Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-07-27
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CONGRESS-.

SENATE, July ls.-sIhe Indian appropriation
bill occupied NE entire SoSSion, but no final
iion on TIC measure was reached. The bill
EpprOprlatcS about nine and Il half million dol-
larsone and n half millions more than the
amount appropriated for the fiscal year 1894.
HoUSE.-Bills were passed authorizing the
construction Of Il bridge over the Missouri
river ut Lexington, Mo, and adding the towns
Of Manchester Vernon and Rockwell to the
customs district of Hartford, Conn. The agri-
cultural appropriation bin was sent to confer
encc, and Mr.. Hatch promised to take the
sense of the house before agreeing to the senate
amendment appropriating ~ 100000 for the ex-
termination of the Russian thistle
SENATE, July 1.-THE Indian appropriation
bill was passed and the conference report on
Nhc diplomatic and consular appropriation bill
was agreed to. A message from the house,
asking further conference on the tariff bill,
was laid before the senate, followed by an oral
report from Mr. Voorhees,, chairman OF the
finance committee, to the effect that the con-
ferecS had not been able to agree He gave no.
tice that he would call the matter up for con-
sideration and action tomorrow.
HOUsE.-The session was mainly devoted to
debate on the report OF the conference commit
tee on the tariff bill. The report was sub
mitted by Chairman Wilson and the house dis
agreement to the senate amendments were in
sisted upon a letter from the president was
read, culogizing the Wilson bill and strongly
opposing any surrender to the senate bill.
SENATE, July 20.-The presentation OF the
message from the house asking for further
conference on the tariff bill was the occasion
for an oratorical display, which was enjoyed by
large audience. Speeches were made by Sem
ators Smith, of New Jersey; Hill, of New York
and Vest. OF Missouri. The speech of Mr.. Hill
xrnp tnAF Fans ~.
upheld the position OF the president, as defined
III the latter's letter to Congressman w. L.
Wilson. No action was taken and the senate
adjourned until the 23d.
HoTSE.-Thc session was devoid of pubic in
tereSt, only few members being present.
HOUSE. July 2l.-T'or the second time by a
vote of more than twO-thirdS of the members
present, the house passed u Joint resolution
proposing an amendment to the constitution
providing for the election of United States
senators by the people That having been dis
posed of the rest of the session was occupied in
discussing the bill directing the restoration as
fast rs vacancies occur, of railway postal clerks
who were dismissed from the service between
March Is and May 9l. 1880 No action was
reached before adjournment.
1lT senate was not In session.
SENATE July 23.--Mf Voorhees, called up the
conference report on the tariff bill and Mr..
German addressed the senate at length. He
drew graphic picture of the anxiety with
which the country awaited the fate of the tariff
bill and severely criticised thu presidents let
ter 20 Chairman Wilson, which he pronounced
the most extraordinary, the most unwiSe com
munication shat ever came from president of
Tho United States. Senator White spoke in
favor Of the motion to insist on the senate
amendments and to Nt,tc to further confer
encc. Without action on the pending motions
! the senate adjourned.
| HoUSE.-The house spent an hour and q half
trying to ret quorum. but none appearing an
| adjournment was taken many members going
over to the senate chamber to listen to the
tariff debate