The Portland daily press., 1888-12-11
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By Mr. Pattan of Pennsylvania, for the erection
oi corn mills In the Indian Territory for the bene
| ut OF the Cherokees.
BY Mr.. Duboise of Idaho. for the admission Of
the State OF Idaho.
,ltr;sLa, By Mr.; McAdoo Of New Jersey proposing a
ity as 10 the day OF choosing presidential electors
and forbidding voting for any other officer save
representatives in Congress on that day.
Mr.. Holman, of Indiana, asked present
consideration OF the resolution which recites
charges of the use of enormous sums Of
money voluntarily contributed in general
elections to influence and control such elec-
tions, declaring that such contributions and
expenditures debase the elective franchise,
corrupt the ballot box and impair the vigor
and purity Of our free institutions, and in
structing the committee on judiciary to in
vestigate such charges and inquire what leg
islation is necessary to suppress such contri-
buttons and expenditures, and preserve the
freedom and purity of the elective fran
chise.
Mr.. Dingley of Maine suggested the inser-
ton OF the words 'and also whether officials
OF the United States have made contributions
to such campaign funds"
MIR. Holman said that was entirely cover
ed by the resolution now. A demand for the
regular order operated as an objection TO the
resolution. Mr.. Holman then requested its
ACAClCuCO W lu6 OH IuutCIuIy, lnLl-
mating his willingness to accept the amend
ment suggested by Mr.. Dingley.
MIR. wilkins said lie wonld object to the
reference if the amendment was accepted,
and the resolution was therefore referred
without modification.
The House then went into committee of
the whole on the District of Columbia appro-
priation bill. The only discussion arising
had reference to the provision for the pur-
cnase OF sites for schools, or other public
buildings, tprovides that purchases be
made without the employment OF agents
The bill was laid aside for a favorable re-
port to the House. and the committee pro-
ceeded to consider the pension appropriation
Dill. This occasioned no debate, and, the
committee having arisen, both bills were
passed. and the House adjourned.
Torpedo Forts for Coast Defence.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-Mr Chipman of
Michigan today introduced bill authoriz-
Ing the construction in New York, Boston,
Charleston and San Francisco harbors of
two submerged turreted torpedo forts, armed
with two 16-inch rified cannon. two pneu-
matte torpedo tnrowers, and six locomotive
submerged torpedo guns, and with two cable
lines OF torpedoes for New York harbor. Two
million dollars for each port, exclusive of ar
mament IS appropriated, and royalty Of
whose system is thus used.
Mrs. Sheridan's Pension.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1o-The House COM
mittee on invalid pensions today authorized
a favorable report ON the Senate bill grant
Ing pension Of $500 a year to the widow
OF Gen. Sheridan.
Other Matters.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Hon. William L..
Putnam, of Portland, who was in Washing
ton last week. saw the President in behalf OF
Captain Edward hunter, of the 1st Cavalry.
who is an applicant for staff appointment
In the army. He is Maine man, and is
backed by Chief Justice Fuller, and also by
David A. Wells, whose lawyer is Captain
Hunters brother. Captain Hunter is ON
duty at Washington as member of the
claims board. He was graduated from the
military academy in 1865 and has served in
the lst Cavalry since 1870.
A letter has been received from one of the
most prominent statehood advocates in Da-
kota, In which the information is given that
al least 1000 men from that territory intend
to be in the Inauguration parade here on the
4th OF March. The Dakota people are com
ing IN special vestibule trains, which are to
ne decorated profusely,, and they are to be
accompanied by several bands of music
They expect to make an impression upon the
people gathered in Washington, in favor of
special session of the next. Congress for
the division OF Dakota and her admission as
two States. at -
1t is reported that Senator FRYE intends To
have Consul General Sewall recalled from
San francisco by subpoena to testify as to
Samoan affairs and the attitude of our gov
ernment.
The river and harbor bill is completed. 1t
appropriates 81. 100000.