The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-14
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned by Telegraph and Mail.
CONGRESSIONAL.


THE Senate met promptly at noon on the
9Th when the credentials OF John W. DANIEL
S.nstor-elect from Virginia. were presented
and fled. Among the bills introduced we're:
To give the right of tr1al by jury 10 claim
ants for pensions whose applications nave
been rejected by the Secretary OF the In
terror: to facilitate promotions in the army;
to increase the pension for the loss OF both
arms, or both legs. or the sight OF both eyes,
or other injuries r8ulting in total heIpless.
ness: 10 substitute silver dollars in place OF
gold coin and currency in the several reserve
funds held in the treasury. Mr.. ingalls, intro
duced bill to establish National Unlver-
sity in the District OF Columbia, and Mr..
plumb bill granting the right of way
through the Indian Territory to the kansas
CITY. Fort Scott & Gulf Railway Company
Mr. Van WICK offered a resolution. which
was agreed to, directing the Committee on
Education and Labor to inquire how
many hours of labor per day were ex-
pected of men and boys in the employ OF
Street car and other corporations in the Dis
trIct of Columbia. After executive session,
adjourned $50. In the House the Hoar Presl-
dental bill and the Senate resolution propos-
ing certain joint rules were referred 10 tne
appropriate committees. Contrary to gen
erai expectation the committees were not an
nounced and the Speaker Immediately pro-
ceeded TO call the States for the Introduction
of bills, when about $40 bills were introduced
and yet the call by States, commenced be1ore
the holiday recess, was not completed Mr.
Laird of Nebraska, offered q joint resolution
unteer regiments of cavalry in the Terrl-
tories of New Mexico and Arizona, to be en-
listed and Differed from citizens of such Ter
ritories for the suppression of Indian hostill-
ties; also a bill declaring forfeited lands
granted to railroads on which the cost OF sur
veying and conveying has not Deen PAD; al
so TO prevent the acquisition of property by
aliens. Without completing the call of States
the House adjourned
In the Senate on the 9th Mr.. Hoar intro
duced a bill fixing the time for the meeting
of Congress in 1886 and every second year
thereafter on the first Monday In October,
and in 1887 and every second year thereafter
on the second Monday in November. oena'
tor Beck's resolution of inquiry regarding
the payment of customs duties in coin was
then called up and debated, when it was la ID
aside and the Utah bill came up and AFTER
some discussion went over. Mr. Blair. from
the Committee on Education and Labor,
reported favorably a bill to ad in the
establishment of common schools - the
same as the bill that passed the
Senate last Congress. Adjourned. In
the House he call of States for the introduce
ton OF bills and resolutions was resumed,
and continued all day, $50 bills being intro,
duced When the State of Texas was called
Mr.. Mills introduced bill directing the Sec
rotary of the Treasury to call $4,000, GOO three
per cent. bonds and pay them in com OF
standard value, as is specified ID said bonds.
Before the conclusion of the call the House
adjourned.
In the Senate on the 18th resolution of
fered by Mr.. Mandrson, calling on the Score
tary of the Interior for certain information
in regard to Nebraska lands, and whether it
was dvsable to discontinue the office OF
Surveyor General, was agreed to. MIR. In
gals introduced bill to increase the rate OF
pension for the total disability of persons
who held the rank of Orderly Sergeant or
First Sergeant in the late war from IS to So
a month, and that for increased Stability 10
the rate now allowed Second LieutenantS.
At two O'Clock the Utah bill came up
and a lengthy debate ensued. without
concluding the consideration OF the
oil the Senate adjourned. In the
House the call of States was resumed. MIR.
Anderson, of Kansas. introduced bill to
provide for the adjustment of land grants
made by Congress TO aid in the construction
of railroads in Kansas. and for the forfeiture
of unearned lands; also to prevent the sale
of the Pacific Railroads before certain
United States bonds with interest shall have
been fully paid; also to prevent unjust dis
examination by railroad companies and to
subject them to the control of the States.
At the conclusion of the call the Speaker an
nounced his committee appointments, and
the House adjourned until Monday.
In the Senate, the Sth, Mr.. Eustis offered
q concurrent resolution that in the opin-
ion of Congress the S1O,OJ0,OOO of bonds called
in to be paid February l, 1886, should be paid
in silver dollars, such payment being in
strict compliance with the existing Jaw and
in aid of the financial policy established by
the legislation of Congress. The resolution
was referred. The Senate then proceeded to
the consideration of bills on the calendar.
alton proceeded with. After debate the bill
passed, yeas, IS; nays, :. The Senate then
adjourned until Monday. The House was
not in session.