Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-12-19
SENATE AND HOUSE.
WORK OF OUR NATIONAL LAW
MAKERS.
A Weeks Proceedings In the Halls ~
consress-Important Measures Dis
cussed and Acted Upon-An Impair
tial Resume Of the Business.



In the Senate Monday a speech by Nor
gan of Alabama opposing the settlement
of the Behring Sea claim was the event
of the day. The Senate in executive ses-
sion confirmed the following nomina-
tons: Elmer b. Adams of Missouri to
be district Judge for the western district
of Missouri; Rufus III. Peckhnm of New
York to be associate justice of the United
States Supreme Court The House held
a short session and devoted most of its
time to discussing the appointment Of
House officers. The first business propo-
sition brought forward in the House was
q bill by Mr.. Hopkins to amend the
statute fixing the customs district of Chi
cago so that the district would embrace
all of the States of Illinois and Indiana.
The bill was passed by unanimous con-
sent. A resolution was passed for the
appointment of three new assistants to
the superintendent of the document-room.
The Senate was in session less than
two hours Tuesday. The proceedings
consisted of the introduction of about
100 bills. followed by a speech on the
Monroe doctrine by Senator Cullom.
Representative Barrett of Massachusetts
enjoys the distinction of being the author
of the first thrilling incident in the pres
ent House of Representatives. He threw
a bombshell into that body by offering a
resolution impeaching Thomas +. Bay
ard, United States ambassador to the
court of st. James. for high crimes and
misdemeanors, embodied in the utter
ances Of Mr.. Bayard before the Edin-
burgh, Scotland, Philosophical Institute
Nov. Z. In this speech, 1t is said, Mr..
Bayard spoke of protection" as a form
of Estate socialism" and said il had done
more to "foster cl;sss legislation" breed
inequality" corrupt public life" Flower
the tone of national representation" "di-
vorce ethics from politics" than any other
single cause. Mr.. Barrett's resolution
was: Resolved, by the House of Rep
resentatves. That the Committee Oh
Foreign Affairs be directed to ascertain
whether such statements have been pub
licly made. and if SO to report To the
House ST CHI action by Impeachment or
otherwise as shall be proper in the prem
Uses. For the purpose of this inquiry the
committee is authorized to send for per-
sons and papers," Upon motion of Mr..
Cannon the words ''by impeachment or
otherwise" were stricken out, and ths
resolution adopted.
Proceedings Of the Senate Thursday
covered the entire range of legislation,
from the introduction of petitions, bills
and resolutions to the passage OF bills,
and included two formal addresses. A
bill extending the Chicago port Of entry
so as to cover the State of Illinois re-
ceived the final Endorsement of the Senate.
Almost an hour was devoted to speech
by Senator PETER in advocacy of his bill
curtailing the expenses incurred i'll Con-
gressional funerals and providing that q
sergeant-at-arms shall take the place of
the committee now sent out by the two
houses as escorts to their homes of the
remains of deceased members. Mr.. Call
addressed the Senate upon his resolution
upon the cruelties alleged to be perpetrat-
ed upon the Armenians by Turkish au-
thorities. He thought the United States
should Mt least express announcement
to the civilized powers in the effort they
are making to suppress these outbursts
of bigotry, superstition, cruelty and crime.
The House listened to a speech by Mr..
Grow. ex-Speaker. relative to President
Cleveland's utterance concerning tariff
and currency. Both houses adjourned to
Monday.