Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-12
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In the Senate MrgSrs Pierce and Casey
we've sworn in ks senators from North
Dakota. A resolution vas adopted for
the ascertaininR by lot OF the classes to
which the senators from the new states OF
North Dakota, South Dakota and Wash-
ington shall be assigned d as to their re-
spectl7e terms of ssryice). The drawing
by lot was then proceeded with. The re-
suit was, that OF the senators from Wash
inglon, Mr. Squire was assigned to .ho
class whose tenn expires in March, 1891
and MIR. Allen TO the class whose term
expires in 1888 Of the South Dakota
senators, Mr.. Moody's term Will end in
1881, and MIR. PettiFrew's in 1895 OF the
North Dakota senators, Mr.. Pierce's term
will expire in 1891, and AIR. CaBey's in
1888. A number OF bills and resolutions
were introduced, among them the fol-
lowing: By Mr.. Sherman, to declare
trusts unlawful; also to regulate the
manner OF holding congressional
elections; by Mr., Reagan, for the
free coinage of silver; also, to repeal the
act for the sale of bonds to redeem legal
tender notes; by Dir Dawes, extending
the pension laws (s q. A. X. bill). BY
Mr.. Cameron, to encourage the CONNER
cial marine. By Mr.. Blair, for the tenn
porary support Of common schools; also,
prohibition and woman outrage amend
ments to the constitution. By Mr..
Spooner, to regulate commerce by tele-
graph By Mr.. Farwell, TO perpetuate
the national banking system. by MIR.
Mitchell, to prohibit Objectionable immi-
grafton; also, fixing letter postage at one
cent; also, for the admission OF Idaho as
state. Bills against trusts were also
1 fptNnI,aaa EtyM a
| gan, and TO provide tos the free coinage
| Of gold and silver and issue OF coin Ger.
titicates for currency by Mr.. Stewart.
On motion If Mr.. Hoar, the select com.
mitiee on relations with Canada was cos
\ tnued for the present session. After an
executive session the Senate adjourned
until Thursday.
The House was not in session.
MONDAY.
III the Senate, bills were introduced by
mr. Plumb, to equaliz5 bounties; b. Mr.
Quay, TO increase pensions for certain
disabilities by MIR. Plat, Tor the admis.
sion OF Idaho AS state and to provide q
temporary government for Okishoma; by
| MIR. Blair, to compel Sabbath observance,
aud by Mr., Ingalls,, providing pensions
| for INDECENT parents Of deceased soldiers
and for independent soldiers Ethe Grand
Army bid. Mr., sherman offered con.
current resolution, which was referred,
looking to arbitration for the settlement
OF disputes with foreign governments
which cannot be adjusted by diplomatic
agency. Mi. Tuspie offered resolution
that the proposed penal enactment
against trusts should provide for the
seizure and contiscation of tfust goods
M, n. yfy4l, a..
Morgan offered resolution, which was
agreed to, insteuctlng the committee on
foreign relations to inquire and report
tho hest method of increasing orr com
MERGE with the people OF the Free State
OF Congo. After an executive session the
Senate adjourned.
Ia the House. Charles II. Turner, mem.
her-elect from the Sixth district OF New
York, was sworn in. Mr.. Payne IN. Y. !,
introduced bill defining the duties Of
the serseaut-et.arms, The bill was re-
feFrsd to tbs investigating committee,
with leave to report a. my time The
speaker announced the committees on
ways aud means, appropriations manu-.
features, elections and mileage. Tic
House adjourned until yeGterday.
TUESDAY
- AaAo AIoAAAA1t 4IbIfAllt ITuIl lue
finance committee, reported adversely
the bill TO provide for .hc organization
OF national banks with lass capital than
$50 O0O and il was indefinitely postponed.
Among the bills introdnoed was one by
Mr. Chandler, to amend the Federal
election laws, and one by Mr.. Gray, afor
the relief Of junior c:ficefs Of the navy. i
Mr. Purple spoke III advocacy OF hie
nEti.1rus.s resolution. At the close d
his remarks, bill was Introduced by
Mr.. Egarts for the holding of worlds
fair in New York, and il was read tirsi
and second time. The programme foi
.hc ceremonies in tho House to-day ii
comm9moration af tie centennial ann.
veraary Of ths ffst inauguration OF
George Washington was ADOPT d ATTIC,
m executive sessioa the Senate ad
jonratd
The ennte confirmed Robert P. Porter
to be approximations Of the census, ans
also eonarnsd several others The ncmi
nation o. Green 3. i.4um OF Iliinuis, Il
commissioners Of ponsions, was reported
fsvoTably to the Senate.
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record have been accomplished by iiOUi'g san
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