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SUMMARY OF CONGRESS-
Senate Sessions.

SEvENTY-F1FTH DAY.-George Hearst was
sworn in as Senator from California to I'LL
the unexpired term Of the late Mr.. Miller. y:
Mr.. Frye addressed the Senate in support Of
the resolution submitted by him
Showed eiaen the great aad sae grdwng iefss po
ance of the fishery business, and enter Ell upon
historical review Of the diplomatic arrange
ments between Great Britain AID the United
States from 1875 to tn treaty of Washing
ton, in every negotiation OF which he claimed
Great Britain had always obtained
decidedly the advantage of the
United States. Mr.. Frye contended that
Canada had always neglected treaty obliga-
tions and done all possible injury to our fish
Territory was discussed. The amendment of
Mr.. Eustis, limiting the right of suffrage in
the Territory to male electors was defeated
IS nays to IL yeas.
SEVENTY sixth DAY.-Mr. Harrison pre-
sented petitions from three assemblies Of
knights of Labor of Fort Wayne, Ind, pray
ing for the speedy passage by the Senate Of
the labor arbitration bill already passed by
the House of Representatives. The bill ad-
mitting Washington Territory as State
was passed substantially as it came from the
comnlittee-yeas 30; nays, 13. The Demo-
Gratis voting with the Republicans in the
alternatives were Messrs. Butler, George,
Jones, of Arkansas, and Morgan. The
negative votes were all Democratic.
Territory Of Washington and the adjacent
part of the Territory of Idaho to form State
government, with the name Of the State Of
Washington. 1t provides for convention
to meet at Walla Walla at such time as the
governor shall designate and adopt a constitu-
tion, to be submitted to the people for ratifi-
cation.
SEvENTY-SEvENTH DAY.-The Indian
appropriation bill was passed substantially
as reported from committee. On motion Of
Mr.. Conger the amount of the appropriation
creased from $4,000 to $20,000. go. Mr..
Sherman submitted an amendment to tho
house labor arbitration BILL The amendment
was ordered to lie over and be printed It is
to strike out all after the enacting clause of
thu bill and insert bill providing for COM
mission of tw, ye members ito take into con-
sideration and thoroughly to investigate all
are likely to arise between the employers and
the employed, whether they be cor
porations or associations, or private
individuals, and whether engaged in trans
portation, manufacturing, mining or other
Industrial interests of the United States, so
far as they relate to such controversies be-
tween rival and competing companies, or be-
tween transportation, manufacturing and
mining companies and their employees; and
Tor the purpose of fully examining the mat
ters which may come before it, said commits
sion, in the prosecution Of its inquiries, is
empowered to visit such different portions
and sections of the country as it may deem
advisable.
SEvENTY-E1GHTH DAY-Mr Fyre's reso-
luton declaring it to be the sense Of the Sen
ate that Congress should not provide for any
joint commission to consider and settle the
fisheries question was agreed to by vote Of
81 to TO-. On motion of Mr.. Butler a
House bill was passed authorizing the secre-
ta:y of war to deliver to the lawful owners
on proper proof certain classes OF property
heirlooms silverware, watches, etc.. Mr..
Platt spoke in favor of his resolution to have
open executive sessions
SEvENrY-N1NrH DAY.-Mr. Butler made
speech in favor of Mr.. Platt's resolution
providing for open executive session. . The
Interstate commerce bill came up, and Mr..
Cullom explained its provisions. The general
theory of the measure, he said, was that un-
just discrimination was the gist of all the
evils growing out Of the existing methods Of
railroad management The bill had, therefore,
been drawn with the view, as far as possible,
of remedying that difficulty .. In executive
session number of postmasters and other
officials were confirmed The motion to re-
consider the confirmation Of internal reve-
nue. collectors, including Samuel j. Tilden,
Jr.. of New York, and three New Jersey
collectors, was Withdrawn and the Presi-
dent was informed Of their confirmation.
House Sessions.
EIGHTY-FIFTH DAY.-Mr. Forney (Ala)
asked unanimous consent for the present
consideration of the joint resolution making
an appropriation for the relief Of sufferers
from floods in Alabama. Mr. Beach IN. "
objected. Mr.. O'Neill (Mo.) asked unani-
nous consent for the consideration of reso-
lutions reciting that the House sympathizei
9TH Premier Gladstone in his efforts to Sc
cure free parliament for the people of Ire
land. Mr.. Cox IN c. objected. ;. AT the
evening session twenty-five pension bills were
passed.
E1GHTY-s1xTH DAY-A number of bills
were passed authorizing the construction Of
bridges across the Mississippi, Tennessee, st.
Croix river, Missouri river, and other rivers.
.. Bills were passed for the establishment Of
lighthouses at Gull Rocks, Newport Harbor;
New Bedford, Mass Castle Hill, Newport
Harbor.. A bill to establish sixteen addi-
tional life saving stations gave rise to some
discussion, the opposition to it being based
upon the fact that the hfe-savlng stations
not be constructed for two years. The bill
was finally passed.
EiGHTY-SEvENTH DAY.-Mr. Morrison
lll), from the committee on rules, reported
q resolution for the appointment Of q select
committee of seven members, to be ap-
pointed by the Speaker, to investigate the
causes and extent Of the disturbed condl-
tons now existing in the relations between
railroad corporations engaged in interstate
commerce and their employees in the States
of Illinois, Missouri. Kansas, Arkansas and
Texas. The committee shall have power to
send for persons and papers, to sit during the
in those States as may be necessary in order
t, facilitate the investigation. 1t shall re-
port during the present session, with RECON-
mendations Mr. Morrison stated the bill
which had recently passed the House was
inadequate. The object of the 'rend-
ing resolution was to enable Con-
gress to learn the facts Of the case, so that it
might perfect its legislation. Mr.. Reagan
Tex.) contended that Congress bad no more
power to regulate questions arising between
common carriers and their hired laborers
than questions arising between common car
riers and their butchers OF grocers. Mr..
Morgan (Ala.) also opposed, and MesSrs. Ran
dali (1enn.), Hiscock IN. ", and Reed (Me),
supported the resolution, which was
adopted without division. Mr.. Mlllard.
of New York, presented a memorial
signed by more than 1000 persons en-,
gagged in the dairy business in his district
against the manufacture and sale Of oleo..
margarine, butterine and other limitations of
dairy butter.
EiGHTY-EIGHTHD DAY-The Ohio contested
election case Of Hurd against Romeis was
discussed. Mr.. Boyle PENN argued i'll
favor Of the committees majority report,
which gives the seatto Mr.. Romeis, the sitting
member. Mr.. Robertson (Ky.) followed in
support of Mr. Hurd's claims. and Mr..
Payne IN. ~ spoke in favor Of Mr.; Romeis
Messrs. O. Martin (Ala.) and Croxton lva)
q rnuod in fauor Of seating Hurd After