The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-12-22
Doings of Congress.

The anti-opti II bill made its appearance
twice In the Senate Tuesday, but without
decisive action being taken. Numerous
petitions and circumstances for and against
the passage OF the bill were presented and
referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Petitions were als) presented for the clos
irg OF the Worlds Fair on Sundays, and in
favor OF the construction OF the Nicaragua
United States, and bill was
introduced to encourage the Con-
struction OF the proposed electric railOad
between Chicago and st. Louis. MIR. Vests
joint resolution for the appointment OF
commission to have an agreement made
with the five civilized tribes Of Indians Tor
he taking OF land in severalty and for the
opening OF the remainder OF tho lands to
white settlement occupied the remainder
OF the days session In the House Mr.
Davis tKansas) reported II bill to prohibit
tho employment OF convict labor on public
works Mr.. Cummings (New York; offered
for reference resolution that the Commit
tee on POstoffices and Post Roads be d.
rected to investigate certain Irregularities
charged to the Pos,officc Department.
Bills we're passed to create an additional
land district in New Mexico and 10 dis
pose OF certain abandoned military rescr-
vations in Wyoming.
The House opened Tuesday with a sharp
contest between the Ways and Means and
Appropriate ms Committees as to which
should conduct the investigation OF the
Treasury under tho operations OF the Nc
kinley law, but it was brief and decisive
and resulted in victory for the former
committee. "The investigation will he
made by the full committee in open ses-
sion.r said Mr.. Springer, "and not dele
| gated to subcommittee The remainder
| OF the session was consumed in the cOnsid-
Grafton Of unimEcrtant measures. In the
| Senate, among the bills introduced and re-
| ferred were the following: by Mr.. CALM
| Eer-FOr the suspension OF immigration
| under certain circumstances. BY Mr.
| Pefer-To facilitate promotion in the navy
| BY Mr. Mitchell--To provide for national
| encampment OF the militia at the Worlds
| Columbian Exposition BY Mr. Cullom--
| To amend the interstate commerce law.
| BY Mr. Vcst--To extend the Jurisdiction OF
| the courrs in Oklahoma Territory and OF
| the United States Court in Indian Terri
| tory. Mr. George addressed the Senate in
| support Of the anti-option bill. but without
| finishing his argument he called motion
! for executive session, and soon after
ward the Senate adjourned
] The House Wednesday. after one hours
| debate, passed the army appropriation bill
| practically without amendment. This
| heads the procession OF the appropriation
| bills OF the second session of the Lid Con-
gresS The publication Of 10000 copies OF
| the Presidents annual message was Or
| dcred. The famous NcGarrahan claim oc-
| cupicd the attention OF the Senate up to
! o'clock but finally went over till Thursday
without action. The anti-option bill was
taken up and Mr.. George resumed his
! speech In favor OF it. Mr.. George spoke
| for over tSo hours. but had not finished
when he yielded for other business. Tho
| anticipation bill went over without action.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Daniel CALI
ing for Information on the subject of the
| civil service was taken up and agreed to
| very stron. presentation in favor Of
the claimant in the famous McGarrahan
| case was made ia the Senate Thursday by
| Mr.. Hunton fNa.1. The morning hour ex-
| pired before the argument was concluded
| and the bill went over. without action
Mr.. George brought to close his
thrce-day speech In favor of the
| anti-option bill, and Mr. Washburn
made determined but fruitless
effort to have a day fixed for vote upon
| il. The Senate adjourned until Monday.
| The House agreed to resolution for
| holiday recess from Thursday before
| Christmas until Wednesday after New
Years. \ bill relative to bills Of lading
| was passed. \ bill was passed to ratify
and confirm an agreement with the kicka-
poo Indians in Oklahoma Territory. The
House adjourned until Saturday.