Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-01-28
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
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MONDAY, Jan. ia bill was introduced by
Coke for the establishment of quarantine
We stock trail Rnsolutions of regret at the
death of the late Senator Anthony we're passed
and tributes to the memory of the deceased were
paid by his late associates.
TUESDAY, Jan. 2O.~-A resolution was offered
calling upon the President for information re-
lating to the Oklahoma trouble. The creden-
tlals of Senator James E. Brown were pre-
sented. Consideration of the Interstate COM
merce bill was resumed, Mr.. Beck speaking in
opposition to the commission bill and in favor
or the House or Reagan bill. A message was
received from the President transmitting in
formation relating to the foreign commerce of
Mexico Central and South America the Span;
lsh West Indies, Hayti and San Domingo and
the share of the United States therein.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21.-A resolution was
agreed to calling upon the secretary of the
treasury for additional information relating TO
the collection or postponement of tie tax on
distilled spirits. Plumb's resolution regarding
the Oklahoma lands was considered but NOT
acted upon. A bill was passed authorizing the
construction of bridge over the Mississippi
River al ut Louis. The "Dav1d Davis court
OF appeal bill was b. iefiy considered and then
Coke addressed the Senate on the interstate
commerce bill, speaking in support of the Rea-
gan measure. Eulogies were pronounced on
the life and character of Congressman John
Ell. Evins, and the Senate adjourned.
THURSDAY, Jan. 22.-Fryes bill for the en-
enlargement of the American merchant marine
was fayorably reported and placed on the cal
endar. The committee on printing reported
favorably the concurrent resolution providing
that the Congressional Record shall be an ac-
ourate transcript of the actual proceedings of
the two houses. Plumbs resolution calling
for the nrpEJh6Ot'a fba
status of the Oklahoma lands was pas ed. The
Senate went into executive session in relation
TO the Nicaragua treaty, Senators Morgan and
Edmunds speaking Ia its support.
FRIDAY Jan. % The Senate accepted silk
fagmade by the Womens Silk Culture Associ-
alton of the United States. Senator Vests
resolution, authorizing the secretary of the in
terror to ascertain upon what terms the Creek
and Seminole Indians would surrender their
remaining interest in the Oklahoma lands, was
debated at length and finally referred to the
committee on Indian affairs.
SATURDAY, Jan. 24.-Edmunds introduced q
bill making it a felony TO manufacture or pos
sess dynamite or other explosives with intent to
injure buildings or persons within or without
the United States The military academy
appropriation bill, passed by the House. was
laid before the Senate and referred TO the COM
mlttee ON appropriations. The Senate went
into executive session, and when the doors we're
reopened adjourned.
House.
MONDAY, Jan. ia communication was re-
ceiyed from the Secretary of the Treasury,
transmitting estimates of an appropriation of
$40, 900 FOR the expenses of naval vessels at the
New Orleans Exposition. Bills were introduced
calling upon the President for information in
regard to the Oklahoma land troubles; also in
the Fltz-John Porter appeal; amending the
contagious disease act; and to enforce the col
lection of taxes on distilled spirits IN bonded
warehouses. An unsuccessful effort was made
to bring up the Grant retirement bill.
TUESDAY, Jan. 20.-A bill was reported pro-
hibiting aliens from acquiring title to lands IN
the United States. A bill was also reported
amending the revised statutes 80 as to allow on
articles manufactured wholly of imported ma
terlals on which duties have been paid when
exported a drawback equal in amount to the
duties paid. The Indian appropriation bill
was taken up in committee of the whole, and
after some discussion of the Oklahoma ques-
ton the committee rose. and the House pro-
ceeded to pay fitting tribute to the late Rep
resentative John Ell. Evins, of South Carolina.
after which it adjourned.
"WEDNESDAY, Jan. 81 Kelly reported a bill to
authorize the establishment of export tobacco
manufactures and allowing drawbacks on i'm
ported articles used in manufacturing exported
tobacco. The agricultural appropriation bill
was reported and the House went INTO commit
tee of the whole on the Indian appropriation bill
An amendment was adopted that no money is
to be given to the Greek nation unless the tribe
shall, within twelve months, accept and ratify
the survey made under the treaty of June IA
1866. Eulogies were made on the late Senator
Anthony and the House adjourned.
THURSDAY, Jan. 22.-The House concurred
in the Senate amendments to the House bill
authorizing the appointment Of commission
to mark the boundary lines between portion of
Indian Territory and Texas. The House receded
from its disagreement to the Oregon Central
forfeiture bill and the conference report was
agreed to. In committee of the whole, the In
dian appropriation bill was further considered
and amended The committee rose and the
bill was passed by the House.
FRIDAY, Jan. 23.-The House also received
silk flag from the Women's Silk Culture Asso-
citation, which, upon motion of Mr. Kelley, was
accepted with thanks. Hurd offered resolu-
ton directing the judiciary committee to IL
quire into the power of the Senate to originate
bills apprOprlating revenue, particular reference
being mad to the Blair educational bill. A long
debate followed, at the conclusion of which the
resolution was laid on the table. Atan evening
session pension bills were considered.
SATURDAY, Jan. 24.-The House went into
Of the whole on the agricultural ap-
bill. The only amendment offered
was one sppropriating $4,000 for the cultiva-
ton of tea on the government farm. This was
adopted, and when tie committee rose the bill
passed, after which an adjournment was taken.