The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-11
THE FIRTIErH CONGRESS-
The Senate Reconsidsrs tho Railroad Land
Forfeiture Bill and Again Passes It.


The Senate Reconsidsrs tho Railroad Land
Forfeiture Bill and Again Passes IT,
wAsHISGroS, May 10.-The House bill to
promote agriculture was reported and placed on
the calendar. 1t requires United States consul
lar officers to make monthly reports npon the
character. condition and prospective yields Of
agricultural and horticultural industries In
the countries In which they are stationed.
The railroad hnd-grant forfeiture bill was
then taken up. the question being on Mr. Calls
motion to reconsider the vote by which the bill
was passed.
Mr. Plumb moved to lay the motion to recon
slider ca the table. which was disagreed to-yeas
%, nays "a.
Thebill Was then reconsidsred and again
brought before the Senate An amendment to
protect presumption and homestead claimants
was then offered by Mr.. Spoonsr and agreed to.
Mr.. Call offered an amendment confirming
the titles of purchasers Of certain railroad lands
In Florida, lying adjacent TO the parts of rail-
road lines constructed within the time limited
In the granting act.
Mr. Plumb moved to amend the amendment
by adding proviso that a mortgage or pledge of
land by any of the railroad companies should be
considered q sale.
MT. Sdll accepted tho prOvlSO.
After discussion Mr.. Calls amendment was
agreed to and the bill passed.
MIR. Allison, from the committee on appropria-
tons, reported back the transportation
bill and the bill making appropriations to enable
the executive departments TO participate In the
centennial exposition of the Ohio Valley aud
Central States in Cincinnati. from July 10 DC
tober, 1885, and gave notice that he would ask
the Senate to consider those bills next Monday.
Mr. Stewart gave notice that after the animal
I'D I'D ~ ho mo ho
Senate to consider the bill for the admission of
Washington Territory as State.
Mr. Blair, from the committee on education
and labor, reported back the House bill to pre-
vent the employment OF alien labor on public
works. Placed on the calendar.
The Senate bill for the presentation of gold
medal to Joseph Francis, of New York, in recog.
nition of his services to humanity In the con-
structon and perfection of lifesaving appliances,
was passed.
I. Mr.. Sherman moved that the Senate proceed
to consideration of the resolution offered by
Mr.. Hoar and reported adversely yesterday
| from tie committee on foreign relations, pro
viding that when the fisheries treaty shall be
under consideration q stenographic reporter
shall be admitted to report the debates and pro-
ceedings, such Seport to be subject to the order
Of the Senate as to its publication.
Mr. Hoar suggested that Mr. Riddleberger's
resolution 10 favor of considering the treaty in
| open session should be first taken up and dis
posed of, and was informed by Mr.. Sherman
| that both questions would be disposed Of to-
| gether. The motion was agreed to.
I'm the consideration of this resolution" said
Mr. Edmunds. II move that the doors beclosed.'
The motion was seconded by Mr. Harris,
| whereupon the presiding officer directed the
| Sergeant-atarms 70 clear the galleries and to
| close the doors Of tho Senate.
When the doors were reopened the following
| bills were taken from the calendar and passed:
The Senate bill to grant to the Fort Smith &
| Ell Paso Railroad Company right Of way 100 feet
| in width on each side Of the line through the
Indiana Territory; Senate bill to authorize con-
| struction Of bridge over the Mississippi river
at Clarksville, No.; the Senate bill appropriate
| ing $40.0 900 for q public building in Beatrice.
| Neb.; the Senate bill to reimburse certain per-
sons (153) for moneys, services and supplies in
| suppressing Indian hostities in Nevada in 1860.
aeeregating about $29, 900; the Senate bill grant
| ing to the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Com
pany right Of way IS feet wide on each side OF
| the track through the Nez Perces Indian reser-
walton; the Senate bill for q public building at
Hastings. Neb. 1875 00l; the Senate bill for an
| additional associate justice of the Supreme
| Court Of the Territory of Utah.
The conference report on the House bill
| authorizing the President of the United States
| to arrange q conference for the purpose of pro
noting arbitration and reciprocal relations with
the Central and South American States and
| Mexico and Brazil was presented by Mr. Frye
| and agreed to.
The Senate then adjourned till Monday.