The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-11
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


Mr.. Burnes, of Missouri, from the Com
mittee on Appropriations, reported the
Urgent Deficiency bill, and it was refe rred
to the Committee of the Whole.
The cali OF States, which was uncomplet-
ed yesterday, was resumed and the follow
ing bills were introduced and referred:
By Mr.. WOODBURY., Of Nevada-Direct-
ing the purchase of not less than 81, 000, 900
worth of silver bullion per month, and the
coinage of the same into standard dollars.
By Mr.. Bliss, of New York-To dispose
of the surplus money in the Treasury and
to prevent the accumulation thereof.
By Mr.. Nutting, OF New York-To create
navigahle waters between lakes Erie and
Ontario. s
By Mr.. White, of New York-To author.
ize the Tefunding of the National debt into
a uniform consolidated bond.
By Mr.. Seney, of Ohio-For the erection
OF public buildings at Tifin and Find
ley, o.
By Mr.. Grouse, of Ohio-For the erection
OF public building at Akron.
BY Mr.. Brown, of Ohio-Regulating the
manufacture and sale of lard.
By..Mr. Mairah, of Penn sylvanla-To dis
continue the coinage OF the three-cent
pieces.
By Mr.. Harmon, of Pennsylvauia-To in
crease the pensions of those who have lost
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bill Endorsed by the United states Manned
Soldiers League and the G. A. r.
By Mr.. Tim Tillman, of South Carolina
To prohibit the use of stoves or oil lamps
on rail way passenger trains; also, to Limit
the premium above par at which the Score
tsry ofthe Treasury may purchase bonds
for the sinking fund.
By Mr.. Phean, of Tennessee-To extend
the free delivery system to monthly peri
odIdais,
By Mr.. uenther, of Wisconsin-Toc create
a commission for the investigation of CON-
binations having for their object the en-
hancement OF the price Of articles Of inter-
State commerce.
Rev. Mr.. La Toilette Of Wlsconsin-To
punish any officer of National Bank who
receives deposit when the bank is insolv-
eDt.
By Mr.. Toole. of Montaua-To dispose
Of the Fort Ellis military reservation.
BY Mr.. Cummings, OF New York-To
provide for the licensing of conductors on
the Interstate railroads.
By Mr.. Morrill,, OF Kansas-FOr the erec-
ton of public building at Atchison Kan
sas.
Delegate Game, of Utah, presented the
constitution Of the pro posed State OF Utah,
with a memorial asking for admission into
the Union, also bill for that purpose, all
OF which were referred.
The Oh ief points of the constitution are
these: The constitution OF the State OF
L tab, in its bill of rights, forbids the union
of church and State; the domination of
the State by any church; religious test for
voters, office-holders or witnesses; excess
i've bail; laws abrldging the freedom of
speech or OF the press; imprisonment for
debt; discrimination against foreigners as
to rights of property, &C. 1t protects the
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dictates OF conscience; the rights of trial by
jury-fve sixths may render verdict in
civil misrepresentation according to
population; the uniform operation OF
neral laws; the security of citizens
against searches and seizure, etc.
The suffrage is given to male citizens of
the nit ed States of the age twenty-one
years and over, unless convicted Of treason
or felony, who have resided In the State
six months, and in the voting precinct
thirty days next preceding any election,
and who have been lawfully registered, all
elections to be by secret ballot.
Uniform and equal taxation is provided
for, and restri ctions made against State
assumption or guarantee of county, city,
town, village, corporation or individual
debts, and any State debt above per cent.
of the taxable property.
Provision is made for q uniform system
of public schools, in which no sectarian or
UNCONVENTIONAL doctrine shall be taught,
and no teacher employed or rejected on &C.
count Of his religious belief in, or connec-
ton with, any creed or sect. A State uni
versity is provided for, and also the educa-
ton of the blind and mute, as well as in
situations for their care, and OF the insane
and INDECENT, and also for State and county
prisons.
Bigamy and polygamy are forbidden and
made punishable by fine not exceeding
81, 600 and imprisonment for not less than
six months or more than three years; no
statute of limitations to bar prosecution
within three years after the offense, and no
pardon 70 apply unless approved by the
President OF the United States.
Amendments to the constitution may be
made oy majority vote OF both Houses OF
two succeeding Legislatures, and of the
qualified electors voting therein. But any
amendment of the polygamy section is to
be invalid without the ratification of Con-
gress and proclamation By the President OF
the United States.
The memorial recites that the trainers
and adoptors of the constitution and me-
mortal are voting citizens OF the United
States who have never broken the laws. 1t
speaks of the resources OF the Territory,
the good character of the people, their
fine school system, etc. 1t claims that the
special provisions framed In reference to
practices condemned by the popular voice
were made in good faith and are practically
unrepealable, 1t asks for justice and q fair
hearing with the solemn pledge that Utah,
as q State, will be faithfully devoted to
true Republican principle aud to the in.
terssts and welfare of the Govern nent of
the United States.
By Mr.. Dunn, of Arkansas-For the erec-
ton of public building at Helena, Ark.
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