The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-15
CONGRESS.

On MOnuay SeHHto iiaiii'oh W ,"N
committee on territories reported TO MS
branch of Congress the original Dakota
bill providing for the admission of Da-
kota and the formation of the territory
of Lincoln, recommending its passage.
The Senate the same day discussed the
bill introduced by Mr.. Henderson TO
improve the efficiency of the infantry
branch of the military service and sena-
tor Blair's bill providing for the cree
ton of monuments to both Lincoln n
Grant, but no definite action was taken
OH either. The remainder of the day
was devoted to Mr.. Beck's silver reso'
luton, which was called up by Senator
Pugh. That gentlemen spoke at length
on the resolution. Others followed
but no action was taken.
Monday the House adopted a resoln-
ton ordering the printing OF 2o,ooo eS-
tra copies of the Presidents annual mes
sage. Abili was introduced by Mr..
, Oates to prohibit aliens from acquiring
title to, or owning land in the United
| States. The same gentleman introduced
a measure to 80 amend the House rules
as to limit speeches to thirty minutes
Mr.. Townsend has introduced a bill III
the House providing for the issuance OF
silver certificates in 81, - and IS de
nominations. The pleasure Is merely
an amendment to the present silver biiI
under which the ten dollar certificates
are now issued. Mr.. Weaver of Iowa
introduced a bill in the House M"nda,
providing for the issue of fractional pa
per currency. Mr.. Cntcheon placed q
measure before the House providing fol
the encouragement of the study 81
physiology and hygiene in the schools
Mr.. Grout of the House has introduced
II bill in that body providing that tn,
people in any locality haye the right t.
name their postmaster.
The major part of Tuesday in the
Senate was devoted to discussion of the
silver question, Senator Pugh continued
his remarks, and spoke pretty sharply
in regard to the purpose of bondholder'
and others i'm desiring to get the silver
dollar condemned. The days talk die
not result in any action, and this vexa
tious problem will likely agaravate
vast amount Of wordy conflict ere tn,
session ends.
The House after ~disposing of a few
minor measures went into committee
of the whole for the consideration q
the Presidents message. That portion
relating to our finances was taken up
and the discussion finally drifted int
a debate on the silver question resulting
in no action.
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, introduced a bill
in the Senate on Wednesday, prohibit
ing the publication of all lottery adver
tisements. Mr.. Dawes introduced
measure to inflict still severer penalties
upon parties settling on lands set apar
Tor Indians. The Dakota bill was callec
up, but was laid over until next weel
that more time may be given to its con
sideration. 4 resolution was adopted
directing the Secretary of the Senate t.
pay the bills incurred by Senators in at
tending the funeral of the late Vice
President Hendricks.
The House did little effective work or
Wednesday. The Presidential success
sion bill was taken up, but owing TO the
fact that the minority report from the
committee wa not in, the measure was
laid over for the time being.
The Senate devoted most of the time
yesterday to the silver question, a bill
was introduced in that body to fix post.
age on four,h-class matter at two cents
per ounce.
The Senate adjourned TILL Monday.
The House did little else than debate
the presidential succession bill with
out action, however.