The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-07-25
FIFTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
Summarized Proceedings of Our Law
Makers at Washington.

HousE.-In the House resolution Of
fered by Mr.. McCreary, DEM, of Kentucky,
was adopted indorsing the prompt and Wig
orous action OF the President in suppressing
Iawlessness as n result OF the rail way strike.
Senate amendments to the naval approprla-
ton bill were non-concurred in and the bill
sent to conference Tho rest Of the days
session was spent In discussing the bill re-
ported from tine Committee on Judiciary "to
establish uniform system OF bankruptcy"
The tariff sonierees adjourned to-day with
out agreement. This was done because the
radical differences prevented progress, and
the discussion had led to harsh words and q
row. II looks now as II the Senate bill rs it
Is must go through, or else there will bo no
tariff legislation.
The bankruptcy Din is peculiar in its fca-
lures. IL provides that II any debtor owing
5000 or more shall execute an assignment or
cession OF his property valid by the laws OF
the state, Territory or District OF Columbia,
in which he may reside, such property is to
be distributed among his creditors according
TO the laws OF the State in which he may re-
side. The usual preferences Of tie United
States or the States are permitted. Within
four months from the filing of the deed OF
assignment the debtor may ask the court for
his discharge. The &C, is to remain in force
two years and no lona:S.
ONE HUNDRED hSD .EvEST y-THIRD DAY.
SESATE.-In the Senate an amendment to
the agricultural appropriation bill. offered by
Mr. Hansbrough, Republican, OF North Da-
kota, making an appropriation OF Sl.OO0,0OO
TO exterminate the Russian thistle, was adopt
ed. and the bill passed. The Indian appro-
priation bill was taken up and is now un-
| finished business.
UousE.-In the House the bill authorizing
the construction OF bridge over the Monon-
gahcla at the foot Of Main street, borough OF
Bellevernon, Pa, was passed. The Bailey bill
| to establish o uniform system of bankruptcy
was also passed. Several bills OF minor i'm
portance were acted upon
The Conference Committee met and after
| an hour and quarters session. in which
there was desultory talk on the tarifl situa-
/ ton. the committee adjourned.
ONE HUNDRED AND sEyESty-FoUnrH DAY.
! SENATE-The Senate hill to reserve for 10
| years In cnch OF several States 90 100 acres
| OF arid lalds to be reclaimed and sold in
small tracts to actual settlers. was passed.
! The Indian appropriation bill was then con-
| sidered, bnt no final action had. The con-
/ ference report on the naval appropriation bill
| was presented and agreed to, The House
having disagreed TO the Senate amendment to
the agricultural appropriation bill, Senators
Gull, Brice and Cullom were appointed con-
terecs on the part OF the Senate. Adjourned
HoUsE.-In the House the agricultural APP
| preparation bill was sent to conference. Six
bills reported from the Committee on Military
Affairs were passed. The most important OF
ments In the army
The Senate will not yield on the tariff bill,
and the House Is in the same position The
Conference Committee decided to report to
the Senate and House that tho conferees have
been unable to agree, and to ask for further
Instructions.
ONE HUNDRED And sEvESTY-FIFTH DAY.
SRSATE.-The message from the White
House asking for further conference on the
tariff bill was laid before the Senate. MIR.
Voorhees,, chairman OF the Senate Conference
Committee, made IN oral report that the con-
ferees had not been able to agree, and further
consideration Of the bill was dropped for the
day. The Indian appropriation bill was
again taken up and occupied the balance oi
| the session.
House. Immediately after the reading OF
the journal in the House. Mr. Cultivate
| Democrat, OF Ohio, presented an order from
the Committee on Rules providing for two
hours debate on the report Of the conferees
on the tariff bill, and restricting action OF the
House to voting on a motion to insist on dis
agreement to the Senate amendments In bulk
The order was antagonized by Mr.. Reed, Re
publican. of Maine, and Mr.. johnson, Demo
crat, OF Ohio the latter of whom wanted an
opportunity to vote separately on the sugai
schedule. II was agreed to without a divis
ion, however, and then Mr.. Wilson, Democrat
OF West Virginia. chairman OF the Committed
on Ways and Means. reported the failure o
House insist upon its disagreement to the
Senate amendments The chief point OF con
troversy between the representa- yes OF tn,
dominant party In the House and Senate
Mr.. Wilson said, were the schedules on sugar
silver, lead, ores, woolens. iron and steel, es
pecially on pig iron and steel rails. Th'
chief difficulty In the pathway OF an agree
ment, however, he said. was the suga
schedule. He was frequently interrupted b,
applause from his political associates, whici
arose to the tumultuous whom he declared II
favor of never adjourning until the duty or
refined sugar had been repealed. whateve
might be- the fate Of the general tariff bill. II
conclusion he had read the lette
from President Cleveland, approvin,
the features OF the Wilson bill
In n speech Mr.. Reed said the letter showed
that the President was In favor Of q tax OIL
sugar In recompense for free coal and iron
In the contest between the Boston syndicate
controlling the coal and iron mines OF Now
Scotia and the people, he takes the side o
the Boston corporation. 1t was evident, sale
MIR. Reed. that the purpose OF the Democratic
conferees, oil but one from the south, was T.
bring the prosperity Of the material interest
Of the country down to the level o
those OF that part Of the country instead O
bringing them up to the level of tn
other portions of the country. Aftel
brief remarks by MIR. Wheeler. Democrat, o
Alabama, and Mr.. Grow, Republican, O
|
from West Virginia, was agreed 10 and Speak
er Crisp rc-Gppointed Messrs. Wilson, McMil
lin, Turner and Montgomery, Democrats, anC
Alessrs. Reed, Burrows and Payne. Republi
cans, managers Of the conference on the par
OF the House. Adjourned.
ONE HUNDRED AND sEvENTy-sIyTH DAY.
SEYATE.-For Ave exciting hours the tarii
bill faced defeat In the Senate to-day. II
order TO save the measure an adjournmen
was forced until Monday Then at $50 =
m. the Senate went into executive session
and later adjourned.
HoUsE.-Becauseo of avery small attendanc
by reason of greater attraction In the Senate
the House was able to transact much busines
in short time. Half adozen bills were passe,
without opposition. Mr.. Stones imnigra
ton bill was passed. The bill provides for
consular inspection at the point OF departure
pf all emigrants coming to the United States
without which thev shall not be admitted
oNEHUNDRED AND sEyESry-sEvENTHD DAY.
'SESArE.-Nothing was done, and after q
very brief session the Senate adjourned fol-
the day.
HoUsE.--The first thing In order was tn,
vote On the Tucker joint resolution proposin;
the election of United States Senators by di
rect vote of the people. 1t was announced a
fOllOWs. ieas la7. navs 40 Thia WAS thf