The state herald., 1892-03-11
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Items Concerning Mon and Matters 1t tho
National Capital.

mAhCh 4s-onNAAhs- "a humpSA "a ptiA'
were favorably reported by committees and
placed ON the calendar. The Idaho election
case was then taken up.
HoUsK.-A bill was passed providing for
tho sale Of the klamath River Indian rcscrva-
tion in California. Debate on the Indian ap-
preparation bill was then resumed and the bill
passed. One Of Its provisions 10 that army Of
flcers shall be substituted for Indian agents.
The free wool, binding twine, and cotton-tie
bills were placed on the calendar.
MARCH 2.-SRNArE.-In the Senate to-day
an appropriation Of 5000 was adopted for
the expenses Of the typhus fever and immigra-
tion investigation. Senator Dolph introduced
memorials In favor Of government aid TO the
Nicaragua canal At 1880 the Senate re-
sumcd the discussion Of the Idaho case, scna.
tor George taking the floor In favor Of the
contestant II was agreed to vote on the mat
ter tomorrow.
HousE.-Thc House spent most Of the day
considering the District Of Columbia appro-
prntion bill, Mr.. Richardson Of Tennessee In
the chair. The bill appropriates a, 500, ,555, a
reduction from last year Of q, $40 l0l, and
S614.596 less than the estimates Of the secre-
tary Of the treasury.
MARCH 3.-sENArB.-Thc House bill to
credit Aquilla Jones, Sr., late postmaster Mt
indianapolis, with e, ,3iS stolen In 1888, was
taken up and passed. The Senate resumed
the Idaho contested election case and Senator
Gray addressed the Senate In support of the
minority report In favor Of the contestant,
Claggett. AT 3 O'Clock vote was taken, and
Dubois was confirmed, IS TO 3. Tho pure food
bill was then taken up. -
HousE.-The District of Columbia appro-
prlatIon bill was passed. The bill to give re-
duced railroad rates to commercial travellers
was taken up and discussed.
MARCH 4.--SENATE.-Thc bill constitute
| Ing Newark, New Jersey, port OF Immediate
entity was passed. The Senate resumed con.
sidcratlon Of the pure food bill. Mr. Vest at.
tackled the constltutionality OF the measure
and was followed by Mr.. Paddock In defense,
At 3p. m. the Senate suspended business tc
listen to eulogics on the late W. II. +. Lee OF
Virginia, and out Of respect to his memory
adjourned until Monday.
| IIousE.-A number Of private bills wert
favorably considered In committee OF the
whole, but quorum could not be obtained
and 10 business was done.
| H5.-HousE.-Thc urgency dcicienc,
bill was taken up and passed. The agricul
tural deficiency bill was then called up. Mr.
Holman attacked the bill, and he was replied
to by Mr.. Hatch. The bill was then passed
and the House went into committee Of th'
whole on the invalid pension appropriation
bill, which nppropriatcs sl33,0Oo,0V. IT,
consideration was not completed
MARCH 7.-SENATE.-Mr. Sawyer introduced
a bill for the establishment Of postal tee
graph system. The resolutions hsretofor'
offered by Mr.. Call in respect TO railroa,
companies In Florida influencing the senate
rial election in 1891, and for the opening I,
settlement OF the railroad land reservations II
that state, were taken up and Mr.. Call al
dressed the Senate upon them. AT the clos
Of Mr.. Calls remarks the resolution rs To th'
railroad lands In Florida was referred TO tn,
committee on public lands, and the other rcso
luton was allowed TO remain on the table
The pure-food bill was taken up, and Mr.
Berry and others addressed the Senate.
HoUsE.-Thc resolution ordering the frc,
coinage bill TO be taken up on March end wa
called up at once and hot debate cnSicd, th'
opponents OF free silver rcsorting to dIiator.
tactics 10 prevent It's consideration. All thcs'
motions were voted down and the resolution
was adopted by a vote of 100 to ~. The pen
slons: appropriation was then taken up an'
i uassel