The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-10

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dar and, at the suggestion Of Mr.. Hoar,
notice was given by Mr.. Sherman that the
resolution would be taken up for action
tomorrow.
Mr.. Blair asked Mr.. Sherman II the
resolutions were to be discussed in open or
in executive session.
Mr.. Sherman said that was matter for
the Senate itself TO determine.
The Senate then resumed consideration
OF the railroad land forfeiture bill, the
question being on tho amendment offered
yesterday by Mr.. Hoar in reference to tho
latls of the Portage Lake Ship canal.
Mr.. George moved TO insert the words
sand all such presumption and homestead
claims are hereby confirmed" Agreed TO.
After discussion, Mr.. Hoars amend
ment was agreed to-yeas ~, nays il.
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, moved 10 amend
the second section by providing that il
should not apply TO any lands in Iowa on
which any person in good faith has made
or has asserted the right to make q pre-
emption or homestead settlement The
amendment was agreed TO- The bill was
then passed without division. Tho 1irst
section declares forfeited 10 the United
States all lands heretofore granted TO any
State or TO any corporation to aid in the
construction OF railroad opposite to and
coterminous with the portion OF any such
railroad not now completed, and in pro
portion for the construction and benefit for
which lands have heretofore granted, and
all such lands are declared 10 be
part Of the public domain. The act is
not To be construed as FORGETTING the right
OF way or depot grounds OF any railroad
heretofore granted, nor limiting the rights
granted TO purchasers or settlers by IAN
act 10 provide for the adjustment Of land
grants made by Congress 20 aid In the con-
struction OF railroads, and for the for
fixture Of unearncd lands and for other
purposes" approved March 81, 1887, or rs
repeating, altering or amending that act,
nor rs in any manner affecting any cause
OF action. excepting in favor Of any pur-
chaser, nor liz il 10 exempt the lands OF the
Onionagon d Marquette Railroad company,
fifty miles west Of Lansing.
The second section authorizes persons In
possession Of any Of such lands (prior 20
January I, 1883 TO purchase them within
two years from the United States, in guam
titles not exceeding 500 acres, at the rate
OF $3.50 per acre.
The fifth exempts from.tho operation OF
the Get the grant 10 the State Of Mississippi
for the Gulf & Ship Island railway and the
grant TO the State Of Alabama for railway
from the Tennessee river at Gunior's land
ing 10 the Coosa river at Gadsdcn.
The sixth section fixes the price OF tho
eycn-numbored sections Of land within the
limits of all forfeited land grants at ST.
an acre.
Tho lust section refers especially to the
lands OF thc Portage Lake Canal company.
The animal industry bill went over until
tomorrow
Mr.. Reagan was appointed a visitor "a
West Point, vice Mr.. Jones, OF Arkansas,
excused.
The senate then resumed consideration
Of the international copyright bill. After
debate. the bill was passed-ycas IS, nays
l0-as follows
Yoas-Alhson, Rate, Blair, Blodgcit,
Bowen, Brown, Butler, Chace, Chandler,
Cullom, Davis, Dolph, Edmunds, Evaris,
Farwell, Faulkner, Frye, Hampton. llaw-
ley, lliscock, lloar, ingalls,. Mitchell, Nor
Gun, Paddock. pasco Payne, Quay, Saw
yer. Sp0oncr, Stewart Stockbridgc Turpic,
Wilson Of Iowa. Wilson OF Maryland -3j.
Nays-Icrry, Call, Eustis, Jones OF
Arkansas. Pugh, Ransom, Reagan, sauls-
bury, Vance. Walthnll-l0.
The act Is TO 90 into effect July |, 1883.
Mr. Call moved 90 reconsider the vote
which passed the land forfeiture bill 10
that he might offer an amendment refer
ring 10 land in Florida.
After argument, and without action, the
Senate adjourned, leaving the land for
fixture bill 20 come up again tomorrow ON
the motion 10 reconsider II.