The National tribune., 1891-01-22

The Vice President cast the deciding vote in
the Affirmative, thus carrying the motion.
The Senate adjourned at 1915 a. m.
In the House, Mr.. Euloe (Tcnn.) introduced
a resolution declaring that the conduct Of Great
Britain in filing a suggestion for determination
OF the sealeries controversy by the United
States Supreme Court is without precedent
preiudicial 10 the comfy of nations ana to the
amicable conduct OF internatiOnal relations, and
in derogation Of the dignity Of the Government
and people Of the United States IL also re-
quests the President 10 communicate copy OF
the resolution 90 the British Government, if not,
in his Judgment, against the public interest
The House then went into Committee Of the
Whole on the Army appropriation bill.
On motion Of MIR. Holman (lnd.) an amend
ment was adopted providing that land grant
railroads shall receive for Army transportation
but 80 per cent. Of the prices paid 10 them by
private parties for similar services.
The Committee rose and the bill was passed
whercupOn the committee resumed its session for
the consideration Of the District Of Columbia
appropriation bill.
Mr.. Springer Ill.) demanded the reading Of
the bill in eKtenso, aud at the conclusion OF the
reading Mr.. McComas, who was in charge OF
the bin, moved that the committee rise in order
that general debate on the measure might be
limited.
Without reaching conclusion, the House adj
Journed at D p. m
THURSDAY, JAN. Is.
In the Senate, Mr.. Morgan offered a proam-
bic and concurrent resolution on the subject OF
the recent information OF suggestion for writ
of prohibition in the Supreme Court in con-
necti0n with the Boring Sea dispute with Great
Britain. The resolution declare such pro-
ceeding TO be without precedent, TO he preiu-
dicial 10 the comfy of nations aud 10 the
usual and amicable conduct of international
relations aud not 10 he i'm consOnaBce with
the dignity OF the Government aud people or
with the respect due to the President of the
United States. Referred 10 the Committee on
Foreign Relations
At p. m. the elections bill was taken up,
and Mr.. Eyarts made long argument in its
support.
The House spent much time over the public
buildings appropriations.
The silver bin was reported from the Senate
and referred to the Committee on Coinage.
The Speaker announced as the committee 10
investigate the Silver Pool Representatives
Dingley, Payne, Rowcll. Dockery and Oates
Mr. Dockery protested against serving on
the committee. He was quite unwilling TO be
placed in the position Of investigating ques-
tion involving his own honor as "A Representa-
tive or that OF his Democratic colleagues from
Missouri. His Judgment rs 10 his proper course
had been fort fed by the opinion Of his friends.
Therefore, with great respect 10 the Speaker,
he asked TO be excused from the duty that had
been placed upon him.
The House excused Mr.. Dockcry, and Mr..
Peel was appointed ia his place.
FRIDAY, JAN. l6.
In the Senate, after transaciiug some routine
business, the consideration Of the elections bill
was resumed at p. m.
Mr. Pasco Fla addressed the Senate in Op-
position, aud debate followed, in which Sen
ators Hoar, Jones lArk.), Vest Berry, Hamp-
ton, Dixon, Reagan, and others participated.
Repeated attempts were made 20 adjourn the
Senate, but they were defeated by the Rcpub-
LEANS Absent Senators were called in. many
OF them being reused from their beds aud
finally at p m. on Saturday, after having been
IN continuous session for 30 hours. the Senate
took recess until II a. m. Monday
In the House, Mr. Flower (N. y introduced
a bill 10 legalize standard time. IL also pro-
yides that the hours may be numbered from
j TO q.
Mr.. Rogers ARK appealed TO the House 10
take the responsibility Of opposing free coinage
from the Speaker by passing the silver bill.
aud placing IL on the gentleman at the other
end Of the avenue.
Mr.. Shively lud made bitter attack on
the shipping bill as fountain OF corruption.
Mr LsngstOn lNa.) made an eloquent argu-
ment in favor Of the elections bill and the rights
of the negroes.
AT the evening session 20 private pension
bills were passed, including one granting a
pension OF $50 month 10 Gen. Franz Sigel
one granting a pension Of 800 month 10 Gen.
Isaac Quinby, Of Rochester N. "; one incrGas-
ing TO 500 a month the pension OF Joseph J..
Bartlett. Of New York and one granting pen
sion of 300 a month % Gen. n, Il. Banks The
passage OF the latter bill was greeted with gem
eral applause on both sides of the House.
SATURDAY. Jan. IL.
The House went into Committee OF the
Whole on the District Of Columbia appropria-
ton bill, and spent most OF the time in pOliti-
cal debate which had no reference 10 the bill