The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-08-16
FIFTIETH CONGRESS.



WARRINGTON Aug. 6.-SEEATE.- Resolu-
tions In respect 10 the death Of General Sheri-
dan were adopted. bill was introduced
pension OF 5000 year to Mrs.
Joint resolution was introduced by
Blair, OF New Hampshire, for the opening OF
negotiations 10 settle differences between
Great Britain and the United States. Tho
fisheries treaty was considered, and at ] 30
p. m. adjourned.
HousE-New bills were introduced under
the call Of States. resolution in respect TO
the death OF General Sheridan was adopted,
and at p. m. the House adjourned.
WAsHIsGroN, Aug 7-SEEATE.-A resolu-
tion was adopted directing an investigation OF
the cotton bagging pool, and bill passed pro-
viding for post-ofice at Mammoth Hot
Springs, Yellowstone Park. Discussion OF the
fisheries treaty was resumed. Mr.. Sherman
spoke in opposition. Mr.. Frye gave notice that
Mr.. Ewarts would close for the Republicans to-
morrow. The bill TO restrict Chinese immigra-
tion was discussed until 6:l5 p. m, when the
Senate adjourned.
HousE-The Senate bill to appropriate for
the Government exhibit at Columbus was ta-
ken up. Amendments were offered and adopt
ed apprQpriating s2J0,00) to aid the co,ored Ex-
position in Atlanta, Ga, next year; TO devote
any surplus OF the Ohio Centennial appropria-
tion TO the Exposition at Richmond. Va, and
Augusta, Ca, and TO appropriate $4,000 for
Government exhibit at Kansas City. The
House, at $40 p. M, adjourned without action,
point OF no quorum being raised.
WASHINGTON Aug s.-SENATE.-Mr. Stew
art moved that the regular business (bills on
the calendar) be laid aside and the Chinese
prohibition bill be taken up Agreed to. The
l.flI sNx .ufth a Aft-fof for
bill provides that from and after the date OF the
exchange OF publications. of the pending treaty
between the United States OF America and His
Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of China, sign
cd on the l2th day OF March, 1888, It shall be
unlawful for any Chinese person whether
subject OF China or OF any other Power, to ell
ter the United States except as in this bill pro-
yided. The Senate then proceeded TO the con-
sideration OF bills on the calendar in their reg
ular order. Mr.. Sherman reported back con-
current resolution to print 10000 copies OF the
law OF 1893 and the Mills bill, with n compara-
tive statement, adopted. A number OF minor
bills were passed. Mr.. Evarts spoke on the
fisheries treaty. At p. m the Senate ad-
iourned.
HousE-Mr. Shaw (Md), from the Commit
tee on Accounts, reported the resolution ap-
propriatng g 0)o to meet the expense OF the
Committee on Manufactures in investigating
trusts. MT Breckinridge tArKl, slatcu .nal
the investigation nad not proceeaea iar enough
10 enable the committee on Manuiacaures -
report measure OF reiiei. several piils wcre
reported. The general deficiency bill was
taken up. Pending discussion on the French
spoliation claims, the House at p. m. I'D
iourned.
WASHINGTON, Aug s-SENATE.-Severai
bills were passed. Mr.. Eyarts resumed ms
speech on the fisheries question. resolution
was passed TO adjourn over Saturday ana az
tend the funeral OF General Sheridan. Messrs
Morgan, Blair and Hale followed on tne treaty.
Mr.. Palmer introduced bill for the purchase
OF the Portage Lake and River Improvement
Companys canal, etc. Referred to the Com
mittee on Commerce. Mr Mitchell ohereo
resolution calling on the Secretary OF the lnte-
iior for information concerning his recent deci-
sion in the Guilford Miller land case anectinR
the title OF the Northern Pacific lands Agrced
TO. The following bills were passed. senate
bill to pay A. w. Tabor $3.50 for necessary ad-
ditional expenses incurred by him as postmas-
ter at Leadville, Col Also like bill to pay
Royal M. Hubbard soo Tor aduntional rent OF
post-office at Longmount Col Senate Dill 10
relieve the sureties OF George w. HOOK, 'orm
erly Receiver and Disbursing Agent OF the U.
S. Land Offlce at Humboldt Cal, lpond aateo
in 1859, Adjourned.
HOUSE "A message from the SENATE an
nounced the passage by that body OF q concur
rent resolution declaring that members OF both
houses will attend the funeral OF General Sher
idan on Saturday next, and that Us mark Of
respect to the memory OF the deceased wner
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