Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-23
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. .;
SENATE.

The resolution offered yesterday by
Mr.. Hale, calling for information in reia-
ton to the erection of stands on the
line of the inauguration procession, was
taken up, and an explanation on the
subject was made by Mr.. German
Statements were made by other Sena-
tors; and then the resolution was
agreed to.
The Senate then proceeded to the
consideration of the diplomatic ana
consular appropriation bill.
There was no item in the bill that gave
rise to any contest or discussion. As
quickly as the clerk could read the bill
it was read and passed.
The military academy appropriation
bill was then taken up.
The bill was passed just as rapidly rs
the diplomatic and consular bill had
been, both having been disposed of in
less than an hour.
The legislative, executive and Judi
cial appropriation bill was then taken
up.
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Hit a bill was
passed for the relief of Geo. w. Jones,
late U. s. minister to New Grenada
(now the United States of Colombia)
Mr.. Jones, who was the first I. 5. Sen
ator from the State of Iowa, was in the
House while that body was considering
his measure, and when the Speaker an
bounced that it had been agreed to, he
arose and returned his hearty thanks
to Mr.. Hit for his successful effort.
The sundry civil appropriation bill
with Senate amendments, was LAID be-
fore the House and referred to the com
mittee on appropriations.
Mr.. Bland made a significant sugges-
ton that the committee on appropria-
lions should report it back at rs early
day as possible, as he intended to
have the Senate amendments fully and
fairly discussed in committee Of the
whole.
Mr.. Cultivate called up the confer
ence report on the army appropriation
bill. While he was explaining the
measure Mr.. Hillary A. Herbert entered
the hall and modestly leaned over the
screen in the rear of the chamber. But
he could not escape the eyes that were
in search of him and the House spon-
taneously broke into applause and
cheers which lasted several moments
and which evidently came from the
heart.
Mr.. Cultivate smiling, bowed to Mr..
Herbert and yielded him five min
utes of his time. And so Mr.. Herbert
was compelled to come forth from his
retirement. He was deeply moved by
the cordial reception given him and his
voice Quivered as he said This recep-
ton from men with whom ! have as
ISOLATED and whom / have known so
long touches my heart in Il manner that
have no words to express. | can only
say that l thank you from the bottom
of my heart"
This short speech was greeted with
long and loud applause, and then Mr.
Herbert held q levee in the rear OF the
hall.
The conference report was agreed to.
Mr.. Peel moved that the House &c
into committee of the whole for the
consideration of general appropriation
bills. This motion was antagonized
by Mr.. Hatch, who wished the con-
sideration of the anti-option bill. But
Mr.. Peel's motion prevailed, yeas l52,
nays IS, and the consideration Of the
Indian appropriation bill was resumed.
The BILL rs passed by the House,
appropriated sd SOL ,74S; rs reported
to the Senate, S2l, sos, S2S-an increase
of 1921, $50. Last years bill appropri-
ated sd 900. 1872.