McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-01-31
CONGRESSIONAL.


treaty be bad with open doors. Objections
were made to Its reception and the chair
ruled 1t out Of order TO present such resOlu
tons to the open senate. MIR. Van Wyck
appealed from the decision of the chair.
On motion OF Mr.. Edmunds, the
In order to discuss the appeal.
The ruling of the chair was sustained by the
senate In secret session. Objection was
then made to the immediate discussion Of
the resolution, even in secret session, and 1t
went over for one day under the rules. The
doors were then opened. The bill permit
ting retired army officers to hold civil Office
In the territories was passed-yeas 81, nays
II. The establishment Of a civil govern
ment In Alaska was taken up. 1t provides
for q government to be appointed by the
president, with powers similar to those Of
governors in other territories, and estab-
fishes courts, etc. The amendment pro-
posed in tn sepate, making the laws Of Ore
gon, rs far rs applicable, the laws Of Alaska.
HoUsr.-Bills were introduced: By
Afr. Valentine, authorizing bridge across
the Missouri river at Decatur. By Mr..
Taylor tOhio), repeating all limitations of
time In which meritOriOus applications for
pensions should be filed. BY Mr.. George,
authorizing the commissioner of Indian
affairs to make an investigation into the
massacre of DR.. Marcus Viii
man and others, In the year 1S47.
BY Mr.. Warren PENN (by request), to
procure information relative to the demand
and price of American agricultural products
In other countries. By Mr.. Anderson, to
provide for the adjustment of railroad land
grants, etc. By Mr.. EdmundS, to amend
the act granting aid for the construction of
railroad telegraph line from the Missouri
river to the Pacific ocean. and secure the
government use of same for postal, military
and other purposes.
3SENATE-TUEsDAY, Jan. 22.-Mr.
Cameron wis. }, from the committee on
Indian affairs, reported adversely on num-
Der Of petitions asking for the opening of
the Oklahoma lands to settlement. At the
conclusion of the mornings business Mr..
Anthony's r. solutian, relating to the pro-
hibitiOn of American pork by France and
Germany, Was called up and Mr.: Beck pro
ceeded to address the senate. MIR. Miller
IN. Y. did not think the senate was pre-
pared now to say we should enter upon
course of absolute retaliation. The senators
should not act hastily. The senate
could not say at this stage of the
Information whether the claims Of
Germany were not honestly entertained.
Dir. Logan thought that congress ought to
pass a general law authorizing the president
to protect American interests when con-
gress is not in session against embargOes
laid on our exports by foreign countries.
The senate took MP the bill to provide for a
ing conclusion of the bill the executive
session adjourned.
HOUsE-Mr. Parker offered resolution
reciting that it is alleged that the interest of
American agrculturists and dairymen are
greatly injured by the manufacture of oleO-
margarine and butter1ne, and directing the
committee Oh agriculture to inquire into the
allegation and ascertain the facts. Refer
red. The bill passed providing that no dam
ages be recovered for infringement of pat
ent against the mere user for his own benefit
Ii purchased in the open market without
notice that the article was patented
Mr. Davis, of Missouri, introduced bill
grant of land in aid of the construction Of
the Iron Mountain railroad from Pilot Knob
30 Helena. Referred. On motion of Ryan
an order was made fixing Thursday, the
18th of February as the time of delivering
appropriate tribute to the memory of the
late Dudley G. Haskell.
SENATE.-Wednesday, January %
Mr.. Sherman introduced long preamble
and resolution, reciting the circumstances
connected with the election riots at DAN
Vile, Va, and the killing of Mathews in
COpiah county, Mississippi, and instructing
the committee on privileges and elections to
make iuil investigation of the whole sub
ject and report by bill or otherwise. Mr..
Van Wyck offered resolution which, after
Il
information from the attorney general as to
fees paid attorneys in the star-route cases.
Mr. Butler called up his resolution, provid-
Ing that clerk salary be 1000 per annum
for each senator who is not chairman of a
standing or select committee. The bill pro-
yiding for civil government in Alaska was
discussed without action. Mr.. Logan pre-
scented the minority report on the Fitz John
Porter bill. The senate went into eXecu-
tive session and then adurned.
HOUSE Mr.. Ellis, of the committee
on appropriations, reported the joint reso-
tuition apprOpriatlng $4,000 for the support
of the destitute Indians at the Crow agency,
at Fort Belknap, Fort Peck and the Black
feet agency in Montana. Passed. MIR.
Hewitt IN. Y. offered resolution calling
upon the secretary of the treasury for infor- |
nation in regard to the trade between
the United States and Mexico,
and the traffic over railroads con-
meeting the two countries. referred.
The bill to provide more speedy delivery |
of letters al free delivery offices was taken
up, 1t authorizes the postmaster general |
to issue q special ten-cent stamp, which is |
to be attached to the letter in addition 10 the |
regular postage, and will insure immediate |
delivery at free delivery offices up to mid
night. A long discussion sprang up, the OPP !
pOnents of the measure taking the ground |
that its passage would have the effect Of cut
ting the revenues of the posoffce depart
ment, and its advocates replying that the |
new system would be found self-sustaining, |
and insure a great convenience to the peo-
pie.
SENATE-THURsDAY, January "a
Hale reported favoraby the house joint res |
olution forlhe relief of the Greedy eXpedi- |
ton. The senate voted down all attempts |
to limit the expenses ofthe expedition. The |
chair announced the next business |
in order was consideration of the
Alaska civil government bill. On |
motion of Van Wyck, the clause relating to |
compensation of the marshal fthe territory, |
partly by salary, partly by fees, was amend |
ed, making it exc u>ively by salary, the |
fees to be paid into the treasury. He claim !
ed payment by fees was an inducement to |
officers to Cypress the people by arresting