The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-02-06
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tlon I'm reference 10 oklahoma. providing
that II be ascertalned upon what terms the
Creek and seminole Indians viii convey "a
the United States ali their rights 20 the
matter went over. The bill was passed
authorizing the construction OF bridg q
a. ssress ne en- Mississippi, north q the city
the inter state commerce bill, favoring the
Reagan measure. Messrs Morgan. Harrison
and McPnerson took part In the discussion
without committing themselves. Tributes
were paid tostne memory OF the late Con.
Eressinan kvins. OF south Carolina, Messrs.
HAMPTON. Butter and Frye spesking: and ~
. further mark 81 respect - tue SEN
ate adjourned. ......in the House Mr..
Kelly reported a 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 vlgor.
ously affirmed that In the present condition
OF affairs the Oklahoma land were not open
10 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. al.
ter which enlogics were pronounced upon
the late senator Anthony. or Rhode Island
IN the Senate on the o2d the bill 10 en-
courage ths Anne rican merchant mar ne,
and TO promote postal and eommerca e.
latioas itn foreign countries as iavor-
ably reported. n the discussion OF the
Okiahoma question un Ter MIR. Piumbs
resolution Mr.. Vet declared that as the
laws n stan that AM was not open for
settlement. MIR. Piu 40 lie -olu ion merely
called Tor information. Mr. Nesf ne 81.
Tered his own resolution TO Inquire under
what condtionsthe Indians would surrender
ali their remaining rights TO the land In
question At his request IL was laid over
until Friday. The Senate then went into ex.
ecutlve session upon the Nicaragua treaty
-......ln the House the conference re-
port on the Oregon Central forfeiture
priation bill was discussed. Mr. Reagan sau,
wanted to know why Il was that the Govern.
melt eouid always Ind means OF appro-
pr1ating money Tor lazy AMI varuuOnd In
dians, but could never lind tie means Of put
ting them g. work. The bill Mas finally
passed. One clause approprlates IS 90 for
gives the United states Court mt ~ Smith
jurisdiction over the 1--WE tribes In the Indian
Territory.
In the Senate on the Esd fag 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 receiv ing the nag and commend
oiution in reference 20 the Oklahoma lands
was taken up. Mr. Plumb Offered
substitute requesting the President TO enter
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 Auairs..-.. In the House a
nag from the above named association was
received with n resolution OF thanks Mr.
Hurd offered preamble reciting that Ger
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 20 raise
revenue. He claimed also that this was TAX
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 a law.
70 Put Q stop TO the operation OF dynamlters
WHO make their headquarters IA the United
States and plan their schemes to be carried
out IN foreign countries In speaking upon
the matter. he called attention 10 the alarm
Ing -fate OF affairs that has arisen. and said
action The bull was referred 70 the
Committee on Judiciary. After consid.
tive ss ION. when tie Mica aqua treaty W AZ
again d ; US ed at en- rh, TIE Lond ~ ex-
blossoms were In orlnaily discussed. and Mr.
Bayard offered a resolution condemn IL the
perpetraturs......fn the House very little
business was transacted. The agriculf IRA
appropriatA on u was passed. after wnicn
Me xican pension u. but was unaole 70 &C
complisn his purpose and a ter sevcra. m
lions an adjournment was ta3en.
IL the Senate on the 2bth Mr.. Chace (of
Rhode Island was sworn in. memorial
from he Kansas Legislature demonstrating
against the estab.is ment OF Il cattle teal
. ross or through tina safe was presenter
nj. bayard's resolution expressing Indix na.
nouncing dynamit-rs was taken up. and
O q 20 I. Mr.. E.ddIebeiger alone lone
the army appropriation bilI was re-
Porteu speeches IN memory OF the late
Congressman Duncan (of pennsyivanlaJ
Priatng money 70 establish navy yard al
Brunswick, Ca Resolutions OF inquiry were
introduced a. follows; whether any persons |
N the United states, directly or Indirectly. |
have had anything 70 do with the recent |
London explosions; In reference TO extend |
Ing the bonded period for distilied spirits; |
whether the Clearing House Association al |
New York refuses TO receive silver dollars or |
certificates In settlement Of balances.
PERSONAL And POLITICAL
The latest news from General Stewart Is |
that he ID intrenched In the desert near |
Metamneh, and IL surrounded by the rebels.
The latter did not retreat In the disorderIy |
manner ct first reported.
On hearing OF the London explosions,
O'Donovan Rosa expressed satisfaction,
but be refused TO Do further interviewed.
A MAN named Cunningham has been ar \
rested In London in connection with the
Parliament House and Tower explosions. /
On the 18th Ellie Davis was arrested at
Omaha, Neb., at tho instance OF James /
Garneau, who says she threatened TO shoot |
him. All the parties formerly lived In st.
LOUIS.
MINISTER WEST says, concerning the re-
cent explosions In London: II think they
will have the effect Of instituting more
vigorous measures both In this country
and in England for the punishment and
suppression Of these diabolical and absurd
measures
JAMES ~ LEGATE, Of Kansas, has been
heard from again In reference 70 the al
legged st. John sell-out and the part he "a