The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1888-01-13
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zation of tile terr'ldts d Oklahoma The
hill prGyi.es for tie addition q! Nd Man's
Land TO the new territory. Three years act
nal residcntc viii be necessary before any
patent shall issue to Il settler No land
grants are 10 be made in the territory and in
all cases lands are to he reserved for actual
settlers at 4 cost Of Sl.a5 per acre Grants
heretofore liaie 10 railroads are forfeited.
Mr.. Adams introduced his alien bill.
M. Townsend introduced Join; resolution
TO amend the constitution SO as to provide for
;le election OF senators by the Totes Of The
people OF states.
Also to promote the establishment Of free
commercial Intercourse among the nations Of
America and the dominion of Canaa by the
creation OF an American customs unions. or
zollvcrcih.
Also to establish Il new department to be
known as the department of industries and
public works. The purpose of this bill! Is to
transfer from the various other existing de
| partmeGts and consoi late in a new depart
ment, the more or less scientific bureaus OF
agriculture, labor, weather, Improvement of
| rivers and harbors. coast and geodetic survcv
| geological survey, construction NJ public
buildings, lighthouse establishments. naval
! observatory, patents, Steamboat inspection
| service, interstate commerce. fish and fish
| cries.
Also Joint resolution providing for the
4 election OF the president and vice presden.
By majority Of the votes Of the people, ;n,,
the abolition of the electoral college, and reg
ulation Of the method Of counting votes for
president and cc-presidcnt by both houses
of congress.
BY Mr. Hopkins, lllnois--To establish uni
form system OF bankruptcy.
BY Mr.. Payson, Illinois Granting lands TO
honorably discharged soldiers OF the late war
for the union
Also to repeal the prc-cmption, timber cul-
turc and descr, land laws.
Also to forfeit certain lands granted to aid
in the construction Of the Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific, Of California, Ontonogon
and State Line, and Girari and Mobile rail
roads.
b. Mr.. Weaver a--Estahlishment OF
osptai telegraph.
Ey MIR Holmes, Iowa Abolsbing the duty
on sugar,
BY Mr. Gear, Iowa--To prohibit the puf.
chase of goods rlanutactu.od wholly or III
, part by convict LABOR.
BY Mr. Morrill, Kansss--fc sbol:sh all dis
tinction in rank in pensions hereafter
granted.
By Mr. Anderson, Kansas--To create tn,
postal telegraph Of the United States.
Also a resolution requesting the sccretar,
Of the interior to iGform tlie Louise as To wha
) amount of land Approximately is at presen
Withdrawn from each of Tie allied Pacific raii
roads. What amount remains unpatcntet
, and requesting the committee on public laud
to report hy bill or otherwise.
Also to reduce letter postage to J cent Al
ouuce.
b. Mr.. Mason !ns,ruet!ng the iudiciar.
committee TO investigate the charge that th
necessaries Of life, particularly coal ard sugar
are heli nj unreasonable prices by what ar
, known as trusts, and 10 determine whethc
tlicae trusts are prcjudIciel to the interests o
. the peopl" a;!l what steps are neccssar, Il
give the latter relief
By Mr.. Ree,l Maine: Proposing u constitu
tIopal amendment granting woman the righ
of suffrage