The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-08
THE FIFrIETH CONGRESS.



The Senate Dscussssi the Animal Industry
Bill, but Fails TO Reach n Vote.
WARRINGTON, May 7-At the conclusion of
the morning business consideration Of the rail-
road land forfeiture was resumed, the question
being on the amendment offered by Mr..
Palmer. providing that no sale or entry shall be
confirmed to tbs prejudice Of sny pre-sm ption
or homestead claim now filed Under existing
decisions of the Secretary of the Interior. that
" IS existing on the 1st Of January. 1885 At 2
o'clock the unearned land grant bill went over
and the plsuro-pnsumonis bill Was taken MP -,
Mr.. Reagan spoke in opposition 10 the BILL
He believed many Of its features unconstitu-
tional He said that ne had numerous letters
and remonstrances protesting against the bill,
and suggesting that it's object WAS TO place the
control Of the cattle OF the country IN tho hands
Of those few men in Chicago who were re-
ferred 70 last week by the Senators from Mis-
souri, and Kansas Messra Vest and Plumb.
There was confidence In the integrity, the fair
ness and justice Of the Commissioners OF Aeri-
culture. IL was believed that he would deal
would NOT be used to sacrifice the interests OF
cattle-growers and consumers
Mr.. Vest moved that an amendment providing
that the owner Of the cattle or any person hav-
notice Of the time when and place where the
appraisement will be made. and shall be permit
ted to make proof Of the value of cattle, and also
providing that the board. its agents and servants
shall have no authority to exercise their powers
within the limits Of State, except in stock
yards. cars or vessels. without first obtaining
the consent and cooperation OF the executive
authority of the State
Mr.. Coke made argument against the bill.
he said his opposition to 1t was strengthened by
the remarks made last Thursday a. to tho Chi
cago syndicate having a lobby in Washington to
lobby for the bill That fact was evidence to
his mind that the Commissioner Of Agriculture
was not plant to the Establishments of the Chi
cseo syndicate. He trusted the Commissioner
because the syndicate did not want him. That
syndicate was coiled like an anaconda around
the beef producing and beef-consuming interests
of the country.
Mr.. Blair, member of the committee on aRri-
culture, said that 60 far as as he know there had
been no human being lobbying for the bill, and
that the Senator from Kansas who had spoken
about the Chicago syndicate was in favor of its
passage
Mr. Coke said the Senator from Karsas de-
sired to have the commission feature Of the bill
stricken out and that the Senator did say that
lobbyists in the interest of the Chicago syndi-
cate had been and were in Washington, working
for the bill.
MIR. Blair-Doss the Senator himself know
that's
Mr.. Coke-I do not
Mr.. Blar-Neither do
At this stage, and without finishing his speech,
Mr.. Coke yielded the floor and the bill went
over without action.
After an executive session the Senate sd.
journed.
Passage Of the River and Harbor Bill.
WAsHINGToN, May 7-On motion of Mr..
LAWYER. Of Illinois. bill was passed TO further
provide for an appraisers warehouse at Chicago
1t provides for the purchase of additional land
at On expense Of SAC, 000 and fixes the limitation
of the cost on the building 70 be erected on the
site finally chosen at $4,000.
Mr. Blanchard, Of Louisiana, moved to sus-
pend the rules and pass the river and harbor
bill Several amendments have been incorpor-
ated in the bill since it Was last before the
House. The appropriation for the Cleveland,
O., harbor is increased from $4,000 to 100000;
the appropriation for Humboldt harbor, CAL, il
reduced from $50. 900 to sl25, 900. while that
for the Oakland harbor 10 increased from $l75,
900 to $500. 900.
The reading Of the bill consumed An hour and
. half.
Mr.. Sowdsu, of Pennsylvania, dem andsd q
seconded, 153 to IA. the majority Of the oppo-
neuts of the measure refraining from voting.
Mr. Blanchard. Of Louisiana, briefly explained
the changes In the bill, stating that the aegre-
gate appropriation Of the bill was only &25. QUO
greater than it was when the bill was LAST eon.
sidered in committee of the whole That $25, 900
was gwen to Cleveland harbor.
Mr.. Brewer, OF Michigan. favored the
speedy passage OF the bill.
Mr.. Sowden, Of Pennsylvania, opposed the
bill.
Mr.. Gambler, of Georgia. said he would never
vote for such a river and hartor bill as this.
The motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill was agreed to-yeas 160. nays SO. OF the
Indiana delegation, Messrs Shively, Owen and
O'Neall voted yea and Messrs Bynum. Cheadle
Holman, Johnston. Matson, Steele and .Hovey
nay; Mr. Browne, who would have voted in the
negative. was paired with Mr.. CuIbsrson. and
Messrs- Howard and White were absent.
Mr.. Bingham. of Pennsylvania. moved to sus
pend the rules and pass the Senate bill granting
right of way across the Grow Indian reservation
In Montana to the Billings, Clarke Fork & Cook
City Railroad Company.
Mr.. Toole of Montana, led the opposition Il
this measure, and on seconding the motion Il
suspend the rules quorum voted.
A motion to adjourn was defeated-yeas 60
nays 119.
The Speaker laid before the House a message
from tho President. returning. without his ap
prevail, bill for the sale of certain New Yorl
Indian lands in Kansas
Mr.. McAdoo. Of New Jersey. moved its refer
ence to the committee on Indian affairs, and or
this motion no quorum voted. The House ther