The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-01-31
IN BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
In the Senate on the Dist Mr.. Vest Of
fered a substitute for Mr.. Plumb's resolu-
ton In reference to Oklahoma, providing
that 1t be ascertalned upon what terms the
Creek and seminole Indians will convey to
the United States all their rights to the
Oklahoma lands After discussion the
matter went over. The bill was passed
authorizing the construction of a bridge
across the Mississippi north of the city
of st. Louis. Mr.. Coke spoke upon
the inter State commerce bill, iavoring the
Reagan measure. Messrs Morgan, Harrison
and MCPHERSON took part in the discussion
without committing themselves. Tributes
were paid to.the memory OF the late Con-
gresham Evins, OF South Carolina, Messrs
Hampton, Butler and Frye speaking; and as
further mark of respect the Sen
Kelly reported bill In the interest of
the export trade in tobacco, which was re-
ferred. When the Indian appropriation bill
was taken up Mr.. Burnes spoke, and vigor-
ously affirmed that in the present condition
OF affairs the Oklahoma land we're not open
TO settlement by white citizens; and he
offered an amendment releasing the United
States from the seeming trust created by the
treaty. There was a lengthy discussion, af-
ter which eulogies were pronounced upon
the late Senator Anthony, OF Rhode Island.
In the Senate on the 22d the bill to en-
courage the American merchant mar ne,
and to promote postal and commercial re-
lations with foreign countries was iavor-
ably reported. n the discussion of the
oklahoma question un Ter MIR. Piumb's
resolution Mr. est declared that as the
laws now stan that and was not open for
settlement. Mr.. Plu NOS re ,olu Ion merely
called for information Mr.. Vest re-of
fered his own resolution to inquire under
what conditonst the indians would surrender
all their remaining rights to the land in
question. At his request it was laid over
until Friday, The Senate then went into ex-
ecutive session upon the Nicaragua treaty
.......ln the House the conference re-
port on the Oregon Central forfeiture
bill was agreed to, The Indian appro-
priation bill was discussed Mr. Reagan
wanted to know why It was that the Govern
ment could always ind means of appro-
priating money tor lazy and vagabond In.
dians but could never find the means of put
ting them to work. The bill. was finally
passed. One clause approprates $2j,0O0 for
gives the United States Court at TT. Smith
jurisdiction over the five tribes in the Indian
Territory.
In the Senate on the 23d flag was re-
ceived from the Woman's Silk Culture Asso-
citation of the United States, together with a
memorial asking Congress to aid in the de-
velopment of the industry. Mr.. Beck offered
resolution receiving the flag and commend
ing the work and the ladies. Mr.. Vests res
olution in reference to the Oklahoma lands
was taken up; Mr; Plumb offered a
into negotiation with the Indians as speedily
as possible, with view to obtaining the sur
plus lands for actual settlers. After debate,
both resolutions were referred to the Com
mittee on Indian Affairs. In the House a
flag from the above named association was
received with resolution of thanks. Mr.
Hurd offered preamble reciting tnat GER
tain bills appropriating money from the
Treasury, originating In the Senate, were on
the Speakers table, and claiming that these
bills are in violation of the privilege of the
House to exclusively originate bills to raise
claimed X.
ing power belonging to the House. Messrs.
Herbert, j. S. Wise and Willis did not agree
with him. The motion was laid on the table,
and motion to reconsider was tabled.
In the Senate on the oath Mr.. Edmunds
introduced a bill, which is intended as law,
to put stop to the operation of dYnamlters
who make their headquarters in the United
States and plan their schemes to be carried
out in foreign countries. In speaking upon
the matter, he called attention to the alarm.
that the time had come for vigorous
action. The bill was referred to the
Committee on judiciary. After consld-
ing Il House bill the Senate went into exec u
tive IS ion, when tue Mica aqua treaty was
again us ed NJ en- dh, The Lond IN eX.
blossoms we're in orlnally discussed, and Mr..
Bayard offered resolution condemn n the
perpetrators. In the House very little
business was transacted. The agrcultura
appropriation b Ii was passed, after whicu
Mr.. Townshend underworld to call up the
complisl his purpose and ter several mo.
tions an adjournment was taken.
In the Senate on the Goth Mr.. Chace 20
Rhode Island was sworn in. A memoria
from he Kansas Legislature remonstrutin!
against the establis ment of Il cattle trai
a'ross or through tina Safe was presented
Mr. Bayard's resolution expressing indi Gna
ton over the London eXpl lsions and de
nouncing dynamiters was taken up, an'
after debate was adop el by II yot
of 81 to |, Mr.. R,ddleberger alon
voting in the ne a I've lin The Hous
the army appropriation bill was re
ported Speeches IN memory of the lat
Congressman Duncan (of Pennsylvania
were made. bill was introduced appro
priating money to establish a navy yard a
Brunswick, Ga. Resolutions of inquiry wer
introduced as follows Whether any person
in the United States, directly or Indirectly
have had anything to do with the recen
London explosions; In reference to extend
ing the bonded period for distilled spirits
whether the Clearing House Association G
New York refuses to receive silver dollars o
certificates In settlement of balances.