The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-09-06
CONGRESS-
An Abstract Of the More Important
Proceedings in Both Houses.

during the week just PAST several pOiitle3t DIS
cussions have arisen over pending legislation,
some Of which were Of an exciting character.
MIR. Allison {Iowa) made q lengthy speech
arraigning the Administration and the Demo-
cratic party for their extravaganza, stating that
in comparing the expenditures made during
the four years Of President Arthur's Admins
tratiou and those of President Cleveland's Ad-
ministration, the latter exceeded those Of the
former by $50 100000, although the latter was
advertised as a reform administration.
He also stated that when the Democratic
party took charge of the Government there was
a surplus in the Treasury considerably in ex-
cess Of 500, 100000, but in about three years
this had been reduced to about $13,000G00.
Still the Administration and the party who
elected him were clamoring for n reduction of
the revenues of the Government
Several members Of the Senate replied to Mr..
Allison. Mr. German Md J stating thatowing
to the increase of population the rate expended
per capita was not more than during ArthuTs
Administration. Mr.. Beck (Ky.) also made
quite lengthy argument in support of the
Democratic party and the President.
As these gentlemen are all members Of the
Committee on Appropriations, their views will
attract considerable attention, and will form
part Of the campaign literature.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. %.
After the morning hour the resolution effect
ing the irrigation of the lower valleys by the
waters of the Platte and Arkansas Rivers and
their tributaries was called up by Mr.. Plumb
(Kan) After debate the resolution was amend
ed directing the Secretary Of the Interior to in
qure into and report to the Senate the extent to
which the diversion of these rivers and their
tributaries in Colorado for irrigation purposes
affects the flow of water in the lower valleys,
and whether the titles conveyed by the Govern
ment to lands fronting on said streams covers
the privilege Of diverting the water therefrom,
beyond that necessary for irrgatiug and min
ing purposes, aud to report what action is
necessary to protect the rights of owners along
said streams in the States Of Kansas AMI Ne
| bras6a. The resolution asamended was passed.
| BIr. Stewart (Nev. called up his resolution
! calling for information in relation 10 land
! patents and land suits, but without reaching
! conclusion was laid over for future considera-
! ton.
| The sundry civil appropriation bill was then
! taken up and occupied the rest of the days
session, the debate taking partisan turn, con-
| siderable feeling being manifested as to the
section Of the country for which the bulk of
| the appropriations have been made. The
| Senate adjourned at 4:l5 o'clock p. M
! In the House, the bill to provide for printing
! Government securities in the highest style Of
! the art was considered in Committee Of the
| Whole, aud after a lengthy discussion was
! passed.
/ The question Of recognizing the Medical Di-
vision Of the Pension Bureau was then taken
4 up and discussed in Committee Of the Whole,
/ but no conclusion was reached, and the bill
/ went over under the rules.
The Oklahoma bill was discussed for the re-
mainder Of the days session, but the committee
rose without coming to resolution thereon,
and the House adjourned at o'clock p. m.
THURSDAY, AUG. 80.
In the Senate, after the morning hour had
expired, the consideration of the Presidents
message on the fisheries treaty was resumed,
Dir. Culium (Ill.) speaking at length against
giving the President additional power Of re-
taliation, he claiming that the President had
/ all that was necessary under the provisions of
the resolution of 1887.
The fortfication appropriation bill was then
taken up and discussed during the remainder
Of the days session. bat without reaching a
conclusion the Senate adjourned at $50 o'clock
P. N.
In the House, upon motion Of Mr. Springer
! (IlL) the Oklahoma bill was considered in
! Committee Of the WhQle after the morning
hour had expired, and after being in session
but few moments the committee rose to allow
the introduction of a substitute for the bill
passed in 1887 to empower the President to
1 carry out the purposes of an act to protect and
defend the rights of American fishermen. After
which the consideration Of tho Oklahoma bill
was resumed, and was continued during the
| days session, the House adjouruing at o'clock
p N.
FRIDAY, AUG. 81.
In the Senate, the resolution submitted by
Mr.. Mitchell l0re.) regarding the disturbances
in Corea was considered Mr.. Mitchell speaking
at considerable length upon the resolution,
after which it was referred TO the Committee
on Foreign Relations. The Notifications APP
preparation bill was then taken up and dis
cussed at considerable length, and after amend
ment was passed.
Mr. Cullum Ili) and Mr.. Vest (Mo) had
quite lengthy discussion upon Civil Service
Reform, each claiming that the party to which
they belonged were the true opponents of that
measure The Senate adjourned at o'clock
p. ID. until Monday Sept g.
In the House, the sundry civil appropriation
bin occupied the entire days session, and com.
ing to no conclusion thereon, at 5 o'clock took
a recess until o'clock p m.
The evening session was devoted entirely to
the consideration of private pension bills, quite
a large number being passed by the House, the
adjournment taking place at 1890 o'clock p. N
SATURDAY, SEPT. l.
In the House, after morning hour had ex
pred, the sundry civil appropriation bill was
taken up, and remarks were made by MIR
WOODBURY. (Nev.) Mr. Symes (Col.). Mr.. Bland
(do.), Mr.. Breckenridge (Ky.) and Mr. Burues
(3Io.) The House adjourned at o'clock with
out reaching a conclusion upon the measure.
MONDAY, SEPT. 8.
In the Senate political debate arose upon
the introduction Of a resolution by Mr. Nes
Mo- to investigate the matter Of Senate en-
ployes engaging in political writing for cam
paign purposes. Mr. Vest charged one Of the
Senate employees with having written docu
E ment upon the tariff question, in which ht
criticized the utterances Of Members of botl
Houses who were In favor of free trade.
Mr, Cullum, (Ill.) and Mr.. Plumb (Kan.) re
piled to Mr.. Vest, both stating that the en-
ploye alluded to always did his duty, and tina
it was the business of no person how he occu
pied his time after he had performed hi
legitimate duty.
) The bill for the admission Of Washington
Territory as State was then considered, re
J marks being made upon the subject by seyera
Senator'S but without reaching vote the bill
, went over under the rules.
The Chinese immigration bill was then talzel
? up, and consumed the time OF the Senate 70
the rest OF the day, adjournment taking plac
: at $50 o'clock p. IN.
In the House the Chinese immigration bill
was under discussion, but no conclusion wa
: reached, and the bill was passed over withou
l prejudice.
The Oklahoma bill was then taken up an
occupied the balance of the days session, a yot
upon the measure not being reached
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