The Delta independent., 1891-01-27
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
MONDAY, JAN. 10.

SENATK.-The session opened with a
discussion of the propriety of the Vice
President permitting debate upon an ap-
peal from his decisions.
Among the bills reported and placed on
the calendar were the bills to confirm
agreements with the Sac and Fox, the
Citizen band Of PottawatOmies and the
absent ShawnCes in Oklahoma Territory
and the Cheyepncs and Arapahoes in
Oklahoma Territory.
At O'Clock the elections bill was taken
up.
HoCsE.-Some time was spent in di!atory
motions and little business was done.
TUESDAY, JAN. 20.
SENATH.-Mr. Aldrich moved that the
Senate proceed TO the consideration of the
resolution to change the rules submitted
by him on the 18th Of December last. The
motion was agreed TO.
MIR. Harris rose TO question Of order
and claimed that under the rules sufficient
notice OF the change in rules had not been
given.
At p. II. the Vice President laid before
the Senate as the unfinished business the
elections bill. and MIR. George took the
floor TO continue his speech against it.
The point Of order was made by MIR. Ed
munds that the question of amending the
rules was privileged question which
superseded all other business.
This point was contested by Mr.. Black
burn.
MIR. George, however. claimed the floor
and declined TO yield TO anybody. He was
yielding man and had yielded himself
nearly out Of court He then went on with
his speech. After he had spoken three
hours he gave MIR. Butler permission TO
use little of his time, but Senator Sher-
man objected, and MIR. George, although
very tired, continued. He was finally
Tired out and gave way to Senator Aldrich
who moved that the Senate take up the
Cloture rule. Carried.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOu-E.-ln pursuance of the policy OF
the Democrats OF the House, Mr.. Bland OF
Missouri this morning demanded the read
ing Of the Journal Of yesterdays proceed
iuEs Ia crtcnSO.
y Upon the attempt TO have the Journal
approved, MIR. Mills led his side in a wild
TRADE of dcuunciation against the Speaker
aud there was much excitement for time.
Finally the House WEE. into committee of
the whole to consider the District Of COL
nmbia bill, which gave an opportunity for
a long po!itica! debate.
WEDNESDAY. JAN. y.
SESATE.-Senator Eustis, of Louisiana.
spoke against the elections bill. He was
replied TO by Senator Hoar with somo
warmth. Mr.. Vest then begun u long
speech against the proposed c!Oture rule.
The time was taken up in roll calls, in
obtaining the attendance Of absentces and
in the delivery OF Mr.. Vests speech in
sections, and at midnight the Senate ad-
iourped.
HoUsE.-After long and acrimonious
debate on the subject OF approving yester.
days Journal, hr. Cannon reported the
resolution from the committee on rUles,
providing that the previous question on
the District OF Columbia approximation
bill and all amendments shall be CUnsid-
cred as ordered ats o'clock. and moved the
previous question on its adoption. Agreed
to.
Dilatory tactics were rcsorted to by the
Democrats after this, so when the District
OF Columbia appropriation bill was taken
progress was made, and at 6:S0 p. m, for
lack OF a quorum, the House adjourned.
THURSDAY. JANUARY -.
SESArE.-After commenting upon the
dilatory tactics OF the Democrats, Senator
Aldrich moved the consideration of the
clotuEc rU!e. This was opposed by the
nal of Tuesday had not been approved
After some discussion the chair rulcd that
Senator Alirich was In order. Mr. Har-
ris appealed from the decision, but the
ruling was sustained. yeas -, nays 81.
MIR. German moved 10 lay MIR. Aldrich's
motion on the table. Lost-yeas 30, uays
81.
Senate and was debated until adjourn
ment
HnusB.-After some discussion Of the
powers of tho speaker the District Of
Columbia appropriation bill was Ia ken up
aud passed. The House adjourned while
the naval appropriation bill was under
discussion.