Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-29
Forty Eighth Congress---First Session.
WASHINGTON, March %.

WASHINGTON, March %.
SENATE Mr.. Farmer reported favorably
from the Women's, Suffrage committee the
re-olution extending the suffrage to women
Mr. Cockrell, chairman of the committee,
stated that minority would present report
against the proposed amendment hereafter.
The bill Offering reward of $25, 600 for the
rescue or ascertaining of the fate of the
Greedy expedition was taken up. 1t was
passed with an amendment that the proclR>
nation offering the reward shall be made in
terms that will not involve the United States
in any liability or responsibility beyond the
amount named, or will induce unprepared
vessels to incur extraordinary peril or risk.
The bill amending the revised statutes SO
as to authorize the unloading of coal, salt,
railroad iron and like articles in bulk at places
to be designated by the Secretary of the
Treasury within collection districts was
passed.
The bill amending the revised statutes SO as
as to make Newport News, Va, port of
entry, was passed.
on the American marine and encourage the
American foreign carrying trade came up on
the calendar Mr.. Frye moved to make it q
special order for May l.
Mr.. Beck objected and wanted to lay
aside all other business to consider this
measure.
While the matter was under discussion the
hour of o'clock arrived AID the educa-
tional bill was laid before the Senate. Mr..
Lamar spoke at length in support of the bill
which he said would confer almost unspeak-
able benefits on the people of the South
white and black.
Mr.. CuIlom expressed himself in favor of
the principle of the measure, but desired to
see stricken from it every line which contains
a suggestion of the propriety of making any
appropriation to be expended within the
bounds of any States in the same condition
of financial solvency and ability as the
State of Illinois.
Mr.. George delivered a set speech in favor
of the bill.
The Senate then went into executive SEES
sion at 4:40 and soon after adjourned until
Monday.
HoUsE-After half an hour spent in the
transaction of unimpertant business Mr..
Anderson (Kansas) introduced joint resolu-
ton which was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means for final adjournment of
the two houses of Congress on Monday,
june 2. The House then went into com
mittee on the private calendar and commit
tees were called for reports of private
bills.
A bill to relieve certain soldiers of the late
war who deserted aud subsequently enlisted
and served honorebly to the close of the war
from the charge of desertion was taken up.
It was opposed on the ground that a similar
bill had been psssed and because this bill
would incidentally release class who desert
ed to secure additional bounty. The bill
was finally allowed to go over till next
Friday.
After favorable action on several private
bills the committee rose and reported them
to the House and they were passed. At
o'clock the House took recess until 1880.
At the night session of the House twenty
two pension bills were passed, including one
Of $50 per month to the widow of General
James B. Steedman Of Ohio.
At 1925 p. m. the House adjourned until
Monday.