The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-13
CONGRESS-.
Both Branches of the National Legislature
Hard at Work-Resume of Proceedings.

Both branches of Congress reassembled on the
9th. Speaker Carlisle has appointed the commit
tees, and the National Legislature is busily at
work. An immense number OF bills have been
already introduced on a variety Of subjects. In
the Senate, on Wednesday. letter from the Post
master General IN response to resolution call
ing for information on the oppoiatment of Post
masters in Maine, afforded Mr.. Hale an oppor-
tunity to talk, which he embraced with all the
ardor of an Extensively partisan Republican.
Mr.. Voorhees, and Mr.. Vest replied to Hale,
and were followed by Logan and Hoar. The
letter was referred to the Committee on
Ciuil Service Reform. Beck's resolution concern
ing the payment OF customs duties in coin, which
coin should form sinking fund.- was called up
and discussed at length, the debate closing by a
notice from Mr.. Brown that he would speak to-
day. The Utah bill was then taken up and very
lively debate followed, which lasted some time.
and will be continued to-day. After some minor
business. adjourned.
In the House call of States was resumed and
consumed the entire session. ONeill. OF Penn
sylYania, offered resolution against any Tariff
reduction Randall brought forward a Presiden-
In the Senate on Thursday petition from West
Point students tor appointment to- the army was
received. Bills passed extending to Portland and
Port Townsend, Ore, and Omaha the provisions
OF the law relating to immediate transportation
OF dutiable goods. Resolution for Investigation
of the Pension Department offered by Mr.. NOoF-
hees. The Utah bin was taken up and debated.
affording Mr.. Teller an opportunity to define his
position.
In the House the call of States for bills was re-
sumed. The notable measures were: One pro-
viding for the admission to the Union of States of
Washington Territory; also bill by Mr.. Hatch of
Missouri for the free importation of salt: also
bill by Mr.. Anderson of Kansas for the adjust
ment OF land grants to Kansas railroads. When
the call concluded the Speaker announced
the committees and the House adjourned till
Monday.
In the Senate on Friday Mr. EustiS offered
resolution, which was referred. for the payment
OF bonds in silver dollars. After several bills
the calendar had been ordered to go over to
Monday. the Utah bill was called, and. after de-
bate, passed. Senate adjourned until Wednes-
day.
The House was not in session.
On Monday in the Senate Mr.. Harrison reported
favorably from the Committee on Territories an
original bill to admit Dakota and provide for the
organization of the Territory of Lincoln.
Mr.. Butler reserved the right TO submit
minority report, If, after perusal and consider
alton of the majority report. he should conclude
tee reported adversely on the resolutions hereto
fore offered by Mr. Butler and Mr.. Vest calling for
inquiries as to the organization of a State Govern
ment in Dakota. Mr.. Pugh spoke on the silver
question. In the House il was ordered to print
25 600 copies of the Presidents message Notwith-
standing the large number OF bills introduced
during the last call of States, the call on Monday
brought forward ESQ additional propositions.
which increase to nearly 1000 the number OF
measures now awaiting action by the House COM
mitteeS.