Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-06
FlFTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
McMilIin Speaker Pro TEN. OF the House
a Russian Relief Measure
fBy telegraph 70 the Dispatch

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 5-SENATL.
The usual mass of petitions and memo
rails was presented and number of bills
were introduced.
Mr.. Washburn introduced a joint reso-
luton authorizing the Secretary OF the
Navy TO employ any United States vessel
best adapted to such service for the pur-
pose of transporting contributions to the
inhabitants of those provinces OF Russia
that are suffering from the want OF food.
and if necessary, TO charter vessels for
that purpose. He asked for its immediate
consideration. and had read telegram
received by him from Minneapolis, stating
the amount of -four already pledged at
ESQ 900 pounds, and the total amount
expected to be contributed at 6,OOO,0OO
pounds.
The Presidents message on the same
subject Dust received) was laid before
the Senate.
Mr.. Harris said that he would not an
tagonlze the Joint resolution. but would
vote against il. 1t was amended by limit
ing the appropriation to 100000. and was
then passed-4O to Q.
The negative votes were given by Messrs.
Bate. Berry, Chiffon, Coke. Harris, Jones
of Arkansas. Kyle. Pugh, and Vest, and
Mr. Carlisle stated that if he had not been
paired he would have voted No. The JOINT
resolution was then sent to the House for
its action.
PLuMB's SUCCESSOR.
The commission by the Governor of
Kansas of b. w. Perkins rs senator 10 sue
coed the late Senator Plumb was pre-
sented and Mr.. Perkins, accompanied by
MIR. PETER. proceeded to the Clerks desk,
took the oath of office, and subsequently
occupied seat in the chamber on the ex-
treme left of the Vice-President.
SILVER COINAGE.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Stewart.
and referred TO the Judiciary Committee.
instructing that committee TO inquire
whether any further legislation is neces-
sary to compel the proper officers OF the
mint to receive and coin silver bullion for
the benefit of deposltors.
Mr.. Vance was sworn In as senator Tor
his new term, and was appointed on the
Committees on Contingent Expenses, FL
nance Privileges and Elections. and Dis
trict of Columbia, and chairman OF the
Woman Suffrage Committee, which places
had been temporarily held by his COL
league, Mr. Ransom.
Mr. Vests resolution with reference to
British quarantine regulations touch
ing live cattle reimported was adopted at
ter long discussion. which partook OF the
nature of tariff debate.
The Senate proceeded TO the considera-
ton Of executive business, and then, when
the doors were reopened, adjourned.
M'MILLIN SPEAKER PRO TEN.
HousE.-At noon the House was called
TO order by Clerk Kerr, who stated he re-
GREETED 10 announce tho illness of the
Speaker. and declared that the only bust
ness in order was the election of Speaker
pro tenn.
On motion of Mr.. Springer the honor
was bestowed upon Mr.. McMillin. of Ten
nessee. VINO was warmly applauded on
taking the chair.
MIR. Catchings, from the Committee on
Rules. reported resolution providing
that to-day shall be considered as bill
day." when public bills shall be intro
duced under "a call of the States. and pri-
yate bills shall be presented through the
petition box. OF public bills five hundred
copies shall be printed, but of private
bills none.
Mr.. McCreary, Of Kentucky. offered an
amendment To the last clause Of the reso-
luton providing for the printing OF 100
copies of private measures. Mr.. Catch
ings accepted Mr.. McCreary's amendment,
and the resolution as amended was adopt
ed.
Mr.. MILLS TO BE ABSENT INDEFINITELY.
Mr.. Mills, or Texas, was granted an IN
definite leave OF absence. MIR. Wilson, of
Kentucky, and Mr. Buchanan, or Virginia.
appeared at the bar of the House and took
the oath Of Office.
THE RUSSIAN RELIEF RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Blount interrupted the Californian
and asked unanimous consent for the i'm
mediate consideration of the Senate reso-
luton authorizing the Secretary OF the
Navy 10 employ o United States vessel
10 transport food to the inhabitants of
Russia suffering from want OF sustenance.
MIR. Kilgore. of Texas, objected and the
call was resumed.
When the call of States was suspended
975 bills of a public character had been
turned into the legislative mill. and the
clerks were taxed to the utmost of their
working capacity.
AdiOurned