Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-21
AT THE CAPITOL TODAY,
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
OKLAHOMA IN BOTH HOUSES.
WORK IN THE COMMITTEE ROOMS, Etc.

WORK IN THE COMMITTEE ROOMS, Etc.
The Senate.
The Chair laid before the Senate communica-
| ton from the Secretary of War, with reports from
Col. Elliott, Of the engineer corps, and Gen. New
| ton. chief Of engineers, recommending that Fort
Greene be turned over to the city of Newport R l.,
to be used as public park until such time as 1t
may be needed by the United States
Mr. Cameron (Wis), from the committee on
claims, reported favorably the House bill limiting
the time for the presentation and payment OF
| claims against the United States 1t was placed
| on the calendar
~ re resolution OF Mr.. Wilson was agreed TO- calling
on the Secretary OF the Treasury for any further
correspondence in his department relating to the
CORRECTION or postponement OF the tax on distilled
spirits.
A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE OKLAHOMA RESOLUTION.
| The chair laid before the Senate Mr.. Plumb's
resolution offered yesterday, requesting the Presi-
oent TO advise the Senate as to his views OF the
present status OF the lands known as the Oklahoma
Owing to Mr.. Plumb's necessary absence Mr.
ingalls, wished it to so over till tomorrow.
Mr. Vest offered substitute for the resolution,
pIovldlng that the Secretary OF the Interior shall
communicate with the authorities OF the Creek
ana seminole nations OF Indians to ascertain upon
what terms they Will reDQlish and convey to the
Unlted States all their rights to these Oklahoma
Mr.. Conger said that when the matter should
come up for consideration he would move to refer
IL 10 the committee on Indian affairs.
Mr.. Dawes saw no use in that, as that committee
nad already reported on the subject and the Senate
mad adopted the report. He thought, too, that
an opportunity of proclaiming again the position
which, under his oath OF ONCE, he feels compelled
20 assume, namely, that the settlers on the lands
ID question are there in violation Of law.
MI Vest said early action on the subject was de-
srane as It had been stated In the press that the
high water from having conflict with the people
who had gone on to the lands.
The Tne mat matter then went over tn Tomorrow.
the Senate then proceeded to the consideration
OF bills upon its calendar.
The Senate decided to take up the bill to estab-
lish court OF appeals Cthe bill popularity known
as "the David Davis billy by vote Of IS yeas to ls
nays.
TEE INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL
The bill was debated until two O'Clock, when con-
siaeration OF the interstate commerce bill was re-
somed, Mr. Coke being entitled to the floor.
House Of Representatives.
Mr.. Kelley (Pa.), from the committee on ways
and means, reported bill to authorize the estab-
lishment OF export tobacco manufacturers, and al
lowing drawbacks on imported articles used in
manufacturing exported tobacco Committee OF
the Whole.
THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL
MI. Dibrel (Tenn.), from the committee on agri-
culture, reported the agriculture appropriation bill
1t was referred to the committee OF the WHOLE and
Mr.. Dhrel gave notice that he would call it up for
action on Saturday. The bill approprates $648 800
being $50 less than the estimates and Sos
current year.
THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL
The House then, at 1895, went into committee Of
the whole {Mr Wellborn, Of Texas, in the chair on
the Indian appropriation bill.
THR OKLAHOMA sETTL1Rs
MI. Rogers (Ark.) criticised that section of the
bill which prohibits the Introduction OF ardent
spirits into the Indian Territory, In that it xes
minimum punishment for that offense, and pointed
out cases where such law would work great
hardship.
Mr.. Keifer (Ohio referring to the Oklahoma oues-
ton, held that there was no color OF right on the
part Of the white settlers go upon the Oklahoma
land. and protested against anything being said in
Congress In defense OF the action OF those settlers
Every one OF them should be driven at the point
OF the bayonet from that territory.
The District In Congress.
THE DISTRICT APPROPRIATION BILL.
The House appropriations committee expects to
consider the District OF Columbia bill tomorrow.
THE PROPOSED NEW LIQUOR LAW
The bill introduced into the House by Mr.. Bar
bOur on the 4th Of December, at the instance OF
the District Commissioners, ITO regulate the man.
ufacture and sale OF splrtuous and malt liquors in
the District OF Columbia" provides that whole
sale dealers In distilled, malt or fermented liquors,
wines or cordials shall pay one hundred dollars an
nuaily, provided they shall not sell such liquors.
wines, &C., IN less quantities than one pint nor to
be drank on the premises where sold; that every
person engaged in the business OF manufacturing
brewed or malt liquors for sale shall pay two hum
dred and fifty dollars annually, distlerS two hum
dred dollars annually, rectlfiers fifty dollars an
nually, proprietorS Of bar-roomS one hundred and
nifty dollars annually; no barroom to be located
within 400 feet OF any school building owned by
the District Of Columbia The bill is well fortified
with rules and police regulations to facilitate the
enforcement OF the act. adding new powers to the
police court, &C.
THE BILL TO SELL DISTRICT PROPERTY.
The bill authorizing the Commissioners to sell
certain District property for the benet OF the pub
lie schools, which was approved by the House Dis
trct committee yesterday provides for the sale OF
square S12 sub-lot 30 in square 2O9 part of lot s.
square $685. lots 16 and H. square 1885, acre near
the junction OF the Chain bridge, Tunlawn and
LOughbor0ugh roads. on north line OF Pickrells
land one-half acre on Grant road, between Tenley-
town and BrightwOod. adjoining land OF John
road, adjoining land OF George W. utermehs: a lot
forty feet square, formerly the Georgetown powder
house property, one hundred perches west OF Saint
Adams church; the Old fish market lot In George
town, northwest corner OF Potomac and Grace
streets
Capitol Topics.
SECRETARY TELLER DESIRES TO TESTIFY.
Mr.. Warner, chairman of the House committee on
| the payment OF pensions. bounty and back pay,
to-day received telegram from Secretary Teller,
who is In Colorado. saying that he desired as soon
as he returned 10 Washington to appear before the
committee and testify relative to that portion of
the pension law passed at the last session Of Con-
gress which increased the fee OF pension attorneys
to $25 In certain pension cases
CLAIMS LIMITATION ACT.
Senator Cameron, OF Wisconsin, to-day reported
| favorably from the committee on claims a bill to
provide that all claims for back pay or bounty due
for services In the late war or any previous war
shall be presented for adjustment and payment
within three years from the passage Of the act,
and all other existing claims, except applications
for pension, within six years from the passage of
the act Claims originating hereafter shall be pre-
sented within six years from the date OF their
origin. The act however, Is not to apply to luna
ties, minors or persons under any other legal dsa-
bllity nor 10 the accounts OF d1Sburstng officers OF
the United States.
CONFIRMED By THE SENATE.
The Senate yesterday confirmed John Davis, of
the District Of Columbia 70 be judge Of the United
| States Court OF Claims; William A. Richardson to
| be chief justice Of the United States Court of
Claims, and Samuel r. Mccormick TO be collector
of internal revenue for the district OF Westlrgnia.
| The Senate resolutions on the dea0 On 1bnator
| Anthony Will be considered by the House at
o'clock this afternoon.
The Senate committee on pensions yesterday
favorably reported bill to place upon the rension
rolls the name OF Margaret G. Halpine, widow of
Lieut. Col. Haipne. the author Of war songs which
appeared under the nom de plume OF "Private Miles
O'ReiIly."
| Pending debate on the Indian appropriation bill
yesterday, the committee rose and the House pro-
| ceeded TO pay tribute TO the memory OF the late