Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-28
CONGRESSIONAL.

FEBRUARY lo.-SENATE-BlllS were intro
duced by Mr.. Harrison (Rep. Ind.): For the
admission OF Dakota into the Union Ou an
equal footing with the original State. By Mr.
Vest dem. Mo- To provide for carving on
the improvements Of rivers and harbor by con.
tract. The bill reported by Mr.. Cameron (Rep
WIS., TO authorize the sale Of timber ON Ger
tain lands reserved for the Menominee tribe of
Indians in the State Of Wisconsin was passed
bill TO provide agricultural lands for the
southern band OF Ute Indians, In lieu of the
lands heretofore provided for allotment
TO them, was passed. 1t provides for the
removal of the Indians from Colorado to Utah
The Senate then resumed consideration of
the question of National Bank circulation
HoUsE.-A bill was introduced by Mr..
Nicoll's OF Georgia, 20 regulate the traffic of
railways aided by government bonds. IL
makes freight pools and Determinations in
freight rates unlawful. BY Mr. King, of
Louisiana, appropriating $500, 00U for the re-
lief of sufferers in the Lower Mississippi: also
the distribution of seeds among the sufferers.
Mr.. Eldredge, OF Michigan, said he had
received petition from a gentleman con-
tainining stasements which, If true, would
uuseat Mir. Hatch, Of Michigan. Referred.
On motion of Mr.. Steele OF Ind, the rules were
suspended and bill passed to relieve certain
soldiers from the charge OF desertion. 1t re.
moves the charge OF deter.ion against any
soldier who served In the late war in the vol
unteer service, wheni shall be made to appear
tudJ SUCH bOlllltrs ttrVeu FAITHFULLY until the
expiration OF his term OF enlistment, or until
MAY l, 1865, OF was prevented from completing
his term OF service by reason OF wounds re-
ceived, but who by reason of absence from his
command at the time 1t was mustered out
failed TO receiye au honorable discharge
On motion Of Mr.. Bingham of Pa. the rules
were suspended and bill passed fixing at one
cent for each four ounces the rate for postage
ON second-class mail matter, when sent by per-
sons other than publishers and newspaper
agents. This is substantially the same as the
bill introduced by Mr.. Townsend OF Ill.
FEBRUARY 9-SEyArE.--A bill was report
ed favorably providing for the punishment of
trespassers on Indian lands by imprison-
ment Tor one year or fine of $500, or both.
Bills were adversely reported authorizing the
payment of custom duties in legal tender
notes, and providing for the retirement
of small legal tender notes. The
banking bill was discussed at length, but no
action taken.
hoUsE.-The House was Ia session all night,
and adjourned at :55 am, until the regular
hour for assembling OH Wednesday.
FEBRUARY 20 sENATE-wthout debate the
bill was passed increasing the amount To pro-
vide arms and equipments for militia from
$2O,OOO To $50 600, also u measure appropriat-
ing S6OO,OOQ per annum for militia. The bill
TO provide circulation for National banks still
forms the subject for much discussion and
ecutive session the Senate adjourned.
HousE-A bill was passed approprlating
Sl5O,OOO for educational purposes among the
Indians. report was agreed to calling on
the postmaster general To transmit To the
House all the reports bearing on the Star route
investigation which have not heretofore been
made public. The bill was reported declaring
forfeited, the lands granted TO the Oregon Cen
trail. Pending discussion of the Military Acad-
envy appropriation bill, the House adjourn
ed
FEBRUARY 2l.-SENATE The bill providing
for the punishment of persons falsely person.
ating officers and employees of the United
States was passed The fine Is a penalty of
not more than $1,000 or Imprisonment not
longer than three years, or both, at the discre-
tion Of the court. The bill TO provide for the
removal Of Instructions to the free navigation
OF navigaole waters OF the United States was
passed. Consideration of the bank bill was
resumed and continued until the Senate went
into executive session, when adjournment was
ordered until Monday.
HoUsE.-In committee OF the whole the
military academy h1l was discussed and finally
reported to the House and passed. As passed,
the bill appropriates S30S, SU3 as against $685.
h57 for the last current year. The House bill
making all public roads and highways rost
routes WAS taken from the speakers t,ble and
the Senate amendment concurred IN. Mr.
Cassidy of Nevada, from the committee on
Pacific railroads, reported resolution calling
on the secretary Of the interior for information
as TO the time when plats of the several section.
of the Northern Pacific railroads we're ie3;
also as TO conflicting claims between settlers
and this corporation, with the action OF the
department thereon. Adopted. The speaker
laid before the House communicates M from
the President, incosing report FROM the
secretary of state, announcing the generosity
of the contribution by the british government
Of the Arctic steamer Alert Tor the Greeley re-
Lief Exc iit On. The epors OF the secretary was
rec lived with applause ON both sides OF the
House and Mr.. Randall II Pennsy lyaAia moved
that he letter be spread apon the journal. The
mtItion was agreed to and after some other up-
important matters lad been disposed Of the
House adjourned until saturday,
FEsRvARi When the regular
cemm ttee we're called on fer reports, Mr..
verau, fIom the committee on labor, reported
4 bill 10 prohibit the importation end miQra.
tion Of contract laborfrs. Mr.. Singleton, from
the committee on the public library, reported
the Senate bill for new building for a con- |
grrssional library. On motion OF Mr., Hatch
the House went into committee of the whole. |
Mr. Converse In the chair. and took ND the bill
to create @ bureau OF animal industry, known
~ the cattle bill, general discussion being lin
tied to three and one-hslf hours. Without
action on the bin the committee rose, and the |
speaker announced the select committee on the |
result Of the 10th census, with Mr.. Cox of New |
York M chairman. Mr. Morrison, from the |
WAYS and means committee reported the vhiskv