The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-11

Senator Edmunds made q favorable re-
port from the judiciary committee on the
nomination of Wm. Villas TO be Secretary
of the Interior. Calendar.
The injunction of secrecy was removed
from the following combinations Of post
masters, which were made on January 8.
James S. Cooper, Mount Gilead, o.;
James w. Deer, Washington Courthouse,
o.; +. NJ. llagnn, Springfield, q.
The doors were then rcopened and the
Senate adjourned.
The House.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l0,--Mr. Burnes, Of
Missouri, from the committee on appropria.
tions, reported the urgent deficiency bill,
and il was referred TO the committee Of the
whole.
Tho call of States, which was uncom-
pletcd yesterday, was resumed, and the
following bills were introduced and re-
ferrel:
by Mr. Woodburn, OF Nevada: Direct.
ing the purchase Of not less than 8, ,0O0, 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 in the treasury and to pre-
vent the accumulation thereof.
BY Mr.. Nutting, Of New York: To create
navigable waters between lakes Eric
and Ontario.
by Mr.. White, of New York; To author
ize the rciunding OF the national debt into
uniform consolidated bond.
BY Mr.. Maish, Of Pennsylvania To dis.
continue the coinage OF the Scent pieces
by Mr.. llarmer, Of pcnnsylyaniG To
increase the pension Of those who have lost
eyes or limbs or who are deaf. This is
the bill indorscd by the United States
Manned Soldiers league and tho Grand
Army of the Republic.
By Mr.. Tillman, of South Carolina To
prohibit the Use OF stoves or oil lamps on
railway passenger trains also 10 limit the
premium above par al which the Secretary
Of the Treasury may purchase bonds for
the sinking fund
BY Mr.. Phclan, Of Tennessee: To ex-
tend the free delivery system tn monthly
periodicals
BY Mr. Ia Follettc..of Wisconsin: To
punish any officer Of national bank who
receives deposit when the bank Is In.
solvent.
By Mr.. Cummings, Of New York: To
provide for the licensing OF conductors on
interstate railroads.
Delegate Caine, Of Utah, presented the
constitution Of the proposed State Of Utah
with memorial asking for admission into
the Union; also a bill for that purpose all
Of which were referred. The chief points
az tho constitution nra thpaps
The constitution Of the State Of Utah,
in its bill Of rights, forbids the union oi
church and State; the domination Of the
State by any church; religious test for
voters. oiice-holdcrs or witnesses; excess
Of bail; laws abridpng the freedom oi
speech or of the pres; imprisonment for
debt; discrimination against foreigners ~
10 rights of property, etc II protects the
rights OF worship Of God according TO the
dictates Of conscience; the right of trial 10y
/ jury lfvc-sixths may render verdict In
civil cases.; representation according to
population; the uniform operation Of gen.
eral laws; the security OF citizens against
searches and seizures, etc. The suffrage
/ IN given 20 male citizens Of the United
i States Of the agc of twcnty.One years and
over, unless convicted of treason or felony
who have resided in fhc state six month,
and the voting precinct thirty days pre-
ceiling any election, aud who have been
lawfully registered; tll elections tO be by
secret ballot. Uniotm and equal taxation
Is provided for, ami restrictions mad,
against State ASSUMPTION or guarantee %
county, city, town, Village, corporation OF
individual debts, and any State debt aboy,
3 per cent. Of the taxable property. Pro
vision is made for uniform system o
public schools, in which no sectarian ol
dcnominatonal doctrine shall bc taught
and no teacher employed or rejected on
account Of his belief In or connection
with any creed or sect A State univcr
sity Is provided for, aud also the oduca
ton Of the blind and mute, as well M In
siitutions for their care, and o
the insane and the INDECENT, ais,
for State and county prisons. Bigam,
aud polygamy are forbidden and mad,
punishable by fine not exceeding Il ,000
and imprisonment for not less than sii
months or more than three years, no stat
ute Of limitations 20 bar prosecution within
three years after the ohense and no pardoi
30 apply unless approved by the Prcsidcn
OF the United States. Amendments 10 thl
constitution may bc made by n majority
vote Of both llouses Of two succeeding
Legislatures and OF the qualified election
voting therein. Bni any amendment o
the pOlygamy sccfion h 10 be inyali,
without the ratification Of Congress an,
proclamation by tho President Of th'
United States. II claims that the specia
provisions framed In reference 10 practice
condemned by the popular voice wer
made In good faith and are practically un
rcpcalablc. IL asks for justice and o fii
hearing with the solemn pledge that Utal
as State will be faithfully devoted 10 tru
republican principles and 10 the interest
aud welfare Of the government Of th,
United States.
by Mr. Dunn, OF hraknsaG For th
erection Of apublic building at Helena
Ark.
by Mr.. wilkins, OF Ohio, from the com
miiiec on banking and currency; To pro
vide for the issue OF circulating notes Y
national bank associations. House cal
cndar.
BY Mr.. Rogers, Of Arkansas, from th
committee on Judiciary; Topunish robbcr
and larceny in the Indian Territory. Hous
calendar.
BY Mr. Townshond, Of Illinois, iror
the committee ON Judiciary: RESOLUTION II
an inquiry ~ 10 the necessity Of maintain
ing the Fort Brown military reservation !
Texas. House calendar.
J1ia House then adjourned.