The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-11
BILLS PASS THE HOUSE.
Measures Put Through Under sus-
pension of the Rules.


Washington. June 10-The business of
the first session of the Fifty-fourth con-
gress was practically concluded to-day
by the agreement of the two bodies upon
the sundry civil and District of Column
bia appropriation bills-the only remain
ing matters Of difference between the two
houses, when they met this morning. To
accomplish this, the House voted to con-
cur with the Senate in its amendments
to the sundry civil bill approprating, di-
rect and contingent. 100000 for certain
public buildings. This vote-1OO yeas 70
So nays-demonstrate what had been
feared would not be found a quorum of
members still in the city. The Senate
agreed with the House provision in the
District bill, cutting off appropriations 70
religious, BENEVOLENT and charitable instf-
tutions, amended so as to make the new
policy effective after June 80 1887
Previous to reaching this conclusion. the
House passed many measures under sus-
pension Of the rules, among them the fol-
lowing:
The House bill to protect the timber on
the public domain and forest reservations
from the ravages of fire, caused by mali
cious or careless campers or others.
The joint resolution extending the scope
of the goods roads Investigation now being
conducted by the agricultural department
Forbidding the landing upon the shores
of the United States of foreign sub-ma-
rine cable without the consent Of congress
Setting aside the Pacific forest reserve
on Mount Tacoma, for public park, to
be known as Washington National park
Opening national cemeteries to the bu-
rial OF army nurses.
To protect public forest reserva lions.
Appropriating $500 coo for the benefit of
the Omaha exposition.
Amending the shipping laws by provid-
ing still further for the comfort and well
being of sailors
FOrbidding the transpOrta ton of liouor
under false brands or names
Committee on elections No. was au-
thorized to take further evidence IN the
contested election case of Hopkins, rep,
vs. Kendall, dem. from the Tenth Ken
lucky district-the only case now remain
ing n committee
Mr.. Allen. dem. of Mississippi broke
the silence which has marked him dur
ing the session, and entertained the House
with the humorous speech which has
congressional sessions.
Upon the consideration of the confer
ence report on the district appropriation
bill, a general political discussion was
precipitated by Mr. Cannon, rep. of ILL
nois, chairman of the committee on ap-
preparations, who briefly reviewed the
legislation OF the session.
Messrs. Sayers, dem. of Texas and
Dockery, dem, of Missouri responded
charging the republicans with unparai-
Mr. Dingley, rep. Of Maine. defended
the republican policy in the House and in
the nation.
The concurrent resolution for the final
adjournment Of congress at ( O'Clock to-
morrow was received from the Senate and
agreed to-
At $50 o'clock the House took a recess
for two hours.
Tonight at 800 o'clock the House was
called to order with a dozen members on
the floor. A recess was taken until 1920
o'clock, when the enrolment of several
bills was reported, and Speaker Reed
signed them
At 1880 o'clock the sundry civil appro-
priation bill was signed, and then, it being
found that the District Of Columbia APP
preparation bill would not be ready to-
night, on motion of Mr.. Dingley, about
adjourned until tomorrow morning.
This brought an end to the legislative
day of Saturday, June 6, which extended
over q period Of los hours