National Republican., 1884-06-28
RISING TO EXPLAIN.
MB. E. JOHN ELLIS SAYS HIS PUBLISHED
LETTER WAS GARBLED.
Hc Makes a Statement Which Is Not Entirely
Supported by Facts-A Story About Gen.
Logan Owning Extensive Land Tracts Pro-
nounceJ False in Both Houses.
THE SENATE.

THE SENATE.
Onmot a Of Mr.. Lamar, the senate took up,
cad u "a time, and passed without amend
mont the joint resolution providing for the
settlement Of accounts with the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad company. 1t authorizes the at
torney general and secretary OF war to adjust
and finally settle tho accounts of the United
States with the roa1 named, for property re-
ceived by that road from tho United States in
1866 and 1866
Mr. Butler gave notice that on. Monday he
would ask for n vote on his resolution OF In
iquiry into tho condition OF the New York
banks.
Mr., Bayard, from the committee on private
land claims reported adversely tho bill for
inc relief of William McGarrahan. The bill
was, however, placed on the calendar.
l., On motion of Mr.. Cameron, of Wisconsin, the
Dlll 70 grant right of way through the Indian
territory TO the Southern Kansas Railroad COM
paqy was read third time and pass ed.
A., Mr.. voorhees,, from the committee on the
Aundry civil service bill, appropriating $4,000
for the purchase Of copies of the original por-
traits of George Washington, by Elizabeth
Bryan Johnston, TO be distributed to public
librares.
On motion of Mr.. Riddloberger the house
bill authorizing tho extension of the Chcsa.
peake and Ohio Railway company to point
an the military lands at Fortress Monroe, Va,
was read third time and passed
several private pension bills were passed.
ana resolution offered by Mr.. Cameron, of
Pennsylvania, went over, TO discharge, the
tion Of the house bill providing for the retire
ment and recolnage OF the trade dollar.
On motion Of Mr.. Kenna, the house bill au-
thoriting the sale Of the real estate and ripa-
rlnn rights now owned by the United Statos Mt
HarpePs Ferry, West Va, was read third
time and passed.
Mr.. Hale, from the committee on appropria-
tions, reported the general deficiency appro-
priatlon bill with amendments and gave notice
that he would call 1t up to-day.
The unfinished business was then laid before
the senate, being the bill providing for the
forfeiture of the unearned land granted TO the
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad company.
The bill declares forfeited all lands, except
ing the right of way and lands for stations,
heretofore granted the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad company which are adjacent TO and
coterminous with the uncompleted portions of
the main line of the roads, provides for the re-
sumption by the United States Of the title to
such lands, their restoration to the public do
main, and their subiection to disposal under
the general laws of the United States as though
the grant had never been made. Tho senate
committee, on public lands has added to the
bill proyiso which, in effect, fixes the price
of the lands to settlers ut $3.50 an acre.
Mr. Morgan offered an amendment to take
the place Of the provisions restoring the lands
title by the United States. The amendment
authorizes and directs the circuit court of the
United States forthe western district of Missouri
TO hear and determine all questions arising out
of claims to the lands declared forfeited, di-
reots the United States attorney for that dis
trict to proceed In that court In the name o
the United States as plaintiff against any person
or corporation claiming interest in the land:
referred to, so as to bring the subject before
the court; gives either party to the proceeding
Alright TO appeal TO the supreme court of the
United States, and directs that court TO advance
the case on its calendar
The amendment was discussed by Messrs
Plumb and Morgan, the latter giving way fol
q motion to go into executive session. Before
the motion was entertained, however, Mr.
Hawley said he had expected to say q few
words respecting the great holdings of LAND
that we had permitted TO grow up In the ives
in the hands OF both individuals and corpora
tions, but he would iorbear at present. There
was one thing, however, that he desired to say
now. He found in the Congressional Record
and he invited the attention of senators to it
statement containing u catalogue of citizens
In the territories and the various states. Among
them he found the name of Senator John A
Logan as holding $1,000 acres.
II can hardly mistake" continued Mr.
Hawley, 'when say that the object of a state
,nent of that kind appears to be TO prejudice
gentleman, whose circumstances are such tina
he can hardly. speak for himself though
abundantly qualified, as everybody knows, Il
do so. / beg leave, therefore, to say that tn,
gentleman referred to is not the owner of an!
such quantity of land in the territories o
anywhere else; Is only the owner of the lanC
chased from the other heirs, to which HI
has added little, In his own state of Illinois
He has not the good or Ill fortune to be thu
owner of the $4,000 acres referred to-"
Abiding to the Same matter, Mr. Logan said
",rhe statement is utterly inlse, but l dom
think 1t is material. do not propose TO give
schedule of my property TO anybody, but tn
hfnnartv I lo nun ig I'm tho A nlinIis
do own some two or three tracts of land, bu
oil put together would potl make the hun
dreth part of what they charge"
On motion ofMr Hoar, the senate discharge,
the committee on privileges and elections from
further consideration of the house bill on TIL
electoral count and ordered committee @
conference on 1t.
Miller of California Went into eXecmtiye Sc, m
sion, and, on the doors being reopened, ad
journed.