Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-11
ing the amount, and he moved to strike


ly or by the sale Of property the sums
so paid were TO be held in trust for the
benefit Of the heirs OF those from whom
they were collected. He considered
the proviso as hampering the bill
Mr.. Edmunds moved TO amend the
proviso proposed TO be struck ont by
making /, appy only to cases where the
tax was collected by the United States.
Agreed 10. At o'clock the bill was
laid aside without further action.
Mr.. Chandler offered a resolution in
structing the Judiciary Committee TO in
qurc into the suppression OF votes Of
colored citizens OF Jackson. Mics, at
the recent municipal election IN that city,
and into the alleged participation i'll such
suppression by the United States Dis
trict Attorney and by the Deputy Col
lector of Internal Revenue and Deputy
United States Marshal. Laid on the
table.
The Senate then proceeded to the con
sidcrstion Of the Blair educational bill,
and Mr.. Wilson, Of Maryland, made a
constitutional argument against it. At
the close Of Mr. Wilson's speech Mr.
Coke obtained the floor.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Butler
authorizing the Secretary Of the Trea-
sury 10 retire all outstanding army and
navy certificates TO lands in South Caro-
Ina 10y payments TO holders OF certih-
Gates Of the amounts actually paid on
the same, with interest at per cent.
The Senate then took up executive
business.
Mr.. Edmunds. from the Judiciary
Committee, made an adverse report on
the nomination OF l.. Q. c. Lamar TO be
an assoolate Justice OF the Supreme
Court. and Mr. Pugh, in behalf OF the
minority Of the same committee. suO-
mttcd a favorable report Calendar.
Mr. Edmunds made favorable report
from the Judiciary Committee on the
nomination Of william l. Villas TO be
+ Secretary Of the Interior. Calendar
Mr. Sawyer, from the Post Office Com
mittee, made a favorable report on the
nomination Of Dan VI. Dickinson to be
Postmaster-G General. Calendar.
After ten minutes devoted TO executive
business the doors were rcopened and
the Senate. at 1896 j. w., adjourned.
House Of Representatives..
The Speaker announced the appoint
mcnt OF Mr. Wheeler, Of Alabama, and
Nr. Phelps, Of New Jersey, rs members
Of the BOARD of Regents OF the SmithsO-
man Institute.
4 resolution was adopted authorizing
the Committees on Ways and Means and
Naval Affairs to have certain papers
printed
Mr.. Burns. Of Missouri, from the Com
mittec on Appropriations reportedthe ur-
gent deficiency bill, and It WAS referred
to the Committee of the Whole.
The call Of States for the Introduction
OF bills unfinished yesterday was pro
ceeded with Bills were introduced and
referred as follows:
By Mr.. Woodburn, of Nevada; Di-
recting the purchase OF not less than
$4,000, 900 worth OF silver bullion per
month. and the coinage Of same into
standard dollars.
By Mr. Gallingcr, of New Hampshire ;
For the protection Of the public service.
This bill requires the dismissal of all
persons in the public service who are
not citizens of the United States either
10y nativity or naturalization.]
BY Mr.. White, OF New York: To au-
thorize the refundmg of the national
debt into uniform and consolidated
bond.
BY Mr.. Henderson, of North Carroll
ma: TO prescribe the term of office OF
persons employed in the civil service.
BY Mr.. Nichols, of North Carolina
For the repeal OF the internal-revenue
laws.
By Mr.. McClammy, of North Caro-
lima: For the erection of public build
ing at Fayetteville.
Bv Mr. Cowles, of North Carolina
To pay salaries to marshals and de-
putty mershals and to collectors of inter
nal revenue.
Bv Mr. Simmons, of North Carolina :
For the erection OF a public building at
Newberuc, \. G.
By Mr. Harmer, of Pennsylvania
To increase the pensions of those who
have lost eyes or limbs or who are deaf.
/ This is the bill endorsed by the United
/ states Maimed-Soldiers' League and the
+ Grand Army Of the Republic.
Bv MIR lillman. of south Carolina
/ 10 prohibit the use of stoves or oil
/ lamps on passenger trains. Also to
limit the premium above par at which
the Secretary Of the Treasury may pur-
chase bonds for the sinking fund.
Bv MIR. Phelan, OF Tennessee: To
extend the free-deliyery system to
monthly periodicals.
Bv Mr.. Enloe, of Tennessee To
punish dealers IN counterfeit money or
pretended counterfeit money.
BY Mr.. Wise, Of Virginia; For the
erection Of public building at Man
chester, Va.
Bv Mr. r. II. Browne, of Virginia
To grant pensions 10 the widows and
orphans of surimen who lose their hives
in the line OF duty. Also, for the erection
o. public building at Newport News,
/ Va.
Bv Mr. Guenthcr, of Wisconsin 10
create commission for the lnvestlga-
ton of the combination having for Its
object the enhancement Of the prices OF
articles oil interstate commerce.
Nv Mr.. Norwood, of Georgia: For
the erection Of a public building at
Brunswick, Ga.
Adjourned.
The Catholics Of Rtchmond 10 the
President.