The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-02-09
CONGRESSIONAL.


diseased cattle. 1t provides for the sup
preston and eXtirpation Of pleuro- pneumo
mia and other contagious diseases in domes
tic animals. Ordered printed. The hous
went into committee of the whole (Springe
in the chair) on the Fitz John Porter bill
several members taking part in the discus
sion.
SENATE-We Wednesday,, January 2S.-
Mr.. Hoar from the committee on Judiciary
reported the original bill relating to the en-
forcement Of law in Utah. Petitions were
presented and REFER ed-By Mr.. Slater
from the citizens of Oregon and Washing.
ton territory, praying that the lands granted
to the Oregon Central railroad company be
restored to the public domain; also, that Of
the Northern Pacific. BY Mr.. Logan, from
ex-soldiers Of the Union army, praying fol
the enactment Of la general law fol-
the relief of that class Of citizens.
BY Mr.. Plat, from Prof. Theodore Wolse-
ley and others, praying for the passage of a
law for the collection Of divorce statistics.
MIR. Logan, from the committee on appro-
priations, reported favorably the bill max
ing an appropriation Of ST., 900 for the i'm
provement of the dam above the pool at the
Rock Island arsenal, and asked unanimous
consent for its immediate consideration.
Pending action on this message was re-
ceived announcing the death of Representa-
tive Mackey, and the matter was laid over,
and the senate, after appointing commit
SENATE-Tuesday, January 29.-Mr.
Vest, from the committee on public lands,
reported fovorably the bill repeating the tim
Der culture laws. Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Cameron (Wis.) introduced q bill for
the establishment of the territory of North
Dakota Mr.. Plat offered resolution for
which he asked immediate consideration,
directing the committee on postoffices and
post roads to inquire whether telegraph
charges had been injuriously affected by the
large stOk dividends by the Western Union
company or consultations of contracts with
competing or other companies, and whether
through gold stock, telegraph company or
scribed rules or regulations for
the transmission of press news.
Mr.. Sherman's resolution on the Virginia
and Mississippi elections was taken up. The
matter was brought to vote and the reso-
luton passed-33 yeas, 80 nays. A resolu- |
tenance of destitute Indians was increased |
to 500, ZOO and passed. The house bills |
making appropriations of 1915, 900 rebate |
tobacco tax, and So $50 for the expenses of |
the legislature of New Mexico were passed.
The bill providing method for settling in
complete titles to Mexican land grants on
lands derived From Mexico by the United
States in New Mexico, Wyoming Arizona
and Utah was discussed at length without
action.
HOUsE.-The speaker laid before the
house a communication from the secretary
Of war in response to the resolution calling
Tor information as to the average number OF
officers in the army from the
Ith of March, 1857, and 4th of March, 1861,
md between the 4th of March, 1851, and
he 4th Of March, 1881. The secretary
states that for the first period the average
number was ., 474, of whom $50 were tried
~ court martial, and 122 convicted.
Bills were introduced-Mr. Mason, to in /
rease the pensions of widows and depend
mt relatives of deceased soldiers. Mr..
Woods, to preventive employment Of op-
ratives on railway trains more than twelve ]
lours out Of twenty -four. Mr.. Wilson !
Ia, providing for the inspection and GER =,
ification of meat products for exporta-
nd children Of deceased soldiers. c
lr Wood, 20 reduce the tariff rates on the ;
ifferent kinds and qualities of sugar; also,
els, blankets, women's and children's
ress goods and ready made clothing. Mr..
levitt IN. W, to authorize the titles of
ewspapers to be copyrighted. Mr.. War O
en- (Ohio), to better secure the stability of /,
aper currency.
SENATE-Wednesday, January &c.
Ir. Hale called up the report Of the COM
littee on conference of both houses relating 5
the Greedy relief eXpedition. The report 8
that the senate recede from its !,
requiring that only persons who ~
olunteer for service shall be detailed for G.
lie expedition. Mr.. Sherman said if he had
nown that the bill authorized the secretary
the navy to order any man outside the
ne of his duty, and thus take his life in his
ands, he would not have voted for it. Mr.. n
lulsbury opposed the bill. If the secre- !. :,
ry of the navy wanted to punish any Of u
Ter, such assignment would afford the op- c.
ortunity. Tine hour of l O'Clock having ar b
III f.. 1. -
,use to attend the funeral Of the late Rep -,
sentative Mackey. On their return the ~
nate adjourned. d
HOUsE.-The following reports were a
omitted from committees: Mr.. Hatch q
10. }, from the committee on agriculture, Ell
establish bureau Of animal industry D
ID prevent the spread Of contagious dis a
SEES among domestic animals. Mr.. Pu- r
Y, from the committee on public build 4
gs, appropriating 500, 900 for the compile u
IN Of the public building at Council d
uffs. Referred to committee of the whole. al
hen the hour of O'Clock arrived the pub al
business was suspen ded, pending the :.
neral of Representative Mackey, of South 81
Irolina. The casket was borne into the Pr
amber and placed in front of the speakers al
SIX, selections Of scripture were read by az
". DR.. K. d. Huntley, and an appropri- y,
. address delivered by Rev. DR.. Rush W -,
ippen, of the Unitarian church. After Vi
DeneuictlOH ny Tue mousse chaplain, the W
neral procession left the chamber, the ia
,mbers of the senate having retired. tb
SENATE.-ThurSday, January ST. be
e conference report on the Greeley relief m
! was taken up and the senate refused, tb
to 81, to concur in the report, and re- u. VI
we'd to appoint new committee. The ic
air laid before the senate further papers in
alive to determinations against the United tie
,tes commerce between Cuba and Porto or
co. Also, communication from the -, -.
orney- general saying that his force vi
IS not sufficient to supply copies te
the papers called for, and ask m
for an immediate appropriation. ce
resolution directing the committee on ~,
stoffices and post roads to investigate the VI
It of telegraphic correspondence, and if sa
lad been affected by contracts between tai
Western Union and other companies, tie,
S taken up and agreed to. de
House. Mr.. Anderson, from the tai
nmittee on public lands, reported reso- Ia,
ion, which was adopted, calling upon the ~,
Rotary Of the interior to explain by what an
ihority 1S9, 900 acres of land were certi- ov
in the state of Kansas for the benefit of ur,
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, The
the conclusion of the morning hour the OH
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