Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-02-04
CONGRESSIONAL.
Epitome of the Proceedings OF Both
Houses the Past Week.


THE proceedings OF the senate ON tho 28th
were Of little importance Mr.. Dawse reported
from the indian committee the house bill for
the completion OF the allotment OF lands to ccr-
tain Indians and the bill passed. Mr.. George
introduced resolution for select committee
10 inquire into the low price OF cotton and de
pressed condition OF agriculture, which was re-
ferrea. The bill granting right OF way through
the Indian territory 10 the Hutchinson s. South
ern railroad passed. The La Arbra bill was
then considered until adjournment ... !. The pro-
ceedings OF the house were quite lively, the
Chilian situation incidentally coming up for
discussion upon resolution from Mr. Breckin.
ridge dkyl calling upon the president for addi-
tionai dispatches not contained IN his message,
for which he asked immediate consideration
and made vigorous speech IN favor Of Il In
which he insinualed that something had been
held back. Mr.. Biount (Ga) replied to Mr.
Breckenridge and asked that the resolution be
referred 10 the foreign Affairs committee. He
deprecated haste. Mr. Herbert (Aln) also op-
posed the resolution; so did Mr. McCreary fKy)
and Others. The resolution was finally referred
10 the foreign committee The report OF the
committee on rules was then called up and de
bated until adtoafnment
THE proceedings IN the senate were tame ON
the @9th Mr.. Morgan offered resolution di.
roofing the secretary Of state 20 send TO the
senate copies OF correspondence with China re-
lating 20 the non.accoptnnse Of Henry w. Blair
minister. After some debate the resolution
was modified and adopted After confirming
Mr.. Chiffon, Of Texas, IN his scat the La Abra
hill was debated until adjournment. In
the house Mr.. Hatch (Mol introduced a bin TO
amend the present oleomargarine law. This
bill provides that all oleomargarine transported
into any state or territory, or remaining therein
for use, consumption, sale or storage shall, upon
arrival in such state or territory be subject 10
the laws thereof. Mr.. Martin 1ndl introduced
o resolution calling for all correspondence with
Chill pending the late troubles in that country
Referred, The report Of the committee on
rules was then discussed until adjournment
WHEN the senate met on the esth petitions
for and against the passage OF the Washburn
option bill were presented. The presidents
supplemental message on the Chilian situation
was presented and read, the statements IN Il
being received with satisfaction. Referred TO
the foreign committee. Mr. Hales resolution
relating 70 reciprocity was taken up and Mr..
Hale spoke at length in its fasor. Adjourned
until Monday The presidents message was
received in the house and its contents placed
the members in such good humor that Mr Allen
Miss INDUCED IN one Of his humorous speeches,
when the report OF the committee on rules was
under consideration. Mr.. Allen kept the house
IN a roar Of laughter by his thrusts. which were
aimed without regard TO party afiiliations
Pending consideration OF tho report the an
nouncement Of the death Of Mr., Spinola, Of New
York was made apd the house adjourned
AFTER the reading OF the journal on the 29th
the house resumed consideration OF the report
OF the committee on rules During the debate |
that followed Mr.. Bailey TEX the youngest |
member Of the house spoke earnestly in favor |
OF an amendment to prevent diiatory motions |
and fully maintained the reputation he has J
already won for oratory. Debate continued un. |
~ adjournment and as II appeared plainly to the
majority Of the house that only caucus could |
settle the matter one was accordingly called.
WHEN the house met on the 3)th Mr. Oates, |
from the judiciary committee, reported reso.
luton on the charges against Judge Boardman, |
Of Louisiana, with instructions 10 investigate /
and report, which was adopted Mr. Reed tMe) |
asked consent 10 have bills presented to the
speaker and properly referred by him. pending /
the adoption Of rules Objected 10 and passed
over Consideration Of the rules was postponed
until Monday after some slight attempt al flli
clustering. Public business was then suspended
and euloTies delivered upon the death OF the late
Lconidas Houck, Of Tennessee, and the house
until Monday
AT the conclusion Of the morning business
lroutine work. ia the senate on February the
calendar was taken up and several public build.
Ing bills PASSED, among them bin appropriat-
Ing SsD00o0 for public building az Kansas City, |
Kan. The senate then considered the Mexican
award hn (the La Arhra claim The hill was
amended and passed. IL directs suit 20 be
brought in the name OF the United States court
)f claims against the Ia Abra Mining Co, and
al persons making claim 10 any part OF the
award to determine whether that award was
obtained by fraud enectuated by means Of false
swearing 81. when the house met Mr. Hoar
Mass.l and Mr.. Morse Mass had a TIT as 20
speech the latter had made and changed in pub.
fishing IL IN the Record. Numerous bills and
were referred, the most important
being a resolution by Mr.. Arnold Mo- request
az mir tar ~
which was referred 20 the committee on foreign
lnairs. The house then considercdthe report
II the committee on rules at considerable length |
Pending the debate Mr. Bryan tNcb) offered an
amendment which gave him the opportunity 70
lcfily announce that the supreme court had de-
'ided the Nebraska contest in favor OF boyd.
During the debate on rules a number Of speak.
'rs criticised the rules Of the last congress and
he action OF the speaker in counting q quorum
Pending debate the house adjourned,