The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-02
Proceedings of the House.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-Mr. Blount, of Geor-
gis, from the committee postofices and post
roads. reported adversely bill prohibiting the
transmission through the mails of newspapers
containing lottery advertisements. Placed on
the House calendar.
7fr. Morrow, of Georgia, from the committee
on foreign affairs, reported resolution calling
on the President for information as to what
steps have been taken, in the direction of treaty
stipulations or otherwise, to prevent the coAtin-
usd immigration of Chinese laborers into the
United States, Notwithstanding the provisions OF
the treaty of Nov. II, $780, between the United
States and China. and the laws passed in pursu-
anee thereof. Adopted.
The floor was then accorded to the committee
foreign AFFAIRS and Mr.. Belmont, of New
York, under instructions from that committee,
called up the joint resolution accepting the invi-
States 10 take part in the International exhibi-
ton to be held in Paris in 1889
Mr. Hit. of Illinois. said that while France
had not treated American hog products fairly,
he did not see how the United States could. with
any selt-rsspect refuse to accept the invitation.
1t had accepted an invitation coming from
emperor, and tit could not refuse one coming
from republic, especially when the exposition
Was to celebrate the centennial of republican
liberty IN Europe
Mr.. Adams. of Illinois, while favoriue the
resolution, thought the House should not forget
that the French republic had adopted legisla-
tiou which Disseminated against the i'm portation
of American hog products, but that it should.
In proper time, pass retaliatory measures. The
attention of the French republic should be
called TO this discrimination, and he therefore
offered an amendment to the resolution, autho-
fizinR the Com missioner of Agriculture TO pre-
pare for gratuitous distribution at the Paris
Exposition, a concise statement, descriptive of
swine raising in the United States, and the
methods used in preparing pork for export and
giving information to the relative wholesome
OF pork raised in the United States and in
other countries.
The amendment which appropriated sos, 900
to carry out its provisions, was agreed 10. The
joint resolution was agreed 10 IN committee of
tbs whole. where 10 was being considered. and
ordered to be favorably reported 10 the House.
Mir. Belmont, OF New York. then called up the
joint resolution authorizing the President 10 ar
range q conference to be held in Washington in
1859 for the purpose of promoting arbitration
and encouraging reciprocal commercial relations
between the United States and the republics OF
Central and South America and the empire Of
Brazil.
MIR. Phelps said there was no necessity OF any
statement show that the Republican party
was in favor Of the project IL had made its
record seven years ago. and four years ago the
opportunity TO complete this scheme only failed
when the Republican party had been defeated
by the jawoone of an ass. Let Republlcans and
Blaine might have planted and mcCreary the
author OF the blu might have watered. only the
cooperation of the whole American people could
give increase.
Mr. McCreary inquired whether Mr.. Blaine
had ever introduced IN Congress q bill providing
for an International conference.
Mr Phelps replied that seven years ago. Mr..
Blaine, when 10 had charge OF the foreign poll
icy Of the country. recognized the advantages
OF the scheme whieh the gentleman now pro-
posed.