The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-01-24
National Notes.

Not'H.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Reagap's inter-
state commerce bill was discussed before the
house committee on commerce this morn
in, An amendment making the bill
spplicable TO all common csrrieTs
engaged In the transportation OF property
from one state 10 another, whether by land
or water, was disagreed TO
The consideration Uf measures in relation
10 France and Germany was postponed 10
the mex, regular nieetigg,
The house committee on post-oiitces and
post roads has agreed to report favorahly
ON the bill fixisg the rates OF postage nj one
cent for three ounces On newspapers ana
periodicals sent by Others than publishers
or ne IS agents,
Senator Hale introduced IN the senate
to-day bill "tO secure the medical proies'
sion equal rights IN he service
of che United States. L. provides
that all appointments 10 medical service
under the government be made from
graduates Of legally chartered medical
institutions without Discrimination in IA
vor OF against any school or theory of meti-
cal practice.
Mr.. Hosr introduced bill in the senate
Wa the object 10 prevent circulation
1tAtugh tho mails OF this country OF lot
feTy advertisements ccming from foreign
countries.
The senate agreed, after amendment, to
Mr. Anthony's resolution relating TO the
exclusion of American meats As agreed
TO II reads:
Resolved, That the committee on foreign
relations he instructed to Inquire into ana
report TO tho senate such legislation Rs shall
protect our interests against governments
which prohibits or restrained the expor.a.
tion meats from the United States.
Mr. Beck's amendment, requiring the
committee to enquire into Determinations
that may have been made against the
United States ~ tariffs, treaties, ETC., was
agreed to.
The house avs passed the Greeley relief
expedition bill.
Nominstions-Rober NJ. Kelley, of Ker-
lucky. pension agent at Louisville: Hugh
]. Dobbs, of Nebraska, register OF land Of
ficce, Beatrice, Nebraska.
The senate committee on military affairs
has ord cred the bill tor the relief OF Fltz
John Porter to be reported tavorably.
The senrte has confirmed the nomina-
ton of Emory Spler as United States
district attorney tor the nortbern ols-
trict of Georgia. The debate upon
the subject wss q long one, constitutions
question having tev'' raised based on the
fact that the vacancy was created while
Sheer vas q member OF congress.
Some partisanshjp WAS displayed in tins
discussion hut senators or poth sldos Voted
for the confirmation.
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