The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-03-24

Mr.. jackson in concluding his remarks said,
II see nothing in this but an attempt TO en-
cfoach upon the functions and rights OF the
executive and obstructlng MN anu MS au-
rinistration in their efforts at reform
Mr. George followed him also In opposl-
tion to the majority report. The issue now
presented, Mr.. George said, presenter solile
startling propositions to the American peo-
Pile. The plain object Of the Senate q course
was to keep the Republican saints IN Ihe
offices which they had occupied for quarter
of a century. Mr.. George conciuueu wiz WIN &c e
strong plea for abolition of secretssesSl0ns Oh
the Senate.
Mr.. Morgan obtained the floor, but gave
way till tomorrow. 1t was finally arrangeu d
that tomorrow afternoon the time Should De
fixed for next day, or perhaps the day aller
when vote should be taken.
The Senate then on motion Of .Mr. Butter,
at $50 adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Reagan of Texas, from the committee
on commerce, reported back to the Senate
bill to establish national live stock high
way and promote commerce in live stock be-
tween the States. Put on the calendar.
Mr. Davis of Massachusetts reported a bill
to prevent the introduction of contagious
and infectious diseases into the United
States, and to establish bureau of public
health.
Mr.. Dockery of Missouri reported back a
Dill 10 cXbeuu Gl6 oyoOC lOt illlhiSoAuoO NO-
livery of letters. Put on the calendar
Bills were reported as follows:
From the committee on civil service, a bill pro-
yiding for an equitable classlhcauon ana compen-
sation OF certain officers OF the United STATES
and one providing for evidence IN cases ihsoiYihg
disputed handwriting.
Both were put on the calendar.
In the morning hour Mr.. Richardson OF
Tennessee called up and the House passed
the Fourth of July claims bill. (Ihe amount
involved in the bill is S238, ,200D
Mr. Singleton of Mississippi, on behalf Of
the committee OF library, called up. the bill
for the erection of a congressional library
building, but pending the reading OF the re-
port the hour expired.
The House then went into committee Of
the whole on the Indian appropriation bill.
A point of order was pending against the
clause apprOpriating $1,000 for an annual
allowance to Capt r. II. Pratt while in
charge of the Carlisle Indian school.
Mr.. Perkins of Kansas raised a point OF
order that points of order not having been
reserved at the time the bill was reported,
they could not now be raised.
The discussion which ensued, though con-
fined to technicalities of rules, was earnest,
excited and noisy, and lasted more than an
hour and half. Finally the committee yoted
the point was not well taken.
The question then recurring TO the orlginal
point Of order, it was sustained, and the
name of Capt. Pratt was struck out, though
the remainder OF Jne clause was lelt III. .
Immediately upon the announcement OF
the result Mr.. Nelson of Minnesota raised a
point of order against the remainder OF the
clause, which appropriates $1,000 for annual
allowances to - while in charge of the
school.
The chair sustained the point OF order ana
the appropriation was ruled out.
Mr.. Matson then raised point OF order
against the appropriation for the same
(Oregon) Indian school.
Pending discussion the committee rose.
Mr.. Burnes of Missouri submitted the
bill, and it was agreed to.
Mr. Nelson had declared that as Captain
Pratt's scalp had been taken, he proposed to
move points of order on all specific clauses
of the bill, and while the urgency bill was
being concurred in he was besought by sew
eral members to abandon this policy. He
remained obdurate, however, and the House
at 4.45 o'clock adjourned.