The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-05

Mr. fIndlay offered a resolution calling upon
the Sc. rotary Of state for information whether
any citizens of the United States, or persons
domiciled within the same. were concerned or
participated. directly or indirectly, in bring
ing about the recent explosions IN London,
provided the tram mission Of such information
II compatible with the public interests.
Mr.. Hewitt IN. W offered q resolution call
ing upon the secretary If state to inform tho
house whether the department is in possession
Of any information tending 10 convict any per-
son or persons, resident III this country and
enjoying the protection Of the laws, with at
tempts to destroy Ii & and property within the
dominion Of any foreign power with which We
have treaties Of peace and amity, and request
ing him 10 make recommendation as 10 what
legislation will be desirable Or needed. TO be
en- acted into law for the punishment If such
outrages Referred TO the committee on for
eign affairs.
MI. Forney, from the committee on apprO-
priations, reported the army appropriation bill
Referred 10 the committee OF the whole. II
provides for an appropriation Of ga, isa 0:IS
The estimates amounted 70 ssi, III, 40 Mr.
FOllett, from the same committee, reported Q
bill apprOpriating $1,000 TO enable the COM
misrioners Of the District of Columbia to main
tain public order during the ceremonies At
tending the inauguration OF the president
sENATE-The chair laid before the senate
Mr. Vests resolution, heretofore offered, 10
authorize the secretary Of the interior to ascer-
tain upon what terms the Creek and Seminole
Indians would surrender their remaining in
terest in the Oklahoma lands.
Mr.. Plumb offered neutrality-suspicious. the
pr esiscnt to enter speedily possible into
ne gotiation with such Ind AZ tribes ~ may DO
IN possessiOn OF more lands thAi, emo Ugh to
give each head Of family ltD acres. with
view Ia using such surplus lands for actual
settlers only. The substitute also requests tho
president to act in the matter ~ speedily ~
possible, and report to congress such pr0Po-
rtsx.s.a bx,e
After further debate the resolutions Of
Messrs. Vest 4 Plumb were referred TO tho
committee on Indian affairs. The senate went
into executive session, and reviewed the fol-
Louisiana, member Of the national board OF
health Lucius II. Foote, minister resident,
and consul general of the United States at
Corea; Nelson A. Dunning, Michigan.
land; Capt. Almon Rockwell, assistant quar-
termaster, tn be major and quartermastcr; An
drew :. Draper, New York, judge Of the court
Of commissioners of Alabama claims; John =.
Philadelphia; William s. Stcels, Pennsylvania,
coiner of the mint, Philadelphia.
The senate III secret session, continued tho
discussion OF the Nicarag uan treaty. senator
Edmunds concluded speech IN favor of rati-
fcaton commenced several days ago, and
far as surface indications visible the final
conclusion of this question remains in the dis
tant future
HoUsE-Mr. Hurd, as privileged question,
offered preamble and resolution reciting that
certain bills, appropiiating money from. the
treasury. originating In the senate now on the
speakers table, together with the Blair educa-
tonal bill and many others and that it Is asserted
that these bills are IN violation of the privilege
of the mousse To exclusively originate bills for
the raising of revenue, and directing the ju-
liciary committee Ia inquire into the power of
the senate 10 originate u bill appropriating
tn POM n th.ah hon lf
Land ON tbs table. An evening session was
held for the consideration of pension bills
Each house received as "A present from tho
Silk Culture Association OF the United States an
American flag made of silk grown in this coun-
try, and adopted resolution accepting tho
rift