The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-09-01
FIFTIETH CONGRESS-



WASHINGTON, Aug. 0o.-sENArE.-A resolu.
ton was passed directing the Postmaster Gen
era to report the claims OF postmastcrs for ser
vices rendered between July, 1864, and July,
1884. A resolution was also adopted calling on
the Secretary OF War for astatement OF war
claims on which adverse action had been taken
by the department The fisheries treaty was
taken up, Mr. Morgan speaking. Ate m. the
I Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Various resolutions in regard to
tarih abuses were offered and referred, Bills
were introduced. Mr.. Grosvenor offered q reso-
luton alleging violations OF the postal laws in
Ohio. The bill detailing officers OF the army
and navy to educational Institutions was with
drawn for lack OF q quorum, and the Chinese
restriction bill called up and passed. Al 5p m.
the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2i.-sENATE. The fisher
les treaty was taken up and voted upon. 1t
was rejected-yeas e7 nays 30. A resolution
was reported to appropriate 100000 for the
suppression Of yellow fever. Senator Stewart
made personal explanation In regard to GER
tain timber legislation. bill was introduced
to pension the widows Of soldiers. The Chi
nese bill was reported back and the conference
report on I'll" naval appropriation bill agreed
to. After passing large number Of private
pension bills the Senate at $3.50 p. M, I'D
iourned.
HousE.-Mr. Morrow (Cal.) made personal
explanation of his course on the Chinese bill.
Mr.. Lyman explained his reasons for objecting
70 the transaction OF business in the absence Of
a quorum. The deficiency appropriation bill
was con ,idered. The resolution accepting the
statues OF Stockton and Kearney from the
State Of New Jersey was adopted. Considera.
tion OF the deficiency bill was resumed and, at
5 p. m. the House adjourned
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2e.-SENATE.-The Com.
mittee on Foreign Relations reported certain
information in relation to Canada A bill was
reported granting pension OF q, 800 year to
the widow Of General Sheridan Mr.. Beck Of
fered an amendment to the House tariff bill, o
section to repeal the sinking fund laws A res
olution to meot at noon went over. resolu.
tion was adopted calling for information in re.
gard to the recent massacre in Coreo. Tho res
olution appropriating sc00, 900 for the suppress
sion Of yellow fever was considered and pass
ed. Chandlers Louisiana outrage resolution
was discussed until :15 p. m., when the Senate
adjourned.
HoUsB.-The conference report on the army
appropriation bill was presented and after de.
bate postponed until tomorrow. The confer
ence report on the naval bill was presented and
adopted. The general deficiency bill was dis
cussed until p M, when the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-SENATE.-Sixv vetoes
OF pension bills were received and referred. A
resolution was adopted to meet at noon here
after, instead Of II o. m. Mr.. Sherman offered
resolution directing the payment of the
award TO the La Abra Silver Mining Company
resolution accepting bust OF Garibaldi was
considered. Mr.. Chandler continued his speech
on the Louisiana outrages The Presidents
message was received in manuscript, and mo-
tion to adjourn before reading it was carried
yeas %, nays 60 At 4:l5 p. m. the Senate ad.
journed.
HoUsE.-After the morning-hour business,
the army appropriation conference bill was
considered. A Joint resolution was introduced
authorizing the President to veto specifica-
tions in appropriation bills. The Presidents
message in regard to retaliation against Can
ada was read.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-SENATE---The Pres
ident's message on the fisheries was read
Messrs. Edmunds, Hoar, Morgan, Hale and
Sherman speaking. discussion took place on
finances between Messrs. Sherman and Beck.
Mr.. George took the floor on the message.
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
HoUsE.-The day was spent in trying to get
aquorum on the appeal from the decision Of the
Chair ruling the French spoliation claims out of
the deficiency bill on point Of order. Ats p
m the House took recess until 8 o'clock, the
night session being for private pension bills.
WARRINGTON, Aug 2s.-SENArE.-Not in
session.
HoUsE.-After effort to secure quorum,
the House adjourned at 3:46 p. m.