Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-05
Both Houses Have a Good Attend
ance After the Recess.
THE new SENATOR FROM KANSAS.
Judge Perkins Appears ard Takes
the Oath of Office.
a TEN AIRY SPEAKER.
Mr.. Mcmillan Chosen to Preside
Over the House.
SENATE.

The resumption of the business Of the session
after tie close Of the holiday recess was marked
by pretty full attendance of Senators. par
tlcularly on the republican side Of the chamber.
Vice President Morton occupied tie chair.
The opening prayer was offered by the chap
lain. Rev. ]. G. Butler.
Tho general mass of petitions was presented
and referred, comprising several in favor of
a tiTo-million loan to the Columbian exposition,
on condition of the fair being kept closed on
Sunday
Memorials were also presented in favor of
the speedy completion of the Nicaragua ship
canal: OF the FREQ delivery of mail matter: of
liberal appropriations for the Improvement of
waterways; of the ratification OF the Brussels
treaty to suppress the African slave trade,
and OF an appropriation of 800 per capita In
was presented by MIR. Butler.
TO PURCHASE FoRTIrIcATIoN SITES.
Among the bills presented and referred were
the following:
By Mr.. Dolph-ATaking appropriations for the
purchase of sites for Notifications.
BY Mr.. Davis-Arranging the pay and emolu-
ments Of the commander Of the army OF the
United States.
To amend the pension act of June, 1880.
by Mr.. Higgins-Making an appropriation
for the payment OF the French spoliation
claims.
By Mr.. Peffer-To establish bureau of irri-
CATION and to prescribe the duties thereof.
10 increase the circulating medium by issu-
ing treasury notes based on gold and silver
coin and bullion and to amend the coinage laws
accordingly.
10 amend the interstate commerce act and to
prohibit options, trusts and combinations.
THE EIGHr-noUR LAW.
BY Mr.. Dawcs-For the adjustment of ac-
counts of mechanics and workmen under the
eight-hour act.
BY Mr.. Frye-To amend the laws relating to
the marking of vessels names on bow and
stern.
10 exempt United States vessels from pay
ment OF state pilots for services not rendered.
For the settlement Of the Sioux City and
Pacific Railroad Company's debt to the gov
eminent
By Mr.. Faulkner-For the local government
OF tab territory.
Aid for Starving Russians.
The President sent a message to the Senate
today in regard to the famine prevailing in
some of the provinces of Russia.
SENATOR wAsHBURN's RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Washburn introduced a joint resolution
authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to en-
ploy any United States vessel best adapted to
such services or to charter vessel for this
purpose.
IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION ASKED.
He asked Cor its immediate consideration.
Mr.. HARRIS STATES HIS POSITION.
Mr.. Harris said that he would not object to
the immediate consideration of the joint reso-
luton, which was bound to command the re-
spect of all intelligent and charitable
people; but believing that. as Senator. he had
no right to tax the people to put money in the
treasury and to appropriate it to any charity,
he should feel bound to vote against it.
Mr.. German suggested that the appropriation
should not be indefinite, but that it should be
limited to 100000.
LIMITED TO 100000.
Mr.. Washburn asscnted and the Joint reso-
luton was amended accordingly.
Mr.. Allison advocated the resolution.