Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-01-30
rIrTY-sHooND CONGRESS-.
Condensed Report Of Proceedings d
Senate and zo,,4a

" AsaiNoroS, Jan. 1a.--Among the bills In
Toduced in the senate was one BY Senafor
quay fora public building at Allentown. Pa
oy Mr. Cullom. TO promote the safety Of trny-
eiers. The senate passed a bill appropriations
~ per cent. of all moneys paid the povern-
ment for mineral lands in Colorado 10 estah-
ush school OF mines in that state: also. an
appropriation or $50 90 fer a hall OF record.
IN Washington. In the house Mr. Martin
lind introduced bill for the adjustment Of
International disputes without war; bv Mr..
Doihser ia }, increasing pensions to the to-
.aiiy bind; Mr.. Herbert tAla-h to repeal the
law which provides that persons engaged in
the military, naval or civil service Of the late
Confederacy shall not be appointed as officers
IN the army OF the United States long dis
cussion on Mr.. Holu,an's anti-subsidy resolu-
tons was INDUCED ia.
WASHINGTON, Jan. lathe house devoted
the greater portion OF its session to Mr.: Hol-
mans anti-subsidy resolutions, which were
nnaliy passed. Among the bills introduced
was one BY Mr.. Smith "a. TO for the admis-
SION or Arizona as state. Mr. Harmer pal
introduced memorial OF the Ministerial
Union. OF Philadelphia, against opening the
worlds fair on the Sabbath. On motion OF
Mr.. Meredith (Va) Feb. 8 was set apart for
the delivery of euiogies to the late Representa-
tive Lee, of Virginia
WASHINGTON. Jan. is.-In the senate Mr..
Faulkner wv. Val reported favorably with
amendments senate joint resolutions directing
the secretary Of the treasury to nay to the
state OF West Virginia its proportion Of the
direct tax refund. Among the new bills IN
trocuced were the following: BY Mr. Teller
tCoioJ TO enable the people OF Utah TO frame Q
constitution and state government and to be
admitted into the Union OF states; Mr.. PETER
thasl proposing an amendment to the consti-
tuition so as to elect president and vice presi-
dent OF the United States by direct vote Of the
people. Among the bills introduced In the
house were: By Mr.. Loud Cali. to absolutely
prohibit the carrying Of Chinese into the
United States, whether subjects of the Chinese
empire or otherwise; Mr.. Raynor Md, sus-
pending the operation OF the law governing
the discovery of guano islands by United
States citizens Mr.. Buchanan IN. IL author
King the survey for a ship canal from the Dell
aware river 10 the Atlantic coast or Raritan
bay, as the engineers may deem advisable;
Mr.. Williams IN c.. for the election Of prssi-
dent and vice president by direct vote Of tho
people. Mr.. Bergen On. j. for q public build
ing at hridgeton. Nj.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-In the senate a mos
sage was presented from the president re-
garding the Mexican awards under the con-
vention of 1868 Mr.. Morrill, (vt.) introduced
bill to provide for more perfect organization
Of the government naval observatory: Mr..
Hoar tMass.l, 10 prevent manufacture and sale
OF clothing in unhealthy places. In the house
bills were introduced; BY Mr.. Oates tlAla.).
making matchmaking punishable by a fine not
to exceed $780, or Imprisonment at hard labor
for one year; Mr. Harter (0.), for the better con-
troll and to promote safety OF national banks.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-Among the bills In
troduced in the senate were: BY Mr.. Platt
IN. W, looking to the admission of New Mex
leo as state; by Mr. Hawley Conn, making
appropriations for sites for Notifications at the
eastern entrance to Long Island Sound. APP
preparation bills were passed for public build
ings as follows; Grand Haven, Mich, 350,0O0s
Deadwood, s. d., s2U,O00; Dover, N. H., $780,
900; saltwater, Mimi. Sl00.0O; Salem, Ore,
$lOO,e0l; The Dalles, Ore, 100000; Providence.
r. l., SS0oo0O; Fresno, CAL, $4,000. In the
house Mr.. Springer tIll), introduced his free
wool bill, and it was referred to the committee
on ways and means; by Mr.. Davis (Kan.). for =
special pension fund Mr. Cummings IN. ",
reported back senate joint resolutions or the
appointment Of w. p. Johnston. Of Louisiana;
John r. Henderson, OF the District of Column
bia; and Henry Coppee. Of Pennsylvania, 20
I'LL vacancies In the board OF regents Of the
Smithsonian institute. Passed.