National Republican., 1888-05-04
MAINE AND CONNECTICUT.
a QUESTION OF RELATIVE VAL
JES OF HUMANITY.
MIR. Wilson and Mr.. Boutellc Argue
the point-Tarin Speeches In the
Housc-An Uneventrul Day In the
Senate-The Animal Industry Bill.

Among the petitions presented and re-
ferred in the Senate yesterday Ags one from
the q. A. r.. of New York asking for an ap-
preparation for II monument on the site of
Fort Green, Brooklyn, in memory of the
"prison ship martyrs"
Among the bills reported and placed on
the calendar (unloss otherwise noted) were
the following:
The Senate bilho retire certain disabled
officers of the army.
The House bill authorizing the President
to retire Alfred Pleasanton, with the rank
of colonel.
House bill for promotion of army officers
after twenty years continuous service in
one grade "a minority dissenting).
The House bill for the presentation of
gold medal OF the first class to Capt. Thos.
Sampson, of New York city, for bravery in
rescuing five boys from drowning--three In
June, 1854, and two in June, 1856 Passed.
Mr.. Stewart introduced bill to execute Il
certain treaty.
The Senate then resumed consideration
of the railroad land grant forfeiture bill,
the question being on the amendment of
fered on Wednesday by Mr. Hoar.
Mr., Iloar withdrew this amendment with
the explanation that Mr.. Palmer desired to
offer one which would accomplish what he
(Nr. lloar) intended to accomplish and
something else.
Mr. Palmer thereupon offered an amend.
ment, providing that the act shall not he
construed to prejudice any right of the
Portage Lake Canal Company or the
Ontonagon and Brule River Railroad Com
paDy, or anybody claiming under them, TO
apply hereafter TO the courts or TO Congress
for any legal or equitable relief to which
they may now be entitled, nor to preju-
dice any right of forfeiture or recovery of
the United States in respect of any OF the
lands claimed by such companies; nor to
prejudice the right Of any person claiming
adversely to said companies or their as
signs.
Mr.. Berry opposed the excepting of any
railroad company from the operation of the
bill.
After debate the amendment was agreed
to. Other amendments were offered, but
the bill went over without action to be
taken up to-day at the close of the morning
business.
One of the last statements made in con-
nection with the matter was that the report
of the House committee on public lands,
from which Mr.. Berry was quoting at the
time, was written by Mr.. Redington the
Washington lawyer, who has been frequently
mentioned during the discussion, The
statement was made by Mr.. Dolph from in
formation.
The Senate then resumed consideration
of the bill for the establishment of bureau
for animal industry, and to facilitate the
expectation of live stock and their products.
Mr.. Palmer spoke in support of the bill,
and was followed by Mr.. Vest for the oppo-
sition.
Mr.. Plumb threw considerable light on
the great cattle combination in Chicago.
Mr.. Blair spoke in favor of the bill. aud
at the conclusion of his remarks Mr. Reagan
took the floor and the matter went over.
The Senate then proceeded to executive
business, and when the doors were reopened
on motion of Mr.. Harris bill was passed to
perfect the quarantine service Of the United
States.
The Senate then (at 6 o'clock adjourned
until Monday.