Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-14
BILL DAY In THE SENATE.
a Large Number of Measures Passed-The
Chinese Exclusion A ct to Be Discussed
Senator Morgan Talks for Free Silver
National Banks to Be Better Protected.

a Large Number of Measures Passed-The
Chinese Exclusion ct to Be Discussed
Senator Morgan Talks for Free Silver
National Banks to BE Better Protected.
WASHINGTON, April 13.-Mr. Dolph,
from the Committe on Foreign Relations,
reported back the House bill for the abso-
lutte prohibition Of the coming of Chinese
into the United States with a substitute.
He stated that the substitute was the bill
passed by the Senate to continue in force
for 10 years all laws now in force prohibit
ing and regulating the coming of Chinese
persons and persons of Chinese descent. 1t
was the unanimous report of the commit
tee, except one member, who hadn't been
present, but who he believed would also as
sent to it. He gave notice that he would try
to have it taken up at the earliest possible
moment. because the present legislation ex-
Gliding Chinese would expire on the 4th OF
Nav next
Mr. FELTON, said that, as it was matter of
vital Importance to the State which he rep
resented. and as the report was different
from what he had understood it would be,
he desired few days to elapse before the
bill should be taken up, so that he might
present his own views and those of the peo-
pie of the Pacific coast on the subject.
After further discussion the bill, with the
substitute, was placed on the calendar, and
the resolution heretofore offered by Mr..
h.
Treasury for certain Information as to the
purchase OF silver, the coinage of standard
silver dollars and the issue of Treasury
notes was taken up, Mr.. Morgan addressing
the Senate in favor of the free coinage of
silver. At the close of Mr.. Morgan's speech,
Mr.. Ste~art's resolution went over without
action, and the Senate proceeded to consid-
Grafton of bills on the calendar-disposing
of the principal ones as follows:
10 reorganize the artillery and infantry of
the army and to increase its efficiency.
Passed. Authorizing the Secretary of War
TO cause an exploration and survey to be
made of the interior of the territory of
Alaska. Passed. House bill to establish
lineal promotion throughout the several
lines of artillery, cavalry and infantry of
the army. Passed. For the. examination
and promotion of enlisted men of the arlny
TO tine grade of second lieutenant. Passed.
To increase the pay of certain non COM
missioneu officers of the army. Passed. 1t
fixes the following rate of pSy after July
J. 1891: Sergeant major $50, regimental quar-
termaste- sergeant $780, first sergeant $34,
sergeant $50, corporal SIC, and all are to re-
ceive the increase of pay for length of SER
vice as provided by law. To provide for fix-
grading OF wheat corn, oats, barley and rye.
Passed.
The Senate then proceeded to executive
business, referring to the appropriate COM
mittees number OF nomina tions as we'll as
q communication received from the Presi-
dent. and then adjourned. The Senate to-
day passed the bill for the better control of
and to promote the safety of national banks.
This is the bill passed by the House six or
eight weeks ago. with amendments recon-
mendcd by the Finance Committee, and
with an additional amendment (offered by
Mr.. Hoar) establishing q stricter rule than
now exists as to the bonds of cashiers and
other officers. A conference with the House
on these amendments was asked and Sena-
tors Sherman, Aldrich and Harris were ap-
pointed conterees on the part of the Senate.