Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-21
FORTY-NINTH CONGRESS-.
Second Session,
SENATE.
WASHINGTON. Dec.

MIR. Vest introduced substitute for the
bill TO incorporate the Atlantic and Pacific
Ship RAILWAY Company, and stated that il
simply provided for naked incorporation of
the Company, without any gusrsntee by the
government, Made a special order for the
second Tuesday 10 January.
On motion of Mr.. Hoar the Pacific Rail-
road finding bill was postponed as a special
order TIL the second Tuesday in January.
MIR. Aldrich offered a concurrent resolu-
tion requesting the President 10 enter iato
negotiations with the governments of the
several prioeipsl sugar-producing countries
II the world, with view Of securing mutua!
agreements by which the United States shall
agree to admit free of duty, sugar and molas-
ses, the produce of such countries or their
colonies, when transported in vessels under
the flag of either contracting party, and on
which sugar and molasses no export tax or
export charge has been levied, on condition
that such governments shall admit into the
respective countries or sugar producing colo
MES, free of duty, the mineral, agricultural
and manufactured products of the United
States. Laid on the table.
Mr.. Blair Introduced a bill to allow the
soldiers and sailors who had lost both arms
an increase in pension. Referred.
The president pro tenn announced the fol-
lowing appointments to committees: Com
mirtee on claims, Mr.. Spooner as chairman
in place of Mr.. Pike deceased, and Mr.
Cheney in place of Mr.. Spooner.
The Senate at $50 went into secret ses-
sion and when the doors reopened adjourned
HOUSE.
Under the call of States, the following bills
and resolutions were introduced and referred ::
By MIR. Townshend of Illinois-A resolu-
ton 10 the effect that the secretary of the
treasury be requested to ascertain whether
any national banking association, located in
the city of New York, has during the present
month loaned its surplus money or deposits
to brokers or other persons operating in
stocks and bonds, without security and mere
ly upon the receipt of interest on the same
for the purpose of enabling speculation to
lock up and preven, the use of money in bu
siness transactions and thereby produce a
scarcity of money, and greatly increase the
rates of interest on loans; and also whether
during the same period any of the said banks
tor the purpose aforesaid, knowingly permit
ted the total liability of any person, corpors-
ton or firm 20 exceed the amount limited by
the statute in said cases.
Whereas, the experience of maratime ma
tons has shown that the possession of numer-
| JUS "Si NHuiPPSub piiNdtc ehippululuk ee-
sential not only FOR the maintenance of a
large merchant marine, but also for the con-
sideration of naval vessels and government
transports in exigency for war, and
Whereas, the founders and recent defend
ers of our government were so impressed
with this truth, that Jefferson, speaking of
the former in his celebrated report on COM
merce, declared that establishments in read
ness for shipbuilding are indispensable to
tht protection of our commerce and defence
OF our sea board, and Admiral Porter, speak
| ing tor the latter in his testimony before the
Senate naval committee of the 4Sth Con-
gress, affirmed that the salvation of the
country in case of war would depend upon
our private shipbuildng yards. and their
! plant accumulated during peace" for which
reason, he added, "wesshould encourage the
establishment OF such wards, through tavora-
! ble government contracts" Therefore,
Resolved, That the committee on naval
| aff urs be instructed to inquire into the ex-
| pedencv of the ctetary Of the navy in the
! construction of vessels for the navy; here
after to invite proposals far building a part
Of such vessels, on such terms as will best
secure the end sought, bv responsible citi-
Zens of companies who will undertake to es-
tabllsh new iron and steel ship establish
ments. on our Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf
coasts, and to provide for these csiablishme uts
such suitable plants as will make them avail
able for building iron and steel vessels for
| the navv IA well as the merchant marine
also to establish naval quarantine hospital
and santarum on Widows Island, Pen0b-
scot BAY Maine. which island the govern
ment has already acquired and devoted to
/ this purpose.
| BY Mr. Cox of New York-A joint resolu-
ton dire ecting the committee on appropra.
tious TO present to the House suitable plan
of coast defense.
! BY Mr.. Warner of Ohin-To provide for
the treasury by the NATIONAL banks for the
redemption of their circulating notes.
I Mr.. Morrison introduced resolution for
| a holiday recess from Dec. % to JAN 4.
/ Mr.. HiScock called up his motion to sus-
pend the rules and pass the bill relating to
the duties on tobacco. After some debate
the motion was lost Nays, l65 yeas, 80.
Mr.. Foruey of Alabams-On behalf OF
the committee on militia moved to suspend
the rules and pass the Senate bill amending
the statutes making annual appropriations tC
provide arms and equipments for the militia
with the amendment proposed by the House
committee, making the annual appropriation
100000. Agreed to yeas, 1863, nays, 40.
The speaker laid before the House mes
sage from the President transmitting the re
port from the Secretary of State in relation
to the invitation from her Brittanic msjestr,
to participate in the international exhibition
at Adelaide, Australia, in 1887. Referred.
Mr.. Cox of New York, introduced a reso
luton calling upon the President for all cor
respoudence relative to the expulsion of 5
Michellsacher and other Hebrews, who ar,
American citizens from the Russian terri
tory.
Mr.. Dipgley introduced bill to protec
inmates of the national homes for disable
soldiers. and forbidding the sale of distile
and fermented liquors within the limits O
any home.
Mr.. Ryan of Arkansas introduced bill
appropriating 500, 900 for the erection of
monument to negro soldiers and sailors o
the late war.
Mr.. Tow wnshend of Illinois, on behalf O
the committee on patents, moved to suspend
the rules and pass the bill limiting the Juris
diction of United States courts in paten
cases and to protect persons who, withou
notice, are bona fide manufacturers, purchas
ers, vendors and users of patented articles
Mr.. Townshend said that the only purpose o
the measure was to protect innocent pur
chasers against black mail.
In order to prevent q vote being taken oil
the bill, Mr.. Mills of Texas, moved they ad
journ.
The motion was agreed to and the House
On a1iouypad