The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
FIFTY SECOND CONGRESS
THE SENATE SILVER BILL RECEIVED
IN THE HOUSE.
Silver Men Will Insist on Its Immediate
Disposition When the Committee Re-
ports it Back-Congressman
Grain Very Sick.
HOUSE.

w WASHINGTON, July Z.-lne JOURNAL
having been read in the house this
morning, a message from the senate
am ouncing the passage of the free
silver bill was received with applause.
The disagreeing conference report
on the District of Columbia appropri-
alton bill was presented. Further
conference was ordered and conferees
instructed to urge an amendment
providing for $75, 900 out of the District
revenues fer the expenses attending
the Grand Army encampment at
Washington.
Mr.. Blanchard of Louisiana sub
mitted conference report on the river
and harbor bill. The previous ques-
ton on the adoption of the bill was
ordered.
After eulogies were delivered by
Paige of Maryland, Herbert, Nc
Kaigh, S. ID. Taylor, Tracey and Cum
mings to the late Senator Wilson of
Maryland, the house adjourned until
Tuesday.
DISPOSITION OF THE SILVER BILL.
WASHINGTON, July 2. According
to the rules of the house the free sill
yer bill which came over from the
senate will lie on the speakers table
one legislative day and then be re-
ferred to the committee on coinage,
weights and measures. AS the house
adjourned today until Tuesday the
bill will not get before the committee
until that day. Wednesday is the reg
ular meeting day of the committee
on coinage and it is probable
that if nothing unforeseen occurs o
meeting will be called for that day.
Mr.. Bland, chairman of the commit
tee, will be here in time to authorize
the calling of the meeting for Wednes-
day. Mr.. Epes of Virginia, and Mr..
McKeighan of Nebraska, were also
absent from the committee but it is
expected that they will be here in time
to assist the silver men in getting a
favorable vote on the senate bill. The
free coinage advocates will not
brook any delay that indicates dis.
position to shelve the bill.
CONGRESSMAN GRAIN ILL.
WASHINGTON, July 2.-Representa
tive Grain of Texas, was attacked by
} spell of sickness which resembleC
cramps and was attend by working
} of the muscles, in his seat in the house
this morning. He was promptly re
moved to Providence Hospital. Mr.
Grain was apparently suffering from
prostration and needs rest and quie
to restore him to his normal condi
ton.
GENERAL KELToN'S SUCCESSOR.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-The pest
dent has decided to appoint Colone
Robert Williams, ST., assistan
, adjutant general of the army vic
, General Kelton retired to disappointed
| governor of the soldiers home al
, Washington.
THE BEHRING SEIZURES.
WASHINGTON, July 2.-NO informa
ton had been received in Washington
today up to close of office hours re
garding the report of the Seizure O
: British vessels in Alaskan waters by
the revenue steamer Corwin.
A SILVER MOVE,
WASHINGTON, uly2.-Representa
tive Pierce of Tennessee, one Ofthe sill
yer advocates in the House, today Of
fered for reference to the committee or
rules resolution providing that or
the - day of July the speaker may
entertain motions to suspend the rules
t and that measures then may be carried
by majority vote. Mr.. Pierce is con
fident the resolution will be reported
! favorably.