Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-19
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

In the senate on December 9Th, among
the bills introduce was one by Mr..
Ingalls, making an appropriation for the
purchase of two sites and the erecti on of
two military posts on the southw stern
frontier of Kansas. One by Mr.. Plumb, to
prevent the acquisition of real property by
aliens. One by Mr.. Vest, to establish q
United States circuit court in the Indian
territory; also, to provide for the erection of
public buildings by contract with the low
est bidder; also, for two bridges across the
Mississippi at st. Louis, one across the Mis-
souIi between its mouth and the mouth of
the Dakota, also for the enlargement of
the Kansas City custom house. Mr.. Plumb
introduced, by request, q joint resolution
proposing an amendment to the United
States constitution in relation to the manu-
facture and sale of intoxicating liquors.
Without further business the senate ad-
journed.
In the senate on December 9th bills were
introduced as follows: One by Sewell max
ing an annual appropriation to provide
arms and ammunition Tor the militia; also
to authorize Col. George w. Getty, retired,
to be placed on the retired list with the
rank and pay of a brigsdisr general. One
by Mr.. Cullom, to reimburse the several
states for interest paid on war loans. One
Uy Ts JULES, VI otc " piofAGC
the deposit in the treasury of the receipts of
the money order system, also to secure
cheaper telegraphic correspondence. One
by Mr.. Wilson, to prohibit the mailing of
newspapers containing lottery advertise
ments, and prescribing penalty for the
violation of the same. One
by Mr.. Palmer, To prevent the introduc-
ton and diffusion of contagious and infec-
tious diseasesin the United States; and to
promote he general sanitary welfare of the
people. By Nj. Ingalls,, To provide for
thessle of lands belonging to the Potta.
wstomie Indians in Kansas. Mr.. Teller,
To provide for the REIMBURSEMENT
of postmasters in the fourth class offices.
One by Mr.. Plumb, to forfeit the unearned
lands granted to the Atlantic & Pacific
railroad company; to aid in the construc-
ton of railroad and telegraph line
through the states of Missouri and AIkan-
sas, to the Pacific coast, and to restore the
same to settlement. Also to provide for
contesting surveys of private land grants.
One by Mr.. Van Wyck, to tax unpatented
lands owned by railroad companies; also
for the relief of settlers and purchasers of
the public domain in Nebraska and Kansas.
Mr.. Vest offered resolution requesting
the president tc transmit such correspon-
dence as he may have in his hands from
tu6 ltdlldu ouu Albt410A SON04AACut5 Will
reference to their refusals to receive Mr..
Kelly as the envoy of the United States.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa,
was laid on the table for q copy of each re-
port BY the government directors of the
Union Pacific Railroad company from the
date of the first appointment Of such direct
ors to the present time. Adjourned.
In the senate on December 10th bills
noro M oa f0l1nUe. Ono hv Mr.
Edmunds, of Vermont, to provide for the
establishment of postal telegraph. Re-
fered to the committee on postotfice and
post roads. This is the same bill introduc-
ed at the last session, but which was report.
ed from the proper committee too late for
consideration. Nh. Edmunds, ia introduc-
ing the bills stated that perhaps the govern
ment might now be willing to purchase
at actual value the line of any telegraph
company visiting TO sell the same, 1t to be
appraised by some tribunal in which the
people had confidence. Senator Salisbury,
Of North Carolina, made q statement to the
post roads had given the bill early and
careful confederation, and reported as soon
as possible. Senator Edmunds disclaimed
any intention of impugning the committee,
but thought that with the information, il
now had in its power relative to postal tele-
graphy the bill ought to be reported early
in the session. Mr.. Morrill, introduced q
resolution directing the payment from the
contingent funds of the senate, the actual
expenses of Gen. Grants funeral. Mr..
Dolph, of Oregon, offered resolution call
ing ON the secretary of war to transmit to
the senate copy Of the report of Capt. Blk
by, of the United States engineer corps re
lating to the sea COST Notifications of Eu-
rope in 1881 and 1882. Mr.. Mcpherson, o.
New jersey, presented . joint resolution
from the legislature Of that state asking
that the territory of Alaska be designated
Is penal colony for long term oonvicts,
and suggesting the fsasibility of . oongIes-
sional investigation.
Mr.. Do'ph introduced bill to repeal the
law of the last session providing for the SET
Element ofclains ofoficers and enlisted pri-
Yates of the army, for loss of private prop
erty destroyed In the military service Of the
United States. This IL the Law to which the
president calls attention in his message,
g indefinite in itsterms, and Of
which he says: IF it 10 TO remaiu
ON the statute book, it needs amend
ment." Bills were also introduced % fol-
lows: By MI. Danger, to enable the light
housi board to increase the number
Of Light house districts ON western nv
era. By Mr.. Plat, to relieve commercial
travelerst rom license taxes, Ut makes It Q
misdemeanor for any ofnoer Of . state OF
| ties that may occur among nations, and 10
quests him to invite 9th q nations to Ssnd
| delegates to proposed International peaos
convention, 10 Be held In WashinGton Ct