday Feb. 29th.-Mr.
Pendleton introduced bill to facilitate the
settlement of Alaska. The bill for the con-
str,lction of steel vessels for the navy was
further discussed.
HoUsE.-In the House the resolution of
the liberal union Of the German Parliament
in regard to the action of the united States
House Of Representatives in regard to the
death of Herr Lasker was referred to the
committee on foreign affairs. The pleurO-
pneumonia bill was passed by vote of l55
to 110, all the negative votes except one be-
ing cast by democrats. Tributes were paid
to the memory of the late Representative
Haskell of Kansas.
SENATE.-Friday, Feb. 29th.-In the
United States Senate an unfavorable report
was made on the resolution providing for an
appropriation to aid the sufferers by the
great storms in the Southern States The
bill for the construction of steel cruiser for
the navy was passed.
HousE.-In the House, after debate,
bill was laid aside for favorable report for
the retirement of Alfred Pleasanton, with
the rank of colonel An evening session
was held for the consideration of pension
bills.
SENATE.-Saturday, March 1st.-The
United States Senate was not in session Sat-
urday. having adjourned over from Friday
until Monday.
HoUsE.-In the House Mr.. Hoblitzell,
from the committee on railroads and canals,
introduced bill to provide for the construc-
ton of the Maryland and Delaware ship
canal, which was referred to the committee
of the whole. The naval appropriation bill
was debated. Mr.. Thomas INDUCED in a
scathing criticism Of the organization of the
navy. Mr.. Finery urged increased naval
projection. Congress might talk about the
Monroe doctrine, but it could hear the click
Of the European spade at Panama as it dug
4 canal to bind the Atlantic and Pacific to.
gether. What Europe dug with the spade
She would maintain with The sword. The
sooner the country saw to it that it was rot
eft to the mercy of events, the better for
.he nation. This was the Tina to prepare
Ior danger. Mr.. Hiscook complained that
he bill reported did not provide for new
7essels. 1t was not policy for Congress to !
make change. "We do not whh," he |
laid, s.to still keep the old woodan vessels. J
We should have navy that would compare
With the navy of any other country