The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-03-07

members OF the rItz Jonn Porter courtmar-
tial from their oath of secrecy, and q memo
rial was presented from Grand Army post
OF Kansas protesting against POrter's REIN
statement. Mr.. Sherman introduced bill
granting TO newspapers or press associations
q copyright on their news for eight hours.
Mr.. COckrell reported adversely on the bill
to lend tents for the soldiers reunion at
Chicago. as none were on hand. A bill was
passed to punish the counterfeiting of secu-
rites OF foreign governments. A resolution
was adopted instructing the attorney gener-
by the erection OF dams OH the Fox and Wis
oonsin rivers, with other information on the
same subject.
HOUSE.
FEB. 27.-The house adopted a resolution
directing the secretary of the treasury to
state how much money there Is in the vaults
and to report what amount can at present
be applied In liquidation of the public debt.
Mr.. lie Fevre offered resolution directing
the preparation of q bill to prohibit option
trading In grain or provisions, but Mr.. Cox
objected. In committee of the whole, some
amendments to the pleuro-pneumonia bill
were made, but the house adjourned with
out taking action on the measure.
FEB. 2S.-In the house, Mr.. Deuster called
attention to the resolutions adopted by the
liberals IN the German parliament, and ex-
true index of the feeling of united Ger
many. BY vote of 155 to l27 the pleuro-
pneumonia bill was passed. EulOgies upon
the late Representative Haskell were de-
livered by several members, when the house
adjourned.
FEB. 29.-The house adopted resolution
asking the secretary OF the treasury If addi-
tiOnal clerks are required for the tobacco re-
bate claims. A resolution was offered direct
ing the committee on public lands to re-
port whether the grant of the Portage Lake
and Lake Superior Ship Canal company is
whole it was resolved that General Pleason-
ton be retired with the rank of colonel. The
pOStofice appropriation bill was reported
An evening session was held for the con.
sideration of pension bills.
MAR. 1.-The house adopted resolution
calling on the secretary of the interior for
information relative to the unauthorized
fencing in Of public lands in several states
and territories. Bills were reported to pro.
vide for the issue of circulating notes To ma
tional banks, To establish board of inter.
state commerce, to increase pensions, to pro-
vide for "A canal between Lake Union and
Puget sound and to construct the Maryland
and Delaware freeshlp canal. There were
several speeches made OH the naval apprO-
priatiOn bill.
MAR. 3.-The house passed the bill pen
siOning survivors of the Mexican war. the
vote being 221 to.4G. Mr.. Randall reported
back letter from the secretary of the treas
my stating that the claims for rebate on to-
bacco can be paid in three months. A resO-
luton was adopted that the committee on
naval affairs make an investigation of the
charges brought in connection with the
Jeanette Arctic expedition. 1t was resolv-
ed that the committee on banking and cur
rency look into the alleged misconduct of
federal officials In the collapse of the Pa
ciic National bank of Boston. Bills were
introduced for the erection of public build
ings at GAINESVILLE, Ohio, and Fort Worth,
Texas, To prevent the importation Of lazza-
ron and beggars, and to liquidate the war
debt by the issue of $1,000, 600, 900 in green
backs
MAR. 4.--In the house, bills were reported
to amend the Chinese immigration act, to
prevent the adulteraton of teas, and to per-
manently improve the Erie canal for free
traffic In committee of the whole on the
naval appropriation bill, il was agreed that
the staff corps shall after July BE- largely re-
duced by retiremcnts.