The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-03-06
CONGRESS.
An Abstract of the More Important
Proceedings of Both Houses.

In the Senate, Mr.. Chandler IN. H. present.
ed u number of petitions from people of Arkan-
sas complaining of the systematic reign of ter
ror in Union County, that State, and asking
for the protection guaranteed by tho Constitu
ton Referred to the Committee on Privileges
and Elections.
Mr.. Evars IN. " called up the resolution
declaring il competent for tho Senate to elect
n President pro tom TO hold the Office during
the pleasure of that body, and until another is
elected, and execute the duties when tho Vice
President is absent. Mr.. George (Miss.), OBJ
iccting to the consideration Of the resolution,
il went over until Thursday without prejudice.
The business on the calendar was taken up,
and 26 pension aud private bills were passed.
The Blair Educational bill was then taken
up, and consumed the entire days session.
speeches being made in opposition to tho meas
IRE by Mr.. Reagan tTcx.l, and Mr.. Wilson
MD. while Mr. Blair On. H. supported the
measure. The Senate adjourned at 4:i0 p. III.
In the House, the contested election Of
Atkinson vs. PcndletOn, First West Virginia
District was taken up. 10 was agreed that six
hours debate should DO allowed, after which
the previous question should be considered rs
0eiercd. Tho was argued ut length, but
went over without final action until Thursday.
Mr.. CIunie tCAl.) introduced bill reviving
the rank of Lieutenant General of the Army;
also, for four additional Inspectors General,
with the rank of Major.
Mr.. Peters Kan.) introduced bill providing
for the appointment Of nine Irrigation Com
missioners, who are to be charged with the
preparation for and execution of general plans
for the irrigation of arid areas Of the country.
The House, after passing Il large number of
private measures, most of which wcro pension
bills, at $40 p m. adjourned.
THURSDAY, FEB 81.
In the Senate, after tho presentation or n
large number of petitions and memorials. the
bill reinstating Commander John n. Quacken-
bush, who had been dismissed from the United
States Navy for drunkenness. was taken up,
but was laid over without prejudice. The bill
renstates Commander Quackonbnsh, and au-
thorizos his retirement.
Mr.. Morrill, tNt.l introduced bill appropri-
ating $4,000 for the building Of monument
60 Christopher Columbus tho discovcrcr Of
America which is to be placed nj the west
front of the Capitol Binding. on tho site now
occupied by the Peace Monument. The bill
passed.
The Blair Educational bill was taken upand
discussed at considerable length. but went over
as unfinished business. The bill declaring
trusts aud combinations illegal also occupied
considerable of the SeHates attention. After
a short Executive session, the Senate adjourned
at 5 p. IN.
In the House, tho contested election case Of
Atkinson vs.. Pondletop, OF West Virginia. was
taken up The minority report declaring
Pendleton entitled 10 his seat, was defeated by
yeas l42 nays I59-a strict party vote. aud
the majority report ndopted-ycas 162. nays
none, the Speaker counting quorum Mr.
Atkinson was then sworn III.
The Committee on Labor reported bill re-
curing United States lahorcrs, workmen and
mechanics employed since June - 1858, 10 be
paid on the basis OF eight hours for each days
work.
The Committee on Census reported bill 10
allow per diem compensation of 50 per day in
addition 10 travelling expenses to Special Agents
of the Census Bureau.
The House proceeded. in Committee Of the
Whole, 10 the consideration of tho urgent de-
fciency bill. aud after some discussion add
journed without action Mt p. m.
FRIDAY, FEB. -