The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08
A WEEKS NEWS.
by Telegraph and Mail
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONGRESSIONAL.
In the Senate, on the 2Sth, Mr.. Cullom,
from the Committee on Railroads, reported
the original bill TO establish commission to
regulate Interstate commerce. Mr.. Cullom
stated that the bill was intended as substi-
tute for several bills relating TO the same sub
iect heretofore introduced. The other bills
were indefinitely postponed. and the bill re-
ported The Chair placed before the Senate
unfinished business or Friday. being the Dill to
establish bureau of animal industry and eX-
tirpate CONTAGIOUS cattle diseases. The QueS-
fjon was upon the motion of Mr.. Mcpherson
to recommit the bill TO the Committee on
Agriculture, lost; ayes, IL; nays ~. At the
conclusion of long debate, MT Piumo wanted
to secure unanimous consent that debate on
the bill should close at three O'Clock to-mor-
row, and vote be reached, but this was
not agreed to....A joint resolution was passed
in the House for the appointment of William
b. FrankIyn, John C. Black and I. w. Hyde to
nil the vacancies in the Board of Managers OF
the National Home for Disabled Volunteers.
The bill passed for the sale OF portion OF the
Fort Hayes military reservation in Kansas.
AT the evening session the Tariff bill was
under discussion, but the attendance was
quite limited.
In the Senate, on the 29th, Mr.. Morrill,,
from the Committee on Finance, reported
fayorably the joint resolution appropriating
$4,000 to defray the expenses connected with
the approaching completion and dedication
of the Washington monument. a bill to
provide for the sale of the Iowa Indian ReSer-
walton in Nebraska and Kansas was read a
third time, and after short debate, passed.
The Chair laid before the Senate the un-
finished business of the day before, it being
the PleurO-pneumonia bill After debate the
bin passed The Chair laid before the
Senate the next special order, it being the
Shipping bill reported by Mr.. Frye from the
Committee on Commerce. Adjourned . In
the House, Mr.. Lamb called up the Joint reso-
hutton directing the President TO bring to the
attention of the Government of Venezuela
the claim of J. E, Wheelock, citizen of the
United States, for indemnity for gross out
RACES and tOrtures inflicted upon him by an
officer of that Government and to demand
and enforce in such a manner as may be
deemed best for an immediate settlement of
the claim. Passed. The House went into
Committee of the Whole on the Tariff bill.
Mr.. Forney, from the Committee on Appro-
priations, reported the Army Appropriation
Bin from the Committee of the Whole There
were very few members present at the night
session of the House. After a short speech
by Mr.. Winans, of Wisconsin, on the Tariff
bill, the House adjourned.
IN the Senate, on the 30th, the Joint resO-
luton relating to the Washington Monument
dedication ceremonies was passed. 1t appro-
PIRATES $4,000 to defray the expenses of the
celebration. The following bills were passed:
To authorize the Oregon Pacific Railroad Com
pany to construct one or more bridges ross
the Willemante River, between Salem ard the
head of navigation OF the river in Oregon. To
account and ratifY the agreement with the
confederated tribes of the Flathead, KOotnag
and Pend DOrrelleS Indians, to fence portion
of their reservation in Montana, required for
the use of the Northern Pacific Road. The
Chair laid before the Senate the bill to remove
certain burdens on the American merchant
marine and encourage American foreign
carrying trade. After debate. Mr.. Dawes, from
the Committee on Appropriations, reported
Cbe Indian Appropriation bill, and gave no
tice that at an early opportunity he would
call IL up. Pending the debate on the Ship
ping bill, the Senate adjourned. In the House.
on motion of Mr.. Rosecrans the joint resolu-
ton was passed authorizing the Secretary OF
War to loan tents, etc. to the soldiers reunions
and grant condemned cannon for mOnu-
mental purposes on proper application. The
morning hour being dispensed with, the House
went into Committee of the Whole on the
Tariff bill. After debate the committee rose.
MIR. Rogers, of Arkansas, from the Committee
on PoSt-oficeS and Post-roads, reported bill
to secure telegraphic correspondence; placed
on the House calendar. At the evening ses-
sion, Messrs Waite and Ray, of New York,
spoke against the Tariff bill.
THE Ser ate, on the 1st, considered the b IL
introduced by Mr.. ingalls, and reported IA
yorably from the Committee on Military
Affairs TO release members of the original Fitz
John Porter court martial from the obligation
of secresy so far as relates to the votes of
members. Mr.. Logan said Congress had no
right to release. Mr.. Garland moved indefi-
mite postponement of the bill. Agreed to
without opposition. The Chair laid before the
Senate unfinished business. being the Ship
ping bill After debate the Senate adjourned.
THE morning hour in the House was dis
pcnsed with and Mr.. Morrison moved that the
House go into Committee of the Whole on the
Tariff bill, and pending that moved that all
general debate on the bill be closed at four
O'Clock Tuesday next. In reply to a
question by Mr.. Deuster the Speaker
stated that up to the present time
forty-three gentlemen had addressed the COM
mittee. Itwas agreed that private business
be suspended Friday and the day awarded to
the tariff debate. MIR. Morrison's limitation
was agreed to without division, and the
House went into Committee OF the Whole as
indicated. Debate continued until adjourn
ment.
TIE Chair laid before the Senate on TIE
I'd a telegraphic communication from Mr..
Wicker. late Collector at Key West, Fla. ask
ing that full investigation be made into his
conduct in connection with the discharge of
his official duties. Mr.. Van Wyck offered a
resolution. which was agreed to. calling on the
Secretary of the In erior for information as
to what action. if any. had been taken in re-
gard to the entries of public lands by the East
Great Britain. and doing business in Colorado
and made in the interest of Earl Dun
raven The shipping bill was then
taken up. Mr. Vest made formal offer of
his amendment permitting admission TO the
American registry ships bought abroad, and
the adm sSiOn free of duty of ship building
materials. Pending debate the Senate went
into executive session. and when the doors re-
opened adjourned to Monday. The House
went into Committee of the Whole on the
Tariff bill. After debate the House took re-
cess till eight O'Clock. At the evening session
the House passed thirteen bills. The bill
granting 5000 to the widow of General
Francis P. Blair, as compensation for moneys
expended by her husband in organizing forces
at the beginning of the war. and increasing
her pension to $50 month gave rise to 4 good
deal OF debate, but no opposition. The pre-
yious question was ordered on the bill, and
the House adjourned.
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