Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-22
CULL0M'S RAILROAD BILL
IT'S CONSIDERATION TO BE
PRESSED AFTER RECESS.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.--In the Senate
today Mr.. Morrill,, from the Finance
Committee, reported back favoraoly the
bill to fix the charge for passports at 81,
and it was Immediately passed.
MIR. Allison, from the Committee on Ap-
propriations, reported back the House
bill making appropriations to supply
DEFICIENCIES for public printing. with an
amendment requiring the money to be
expended rateably. The amendment was
agreed to, and the bill was passed.
NICARAGUA's CANAL,
Mr.. Morgan offered resolution calling
on the President for the correspondence
with the government of Nicaragua relat-
ing to the Nicaraguan ship canal or to the
treaty on that subject which was pend
in the Senate Marcn 4, 1885. The resolu-
ton was adopted.
The concurrent resolution for holiday
recess from tomorrow to Jan. was pre-
sented and agreed to.
MIR. Cullom called up the conference re-
port on the interstate commerce bill. He
said that ne did so for the purpose OF Civ
ing the Senator from Iowa Mr.. Wilson,
an opportunity of making some remarks
upon the bill, after which, in accordance
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both sides as to the Impracticability of
action upon it before the holidays, he
said he would let the bill 60 over until
after the holidays.
BOUND TO PRESS IT.
He announced. however, that when the
Senate resumed it's session he would
again call UP the conference report, and
insist upon it's consideration from day to
day until disposed Of
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, thereupon pro-
ceeded to address the Senate in favor of
the adoption of the report.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Wilson's re-
marks Mr.. Camden inquired from Mr..
Cullom as to his intentions in regard to
the management of the bill. He said that
he regarded it as wise and conservative
measure, that the country demanded the
passage of some such bill, and that it
was the duty of Congress to act upon IL.
A large portion of the time of the session
after the holidays would be taken up by
the Appropriation bills, and unless this
bill was acted upon promptly and in the
early part of the session it was liable not
to be acted upon at all, and would fail for
want of time.
MR.. CULLoM's PLANS.
Mr.. Cullom replied that his own prefer
ence would be to proceed with the con-
sideratiOn Of the bill up to the recess,
but there seemed to be SO unanimous q
desire that it should not be pressed to
consideration at this time, In view OF the
fact that Congress would adjourn to-mor-
row and that many Senators desired to
90 home this evening, that he had only
thought it wise and proper to ask for its
consideration to-day, so that the senator
from Iowa might make some remarks on
the subject. He appreciated the fact that
the bill might easily be allowed
to fail for want of time, but so far
as be was concerned, it should not do 80
If he had the power to prevent it. He
would ask the Senate TO resume its con-
sideration Immediately upon reassem-
bling after the recess. The bill then went
over, and the bill to establish agricultu-
raj experiment stations in connection
with agricultural colleges was taken up
as the unfinished business, and it was ar
ranged that 1t should retain its place on
the calendar. After an executive ses-
sion the Senate adjourned.
IN THE HOUSE.
After the reading OF the journal to-day
the Speaker called the attention of the
House to the vote on the question of ad-
JOur1ment yesterday evening. AS the re-
suit was handed to the chair the vote
stood 124 yeas to 121 nays and Lhereupon
the Speaker had declared the House ad-
jOurned. An examination showed that
the vote really was 121 yeas to 127 nays.
The error had occurred by reason of the
great confusion existing in the hall dur
Ing the roll call.
Mr.. Reed. of Maine-Then we are still
in session.
Mr.. Townshend, OF Illinois, contended
that as the House had refused to adjourn
the legislative day of Monday must now
be continued.
The Speaker-The chair thinks the
House did adjourn. Laughter.
THE HOLIDAY RECESS.
Mr.. Morrison. from the Com mittee on
Ways and Means, reported back the con-
current resolution for holiday recess
from Dec. % tn Jan. 4. 1t was greed TO
by vote OF 1872 to 25.
On motion of Mr.. Buchanan the
senate amendments to the bill
for the relief of the survivors of the
Arctic exploring steamer Jeanette was
concurred in.
Mr.. Dingley presented the remon-
strances of the boards Of trade of Pensa-
cola, Fla, and Portland, Ore, against
the free ship bill, and also memorial OF
The Vessel Owners and Captains Ma
uonal Association for the passage OF
oiIl to place cOastwise sailing vessels on
the same basis as to piotage as coastwise
steam vessels. The memorials were re-
ferred.
Mr.. Wellborn, from the Committee on
indian Affairs, reported the Indian ap-
preparation bill, and it was referred to
committee of the whole.
MILITARY MEASURES.
Mr.. Wheeler, of Alabama, from the
COMMITTEES on Military Affairs, reported
the Military Academy appropriation bill,
ana u was referred TO committee OF the
whole.
The House went into committee OF the
nWhole on the army appropriation bill.
mere was no general debate and the Dill
was immediately read by paragraphs for
amendments.
On motion of Mr.. Bragg, Of Wisconsin,
an amendment was adopted providing
.uat when any officer travelling on duty
travels on any railroad on which United
otates troops are entitled to be transported
rec OF charge, he shall be allowed only
fc. mile as a subsistence fund.
Inc committee soon rose and reported
me bill TO the House. Other amendmen ts
usu been adopted in committee, but the
aooVe Is the only one In which the House
concurred. The bill then passed.
- Mr.. Townshend, OF Illinois, from the
Committee on Appropriations, reported
sne invalid pension appropriation Dill,
auo II was referred to the committee OF
,sne ,ne whole. 1t appropriates S76,254,5OO,
SIso SIs exact amount OF the estimate being