The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22

Georges argument was continued.
Mr.. Washburn made an effort to have day
fixed next week for vote to be taken on the
bill, but objections were numerous. and the
effort was abandoned.
Notice Of an intention to speak upon the
bill was given by Senators White, Palmer,
Harris and Villas. The bill went over till
Monday next.
The House concurrent resolution for the
holiday recess was presented and was, on mo-
tion of Mr.. Hale, referred to the Committee on
Appropriations.
The House amendments to Senate bill of last
session, extending to Duluth, MIMI, the privi-
lege of the first section of the Immediate
transportation of dutiable goods" act was pre-.
seated and coDcurred in.
The Senate then went into Executive session
and confirmed the following nominations
Jas. w. McDill, Of Iowa, Interstate Commerce
Commissioner; Capt. Edward E. Wood, 9th
Cav, Professor of Modern Languages; also the
entire list of Army promotions made during
the recent Congress.
In the House. Mr.. Springer, Chairman of the
Committee on Ways and Means. reported con-
current resolution for a holiday recess from
Dec. %, 1892, to Jan. A, 1893. The resolution
was agreed to. Mr.. Catchings reported several
resolutions setting apart certain days for the
consideration of business called up by different
committees, which were adopted.
Mr.. McMillin from the Committee on Ways
and Means. reported a resolution for the dis
tribution of the Presidents annual message
among the various committees of the House,
which was agreed to by the Committee of the
Whole.
Mr.. Brosius introduced for reference bill
to provide for the improvement of the Federal
Quarantine Service and for the temporary
suspension of immigrat on. The passage Of the
bill necessitates the appropriation of 500, 900
to carry out its provisions.
Mr.. Antony, of Texas, introduced a bill re-
pealiug the act of June 81 1890, granting PEN
sions to soldiers and sailors, and to widows,
minor children and dependent parents of SOL
diers and sailors. The bill also provides that
all pensions granted under the act shall be dis
continued.
Other bills were introduced, but the resolu-
ton by Mr.. De Almond providing for the cleo
tion Of the President and Vice President by
the direct votes of the people and distribu-
ton of the electoral votes in proportion to the
number of votes cast for each candidate, was
the most important. novel feature of the
resolution provides that if either House certi-
fies that the result of the election depends
upon the vote of any specified State, and that
it ought to be judicially determined for whom
the votes should be counted, there shall be con-
vened at Washington on the fourth Wednesday
in January a court of Chief Justices consisting
of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and
the Chief Justice of the highest court in each
State to hear and determine all questions
raised by either House. The Judgment of this
court shall be final.
In the consideration morning hour the
House resumed the consideration of the bill
relating to con tracts of common carriers and to
certain obligations, duties, and rights in con-
nection with the carriage of property, which was
passed. The floor was then accorded to the Com
mittee on Indian Affairs and at its conclusion
the House adjourned to meet on Saturday.
SATURDAY, Dec. IL.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
The Speaker laid before the House letter
from tho Secretary of the Treasury, transmit
ting estimates of deficiency in tie appropria-
ton for State and Territorial Homes for dis
abled soldiers and sailors for the fscal year
ending June 80. 1892, submitted by the Score
tary of War; which was referred to the Com.
mittee on Appropriations.
Mr.. Breckenridge d., KY, from the Commit
tee on Appropriations, reported a bill making
appropriations for Notifications and other works
ofdefense, for the armament thereof, for the pro.
curement of heavy ordnance for trial and serv-
ice, and for other purposes, which was read
first and second time, and with accompanying
report ordered to be printed and referred to
the Committee of the Whole, Mr.. Breckenridge
giving notice that he would call up the bill on
The floor was then accorded to the Commit
tee on Military Affairs, and several bills wore
taken up and passed.
Senate bill authorizing the Secretary eff the
Treasury to settle the account between the
General Government and the State of Florida,
was taken up and discussed at length, but no
conclusion was reached.
Mr.. Meyer ID, La announced the death of
Senator Gibson, OF Louisiana, and offered the
tx.sn nl lrrf5n nf I'D sha
adjourned as further mark of respect to his
memory.
MONDAY DEC. 19.
The attendance of Senators this morning was
very small, there not being over 30 in the
chamber. The chair and desk recently occu-
pied by Senator Gibson, of Louisiana, were
draped in black. Senator German, as soon as
yesterdays journal was read and approved,
arose and announced Senator Cibson's death,
having been reqeesied to do so by Senator
White, Of Louisiana, who was absent attending
Senator Gibson's funeral obseguies. Senator
German paid warm tribute to the memory of
the dead Senator, and closed by Offering the
usual resolutions, which were adopted unani-
mously, and the Senate adjourned as further
mark Of respect to his memory.
1t was plain to be seen in the House that the
Christmas holidays are fast approaching, as
unoccupied seats far outnumbered those occu-
pied.
Mr.. Antony d., Tex introduced bill
providing that no person receiving pay in the
naval or military service of the United States
whether as commissioned or non-com UNASSIGNED
officer, enlisted man, or civilian employee or as
a retired officer or enlisted man, shall receive
any pay whatever from the Government for
any other service. The bill provides how
ever, that retired officers and men who do not
receive from the Government more than $500
per annum may be employed by the Govern.
ment in offices where the pay does not exceed
S725 year, and if an officer or man accepts
position under the Government where the
compensation is greater than this he is to re-
sign as retired officer. The Texas Congress
man tried 70 have an amendment tackled to the
Army appropriation bill Of character similar
TO this bill, but il was voted down.
Mr.. Hopkins tR., Pa introduced bill for
tho establishment OF a Bureau of Congressional
Service. The bureau is to be known as the
Bureau Of Information and is to be organized
TO best promote its efficiency in rendering to
members OF Congress prompt and accurate in
formation touching such matters as may be
within its duties.
The Bureau is to be headed by Com m issioner
at salary of $4,000 per year. and such clerks
as may be necessary to the efficient transaction
Of its business.
Mr.. Herbert d., Ala.) introduced bill au-
thoTizing the Secretary of the Navy to define
and establish suitable anchorage grounds in
Hampton Roads and in New York harbor DUR
ing the continuance of the naval rendezvous
and review next year.
This being suspension day, the bill for the
relief of w l.. Winans of Baltimore was ia K en-