The National tribune., 1884-05-22

TO authorize the location of branch home for
disabled volunteer soldiers and sailors in either
OF tho States of Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas
Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, or Nebraska; which
was referred to the Committee of the Whole
House on the state of the Union. and with the
accompanying report ordered to be printed.
FRIDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
In the House, on Friday. the consular ap-
preparation bill was further considered, aud
finally laid aside with q favorable recommend
alton.
The army appropriation bill was also taken
up, and, after further discussion laid aside TO
be reported fayorably. 1t appropriates S24,-
244,450, which is 1887 800 less than the esti-
mates.
The District of Columbia appropriation bill,
which appropriates 81 49,. 800. was taken up
and explained by Mr.. Follett
At the evening session. thirty-two private
pension bills were passed. In the course of the
debate Mr.. Laird {Neb.) took occasion to con-
denim the policy of Congress in refusing arrears
in cases where special legislation is required.
Fl" said he a person is entitled to pension
tonight on account of certain facts which are
presented to the consideration of Congress- that
person is entitled to the pension from the time
those facts began to run. | want to enter my
protest against the method of dealing with
these people,"
Mr. Matson 1nd.) replied that to begin now
to date back such pensions would do injustice,
as between the different persons receiving these
pensions.
Mr.. Woford (Ky.) called attention to the fact
that because previous Congresses had set up
bad precedent was no reason why this Congress
should do wrong. 1t was bound not to follow
but to disregard any precedent which is wrong
or unjust.
SATURDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
In the House. on Saturday, the session was
devoted to the consideration of bills reported
from the Committee on the Judiciary, reliev-
ing political disabilities
The Senate bill extending the duration of
the Alabama Claims Commission until Decem-
Der 81, 1884, was taken up and. the date having
been amended to December 81, 1885, was passed.
MONDAYS PROCEEDINGS
In the House, on Monday, Mr.. Hurd (O.),
from the Committee on Ways and Means
moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill to
abolish discriminating duties on works of art,
the production of foreign and American artists
The bill imposes duty of 10 per cent ad
yalorem on works of art whether the produc-
ton OF foreign or American artists.
After debate the motion was lost-yeas 81
nays 179
The consular and diplomatic appropriation
bill was then taken up and passed as also the
army and District of Columbia appropriation
bills.
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
In the House. On Tuesday, Mr.. Ellis (La),
from the Committee on Appropriations, asked
leave to report q joint resolution making en-
additional appropriation of 100000 for the re-
lief of the sufferers from the overflow of the
Mississippi River and its tributaries. He
briefly described the destitute condition of
thousands of persons in the lower Mississippi
Valley, and Mr.. Dunn Ark REINFORCED his
statements by reading kilograms and letters
asking for aid.
Mr. Connolly (Pa) objected.
On motion of Mr.. Slocum IN. ~, the Senate
amendments to the Dingley shipping bill were
nOn-concurred in.
a number of reports were submitted by the
various committees and placed upon the appro-
pirate calendars, and the House then proceeded
to the consideration of the Indiana contested
election case of English We. Peelle.