Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-05
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
CONGRESS AFTER THE RECESS
FLOOD OF BILLS IN BOTH HOUSES.
THE COMMITTEES NOT ANNOUNCED.
The Senate.

The Senate.
Precisely at noon the Senate was called to
order by Senator Sherman, the president pro
tempore. who, after prayer and the reading of
the journal, laid before the Senate the creden-
tials of John w. Daniel, the newly elected
United States Senator from Virginia, which
were read and laid on the table; also COM
munication from Gen. w. B. Franklin, presi-
dent OF the national home for disabled vOlun-
teer soldiers, notifying the Senate of the death
of Gen. George B. Mcclellan, with the view of
having the consequent vacancy on the board of
trustees filled. The communication was re-
ferred to the committee on military affairs.
MIR. Harrison, from the committee on terri
tories. reported favorably a bin TO iegaiize the
election of the 9th territorial legislative assem-
oily OF wyoming. The bill was passed.
NEW BILLS.
Among the bills introduced and appropriately
referred were the following:
By Mr.. Blair-To give the right Of trial by
jury to claimants for pensions whose appica-
lions have been rejected by the Secretary of the
Interior on appeal from the decision Of the
commissioner ofpensions. Also, to provide for
the erection of monuments to Abraham Lin
coin and Ulysses s. Grant.
BY Mr.. Cullom-To facilitate promotions Ill
the army by retiring from active service, on
their own application, officers who served in
BY Mr.. Jackson-To define and regulate the
jurisdiction of the courts OF the United States.
for Of both or both iess pe the Sight
OF both eyes, or other injuries resulting in total
helpieSSneSS.
THE NEIGHBOUR LAW.
By Mr.. Logan-To provide for the adjustment
of the accounts of laborers, workmen and me-
chanics arising under the eight-hour law. Also,
to confer military rank on telegraph operators
In the military service. Also, to create COM
mission to inquire into the material, industrial
people since 1865. Also, for the relief OF tale-
graph operators during the war.
BY Mr.. Vance-To repeal chaper p of the act
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By Mr.. Morgan-To substitute silver dollars
In place of gold coin and currency in several re-
served funds held in the Treasury.
By Mr.. George-To enlarge the powers and
duties OF the department of agriculture.
BY MIR. Call-For the retirement of judges of
the United States courts on account of disa-
btlity. A resolution offered by Mr.. Call was, at
his request, laid on the table for the present
requesting the President of the United States
OF Spain for carrying into effect the treaty of
1919 for the cession of Florida-such foreign
power to be selected with the consent OF the
government OF Spain.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Mitchell (Ore.)
was agreed to, directing the committee on
grivances by discrimination and overcharge in
freight rates from the far west.
FISHING RIGHTS.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Frye was agreed
to, calling on the Secretary of State If not in
compatible with the public interests to trans
init to the Senate all correspondence and in
formation in his department relating 10 the ex-
tension Of certain fishing rights and privileges
under the treaty OF Washington.
ExTRAD1TIoN TREATIES.
A resolution offered by MI. Hoar was, at his
request, referred to the committee on foreign
relations, requesting the President to take
ditton treaties, as to cover cases of embezzle-
ment and other breaches of trust In Offering
to the number Of defaulting bank officers who
tried to escape punishment by fight to Canada.
THE GARFIELD STATUE.
Mr.. Sherman, taking the floor, offered a con-
current resolution accepting marble statue of
ex-Preaident Garfield presented to Congress by
ary hall at the Capitol. Governor Hoadley's
letter OF presentation was, at Mr.. Sherman's re-
quest, read by the clerk.
The concurrent resolution was then agreed to.
Nominations by the President.
The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate to-day:
John ]. Higgins, collector of .customs district
of Natchez, Miss.
James Curran, Of Maryland, supervising in
spector Of steam vessels, third district.
Wiley J. Tinnin, surveyor Of customs for San
William H. McArdle, of Mississippi, consul at
San Juan del Norte; Willis Y. Patch, of Maine,
consul Of United States at st. Stephen, New
consul at Sivas.
Orlando w: Powers, of Michigan, to be asso-
ciate justice of the supreme court of Utah.
\ Also, large number of postmasters, includ-
ing the following: Frederick w. Childs, at
EBrattleboro vt: Philip E. Brady at Attleboro',
Julius Wasserman, at Amsterdam. n. Y: A. T.
Greenfield, at Oil City, Pa; Julian Field, at
Fort Worth, Texas; ANDREW ]. Hin, at Hot
Weisbrod, at Oshkosh, Wis; 7. W. Long, at Car.
dington. Ohio; VIM. A. Wight, at Moberly, No.;
at Salt Lake City, Utah.
House Of Representatives..
Mr.. Muller (N.Y.) made his appearance in the
House this morning for the first time during
the session, and he was warmly congratulated
upon his recovery from his recent severe ILL
ness. His desk was adorned with an immense
big chief with the best wishes of the members
OF the first assembly district, New York county
democracy." Immediately after the reading Of
the journal the oath of Office was administered
to Mr.. Muller.
THE COMMITTEES NOT ANNOUNCED.
The Hoar presidential succession bill and the
Senate resolution proposing certain joint rules
were referred to appropriate committees. Con-
trary to general expectation, the committees
were not announced after the reading of the
journal, and the Speaker Immediately pro-
ceeded to call the states for the Introduction
NEW BILLS INTRODUCED.
Under this call the following were introduced
and referred:
By Mr.. Findlay CMd. ITO provide for the con-
struction of the Delaware and Maryland shin
canal. Also, resolution directing the commit
tee on ways and means to inquire Into the cause
OF the decline of American cooperage Interest
and the timber and shipping interests con-
nected Herewith.
BY MIR. McComas (Ndd.)-To prevent the adul.
teration OF food and drugs. Also, to establish q
post office savings bank. Also, to establish q
postal telegraph system. Also, for the redemp-
ton of the trade dollar. Also, to prevent the
use OF the United states mails to advertise
noxious drugs or foods. Also, for the erection of
q monument over the grave of Francis Scott
Key. Also, to regulate the foreclosure of mort.
cages in the District of Columbia. Also to pro.
vide criminal code for the District OF Colilm-
bia. Also, regulating insurance business in the
District of Columbia.
BY Mr.. Compton (Md.}-Providing for pre-
liminary survey OF the Potomac and Chesa-
BY Mr.. Long (dass) ITO establish additional
life saving stations along the sea and lake
coast. Also to repeal the tenure of Office act
Also providing that cabinet officers NAV oc-
cupy seats In the House of Representative
By Mr.. Rice (Mass.eFor the erection of a
congressional library building.
By Mr.. Lowering (Mass.)-FOr the adjustment
of the accounts OF labOrers under the eight-hour
law. Also, to recos nize the war service Of Union
soldiers now serving in the regular army,
BY Mr.. Collins MASS. ITO establish o uniform
BY Mr. Ranney (Mass.ATo create q marine
signal board, with q view of adopting q code of
fog signals.
lumber on the free list. =
By Mr.. Cutcheon (Mich. ITO reform the civil
service, and preserve the constitutional dis