The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-09-20

tariffs tolls and fares Of all railroads shall be
subject to the legislative control of the States
andlterritories which they cross or in which they
may be operated, all charters and legislation to
the contrary notwithstanding but the opera
ton Of the act is limited TO the carriage of
passengers or property within the limits of
State or Territory, and does not apply to COM
merce between the States or Territories or with
foreign countries.
A call of the House on a motion to go into
Committee of the Whole on the Oklahoma bill
revealed that there was no quorum present,
and MT. SOwden offered a resolution rev0king
all leaves of absence, except those granted on
account Of sickness. Mr.. S0wden said that some
Members staid here because they believed that
public office was q private trust. Laughter
1T was unfair to the Members who felt it their
duty 20 be in attendance that others should be
permitted TO 20 off and look after their politi-
cal fences at the public expense.
Mr.. O'Neill (Mo.) suggested the propriety of
the American people adopting a resolution d.
rectlng the 400-horse power statesmen who
were travelling around endeavoring to cleo
trify the country with their views upon the
tariff TO return TO Washington and attend to
their duty. In the case of the absentees,
good healthy boycott on the part of the Ameri-
can people would be in order. Laughter If
the law was enforced directing the Sergeant
alarms 10 deduct from n Members salary for
the time be is absent without leave. every Mem
Der would find Il reasons for remaining here.
Mr.. Grosvenor said Members had a right I'M
der the usages of Congress TO go home to attend
to their private business. When the Mills bill
passed the House the issue was made up for the
Presidential election, and there was no use of
Members staying here to attend to a miserable
drivel Of legislation.
Mr.. Cannon thought the House should adopt
the adjournment resolution and let the Senate
say what it wonld do. Without reaching
vote on Mr.. SOwden's resolution the House i'd
journed.
FRIDAY. SEPT. n
In the Senate, a vote was taken upon the
Chinese restriction bill, which revealed the fact
that no quorum voted, aud the bill went over
with the understanding that a vote upon the
measure should be taken at 1890 o'clock Mon
day, Sept. L.
The copper trust resolution introduced by
Mr.. Platt Conn., was then taken up and a
political debate ensued, remarks being made
by Ar. est Mo-, Mr.. Sherman Ohio, Mr..
Allison iowa and Mr.. Harris Tenn The
resolution was agreed TO.
The bill enlarging the powers Of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture was taken up. but owing
to the lateuess Of the hour went over until
Monday under the rules and the Senate at
o'clock p. N. adjourned until Monday, Sept Il.
In the House, a bill was passed appropriating
S208.eeJ FOR the suppression OF epidemic dis
eases, and a telegram was read from Surgeon
General Hamilton recommending such q meas
IRE, and stating that he had not money enough
at his disposal to prevent the spread OF yellow
fever, which was now devastating Florida and
Georgia
The report Of the Conference Committee on
the suEdry civil appropriation bill was debated
at considerable length, but was finally with
drawn without reaching a vote, the House
taking a recess at 400 o'clock p. m.
The evening session was entirely devoted to
the consideration of private pension bills and
large number were passed, the House adjourn
ing al 1890 o'clock p. m. until Monday, Sept. II.
MONDAY, SEPT. II.
In the Senate, bill was introduced by Mr..
Henderson Neb.) TO place Gen. ". S. Rosecrans
upon the retired list Of the Army as Brigader-
General.
The bin TO exclude Chinese immigration was
taken up, the motion Of Mr. Blair n. H. 10
reconsider the vote which was taken some two
weeks ago being the pending question. The
Senate refused 70 agree 20 the motion by vote
Of u nays TO 20 yeas.
The bill to enlarge the powers and duties of
the Department Of Agriculture and TO make a
Department OF that Bureau was taken up and
considered during the rest Of the days session
Without reaching conclusion upon the matter
the Senate adjourned at , o'clock D. M.
In the House, Mr Cheadle (Ind.) introduced
bill authorizing the payment of bounties 10
certain soldiers WAC served in the war of the
rebellion and were not paid any bounty.
hr. O'Neill Mo- introduced resolution
setting aside Wednesday, Sept &c, for the con-
sideration Of measures from the Committee on
Labor. Upon this question telier5 were ap-
pointed, which revealed the fact that no quo
rum was present, and As Mr. 0'Neill insisted
upon this poiat the House was compelled to
adjourn al o'clock p. N.
PENSION BILLS PASSED.
Bills granting pensions or increases Of PEN
sions 70 the following persons have been passed
by both Houses Of Congress: Richard Hudson,
Christian Winkel, Samuel A. Tate. Jacob Pit
Der, Carl u. Schwantes, bIrs. Sarah J. Martin,
William Thields. Nrs. Mary Morrison Elliott.
Pierre BOttiueau, Patrick Welch. georgia A.
Nash6urn, James Mcdonald, Henry Z. Kaiser
and VIM. II. Dean.