The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-01-17
WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY H.

ment assured to the most favored nations in
regard to the importation of American produce
and manufactures, have, in apparent violation
of such treaties prohibited the introduction of
certain food products of the United States I'M
der regulations not applied to like products of
other nations, and directing the committee on
Foreign Affairs to inquire into the facts and
report what legislation or other action should
be taken by Congress or the Executive TO secure
the due observance Of such treaties and protect
the rights of United STATES citizens in respect
thereto, whether by retaliatory legislation or
otherwise. Adopted.
A long debate occurred over the question Of
referring the report of the Mississippi River
Commission to the committee on Rivers and
Harbors, but it was finally so referred
Among the bills introduced was one by Mr..
Bagley appropriating s130, 900 for the statue of
Liberty Enlightening the World" to be
erected in New York harbor.
MONDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Among the bills introduced in the House on
Monday were the following:
BY Mr.. Belford, to promote the public well
fare by securing reasonable rates of transporta-
ton over railroads, aided by the issue of large
amounts of United States bonds. 1t reeites
that the annual reports of the Union and Cen
trail Pacific Railroad Companies show large
sums as net earnings over and above 10 per
local and through freight of these companies be
reduced to oae-half the average rate existing
in 1882 and 1883, without regard to classical
ton.
By Mr.. Durham, to establish department of
commerce also, to authorize the Secretary of
the Treasury TO issue p per cent. forty year
bonds
Confederate officers from serving in the United
States Army.
By Mr.. Young to improve the navigation of
the Lower Mississippi River, and incidentally
to protect and reclaim the valley lands OF the
Mississippi River.
BY Mr.. Miller, to provide for the redemption
Of the circulation OF national banks.
BY Mr.. Shaw, to repeal the civil-service act
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
In the House, on Tuesday, Dir. Cobb {Ind.),
chairman of the committee on Public Lands,
reported bill declaring forfeited certain grants
of lands made to certain States in aid of the
construction of railroads. Referred to the Com
Inittee Of the Whole.
Mr.. Bayne PAL from the committee on
Military Affairs, reported bill authorizing
the President to appoint and retire Alfred
Pleasanton as a major general. Private calen-
dar.
Mr.. Steele Gnd.), from the same committee,
submitted the views of the minority on the
IltA-dOnH ioftST jill. OidefoI pfibteu
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
Mr.. King Ia.), chairman of the committee
on Mississippi Leyees, reported bill to close
the gaps of the Mississippi River, and for the
improvement of the navigation of that river.
1t appropriates 1,G09, 900, to be expended in
accordance with the recommendation of the
Mississippi River commission. Referred to the
Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Lyman Mass, from the Committee on
Military Affairs. reported a resolution calling
on the Secretary of War for the name, rank
and regiment or corps Of every officer in the
army borne on the sick report and unable to
perform full duty from July 1, 1876, to Deem
Der 81. 1883, or who have been recommended
for retirement during tie aale period. Adopt
ed
Mr.. Curtin Pa. offered resolution re-
qnesting the President to furnish copies oil
correspondence IN regard TO the reported arrest,
in Russian Poland, Of Reinhart Wagner, citi-
zen of the United States. Adopted