The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-25
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
IN the Senate on the 18th the credentials OF
Mr. Edmunds (Vt) for the term beginning
March 4 1887, were presented. Mr. Morrill, IN
troduced a bill for the maintenance OF National
banks, The Electoral Count bill was ordered
printed Mr. Morrills tariff resolution was con-
sidered and went over A committee was APP
pointed to attend Representative Dowdneys
funeral Adjourned.",..In the House RESOLUTIONS
were introduced by Mr.. Lawler Qll.) in favor OF
using the surplus for coast defenses. resolu-
ton was introduced by Mr. Weaver asking in
formation concerning cancellation OF treasury
notes. A resolution granting use OF the hall 10
the women suffragsts January %, 20 and q was
adopted; also resolution authorizing prepay
ment of interest on the public debt
In the Senate on the 18th resolution was
presented regarding immigration, naturalza-
tiOn and suffrage, from German citizens OF Wis
consin. The bill for the retirement and RECON-
age of the trade dollar was reported back
from the committee on finance. bill
was introduced to increase pen
sions of disabled soldiers. The House
amendments to the Electoral bill were non
concurred in. The bill repeating the Tenure
of-Ofce law was debated In the House
resolutions were adopted regarding the inter
probation OF the Tariff law Of 1888. The Sundry
Civil Appropriations bill was considered in
committee of the whole and several amend
ments were adoDte d.
IN the Senate on the 18th a memorial was
presented against admission OF foreign built
ships to American registry. resolution was
offered inquiring how the Missouri River Com
mission had apportioned its money. The
Tenure-ofOfhce bill was laid over till the 10th.
Mr.. Platt's resolution for nominations to be
considered in open session was laid
on the table. The conference report
on the Interstate Commerce bill was
ordered printed. The bill prohibiting Senators
or Representatives from acting as attorneys for
subsidized railroad companies was discussed,
..,...In the House-Messrs. Caldwell, Eden
and Cooper were appointed conferees on the
Electoral Count bill. Allotment in severalty to
Indians was considered. Certain additional
cities were brought under provisions of the
National Banking law. The Sundry Civil Appro-
prations bill was taken up. A bill to supply a
deficiency in appropriations for public printing
was reported. Adjourned.
IN the Senate on the 10th resolution was
adopted regarding the reapportionment of the
Missouri river appropriations. Petitions were
presented from tobacco manufacturers in refer
ence to the packing Of cut tobacco. The bill
was passed permitting owners of American
vessels to sue the Government for losses caused
A
was passed granting pension to Mrs. Barbara
Fuchs. Mr. Beck retracted some offensive re-
marks previously made rejecting on the judi.
ciary committee. The debate on the Tenure
of-Office bill was resumed. .... In the House q
bill was passed providing for the retirement OF
Admirals Rowan and Worden. "Reminiscences
were presented against the Dunn Free Ship
bill. The bill was passed for allotment Of
lands in severalty to Indians; also, the Urgent
Deficiency bill for public printing. The Sun
dry Civil Appropriations bill was considered in
committee OF the whole.
IN the Senate on the nth petitions were pre-
scented for reduction Of the oleomargarine tax
resolution was offered for appointment OF {
select committee of five Senators to investigate
the troubles with Mexico. The bill for retire
ment and recoinage of the trade-dollar passed
The bill extending the free-delivery system
passed A measure was introduced providing
for issue of two and one-balf per cent. bonds
The bill giving pension claimants, whose
applications have been rejected, the RICH
of trial by jury was recommitted. A bill wa!
passed for relief Of B. b. Conner, of Louis
vine. Bills authorizing construction o
bridges across certain rivers were passed
The bill repeating the Tenure-of-Olice act wal
passed. .. In the House an inquiry was or
dered into the proposed consolidation of Ger
cain Offices A bill was introduced providing
for a fisheries commission. The Sundry Civi
Appropriations bill was passed. Memorials
were presented regarding the rights of Ameri
can vessels in Spanish ports. The bill for tn
adjustment of the accounts Of the McMinnvill
e. Manchester Railroad Company was passed
The Senate bill was passed increasing the pen
sion Of General Benz. f. Kelly, of West Viz
gina. An evening session was held and sever
oil pension bills were passed.