Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-12-23
xLIxTH CONGRESS.

IN the Senate on the 18th the credentials OF
Mr. Edmunds Vt) for the term beginning
March 4, 1897, were presented. Mr.. Morrill, in
troduced bill for the maintenance OF National
banks. The Electoral Count bill was ordered
printed. Mr.. Morrilrs tariff resolution was con-
sidered and went over committee was ap-
pointed to attend Representative Dowdney's
funeral. Adiourned......In the House resolutions
were introduced by Mr.. Lawler Qll.) in favor OF
using tie surplus for coast defenses. A resolu-
ton was introduced by Mr. Weaver asking in
formation concerning cancellation OF treasury
notes. A resolution granting use OF the hall to
the women surragists January rs. &c and 81 was
| adopted: also resolution authorizing prepay
ment of interest on the public debt
| In the Senate the 14th resolution was
presented regarding immigration, naturalIza-
ton 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. A bill
was introduced to increase pen
sions Of disabled soldiers. The House
amendments to the Electoral bill were nom
concurred in. The bill repeating the Tenure
of-Ofice 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 adootc d.
IN the Senate on the 18th O memorial was
presented against admission OF foreign Dulls
offered inquiring how the Missouri River Com
mission had apportioned its money. Tho
Tenure-of-Ofice bill was laid ever till the 10Th
Mr. Platt's resolution for nominations 70 Dc
considered in open session was lalo
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
nd ~, I'D on
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-
priations bill was taken up bill to supply
deficiency in appropriations for public pruning
was reported. Adjourned.
IN the Senate on the 10th q 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
passed permitting owners Of American
vessels to sue the Government for losses caused
by collision with United States vessels. A bill
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
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 pro
sented 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 right
Of trial by jury was recommitted. bill was
passed for relief of B. B. Connor, of Louis
vile. Bills authorizing construction OF
bridges across certain rivers were passed
The bill repeating the Tenure-of-O ONCE act was
passed. In the House inquiry
dered into the proposed consolidation of GER
cain Offices. A bill was introduced providing
for fisheries commission. The Sundry Civil
Appropriations bill passed. Memorials
were presented regarding the rights of Ameri-
vessels in Spanish ports. The bill for the
adjustment of the accounts OF the McMinnville
d Manchester Railroad Company was passed.
The Senate bill was passed increasing the pen
sion of General Benz. F. Kelly, of West Vir-
ginia An evening session was held and sever
al pension bills were passed.