The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-12-20
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources.
Congressional Proceedings.

In the Senate on the 10th Mr.. Sherman
presided. An invitation to attend the
worlds Fair at New Orleans was received.
On the strength of a letter from Captain
Eads, the inte- oceanic ship railway bill
was withdrawn. Mr.. Vest spoke on the Da-
kota bill. lie declared that the population
OF the Territory was not enought to entitle
it TO representation In Congress. After a
Drief executive session the Senate adjourned
49,. In the House, the resignation of Repre-
sentative Scales (of North Carolina) was
received Mr.. Keller offered an amend
ment requiring that hereafter all military
appointments to the grade of Second Lieu
tenant be confined to graduates of the
Military Academy, and to meritorious non.
commissioned officers recommended for
promotion in the manner now provided by
law. Mr.. Morrison offered resolution pro-
january 9th. Referred. Consideration of
the inter State commerce bill was resumed.
Mr.. Turner Got Kentucky supported the
President was received transmitting the re-
port of the Secretary or State in reference
70 framing law for the preventing OF col
Hsions at sea-
In the Senate on the 18th Mr.. Van wyck
tof Nebraska) offered a resolution that the
rules be so amended that hereafter treaties,
which concern matters of revenue, be con-
sidered in open session. On objection the
matter went over one day. The Calves.
order for January 9Th. The Oregon Cen.
trail land forfeiture bill was discussed
at length. The Dakota bill was dis
strongly urged the admission of the Terri
tory into the Union. Mr. Sherman offered
joint resolution, which was passed, APP
pointing saturday, February 2lst, as the day
for the ceremonies connected with the com
pletion OF the Washington monument Ad-
urnedunt tis ,n the House MT
priation bill; referred to the committee
of the whole. Consideration of the inter-
state commerce hill was resumed gen.
eral understanding was reached that debate
shall close the next day the subject is taken
up. Mr.. Randall gave notice that at the
proper time he would move to recommit the
whole subject. Mr.. Hiscock offered a resolu-
ton to appoint joint COMMITTEES to investi-
gate the New York canals, and their relations
with inter- State commerce.
THE Senate was not in session on the
18th. The day session of the House was
almost entirely taken up with the discussion
of a resolution introduced by Mr.. Warner
cot Ohio), who claims that his colleague, j..
ID. Taylor, during the recess had printed in
the floor, and which reflected ON committees
of the Senate and the House, on members,
and on the House itself. He wanted that
seems that the speech referred to
and Mr. Warner was chairman OF
some special pension matters. Mr. Warner
animadverted on the prevailing custom of
printing speeches IN the Record ,, that are
point Mr.. Cox (of New York; was called to
his feet, and the debate was both spicy and
fiery at times. Mr. Warmers resolution was
adopted. The House also passed the Senate
resolution in reference to the ceremonies in
connection with the completion of the
Washington monument. At the evening
session number of private pension bills
were passed. Adjourned until Monday.
In the Senate on the 18th the bill pro-
viding for a statue of General Lafayette
was reported favorably. Mr.. Logan pre-
sented numerous petitions from tobacco
and cigar manufacturers and labor organi-
cations protesting against the ratification
of the Spanish treaty. The Dakota bill be-
ing taken up, Mr.. Garland offered a sub
stitute for the bill of the Committee on
Territories. Discussion was cut short In
order that Mr.. Hill might address the Sen
ate on the silver question. He strenuously
opposed the proposed suspension of the
coinage of the silver dollar. Mr.. Sherman
replied, taking directly opposite views......
In the House the Speaker laid before that
body communication from the Postmaster.
General asking appropriations for the postal
car service. MIR. Wilkins, from the Commit
tee on Banking and Currency, moved to sus
pend the rules and adopt resolution setting
aside January 10th for the consideration OF
the Mcpherson and Dingley bills in reference
to National banks. The motion was agreed
to. A motion to suspend the rules and pass
the bill prohibiting the issue of treasury
notes of less denomination than So, and pro
viding for the issue of 81, 81 and 50 silver
certificates, was lost.