The National tribune., 1892-08-04
CONGRESS-
An Abstract of the More Important
Proceedings in Both Houses.
TUESDAY, July 26.

TUESDAY, July 26.
In the Senate, Immediately after the trans
action of morning business, Mr.. Quay moved
ihat the Senate go into Executive session Tor
the purpose of considering the nomination OF
Justice of the Supreme Court. The motion
was agreed to- and when the doors were opened
10 minutes later il was announced that the
nomination of George Shiras, jr., of Pennsyi-
vania, as a Justice of the Supreme Court Of the
United States had heen confirmed.
Mr. Chandler offered long preamble and
resolution on the subject of the Grand Trunk
Railroad and the operation of its lines in Can
ada and the United States, and instructing the
Committee on Interstate Commerce to inquire
whether unjust Determinations are made by
that company against American commerce.
Atlp M. the resolution introduced by Mr..
Hale some time ago relative to the ELECTS OF
the Republican policy of protection. and the
Democratic policy of tariff for revenue only
was taken M and Mr.. Aldrich addressed the
Senate in favor OF the Republican policy.
Mr.. Aldrich spoke at considerable length and
was replied to by Mr.. Vest who favored the
tariff for-revenue- only policy. He was follow
ed by Senator Allison. who favored the protee.
ton, and the latter was followed by Mr.. Pal
mer who favored the Democratic policy.
The House bill to pension Army Nurses at
Sl2 per month was taken from the calendar
and passed after considerable discussion. The
conference WIS ordered.
The Senate adjourned at els p. m.
After the morning hour the House resumed
the consideration Of the general deficiency APP
preparation bill, the pending question being on
the motion of Mr.. Hayes Iowa, d. to recon-
slider the vote by which the House refused to
table the motion to reccde from its amendment
for the payment to widows Of deceased men,
bcrs the balance of the salaries they would
have received. The House refused to recon-
slider the vote, whereupon a motion was made
TO take recess until o'clock tomorrow,
which motion was supplemented by one
changing the hour to $50. Both motions were
voted down.
The previous question was then ordered, and
the motion instructiug the Conference Com
mittee to recede was agreed 10, and further
difference ordered.
Mr. Holman Ind. d. presented the report
of the difference on the sundry civil appro-
priation bill aud demanded the previous ques-
ton on the report It was ordered, and there
was half an hours debate on the report as far
as it recommended an agreement, and agreed
to.
Then came up the Worlds Fair amendments,
and Mr.. Holman gave notice that he would
tomorrow demand the previous question upon
the main proposition and amendments thereto.
A long argument ensued and several amend
ments were offered, several members discussing
other subjects beside the Worlds Fair sppro-
priation. The bill was then laid aside until
Tomorrow, and the House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY. July q.
For some weeks past numerous petitions have
been presented in the Senate and referred to
the Committee on Foreign Relations in refer
ence to the imprisonment in England of DIR.
Thomas Gallagher. To-day Mr.. Sherman,
Chairman of that committee remarked that the
committee did no: know what the Legislative
Department OF the Government had to do with
the question.
Mr.. Hale member of the Committee on
Naval Affairs, introduced q joint resolution to
amend the act in relation 70 the proposed inter
national naval review at Hampton Roads and
New York. The amendment empowers and
directs the Secretary Of the Navy to send United
States ships of war 10 rendezvous in Hampton
Roads in April. 1898, and to proceed thence at
some time during the month of May or June to
New York Harbor to hold review.
Mr.. Blackburn called up the bill 10 authorize
the New York and New Jersey Bridge Com
rany TO construct and maintain bridge be-
tween New York City and the State of New
Jersey. The bill was objected TO by Mr.. His
cock, which resulted in a warm controversy
between Messrs. Blackburn aud Hiscock. The
bill was not considered.
The anti-option bill was then taken mp, and
Mr.. Coke spoke in opposition to the measure
and Mr.. Mitchell in favor Of it. Mr. Palmer
also opposed the bill, and at the conclusion of
his remarks the bill went over without action.
great many private pension bills which had
passed the House were taken from the calendar
and passed, after which the Senate adjourned.
IN the House, Mr.. Watson ga, Alliance) rose
20 question Of personal privilege, and after
speaking for some time, Mr.. Tracey N. Y, d.
made the point Of order that Mr.. Watson had
not presented any question of personal privi-
lego; which point was sustained by the Speaker.
he hpu dad IN no der
ton of the Worlds Fair amendments 10 the
sundry civil appropriation bill. After
lengthy discussion Of the Senate amendments
the minor amendments were disposed Of with
out friction; for, on motion of Mr.. Holman
lind, d. the House insisted on its disagree
ment to all Of them.
Then came the amendment approprating the
S5,000,000. and with it came struggle. An
amendment was pending TO strike out s., 000,-
600 and insert 50; which was lost.
Mr.. Holman then moved that the House in
sist on its disagreement TO the Senate amend
ment pending which Mr. Bingham PA. R.
moved that the House recede from its disagree
ment; on which motion the yeas and nays
were ordered. Then there was a short time
devoted to flibustering. but the motion of Mr..
Bingham was finally adopted by vote Of III
yeas to Jos nays
Mr.. Holman. who saw that the vote would
be against him, changed his vote from the
negative to the affirmative.
Mr. Holman then resorted to flibustering
tactics, and moved to reconsider; aud Mr..
Bingham moved to lay the motion on the
table Filibustering was continued through
out tue days session. nothing more being done,
and the House adjourned
THURSDAY, July g.
In the Senate, the resolution offered BY Mr.
Rolcott, Tor select committee to investigate
the operations of the Geological Survey was
laid before the Senate aud agreed TO- and
Messrs. Wolcott, Carey. Gallinger, German, and
Jones, Of Arkansas, were appointed the com
mittee.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Plat,
instructing the Committee on Territories or a
subcommittee thereof, to visit during the
recess the Territories Of New Mexico Arizona
Utah, and Oklahoma, and inquire into their
resources, population, ETC.. and as to the pro.
priety of their admission as States, was laid
before the Senate and agreed to-
The Senate then proceeded to the consider
stion Of bills ON the calendar, and number of
bills were passed. among them being the eight
hour labor bill for employees of the Govern
ment.
The anti-option bill was then taken up, and
Mr. Washburn moved to lay the motion of Mr..
Wolcott, to refer the bill to the Committee on
Finance, on the table. Carried; yeas 80, nays
13
Mr.. Paddock then addressed the Senate in
favor of the bill Mr. Turpie also smoke in