Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-02-18
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A synopsis Of Procsedings t's tAs ss"@ts @ss@
Hoaass Of Representatives

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2. SsSArs. =
Among the bills reported from commit
tees and placed on the calendar was one
from the house to facilitate the proseeu'
ton OF work projected for the improve
ment of rivers and harhors, and one
authorizing the construction Of bridS-
across the Red River of the North.
Among the bills introduced and referred
was one by Mr.. Butler to provide tos
justices OF the supreme court Of NeH
Mexico authorized to determine tha
validity OF Spanish and Mexican land
grants. The debate on Mr.. Plumpa
resolution for investigating the condl-
ton Of the postal service was then re-
sumed, after which adjournment took
place till Monday.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2,-HousE. Mr.,
Blount called up the bill to prevent
the transmission through the mails
as second-class matter, Of cheap htera.
ture, and requiring it 10 be transmitted
ma thirl-class matter. After eOnsldera-
BILE debate the bill was passed. The
contested election case of Lowry against
White was then called. Mr. Barry, OF
Mississippi, argued in support OF the
majority resolution, declaring the seat
vacant, and Mr., Cooper, OF Ohio, sIis'
tanned the claims of the conteBtee. The
matter went over. Mr.. Grain, Of Texas,
from the committee on presidential elee-
tions, etc, reported a joint resolution
proposing a constitutional amendment
providing that congress shall hold lts
annual meetings commencing on tus
first Monday in January. Mr.. Ford, OF
Michigan, introduced bill for the OF,
ganization Of the territory OF Alaska.
Adjourned.
wAsHiSaroS, Feb. 8.-HoUsn. Sen,
ate amendments were eoucurged IN 10
the house bill TO punish robbery, burg
larry and larceny in tho Indian terrtto.,y
The committee on Judiciary submitted
adverse reports on the bills to create a
court Of customs and proposing con
stitutional amendment empowering con
gress 20 grant aid TO the several states.
Laid on the table. The house then pro-
ceeded 10 the consideration Of private
business. A dozen private bills were
considered and passed. Mr. Auttiug, VI
New York, offered a resolution calling
on the secretary OF the treasury for IN
formation Ia regard 10 the refusal OF the
Canadian authorities 10 allow American
wrecking vessels and machinery 10 A.
sist American vessels while in Distress tn
American waters; and Rs 10 whether
Canadian wrecking vessels aud machin.
cry are permitted 10 operate in Amer.
can waters. Referred. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 8. --SENATR The
select committee on tho celebration Of
the centennial OF tbs constitution 70.
ported resolution providing that In
addition TO such celebrations a. may
hereafter be provided for. that the .wo
houses Of congress shall meet 10 the
house Of representatives; that the chief
Iustice Of the United States shall deliver
au Grafton, aud that the chief justice 81
the United States shall deliver an ora
ton, aud that the president Of thu Uni.
ted States, Justices Of the supreme
COurt, members OF tho cabinet, the r1rc.
uttycs of the several states anil tN.rit0a
ries and such other persons ~ shall
hereafter be agreed upJu, shall bN In.
vttcd. Agreed 10 and passed. Mr.
Sawyer called up. and the senate passed..
the bill to amend the postal laws 80 tips,
! newspapers now sent free Of postage b.
persons residing within the county Of
publication may be sent TO persons liv.
| ing in other counties when they receive
them nj postotiices within the county u
publication. The educational bill, hAy.
ing been laid before the senate, was
Temporarily laid aside nj tho request Of
Mr.. Plant, who proceeded % address
the senate uron the president message.
Without finishing his speech Mr.. PlAtt
| yielded for an executive session aud tho
senate soon after adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-HousE. -.
Under tho call Of states, the following
bills and resolutions we're introduced
and referred. For refuudiug United
States per cent bonds into - per cent
To divide the surplus money in tho
| treasury July I, 1885, among the several
states and territories ~ be used in tho
AID Of common schools; also 20 repeal
the tax on notes of state banks used a.
| circulation. To protect consumers Of
butter by requiring wholesale dealers to
| pny annual tax Of $500 and retail deal.
Grs an annual tax Of 300; also to rCpeal
| the oteumarEarine tax. At the cunclu.
| sion Of the call OF states Speaker Car
| isle entered the chamber aud assumed
/ the Rnyel amid loud applause from both
sides o. the house. A resolution thank.
ing Mr., Cox for the able and impartial
manner in which he had performed tho
| duties Of speaker pro TEN was unani.
mously adopted and Mr.. Cox acknowl-
! edged the compliment in an appropri.
ate speech. The house then resumed
consideration Of the Lowry White cleo.
ton case. The resolution presented by
the minority declaring the sitting mem.
I Der (White) entitled 10 the seat was
agreed to- yeas 1877, nays 1906.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-SssArE. :.
Among the bills reported from the com.
mittees and placed on the calendar we're
the following: For the relief Of women
enrolled a. army nurses. To restore
| pensions in certain cases. For the re-
lief OF importers Of animals for breed.
ing purposes in certain cases. Senator
! Plumb introduced bill granting the
right OF way through the 1T. Riley mil.
itary reservation in Kansas 30 the Chi
cago, Kansas & Western railway com.
I pany. Referred Senator FRYE offered
o resolution which was adoptod instruct.
ing the committee on commerce TO in.