The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-22
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could have an opportunity 10 examine IL
II seemed 10 him 70 eOntain OhisollOnAhl,
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II seemed 10 him 10 contain objectionable
provisions,
Mr.. Bayard remarked that Il had been
already passed twice by the senate ana
carefully examined by the committee on
nriyale land claims, inolui ing tho senator
from Vermont, Mr.. Edmunda,
Mr.. COngcr dearcd, however, 10 base his
action upon his own responsibilities. Some
Ut the provisions Of the bill, he said,
strongly oppose the yiewsol the people al
the west aud some OF its omissions were
Objectionable thu same Ms its provisions
As Mr.. Conger looked a. 10 the bill was un-
Just and infamous, Notwithstanding It's for.
ner passage. Unless there was some great
100 or steal in II, there was no necessity o.
pushing 10 through now,
Mr. Baygfd did not propose TO notice the
installations OF the gentleman from NJ ichi.
gan, rs every man Is the guardian OF bis
own conscience, but II ever bill
had been introduced In the senate oglculat :
ed 10 prevent rather than promote steals.
IL was this. II was intended 10 prevent
multiplicity OF bills IN tho Interest
Of those strong enough to obtain In
Huence enough for their passage,
quatti les Of lands In tbs hands
Oh powerful Individuals or corporations,
To tho destruction uf the interests u small
owners. These vast nCoumulRtions OF land
arc t-aiuinf.,he republican institutions Il
The United 5 Htes,
The bill was made tho special order Tor
Monday next.
10 hold civil Offices la the territories passed
yeas 81; nays, II.
Tho bill providing for the establishment
OF civil government N Alaska was taken
no, Tt provides Tor "A governor TO be Hp-
pointed by the president, with power.
similar TO those OF the governor OF other
territories; establishes courts, etc.
An amendment proposed in the commit
toe was adopted in the senate making the
laws OF Oregon, ~ lar ~ npplcabie, tue
laws of Alaska.
Without reaching a conclusion on the
bill, the senate went into executive session,
and when tho doors were reopened, nd'
iourned.
WAsnlydTos, Jan, q Bills were intro
ducsd Us rOloHt;
By Dunn-R tqulrlng the secretary Of the
interior TO ascertain what RAILROADS are in-
debied to the government, the cost OF sur
yeying and selecting lands granted, and
give notice TO the preaident or treasurer vi
such companies to ne ready TO deliver tho
patcnt Tor tho land to which the companies
will bs entitled II that cost we're paid within
two months after date OF notice. II the
costs SIRE not paid, the attorney general rs
to institute proceedings against the COM
panies. Ii also directs the secretary OF ia @
interior 10 issue patepts conveying ,tlc 10
ali lands granted railway companies legally
e.rJed by virtue OF H.. com D.eiipr OF the
roads within the time required by Jaw.
BIS WaId-ro authorize tire governor or
each state 10 appoint IA commissioner to
establish "a system oil International COM
I'M rec auC decide the prHci'c4Ollty OF es-
tablishing bureau OF International com
merce.
By Holnsu--A resolution calling on the
secretary OF tho interior for Information a.
10 whether since June lst, 1882, any patents
have been issued or lists Of lands certified
10 any slate or patents issued 10 nuy rail-
road corporation on account 0t grlatS OF
land heretofore made for lands o. winch
guch etnle or corporation Is moo entitled.
Also for all communications tOuchi.g tb"
Issuing OF such pateutb and the opinion OF
any United States officer ~ relation thereto
on file in his department.
BY Auderson-ro provide for the adjust
menL OF lard grants made TO ana IN the
construction OF railroads. Also. To reduce
the life time OF q patent to i've Years. Also,
TO amend the rules repairing ex-membe
OF congress before being entitled 10 the
privileges OF the floor 20 obtain an order
from the speaker, declaring upon honor
that he is not interested directly orindireci-
ly in any corp ration or person having
pecuniary Interest in the defeat or passage
of any measures before congress or the COM
mittees, aud pledging that While the house
ia in session he will not communicate Witu
any member respecting any claim affecting
any company, corporation or person having
interest in legislation. In case OF violation
of the pledge the committee on rules are 81
declare the ex-membei forever deprived OF
IL II. - tt.a
BY Peters-To regulate United States
commerce through national court arbi'
trali0n.
By Cutcheon--To improve the civil ser
vice by relieving legislative officers OF per-
form NJ executive functions.
BY Btrnes--ro encourage education and
provide national series Of text books within
the jurisdiction OF congress.
BY Morgan--To regulate attorneys lees IN
pension cases. " prohibits the receipt OF
fees before the allowance of pensions aud
fixes the tees a. SO except'in case al prior
contract approved by the commissioner of
peusions.
By Observation-Disclosures the constitute
ton Of a bridge across the Missouri at De
cajur.
BY TAYLOR, of Ohlo-Repeaing all limlte-
tons OF time during which merit ofious APP
uica'i0rs FOR pensions can bc hled.
BY Georgia. resolution authorizing the
commissioner of Indian affairs to make in
vestigation OF the massacre ut DR.. Marcus,
Whileman and others in 1917.
BY Warner of Tennessee (by requesD -
To procure Information re- alive to tue de-
mand and price OF American agricultural
products ia other countries.
Boutelle offered n resolution requesting
the secretary of war TO inform the house
whether it is true that for several years
maps, diagrams, ETC., in the case oil Fiiz
John Porter have been submit ed to
members OF each graduating class at West
Point tor the purpose OF inviting their crlti-
cism as to the Judgment and hhoings OF
the general court N ertial held in pursuance
OF the laW. The secretary Is iuriher re-
auested, in case this be true, 10 inform the
house by what authority or inatiganon the
minds successive graduating classes OF
youths educated ut public expenses are
thus directed 10 discussing and questioning
the official action OF lawful Supporters, and
iftrus. as alleged, these youths Just euierE-
ing from u course OF study,
entering the service as subordinate Office q,
have been encouraged or PEI mitted to dts
credit the cotton Of their superiors by the
expression of their opinion on the action. 10
peffectly proper; whether such action IS not
calculated to tester u spirit OF insnboFdina'
ton among officers t. Us educated aud de-
morsliz ng and dangerous contempt OF the
authority of the law.
Ray, OF New Yofk, objected TO its present
consideration, and Gibson 10 its reference.
Hemphill, fron the committee on e1
penditures in the department OF justice, re-
ported a resol luton calling on the secretary
OF the treasury for list OF msrshsls ana
deputy marshsls employed in West Vir-
linis in 1882 and 1883, together with
statement as to services performed and lees
received by each. Adopted.
Springer. chairman Of the committee on
expenditures in the department OF justice,
m we'd to suspend the rules anf adopt inc
resolution increasing the membership Of
that committee TO nine, authorz ng IL to
appoint n subcommittee composed OF not
less than three, which will be a committee
OF the house, with power to send TOR papers
and persons.