The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-08-15
FIFTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
Summarized Proceedings of Our Law.
Makers at Washington.
ONE HUNDRED AND rronrY-N1Nrn DAY.

sEsArE.-The day was devoted to discus.
sion. The first thing discussed was resoIu-
ton by Mr.. Mills defining the principles to bc
observed In the revision Of the existing avs
TEN oil national taxation. The resolu.
ton by Mr.. Chandler looking to the
investigation Of the Dominion coal
company OF Nova Scotia was the
next thing taken up. This resolution went
over without notion. The conference report
on the river and harbor bill was Iaid before
the Senate and agreed to. The bill for the
deportation OF anarchists came up and its
provisions were explained. II was passed
and Messrs. Hill, Faulkner and Chandler
were appointed conferees
HousE'-The house spent the most Of the
day debating the senate amendments to the
Indian appropriation bill. Mr.. johnson OF
ONO presented the memorial OF the Central
labor union OF Cleveland, praying for the
impeachment OF United States District Judge
Kicks. II was referred to the judiciary com
mittee
ONE nuSDRrD,AYp siSEriETn DAY.
SENATE.-The senate held an interesting seq
sion. The most important In the days pro-
ceedings was the passage OF resolution di-
recting the PRECEDENT to take steps for the re-
lease OF American citizens confined in the
island of Cuba for participation In recent
rebellions.
The early adjournment OF the senate was
due to a desire TO avoid irritating remarks,
which, II was thought on the Democratic
side, would probably be heard later in the
day from Republican senators, and might
lead to a debate, which at the present time.
when feeling Is running high, might prove
disagreeable. There was also nothing before
the senate except the calender. which con-
tanned a large number OF bills that some of
the leading Democratic senators think might
as well remain on the calendar.
HoUsE.--The house began business by con-
curing In the senate amendments to the bills
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banks and all yarities OF notes circulating as
legal tender. the same as other notes are
taxed under state laws. After other routine
business the house ad djourned for the I.,mo-
cratic caucus.
ONE HUNDRED AND YfSErY-FrRsr DAY.
SESArE.-The senate unanimously passed
Representative stones bill permitting surety
and ,rust &C mpanies to go on the bonds Of
any United States official. This bill passed
the house about two months ago and only the
presidents signature Is necessary TO mike II
a law. P.tsburg aud Philadelphia surety
companies were strongly in favor OF the bill.
II the president signs, the bill postmasters
marshals, contractors and all government
officials can give surety bonds and not he
compelled to solicit private bondsmen.
Senator Allen introduced an anti-lobbyipp
bill. II defines lobbyist as n person who
habitualy endeavcrs to secure legislation In
congress by influencing members OF congress.
anu IL IrOnOSts u ItHhlty OF not less than
81 900. nor more than $4,000 and by i'm
prisonment In the jail OF the District of
Columbia, for not less than one year nor
more than five years for conviction of lob
bying In the District Of Columbia or in Wash
ington.
In the house Mr. Bailey presented n reso-
luton providing for an investigation by the
judiciary committee Of the charges against
Judge Kicks Of the Northern Ohio district
and empowering the committee to summon
persons and hold its meetings as II chooses.
The resolution passed without division.
Mr.. Myer, from the committee on militia
called up n bill to promote the efficiency Of
the militia. II provided for an elaborate sys-
TEN of national defense. including In the
militia all able-bodied citizens OF the United
States between the ages Of 18 to As. the organ
ized militia to he known as the national guard
and the unorganzed rs reserve militia.
The house agreed to the conference asked
by the Senate on the Hill anarchist bill and
the Stone immigration restriction bin, and
Congressman Boatner, Ferry and William A.
Stone were appointed ms the house confer
rees. The senate conferrees are Senators
Hill. Faulkner and Chandler
ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-THIRp DAY
SENATEAfter much debate on a number o,
motions which were defeated, routine bus-
ness was taken up, after which the Senate
went into executive session.
HOUSE. The house was In session but
hotniuR oi importance was done.
ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-sEcoYD DAY.
sESATE.-The senate's session lasted little
more than nm hour and no business Of import
ance was transacted. though an ATTEMPT was
made to consider the Chinese treaty, which
was prevented by the lack OF a quorum.
HoURE.-ln the House rs In the Senate no
business OF importance was transacted The
proceedings were enlived by n n ATTEMPT on
the part OF Mr.. Boutelle, Of Maine. to make
"a ba Ia A. ~
Hawaii, and to criticlse the Administrations
course regardless Of rulings from the speaker
holding that Mr.. Boutelle, who had ariscp
nominally on question Of privilege. was out
OF order petition was circulated among
members OF the House urging the house tari1
conferees to stand by free sugar and q perma.
nent income tax. Representative Bland start.
ed the petition.and it was numerously signed.
ONE HUNDRED AND SISETy-FouRTH DAY.
SEsATE.-The routine duties having been
disposed Of the clerk read a long veto mes,
sage from the president retiring naval of1lc
or. Mr.. Hill's resolution directing the senate
tarif conferees to report on the situation and
his amendment to the resolution, directing
the Senate conferees to return the tariff bill
to the custody Of the secretary were discussed
and then sidetracked by molten TO go into
executive session. The vote on the latter
motion was 35 TO 35. Vice President Steven.
son cast the deciding vote In favor OF the mo.
ton for an executive session.
HoUsE.-After an animuted discussion tho
house agreed TO thes senate amendment to giyo |
arid land states 100000 acres each TO be re,
claimed by irregaton, but still refused tho
senates proposal to give ex-senator Malone
1850 600 for lot to build printing ofiico |
on.
Representative HGugan, OF Wisconsin, has
introduced resolution to find out whether
control of railroads 10y legislation short of
government ownership will suffice to regu-
4 te rnilroRds In the nnhlic interests