Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-17
SENATE.


relations, reported back favorably the Joint
resolution introduced by Mr.. Perkins request
ing the President to return to the republic of
Mexico twenty-one battle flags now in the mu-
scum of the United States Military Academy
which were captured by the army Of the
United States during the late war with Mexico.
He said that it was an act of courtesy to .
friendly power. which had been sug-
gested to Congress by the American min
lster to Mexico. and also by Mr..
Curtis the gentleman connected with the
organization of the bureau of American re-
publics The committee on foreign relations
thought it generous and proper thing to do
Mr.. Cockrell expressed his hearty approval
OF the joint resolution and it was thereupon
passed.
NO ACQUISITION AT THIS TIME.
Mr.. Sherman also reported back adversely
the resolution (offered by Mr.. Quay request
ing the committee on foreign relations to in
quire as to the practicabiiity of the acquisition
OF certain portions of the republic of Mexico
and 1t was indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Palmer gave notice that he would ad-
dress the Senate tomorrow on his proposed
constitutional amendment to have Senators
elected by the people, and Mt. Peter gave no
tice that he would tomorrow ask the Senate to
suspend its business in order to have special
services in memory Of the late Senator Plumb.
FOR THE RELIEF OF THE KING OF SAMOA.
Mr.. Morrill,, from the finance committee, re-
ported bill directing the Secretary Of the
Treasury to admit. free Of duty, the wreckage
from the ships Trenton and vandalia. pre-
sented by the United States government to the
King OF Samoa, and to refund the sum of
81 12S, beng the amount of duties paid thereon
to the collector at San Francisco, and il was
passed.
Mr.. Morgan offered a resolution, which was
agreed to. calling the Secretary of the In
terror for a report on the subject of land grants
to the Mobile and Giraud Railroad Company.
BILLS ON THE CALENDAR.
Bills on the calendar were then taken up and
acted on as follows:
Appropriating sl00. 600 for q public building
at Boise City. Idaho. Recommitted.
Increasing the limit Of cost for public build
For public building at Helena, Mont Re-
committed.
Increasing to ss00, 600 the appropriation for
public building at Omaha, Neb. Passed.
For payment to William r. Wheaton, ex-
| register and Charles II. Chamberlain. ex-
receiver Of the land Office at San Francisco.
S3, SOO-a portion of the amount deposited by
them In the treasury as fees for testimony
taken by clerks paid by themselves. Passed
| after argument against it by MIR. Berry, like
bill having been vetoed by Mr.. Cleveland
LICENSES TO THEATERs IN THE DISTRICT
lEOul Dlbtrlct cOmnlttee,
reported joint resolution to regulate Ii
censes to theaters in the District of Columbia
and it was passed. 1t terminates licenses to
| theaters and places OF amusement now in force,
| unless the person holding them shall within
ten days after due notice comply with such
regulations as may be prescribed for public
safety by the Commissioners Of the District of
Columbia
THE IDAHO ELECTION CONTEST.
The Idaho contested election case was then
taken up, and Mr.. Gray addressed the Senate
in support Of the views of the minority OF the
committee on elections that Mr.. Clagett (not
Mr.. Dubois) is entitled to the seat
HOUSE.
Mr.. Stump CMd.) asked unanimous consent
for the immediate consideration of Senate con-
current resolution providing for an investiga-
ton by the Senate and House committees on
immigration Of the laws relative to immigra-
ton and the facts attending the admission of
the typhus-stricken Russians at New York
Mr.. Geary (Cal.) } objected and the resolution
was referred.
RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY.
Mr.. Livingston (Ga-) asked III animous con-
sent for the immediate consideration of the
following preamble and resolution:
"In view Of the unrest and extremely dis
tressed condition Of the masses of the people
in this country and their eager inquiry es to
the policy Of this House toward the people, re-
solved that we extend to them our sincere sym-
pathy and promise to do all IN our power for
relief on the line of improved finances and re-
duced taxation"
MIR. Taylor Qil) objected.
OFFICIAL IMPORTATION ASKED FOE.
On motion of Mr.. Weadock CMich a resolu-
tion was adopted calling on the Secretary of
the Treasury for information as to the amount
of salt imported into the United States be-
tween the 9Th of October, 1890, and the Ist Of
February. 1892.
On motion Of Mr.. Enloe Glenn. a resolution
was adopted calling on the Postmaster General
for information relative to contracts made un-
der the subsidy act.
Mr.. Geary (Cal.), from the committee ON
interstate and foreign commerce, reported
bill appropriating $50, 900 for the construction
OF revenue cutter for use in San Francisco
harbor. Committee Of the whole.
THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL
The House then went into committee Of the
whole (Mr. Bynum Of Indiana in the chairl ON
the Indian appropriation bill
Mr.. Peel (Ark.) in charge Of the bill, asked
consent that the hrst reading Of the measure
pensed with. but Mr.. Hooker Miss objected
and the reading clerk proceeded with his thank |
less task without securing the attention Of .
single member.
For an hour the reading continued in per-
functory manner, but before it was completed |
MIR. Pendleton (W. Va) renewed the request |
that it be dispensed with, and this time there |
was no objection
As TO LIMITING THE DEBATE
Then the question arose ~ to the limitation |
to be placed upon general debate, Mr.. Peel |
(Ark. and Mr.. Wilson (wash.) representing, |
respectively, the majority and minority Of the |
committee on Indian affairs, being in entire |
accord n TO the propriety Of restricting
the discussion 70 the smallest possible COM
pass. But the third party, speaking through
Mr.. Watson (GA) and Mr.. Simpson (Kas.) In.
sisted upon il right to debate the measure.
and its protest. against . Limitation proved OF
some avail, % the discussion was begun With
out any limitation being ordered.
coxPA1noa wrrH LAST yEAs's sux.
+ Mr.. Peel sxplained the provisions Of the bin.
stating that the law Tor the current yssr ON it,
face sppropristed e17, ,e5l. .ela
II was but fair 10 say, however, thst Of this
sum oe,o1A - va 70 pay Tor lands purchased
iron vssieDs Indian tfbsa This amount -
not propsrly ohax6sable - the approuris1ioo
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