Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-08
Lrn. CoNGHEss-sECoND SESSION
WASHINGTON, February :, 1889.

keuate.
The conference report on the bill 10 incor.
porste the Maritime Canal Company OF Mica
ragua was presented bv Mr.. sherman aud
was agreed TO. The bill now goes to the
President for his approval
Mr.. Blair, from the Committee on WO-
mans Suffrage, reported back favorabv the
Joint resolution proposing a constitutional
amendment 10 the pTOhibitiOnsl or abridge
ment Of their right to vote by the United
states or any State on account OF sex. The
Joint resolution was placed on the calendar,
and Mr. Cockrell said that tue minority re-
port would be made hereafter.
Mr.. Cockrel, from the Committee on
Military Affairs. reported Il substitute for
the House bill 10 remove the charge OF de-
sertou from soldiers Of the late war and OF
the Mexican war. where such soldiers after
wards served faithfully until the expiration
OF their term OF enlistment. He explained
that II was a general law, intended 10 cover
all classes OF worthy and deserving soldiers,
while not breaking down the distinction be-
tween deserteis and true soldiers. IL was a
continuance OF similar acts OF 1882, 1884,
and 1887, and II WAS unanimous report
MIR. Hswiey compimented Mr. Cockrell,
"an ex Confederate officer" for his labOrious
action Ia regard 10 the bill, which he (Mr.
Hawley) said was entirely satisfactory to the
Military Committee. The substitute was
agreed 10, the bill passed. and conference
committee WAS ordered-hessrs. IlSwley,
Henderson, and Cockrell being appointed
conferreos on the part OF the senate.
Mir. Sherman offered a resolution (Which
was agreed to- for the appointment OF conf
nlittee OF three senators TO make the necessa-
nv arrangements for the Inauguration OF the
President elect on the 4th OF March next.
Il ME Ia Ia
provide for writs OF error or appeals TO the
Supreme Court oil the United States in all
cases Involving the question OF jurisdiction
OF courts below was taken FROM the calendar
and passed.
MIR. Chardler's resolution instructing the
Committee on Appropriations to make an
investle alton IN relation 10 the longevity,
mileage, End "sea-seryice" claims OF naval
officers was again taken up, debated for
some time, and again land aside.
The House amendment 10 senate bill for
the survey Of an avenue from the Aqueduct
bridge opposite Washington 10 Mt. Vernon,
Va. was. on motion OF Mr.. RiddIebergor,
ooncuTred in.
Messrs. Davis and Daniel were appointed
on the Board OF Visitors to the Military
Academy.
The senate then resumed consideration OF
the legislative appropriation bill, the pend.
ing question beiug on MIR. IIawley's amend
meat 70 give an additional clerk OF Class 3 TO
the Ctyil.Seryice Commission.
Mr.. Hawiey described the magnitude Of
the work Of the civil service commissioners
as the reason for increasing the clerical
force, and he quoted the ciyilservice para
graph Of tue Republican Nationa Conven-
ton for the ediHcatiop, he said. OF those who
believed " 20 be right and for the 9muse-
mept Of tsoie who looked with increduhty
on the whole system. The professions Of
the party were not, he said. mere pre-
election professions. but were made m ODE
dIence 10 the enlightened public sentiment
OF tire country.
After another long political debate, which
had for It's topic the ciyilservice law, its
principle ADD IT, application, the amendment
was az eed 20.
Another long discussion took place as to
whether the Board Of Pension Appeals. fixed
In the bin at three members, should be IN.
creased 10 six. The change was made
Mr.. German moved 10 increase the salary
OF the Assistant Doorkeeper OF the Senate
tSs,592l bt $500 50 long N the position 10
held by the present occupant. who had been
IN the service o. the Seusie iifty.eight years
and who was "as modest rs he was faith
ful."
DIT. uoar Suggested that the name OF the
beneficiary, Captain Isaac BasSetl, be men
toned IN the amendment $50 as 10 embalm
The name OF that excellent and honorable
public servant ip the annals Of the Senale.r
Mr.. Harris spoke OF the suggestion a. emf
neatly proper. The amendment was modi.
ned accordingly and agreed 20. The bill
west over liH tomorrow.
Adjourned.
nouse or Representatives.
MIR. Holman, Of Indlaua, from the Com.
mitiee on Public Lands. reported back Sen.
ate bill providing that the public lands OF
The Unfted States now subject 10 private en-.
try or which are adapted 10 and chiefly yalua.
bic Tor agriculture snail be disposed 81 &C.
cordiEg 10 the provisions OF The homestead
laws only. The amendment was adopted
yspealing tbs esunuts&oa clause Of the