Huntsville gazette., 1885-01-31
In the Senate on the aad the bill f. en-.


courage the American Merchant marine, and
to promote postal and commercial rela-
tions with foreign countries was favor
ably reported. In the discussion of the
Oklahoma question under Mr. Plumbs
resolution Mr.. Vest declared that as the
laws now stand that land was not open for
settlement. Mr.. Plumb's resolution mere
ly called for information. Mr. Vest re-of-
fered his own resolution to inquire under
what conditions the Indians would surren-
der all their remaining rights to the land in
question. At his request it was laid over
until Friday. The Senate then went into
executive session upon the Nicaragua
treaty. y......In the House the conference
report 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 find means of appro-
priatin& money for lazy and vagabond In
dians, but could never find the means OF
putting them to work. The bill was finally
passed One clause 'appropriate5 SIS, 600 for
an industrial school ut Santa Fe; another
gives the United States Court at Fit. Smith
Jurisdiction over the five tribes in the Indian
Territory.
In the Senate on the o3d flag was re-
ceived from the Womans 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
a resolution accepting the flag and com
mending the work and the ladies. Mr.. Vests
resolution in reference to the Oklahoma
lands was taken up Mr.. Plumb offered a
substitute requesting the President to enter
into negotiation with the Indians as speedily
as possible, with a 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 associa-
ton was received with a resolution Of
thanks Mr.. Hurd offered a preamble re-
citing that certain bills appropriating money
from the.IreaSury, originating in the Senate,
We're on the Speakers table, and claiming
that these bills are in violation of the
privilege of the House to exclusively
originate bills to raise revenue. He claimed
also that this was taking 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 a motion to re-
consider was tabled.
In the Senate on the oath Mr.. Edmunds
introduced bill, which is intended as a law.
to put stop to the operation of dynamiters
who make their headquarters in the United
States and plan their schemes to be carried
out in foreign countries. In speaking upon
the mattr, he called attention to the alarm
ing state OF affairs that has arisen, aud said
that the time had come for vigorous ac-
ton. The bill was referred to the
Committee on Judiciary. After consid
ing a House bill the Senate went into execu-
tive session, when the Nicaragua treaty was
again discussed at length. The London eX-
ploSiOns were informally discussed, and Mr..
Bayard offered a resolution condemning
the perpetrators. LIN the House very little
business was transacted. The agricultural
appropriation bill was passed, after which
Mr.. Townshend endeavore1 to call up the
Mexican pension bill, but was unable to ac-
complish his purpose, and after several mo-
tions an adjournment was taken.
In the Senate on the 265h Mr.. Chase (of
Rhode Island) was sworn in memorial
from the Kansas Legislature demonstrating
against the establishment of a cattle trail
across or through that State was presented.
DIR. Bayards resolution expressing indigna
ton over tho london explosions anh a.
nouncing dynamterS was taken up, and af
ter debate was adopted by vote OF I'll to l.,
Mr.. Riddleberger alone voting in the negative
lin the House the army appropriation bill
was reported. speeches in memory of the late
Congressman Duncan (Of OfPennsylvania) were
made. A bill was introduced apprOpriating
money to establish navy yard at Bruins
wick, Ga Resolutions of inquiry were in
troduced as follows: Whether any persons
in the United States, directly or indirectly,
have had anything to do with the recent
London explosions; in reference to extend
in the bonded period for distilled spirits !;
whether the Clearing House Association of
New York refuses to receive silver dollars or
certificates in settlement OF balances