The National tribune., 1889-12-19
CONGRESS.
An Abstract or the More Important Proceedings OF
Both Houses.
WEDNKspAY, De. ID.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. IL.
In the Senate, Mr. CuIom tIll.) introduced a
bill to equalize pensions in certain casea to all
persons who arc or may become permanently
disabled in consequence OF injuries received In
the military or naval service to such an extent
as 10 require constant attendance by some other
persons. The bill provides that such persons
shall receive, in lieu Of all other pensions, tho
sum Of S72 per month, the same 20 commence
at the time the disability was received.
Dir. Ingalls, (Kan.l introduced bill 10 place
on the pension rol~A 81 s. per month, all sol
diers OF the late war over 80 years Of ago who
served 60 days or more. or who were disabled
In the line OF duty aud were honoTnbly dis.
charged. Those pensioners now receiving less
than s. per month arc 10 have thoir pensions
increased 10 that rate. In all cases where tho
period Of service exceeded 800 days pension
shall be at the rate Of one cent FOR each day'a
service. The age Limitation Is not 10 apply 10
persons disabled from performing labor necos-
sary 10 their support by any cause not the re-
suit OF their own vicious habita In addition
to the pension OF s. a month pensioners arc 10
be given an additional 81 month for disability
rated ut one-half of total disability; sl2 for a
three-fourths disability. Arrears are 20 be
paid at tho rate Of s. per month. Female
nurses during the war are given q compen6a-
ton Of 50 q month from the date Of their dis
charge, and are hereafter TO receive pension
OF SO monthly. The fact of enlistment IL TO be
presumptlYe evidence of soundness mt that
time. Widows of soldiers who are married Mt
tho time OF the passage Of this act are TO be PEN
stoned at sl2 per month TO date from the death
OF tho husband; minor children 10 receive s.
month. and crippled, defOrmed aud unatie
| children $l2 month during tho period OF
atliction. Where there is no widow or minor
children, dependent parents arc to receive $i2
| a month pension.
Mr.. Henderson (Neb) introduced a bill pro-
yiding for the education Of enlisted men of
| the Army at military posts and for other pur.
poses. The bill authorizes the Secretary of
War 10 select from the enlisted men OF the
service the number Of $50, who are by educa-
ton aud general fitness, qualified for such dn-
ties, TO be general instructors whose duty 10
shall DO TO teach the other enlisted men of the
post or camp. These teachers arc to receive the
same pay as Hospital Stewards Of tho Army.
At i o'clock the Senate proceeded TO tho hall
Of tho House and participated In the ceremo-
mics commemorative Of the Inauguration Of
Gen. Washington, upon the completion of which
the Senate returned TO ita own Chamber and at
o'clock adjourned.
The House transacted no business but the
Chamber WAS prepared for the reception of the
President, Supreme Court and the Senate At
the conclusion of the inaugural ceremonies the
House adjourned.
THURSDAY, Dec. 10.
But little was done in tho Senate outside Of
the introduction Of bills and resolutions most
OF which were Of private nature a great
many being pension bills iii cases which
do not come under existing pension laws.
| At o'clock tho Senate went into execa-
| tive session, aud, after spending a few mo-
ments confirming various nominations the
doors were opened aud the Senate adjourned
until Monday, Dec. IT,
In the House, the committee appointed 10 in
vestigate the delaleation in the office of the
Sergeant alarms made report, which places
| the deficiency at $7070s96. The report ex-
onerates the Paying Teller and the Book
keeper, but censures Sergean tat Arms Leedom
for negligence OF his duties in very strong
| terms,
Mr. Butterworth (0hio) introduced resoIu-
ton asking for q committee to investigate the
"ballot-box forgeries ~; which was unanimously
adopted.
At 2 o'clock p. m. the House adjourned until
Monday, Dec. 10.
MONDAY DEC. 10.
Among the various petitions and memorials
presented in the Senate to-day were several for
the passage Of the pension law as prepared by
the Pension Committee of the Grand Army OF
the hepnblc; for the admission Of Wyoming
as State; from the Chicago Board of Trade
Tor One-eent letter postage, and several for the
passage OF the Sunday Rest bill. Mr. ingalls,.
| tkan.) also introduced bill for the allowance
OF cumulative pensions, and Mr. CoekrelI,
(Mo.) bill providing for an Assistant Secretary
of War.
large number Of bills and resolutions wore
also introduced by various Senators, aud the
Senate at o'clock went into Executive session.
After the doors were opened, The joint resou-