Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-18
THE SENATE.

came in while the journal of yesterday was be-
ing read. The chair occupied BY Ir. Man
derson president pro tenn. who presented
memorial from the Philadelphia conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal church that Congress
shall secure in some way the American sao-
bath so that the law of God ana of ne arly all
the states Of the nation may be respected ~ the
Columbian exposition Of lHS3-
FOR AND AGAINST FREE COINAGE
Several memorials in favor of the free and
unlimited coinage of silver were presented by
Mr.. Wolco.. from silver leagues and SILVER
clubs in Colorado and one against ii by Mr..
Cockrell from citizens ofMissOurL
Mr.. Stanford gave notice that at o'clock
next Thursday he would ask the Senate 10 CON
sider resolutions in respect TO the death OF his
late colleague. MIR. Hearst
Mr.. Dawes gave nct.ee thai be would call up
the Indian appropriation BIZ on Monday next
NJ. Casey, from the committee on agricul-
ture reported bill to establish a uniform
standard of wheat corn. oats, barley and rye
Calendar.
PEDESTAL FOR THE SHERMAN STATUE
Mr.. Hawiey introduced bill appropriating
ESQ 900 for pedestal and statue to Gen. W. I.
Sherman in the city of Washington. Referred
On motion of Mr.. Allison the bill establishing
n port of delivery at Des Moines Iowa, was
taken from the calendar and passed
The following bills were made special orders
for text week to come III after the West Viz
GINA direct tax bill:
To improve the navigation and to afford ease
and safety to the trade and commerce of the
Mississippi river and to prevent destructive
floods.
Making appropriation Cor the improvement
OF the Columbia river.
For the construction of n boat railway at the
Dalles and Cello Falls and Ten mile rapids OF
the Columbia river and for the Improvement Of
Three-Inile rapids
Mr.. Daniel introduced joint resolution to
provide for the compilation and publication of
the coustitu tional and statutory provisions OF
the states and territories for the regulation OF
railway traffic. Referred to committee on In
terstate commerce
The calendar was taken up and bills were dis
posed of as follows
THIRTY DAYS LEAVE
To allow thirty DAYS leave Of absence 20 en-
ployes III the bureau of engraving and print
ing
Mr.. Morgan offered al amendment extend
ing the provisions of the bI.l to draugLtsfnen.
assistant orauEhtSmen. clerks, writer's and
copyists under the direction of the Navy De-
partment-
Mr. Chandler stated that there was a bill
pending in the committee naval affairs,
which would undoubtedly be reported favor
ably. extending the ike privilege TO tie fore
men and leading workmen III the various navy
yards.
Morgan amendment was agreed 10 anu
the bill was passed
TO INVESTIGATE The HEALTH OFFICER.
The resolution heretofore offered for an in
vestigation as to the conduct Of the health
officer of the District of Columbia in the matter
of the collection Of garbage and as to Why
there is a deficiency of s2o.OOO in that service
was reported back from the committee on con-
tingent expenses and was agreed to.
The calendar was again taken up and bills
were disposed of as follows:
For investigation and payment of the
Claim for fuel Used by the United States army
during the war. from Cameron Hill in Chatta-
nooga, not to exceed $4,000. Passed
For the enlargement OF the military post at
Fort Wayne. Mich Passed
Granting to the state OF Wyoming 160 acres
in the Fort ID. A. Russell military reservation
for agricultural fair and industrial exposition
grounds Passed.
Appropriating $50. COO for the Improvement
of Fort Walla Walla military reservation. in
the state Of Washington Passed
GRADE OF MEDICAL OFFICERS.
To define the grade OF certain medical officers
o, the army. Passed. 1t fixes the grade of med
ical officers of the army below that of sur
geon general as follows: Those holding the rank
of colonel. assistant surgeon generals; those
holding the rank of lieutenant colonel
deputy surgeon generals Ii also provides
that before receiving the rank of Captain of
dSslSl4ut suISculo -Aasli Dt examined
under the provisions of the act of October l.
1880, entitled An act to provide for
the examination of certain officers of
the army and to regulate promotions
therein. and that medical officers of the army
may be assigned by tie Secretary OF War 10
such dates in the medical department as the
interests OF the service may demand.
Authorizing the Secretary OF War 10 lease for
not over five years (reyOci.b!e at pieasurel such
property under charge Of the War Department
~ mat for tie heiup iraI for
public use. Laid aside without action.
PROHIBITION IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY.
To amend the statutes so as to provide that
no spirits. wine, ale. beer or other intoxicating
liquors shall be introduced under any pre-
terse into the Indian country. except under
orders IRON the Secretary OF War.
Ar. Wilson explained the object and necessity
OF the bill
Mr. Voorhees, protested against the forfeiture
and conhscation clause Of the Dill as being too
broad and radical 1t not only authorized
the seizure of the liquors. bat Of the horses and
wagons Of those with whom "a bottle of whisky
might be found. 1t was in the interest of the
worst class OF people. iniormers, Liars by eiu-
cation and by instinct. who pried around into
the infrm;ties Of the human race and got half
the proceeds OF tie forfeiture.
Mr.. Wilson said that the bill did not propose
e. change the provisions of the existing law.
IL merely provided Cor including certain IN
the terms Of existing law.
The bill ION Mr.. Voorhees, obiection) went
over without action
To amend the act to divide the judicial dis
triet OF North Dakota Passed.
To pay to the heirs of James s. Ham a. 900
with interest from l>64 TO 1872. for L. s bonds
stolen and destroyed by the thief Passed
TO pay the heirs o. John W. Vose IL 600 with
interest from 1854 to 1872, for L. = bonds stolen
and destroyed by the thief Passed
To pay Mrs. T. Irask. postmaster of Empo-
ria. Han. czi2, the contents of five registered
letters stolen from the office Passed
To paw Frank Rother s225 due him as route
agent Passed.
To vest the title TO public square Iio2 in
Washington city Ia the trustees OF the Fourth
Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Passed
Prescribing the duties % the assessor OF the
District Of Columbia. Passed.
The last was . House bill: all the rest were
Senate bills.
The Senate then. at p. m, on motion Of Mr..
Sherman, proceeded to executive business.
THE HOUSE.
The opening o. tie House this morning was
uneyentfrL
few leaves OF absence were granted and
several Senate bills appropriately referred.
On motion Of Mr.. Heard of Missouri bill
Was passed authorizing the cons.ruction os a