St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-01-16
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

In the Senate on the 9Th the credentials OF
Mr.. Daniels, Virginas new Senator, were
presented. The bill legalizing the work of
the Wyoming Legislature passed. number
of bills were then introduced, among them
one to confer military rank on telegraph OPP
orators who served during the war, and one
to substitute silver for gold in several re-
serve funds. resolution to accept statue
Becks silver resolution would be called up
provoked considerable debate. Some minor
matters, were disposed OF, when Mr..
Edmunds called up his Utah bill, which
was discussed at length and went over. A
resolution calling for all reports OF Govern
nent directors ,o Of the Union Pacific was was
some remarks. The judicial salary bill was
placed before the Senate, and after an exc
cutive session the Senate adjourned. In
the House the reading of the journal was
followed by the reference OF tie Presidential
succession bill and the joint rules to com
mittees. The call OF states for bills brought 1s
York; introduced a bill for Grant monu-
ment i'll New York city approprlating $780,.
900, which shall only be available when $780,
OOo shall be raised by private subscription.
In the Senate on the 9Th letter from the
Postmaster. General in response to resolu-
ton calling for information on the appoint
ment of Postmasters In Maine, afforded Mr..
Hale an opportunity to talk. Messrs. Foor-
hees and Vest replied to Mr.. Hale and were
followed by Messrs; Logan and Hear The
Civil Service Reform. Mr.. Beck's resolu:.
ton concerning the payment of
customs duties Quite in coin, which fe e0n
was called up and disc,i~sei ut length.
The Utah bill was then taken up und a
very lively debate followed VI CHI lasted
some time, but was laid over. A:fpr some
minor business adjourn ed. LIN the House
the call of States for bills was resumed and
consumed the entire session Of the House.
Mr. O'Neill (of PennsyIvania) offered areso-
luton against any tariff reduction. Mr..
Randall brought forward q Presidential sue
cession bill The list of States was COM
pleted as far as Virginia
In the Senate on the 18th O petition from
West Point students for appointment to the
army on graduation was received. Bills
passed extending to Portland and Port Town
send, Ore, and Omaha the provisions of the
law relating to immediate transportation of
dutiabl& goods. A resolution for inye stigation
of the Pension Department was offered by
Mr.. Voorhees,. The Utah bill was taken up
and debated, but without action the Senate
adjourned. the House the call OF
States for bills was resumed. The notable
measures were One providing for the ad-
ton Territory; also bill by Mr. Hatch (of
Missouri) for the free importation of salt;
also bill by Mr.. Anderson (of kansas) for
the adjustment of land grants to Kansas
railroads. When the call was concluded the
Speaker announced the committees and the
House adjourned till the 1lth.
In the Senate on the 9Th Mr.. Eustis offered
a resolution, which was referred, for the
payment of bonds In silver dollars. After
dered to go over to the 18th, the Utah bill
was called up, and, after some debate, pass
ed. Senate adjourned until the 1lth. The
House was not in session.