The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS-.
In the Senate.


4TH DAY.-Bills were introduced to limit
the jurisdiction of the Circuit and Districts
Courts Of the United States, and for the re-
tirement Of the United tateslegaltender and
national bank notes of small denominations.
and the issue of coin certificates, in lieu of
gold and silver certificates. Mr.. VOORHEES,
offered a resolution in reference to tariff re-
vision. which he asked to have laid upon the
table for the present
5TH DAY.-Mr. Edmunds ofereda petition
for the incorporation Of an annex to Howard
University for colored people, and MIR. Man.
derson presented memorial from the State
Board of Agriculture of Nebraska in favor of
Chicago's claim for the Worlds Fair.
Bills were introduced for the admission of
the States of Wyoming and Idaho into the
Union and for providing pensions for lndl-
gent parents Of deceased soldiers. Mr..
Sherman offered resolution requesting the
President to invite, as fit occasions arise,
negotiations. with any Government with
which the United States has or may have
diplomatic relations, to the end that any diff
terences or disputes between the two Gov
ernments that cannot be adjusted by diplo-
matic agencies may be referred to arbitra-
tion and peacefully adjusted by such means.
9TH DAY.-Mr. Morrill,, from the Finance
Committee reported back adversely the bill
to provide for the organization of the ma
tional banks with less than $50, 900 capital
-. Bills introduced and referred were ones
by Mr.. Chandler to amend the laws relative
to the elective franchise, and one by Mr.. Gray
for the relief of junior naval officers. Mr.;
Turpie, who had offered a resolution regard
ing trusts, addressed the Senate in opposition
TO them. =. Mr.. Evart's bill for celebrating
the four hundredth anniversary of the dis
covery Of America by an international Ex-
position in New York city was read the first
and second time. The programme for the
ceremonies in the House in commelnoratlon
Of the Tooth anniversary of the first inaugu-
ration Of George Washington was presented
and adopted The Senate in executive ses-
sion confirmed number Of nominations.
7TH DAY.-Mr. Hale, from the Committee
on Naval Affairs, reported back the bills
heretofore introduced by him to promote the
efficiency of the enlisted force Of the navy;
to amend sections 1929, 1880 and 1881 of the
Revised Statutes, relating to the navy; and
for the relief of sufferers by the wreck OF the
United States steamers Trenton and Van
dalia, and the stranding Of the Nlpsic, at
Apia, in the Samoan Islands, and they were
placed on the Calendar. :. Mr.. Hoar intro
duced bill for q statue and monument to
James Madison, and Mr.. Call bill author
izing the President to open negotiations with
Spain for the acquisition Of the Island OF
CuDa. Inc SeudOe plOCeSoeu w o'io 11ouoe
to participate in the ceremonies commemo-
rative of the first inauguration of George
Washington as President.
In the House.
Sd DAY.-The Speaker appointed commit:
tees on rules, on accounts, and on enrolled
bills. A communication was received from,
J. P. Leedonl, late Sergeant-at-Arms, stating
that c. E. Silcott, late cashier, had departed
without settling his accounts, and requesting
an investigation. A committee of seven Rep-
resentatives was thereupon appointed to in
vestigate the matter.
4Ta DAY.-Charles H. Turner, member
elect from New York city was sworn in. =. "A
resolution was adopted authorizing the
Speaker to appoint the various standing and
select committees, and specifying the juris-
diction of each. Mr.. Payne introduced a
bill defining the duties of the Sergeant-at-
Arms. Mr.. Springer offered resolution
for the appointment of committee to which
shall be referred all propositions relating to
arid lands Mr. Hall offered resolution
for the appointment Of Worlds Fair Com
mittee.
5rH DAY.-On motion of Mr.. Bayne, of
Pennsylvania, a resolution was adopted
directing the Clerk to inform the Senate that
the House was in session and ready to proceed
with the centennial ceremonies. At the re-
quest of the Speaker, the members then re-
tired to the seats assigned to them, and upon
the arrival of the Senators, together with
the President. Vice-President. Cabinet men,
bers, Supreme Court Justices, etc., the
ceremonies in commemoration of the in
auguration of George Washington, the first
President of the United States, were carried
out, Vice-President Morton occupying the
Speakers chair.