Morris tribune., 1895-01-16
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Second Session Of the Fifty.
Third Congress.
Daily Summary OF the Proceedings in
Senate and House-Measures Dis
cussed, Bills Passed and
Others Reported.

appropriation bill was agreed to in the
senate yesterday. The house bill fol
the relief of homestead settlers in Wis
consin, Minnesota and Michigan was
favorably reported. Senator Lodges
resolution calling for information why
United States ships of war had beer
withdrawn from Hawaiian waters was
discussed.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-In the senate
yesterday the urgency deficiency bill
was reported without amendments.
The bill for the relief of the homestead
settlers in Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Michigan was passed.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA bill was in
troduced in the senate yesterday pro-
viding for a pension of $50 per month
to ex-soldiers for the loss of one arm
above the elbow or of leg above the
knee, and of 500 for the loss of an entire
arm or leg. The income tax was dis
cussed, Senator Hill introducing an
amendment to test the CONSTITUTIONAL
ity of the act.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-The debate in
the senate yesterday on the subject of
the income tax occupied the better
part of five hours. Most of that time
was used by Senator Hill dem, N. W
in advocacy of the amendment offered
by him the preceding day, giving
courts of the United States jurisdiction
to hear and determine suits to test the
constitutionality and validity of the
tax He assaulted the tax as unequal,
ununiform and unjust.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA. - Senator
Faulkner introduced bill in the sem
ate on Saturday to regulate the issuing
of licenses for the sale and manufac-
ture of Intoxicating liquors in Alaska.
The urgent deficiency bill was further
discussed.
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a currency bill
was introduced in the house yesterday
by Mr.. Wadsworth IN. W, the princi-
pal feature of which is the issue of
per cent. bonds payable in fifty years.
The general debate on the Carlisle cur
rency bill came to an end The feature
of the day was the speech of Mr.. Sib-
ley (dem., Pa.) who opposed the meas
ure, and who, in referring to reports
that the executive department was us
ing its power to influence votes in favor
of the bill. said:
MIR. CHAIRMAN: If have read the consti-
tuition of the United States correctly. it de-
fines the powers and duties of the chief
executive and the powers and duties of the
of this house; and tell you that
il ever rebuke was needed to one who has
down the prerogatives of the people
it is to that man who has used his influence,
or attempted to use 1t, to create In himself
the sole governing power Of this nation. 1t
has come to time when to be the government
of this people requires something more than
combination of brains, belly and brass" lSen-
sation and applause.]
He referred to George Ill, and said
it had been given out that anyone
who voted against this bill would in
cur the displeasure of the king. Four
days after the repeal of the Sherman
act members had told him that they
had been promised revenue collector
ships if they would vote for repeal.
Mr.. Sibley continued:
I'VE saw our distinguished executive after
the election of 1892 HE himself away for
recreation. Where on earth did he go? To
the classic shores of Hog island. The Bible
says that when they are set at liberty each
nan will go to his own place. Where did he
20? To Buzzard's Bay. And ever since the
Did ship of state has been humping her nose
INTO Hog island and laundering in the waters
If Buzzard's Bay with prosperity but cable
ength away"
Speaking of his democratic princi-
pies, Mr.. Sibley said that if he got into
what he supposed was mahogany
wagon, and found it was veneered
being driven over rocky
.oad by an inexperienced driver, he
would jump out, and would not care
much where he landed.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-In the house
the diplomatic and the post
office appropriation bills were passed.
An order to close debate on the Carlisle
currency bill was defeated by vote of
90 to 124. This action practically de-
eats the bill.
(. WASHINGTON, Jan. ia bill was
passed in the house yesterday to define
he crimes of murder in the first and |
second degrees, and manslaughter and |
ape, mutiny and desertion, and pro-
riding punishment therefor, and to /
lbolish the death penalties on other
rimes. The District of Columbia ap-
bill (S5, 391, 1oO was passed
WASHINGTON, Jan. I'm the house
yesterday bill to pay the heirs of
William johnson, of Fayette county,
Tenn, for $4,000 worth of stores con-
iscated during the war was discussed I
IN attempt to pass a bill granting
'ension of 500 a month to Maj. Gen.
ohm A. McClernand caused heated |
.ebate, in which Mr.. Springer (dem) |
nd Mr.. Clark (dem.) berated southern
nen for anti-union sentiments. The
ill was withdrawn.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA. - The oleo-
bill was considered in the
louse on Saturday and the Indian ap-
bill was reported Eulo-
lies. upon the life and services of the
ate Representative George B. Shaw,
Wisconsin, were delivered.
Three Men Drowned.