The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-04-20
THE NATIONAL SOLONS.
SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRE-
SENTATIVES.
Our National Lawmakers and What They
Are Doing for the Good of the Country
Various Measures Proposed, Discussed
and Acted Upon.



morning business. the House bill to place
cotton ties on the free list was laid be-
fore the Senate and referred 10 the
Finance Committee. Mr. stewart or
fered a resolution calling on the scc-
rstary Of the Treasury for information
connected with the purchase ana coinage
OF silver. and gave notice that he would
@ ,cupy about fifteen minutes, the 18th, In
calling attention TO the monthly stare
ment OF the Secretary OF the treas
ury as To the finances The bill heretofore
introduced by Mr. Gallnger for commits
sion TO select a site for "A sanitarium
for pulmonary patients was taken up
and Mr.. Gallinger addressed the Senate.
At the close OF his remarks the bill was re-
ferred TO the Committee on Epidemic Dis
eases and then, on motion or Mr. Cameron,
the Senate proceeded to executive business.
In the House, on motion OF Mr. Durborow,
OF Illinois, II bill was passed repeating the
JOINT resolution passed In the FIFTY irst
Congress, which authorized the Sc rotary
OF War to lease the government pier at the
mouth OF the Chicago River t. the Illinois
Central Railroad. few local measures
were passed and the House adjourned
On the 12th, on motion of Mr.. Hayes, OF
Iowa, a bill was passed authorizing the
Illinois and Ohio Railway and Terminal
Company to construct n lr,dge across the
Mississippi River at Moline, Ill Repre-
sentative Cooper. OF Indiana, mad5
stateme IT before the House Pension Office
Investigating Committee in Genial and
in explanation of the charges made against
him by Commissioner Raum. In the Senate
Mr.. Cu!lom introduced bill to authorize a
National Bank OF Illinois to establish u
branch on the grounds of the Columbian
Exposition; and 1t was referred to the
Committee ON Finance. Representa-
tive Lane, OF Illinois. from the
Committee on Military Affairs, reported to
the House bill authorizing the Secretary
of War, upon the application of the Gov
ernor OF State or Territory, to issue
for the sole use OF the National Guard
OF such State or Territory any three
and one-half inch muzzle loading rife
field guns wrought iron. or three
and two tenths inch breech loading
rifle field guns. steel or machine (Hotch-
kiss or Gatling) or rapid fire guns, with
implements and harness for the Same
which may be on hand and not needed i'm
mediately for the service OF the regular
forces In the Senate the silver question
was the subject OF extended debate
The Senate. the 18th, passed the follow
ing bills: for the better control of and to
promote the safety of national banks; au-
thor.Zing the Secretary of War To cause
an exploration and survey to be
made OF the interior of the Territory
OF Alaska; TO es abli,h lineal promotion
through out the several ms OF artillery,
cavalry. and infantry of the army. For
the examination and promotion OF enlisted
men OF the army to the grade OF second
lieutenant To increase the pay of cert lin
non commits stoned officers of tie army.
Appropriating SEQ, 900 for n public building
at Grand Island, Neb To amend the rail-
road land forfeiture acts so as to
permit actual settlers to purchase the lands
within three years after forfeiture.
For the relief OF purchasers of timber lands
and stone lands under the act OF June 3,
1878. To provide for fixing the uniform
standard OF classification and grading OF
wheat, corn, oats barley and rye. For the
preservation and custody OF the records OF
the volunteer armies creating "A record and
pension Office in the War Department.. 1t
was Worlds Fair day in the House, and no
business was done.
In the Senate the 14th bills were passed
as follows: Appropriating $4,000 for the
foundation and pedestal for "A bronze tatue
OF Christopher Columbus at Capitol
grounds. Granting the Topeka Water and
Electric Company the right 10 erect
dams across the Kansas River In
Shawnee County. Authorizing the Quincy
Pontoon Bridge Company to construct a
pontoon bridge across the Mississippi at
Quincy, III. To authorize the Grand Rap
ids Water and Electric Power Company OF
Grand Rapids Mich, to construct a dam
across the Grand River. Extending the
privileges Ct the free delivery OF mails
to cities and towns with a popula-
tion of not less than 5000 and where the
postoffice gross receipts for the previous
year amounted 10 So,UOU. MORO tnan TWO
hours OF the tmo of the House was con-
sumed in determining whether Messrs.
Stone of Kentucky, Fithian of Washington,
Johnson Of Ohio, and Bowman could
publish in the Record at the public eX-
pense, and distribute under tho Govern
ment frank Henry Georges book on "Pro-
lection and Free Tradcn Mr. Burrows
attempt to have the Henry George matter
expungcd proved unsuccessful. The book
has been published practically in full In
the Congressional Record The remainder
of the day was consumed i'm the consdera-
ton of the naval appropriation bill
The House had passed bill to promote
the safety of national banks. The bill
reached the Senate the 18th, there was at
tached an amendment auth rzing the banks
to extend their calculation TO the full
amount Of the tonds deposited by them
in the treasury. When the bill was
returned TO the House and laid be-
fore that body no attempt was made
to concur I'm the Senate amend
ments; but on motion OF Mr.. Bland the bill
was referred back 10 the Committee on
Banking and Currency to be Invested of
the Objectionable amendment. The bill for
the relief of the heirs OF II. III. SIbley (the
inventor OF the Sibley tent again proved
an obstacle to the transaction OF business
In the House, and the whole day was con-
sumed I'm its consideration. No quorum
was present.
Woild's Fair Notes.