The state herald., 1892-04-15
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Tho Work OF Congress.-Notes Abou.
Public Men.

AoboWiuB WCiO posnco
by unanimous consent To authorize tho
Velasco Terminal Railway Company to con-
,truct bridge across the Brazos River, Texas;
70 make Velasco, Texas, support of entry;
for the relief Of Nell Fisher. During the rest
of the day the Republicans filibustercd against
the passage of the free wool bill and nothing
vas accomplished.
APRIL 6.-SENATE.-Senator Wolcott ad-
dressed the Senate upon the silver resolutions
introduced by Senator Morgan. He declared
The silver bill to be dead and attacked the en-
,mies Of silver, including President Harrison.
At the close Of his speech the Indian appro-
priation bill was taken up. The roll was fin-
ally called upon the question Of striking out
the House amendment, authorizing the Presi-
dent to detail army officers for service ms In
dian agents. The motion to strike out was
lost by % yeas to 2S nays, SO the House
anne ndment for the detail Of army officers is
retained In the bill and 1t was passed.
HoUsE.-The following measures were
passed: To construct a bridge over the Mis-
souri, River at Chamberlain, South Dakota;
resolution requesting the committee on judic-
larry to report the resolution previously re-
feried for investigation Of the Pinkerton De-
tcctive Agency; resolution inquiring whether
the postmaster general betrayed the expenses
Of the convention of postmasters held in
Washington II SO, by what authority. The
free wool bill was discussed until adjourn
ment.
APRIL 7.-SENATE.-The Senate devoted
the entire day to the District OF Columbia APP
preparation bill. 1t was only partly com
pleted at adjournment and hot debate was
In progress on the proposition TO toappropriatc
100000 to help defray the expense OF the visit
Of the Grand Army encampmcnt to Washing
ton.
HOUSE. - Mr.. Wilson d West Virginia
closed the debate on the free-wool bill to-day
with mastery speech, and the bill was then
passed without amendment by n vote Of 192 to
30. Spice was added to the routine proceed
ings of the day by Mr.. Funston Of Kansas,
who produced an article from the Toice. u
temperance paper published in New York,
containing statement charging him and
other members with drinking, which he de-
MED
APRIL S.-SENATE.-The District of Colum-
ba appropriation was taken up and the item
Of Sl00,0OO for the entertainment of the
Grand Army Of the Republic was agreed to.
The bill passed
IousE.-Thc cotton tie bill was taken up
and discussed during the day. An attempt
was made to pass some private pension bills
In the evening, but 1t failed.
APRIL 9.-HousE.-Thc cotton tie bill was
taken up and passed by a vote of l67 to 40.
The bill placing tin plate on the free list was
reported to the House. Eulogies were then
delivered upon the late Hon. II. NJ. Ford, of
Michigan.
APRIL ii. SENATE. - Resolutions were
adopted calling on the President for informa-
tion concerning the operation Of reciprocity
with southern nations. The cotton-tc bill
was placed on the calendar. The bill hereto
fore introduced by Mr.. Galllngcr for com
mission TO select n site for sanItarlum for
pulmonary patients was taken up, and Mr..
Galllngcr addressed the Senate. AT the close
Of his remarks the bill was referred To the
committee on epidemic diseases, and then, on
motion OF Mr.. Cameron, the Senate proceeded
to executive business.
IloUsE.-On motion OF Mr.. Durborow of
Illinois, bill was passed repeating the Joint
which authorized the secretary Of war to lease
4 pier al the mouth Of the Chicago river. The
door was then accorded to the committee Of
the District Of Columbia. few local meas.
ures were passed and the House adjourned.
The President went duck hunting the 9th er
day.
Mrs. Harrison had severe attack of bron-
chItis last week.
A House commit &C Is stlll busy Inyestlgat-
Ing the pension bureau.
The House committee on Indian affairs has
fayorably reported the bill for the removal OF
The Southern Utcs.
Owing TO the financial rcyerscs OF the Field
family, Cyrus ". Field, Jr., has applied TO
the government for place In the foreign ser
vice, and 1t Is understood that he Will be given
n position.
The circulation statement issued by the
treasury department shows the circulation of
gold and silver coins and certificates, United
States notes and national bank notes on April
to have been sai.Gs per capita for the 65,-
l6s,O0 people estimated To be citizens OF this
country. The total circulation Is placed a,
tl, COS, ,6il go, which shows decrease since
March Of s9i1,3Ta.
Attorney General Miller left Washington
ON the iith for the purpose Of Inspecting the
judicial districts Of Louisiana and Texas.
Among other places he VIII visit Paris and
San Antonio for the purpose OF investigating
the charge against United States Marshal
frickc and other federal oiiieer.. growing GU,
Of their conduct during the military opera.
ilons against Cara and his band Of lnsur.
gents.
The committee on territories Of the House
has decided 10 report a bill setting aside every
sixth section Of land hereafter added Ia the
territory Of Oklahoma, 10 provide for fund
for the erection OF public buildings and the
support Of educational and charitable insii,u.
iions The committee added a provision
setting aside part Of the proceed, derived
from the sale Of public lands for the support
| Of common schools
In secret executive session Monday the
Senate adopted a resolution declaring IN. OF.
ilcc Of executive clerk vacant This position
has been held by james X. Young Of Penn.
ylvnnia, who II Il claimed hns diyulged the
secrets Of the executive sessions. In the
course Of the debate newspaper corrcspon.
dents In Washington were treated without
gloves by Mr., Hale nnd some others In favor
Of the resolution. An effort will be- made by
senators who believe Mr. Young has been
treated nnjusiiy Ia have the detailed vote on
the resolution made public. The friend. oi
Mr.. Young claim that he Is not guilty. but
that the Senators Themselves are the ones who
"leak."