The state herald., 1890-02-28
CONGRESSIONAL.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10.

SENAtE-Mr. Cullom from the interstate
commerce committee reported preamble
and resolution respecting tho allegation
thut by reason OF the excessive freigh,
rate on the lines Of railroad tho great sec
tion OF country lying between the Rocky
Mountains and the principal food distribut
Ing centcrs In the East is unable to market
its food products and obtain for them the
actual cost of production, and directing
the committee TO Investigate such allegn
tion and report to the Senate whether such
rates are reasonable or unreasonable
whether the reduction of such rates is pre-,
vented or hindered by reason of any pro-
whether more stringent enforcement OF
the act Is practicable and would remedy
the evil complained u. The resolution
was agreed TO.
In reply to u question by Mr. Plumb,
Mr.. Morrill, from the committee on finance
stated that his committee would not report
the bill allowing further extension oi
time for the reception of bids by the Sec
retary Of the Treasury for the Alaska seal
fisheries lease. t,9yt-
Senator Blair resumed his speech on the
educational bill. Among the numerous ex-
tracts which he had rcad was one from u
recent report Of the school superintendent
Of the State Of Texas TO the effect that In
many counties of that State the value of
school property in that county.
Mr.. Blair severely criticised the press Of
the country for giving so little attention to
the startling facts which he had laid be
fore the Senate relative to illiteracy in the
South.
Housg-rhe Military Committee called
up the Senate bill authorizing the Presi-
dent to confer brcvet rank upon army
officers for gallant services in Indian cam.
pnjVus since 1887, Passed.
The House then went into Committee OF
the Whole on the bill to provide for the
appointment Of an Assistant Secretary OF
War. After some debate the bill was fav-
orably reported and the Oklahoma bill
taken up
Mr.. Morey said that the bill ought to in
clude all Of the Indian Territory. There
was no necessity for dividing that mag
nificent territory.
MIR. Hooper declared that the bill vic,
lated the property rights Of the Indians.
This was denied by several other mcm-
bers. The matter went over.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20.
SGNATE-Thc greater part of the day
was consumed In discussing q resolution
of Mr.. Chandler, calling upon tho Attor.
ney- General for information concerning
the murder Of deputy marshal Saunders,
of Florida. The resolution was agreed to.
HousE.--T To-day was set apart by the
House for debate OH the report Of the COM
mittee on the Worlds Fair. The galleries
were well filled with spectators and the
usual preliminary routine business was
transacted with show of impatience.
Mr.. Gambler took the floor and opened
the debate. He proceeded in an impartial
way to explain the provisions of the two
bills. Ono was intended for use in case
the fair should go to New York, Chicago
or st. Louis, and provided for an appro.
priation by the Government OF 81 5000 to
make its own exhibit. The other was
drawn for Washington. II held here the
money would be raised by the district gov
crnmeut by the issue of bonds.
Mr.. Flower of New York spoke in favor
of his city. He suid that they stood ready
TO pay all expenses except for the govern
mcnt exhibit.
The advocates Of Chicago were very en-
thusiastic in praise Of their city's advan.
tages and claimed that a great number of
Americans would attend at Chicago, who
would not go TO New York. They had u
guarantee fund of S5,OOO,OJO.
Speeches were made in favor Of ST.
Louis and Washington, many southerners
favoring one OF them.
FRIDAY. FEB. 2l.
SESArE-The following bills were pass
cd: Increasing the limit OF the cost for
public buildings as follows San Fran
cisco to Ss0OOoO; sacramento TO 500, 600;
making the appropriation for the public
building ut Los Angeles, Gala, nm addi
tional s3i0.Oc1.
The bill for and the law relating to copy
rights having been reached, Mr. George
objected to the consideration and IL went
over.
Among the bills reported and placed on
the calendar was one providing for sea
coast deienscs and for the establishment
Of gun factory for finishing and assem-.
bling heavy ordnance on the Pacific Coast,
Horsr-Thc debate on the Worlds Fair
bill was resumed. Mr.. Peters OF Kansas
called attention 10 the fact that the Gov.
ernment revenue would not permit Of a
great outlay for the fair, as the anticipated
receipts FOR this year Were only si.O.O
90, and the regular expenses OF the Gov
crnmcnt would be nearly as much.
Mr. O'Ncill OF Pennsylvania argued that
there YVES too little time remaining TO ar
range for the Worlds Fair in ls9!.
Mr.. Springer having suggested n doubt
us to the validity OF the ten millions in
bonds proposed to be issued by New York,
to pay for the expenses OF the fair II held
In that State, Mr.. Flower OF New York
arose anu offered 10 take NIL tho bonds ut
par.
MIR. Houk said that TO have the fair any
where but Mt the national capital would
take from II the most of its importance.
Let the nation inherit the buildings which
must be constructed here for the fair.
They would .be-they are now needed for
public uses, A great number Of short
speeches were made, and the matter went
over.
MONDAY. Fen. ~.
SgNArr-Mr Chandler offered some reso
lutlons Ia reference to Senator Call OF Flor
Ida, who "A few days age made some bitter
against Mr., Chandler, when
the debate was In progress concerning the
killing OF deputy marshal Saunders. The
resolution went over,
The educational bill was discussed for
some time. MIR Faulkner took the position
that II was unconstitutional.
a message from the President with u
from the secretary of the
interior and "A draft OF the bill authorizing
the removal OF Indians from Gila Point res.
crva,ion, Arizona, to another reservation In
the Territory WAS presented and referred
TO the committee on Indian affairs.
Housr.-ln spite OF bad weather, the
house and It's galleries were crowded by
people 10 witness the vote Oh the place for
tho Worlds Fair
The iirst ballot resulted; Chicago li5,
New York ~, ST. Louis 81, Washington 81.
Chicago and New York steadily gained at
the expense OF st. Louis and Washington
until nj tho sixth ballo, the vote stood
Chicago l.a. Ne. York rs. ST. Louis -,
Washington 10. Al this point tho New
York people tried 10 secure an adjourn
meat but failed.
On the seventh ballot Chicago lacked but
one vote OF the necessary majority, md on
the eighth ballot she had iS,, three more
than needed. The announcement of the
result was greeted with laundering an
plnusc by Chicago adhcrcnts. The House
ad. .ourned nj six O'Clock In the mlds, OF nm
upioar.
When the vote occurs on the compictc
bill Ms TO holding the Fair At all. II il bc