New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-08

ECONOMIST HOLMAN MADE t->iiN' -
THE HOUSE WOULDN'T LET HIM VIOLATE AGREE
MrNTs WITH THE INpIANs-BIiLs PASSED.
Washington Aug peciaO.-"Economist" Ho.-
man was made even more unhappy to-day than on
Yesterday When the House of Representatives adj
iourned late yesterday he had not yet abandoned
hone Although the yeas and nays had been ordered
on a motion offered by Mr.. Allen. OF Mississippi.
that the House reccde from its disagreement to GER
tain important amendments which the Senate hai
engrafted upon the Indian appropriation bill. Chair
man Holman hoped that ne would rally enough
Democrats who are in favor OF economy and re-
FORM" especially when they can conhscate money
belonging to Indians who have votes, 10 defeat
the motion. An adjournment moved and car
risd. The amendments In question provide that GER
tain large sums OF money which are To be paid 10
the Yankton Sioux. Ncz Perces, and other tribes. on
account Of lands which they have agreed TO sell 10
the United States and which TO b. he'd by the
Government. as trustee shall bear interest at the
rate specified In the agreements with the tribes
per cent. Chairman Holman demurred to this ana
insisted that the solemn agreements that had b.ch
entered into with the Indian tribes should he voaed
by an arbitrary and unjust reduction of the rate TO
fifth OF the interest on near.y s20DO0o sup
ported by majority OF the Democratic me'nDeers
Happiy there Democrats who refused
to vote for counenance this dishonorable propoSi,
on and today when yea ana nay Tce VA bH '
majority Of thirty in total vote OF 80 ~,
hearty app.ause with which the announevinrhI 81
worm wood to the venerable pseudo economist rom
Indiana. but he knew that further resistance wou.d
be futile and he did not oppose IN" adoption 81 me
clinching motion tina; sent the bill back to the sen
ate.
Senate amendments to the following bills were
agreed TO:
To subject National bank notes and Greenbacks
to State taxation: To amend Sections :, Hl ana = wy
Revised Statutes, relating TO the survey or pubnc
lands: to require contractors on public buildings 10
give bond for the payment OF labor ana materials
furnished for the buildings.
The Senate bill relieving excursion boats PLYING
between United States and Canadian ports from
the operations OF the law Of February, lN. ana
granting additional quarantine powers 10 the Marine
Hospital Service agreed to.
A Senate concurrent resolution was adopted d.
rectng the Secretary Of the Interior 70 suspend
opening settlement the Arnadonda Indian Reser-
walton in Florida until Congress shall take some
action in regard thereto.
The following House bills were passed.
Directing the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 10 bring suit 10
determine the rights II the Choc,aw and Chlck1-
saw Indians certain lands In oklahoma. which
the Wichita and allied tribes have agreed 20 sell
to the United States.
Authorizing the payment OF $1,000 10 the owner
of the schooner Henry IL. TiltOn. which sunk
about two years ago. shot detected from the
Sandy Hook proving grounds having gone clear
through her. at distance Of more than fVe miles
from the Hook.
Authorizing the Secretary OF the Interior 20 grant
rights Of way the public land for tram roads
canal and reservoir purposes.