Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-05-07
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Senate.

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| MONDAY, April 49, Cullom reported new
bill to regulate Interstate commerce. The bill
for the extirpation of the cattle disease was
taken up and after a long debate the appropri-
alton was cut down from $3.50, 900 to 800, 900.
A bill to consolidate the bureau of military
justice and the corps of Judge advocates of the
army was passed. Adjourned.
TUESDAY, Arril 29.-The cattle disease bill
was taken up and passed, the appropriation
being fixed at $150,000 A motion was passed
authorizing the loan of flag at Charolette, n
c., and Richmond, Va, but depreciation such
| action in the future as injudicious. A Joint
resolution was favorably reported to appropri-
ate 1875, 900 for the ceremonies of the dedica-
ton of the Washington monument. d.
| journed.
| WEDNESDAY, April 3O.-The joint resolution
appropriatlng $3.50 for the Washing ,on
Monument cermomes was passed. Bills
| passed: Authorizing the Oregon Pacific Rail-
road to construct bridge across the Villa
mette River in Oregon; to relieve the estate Of
| Frank Soule, deceased late collector of inter-
nal revenue, and his sureties from liability for
the defalcatlon of clerk to ratify an agree
ment with certain tribes Of Indians. Pending
debate on the shipping bill the Senate adj
| journed.
THURSDAY, May 1.-The bill to release mem
| bers of the Fitz John Porter court martial from
| the obligation of secrecy indefinitely pos
poned. Debate on the shipping bill was con
| FRIDAY, May "a resolution was adopted
calling on Secretary Teller for information as
to what action, if any. had been taken in regard
| to the entries of public land by the Earl of
Dunraven and other foreign capitalists and
companies. communication was read from
the recently-removed collector at Key West.
Mr.. Wicker, counting full investigation. An
| adverse report was made on the House, bill re-
curing the governors of territories TO be for
two years residents Of the territories u which
they are appointed. An amendment was favor
ably reported to the agricultural appropriation
the encouragement and development of silk
culture. Adjourned till Monday.
House.
MONDAY, April ga joint resolution was
passed providing for the attendance of the two
bodies of Congress at the ceremony of unveil-
ing the statue of Chief Justice Marshall, May
10. A resolution was passed for the appoint
W. Hyde to fill vacancies in the board of man
ayers of soldiers homes. The evening session
was devoted to the tariff bill
TUESDAY, April ga joint resolution was
adopted calling attention Of the President to
the claim of J. E. Wheelock against the
government of Venezuela for outraages COM
mitted by subjects of that country. The army
appropriation bill, calling for total of $24,-
259. 450, was reported from the committee
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, April 3O.-A joint resolution
passed authorizing the secretary Of war to loan
tents etc., to soldiers reunions. and grant con.
demned cannon for monumental purposes.
The committee on pogt-offices and post-roads
reported bill to secure cheaper telegraphic
service. The evening session was devoted to
the tariff bill. Adjourned.
THURSDAY, May 1.-The entire session was
consumed in debate on the tariff bill.
FRIDAY, May 1.-The day was taken I'D in de-
bate on the tariff bill aud the evening session
was devoted to pension bills.
SATURDAY, May 3.-After long and sharp
debate, the bill amending the anti Chinese i'm
migration act, which provides penalties and
otherwise increases the stringency of the orig
inal act, was passed with only forty-three dis
senting votes Adjourned.