The record-union., 1898-05-13
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
SENATE PASSES RAILWAY AR.
BITRATION BILL.
Bill Also Passed Removing Disa-
bilities on Persons Who En-
gagged in the Rebellion.

| WASHINGTON, May 12.-After a
prolonged discussion the Senate this ev
ening passed the bill concerning car
riers engaged in interstate commerce
and their employees known
as the railway arbitration bill. The
most important amendment to the
measure was that offered by Hoar of
Massachusetts, which provides that
courts shall issue no injunction against
| railway employees which shall compel
| them to give their personal service to
a company against their will On the
final vote only three Senators-Money
of Mississippi Rawlins of Utah and
| Tillman of South Carolina were record
ed against the bill.
A bill was passed removing all diSa
bilities imposed by the Fourteenth
Amendment to the Constitution on per-
sons who were at one time engaged in
rebellion against the United States.
The war revenue measure was re-
ported to the Senate, and notice was
given that it would be taken up next
Monday for consideration.
A bill providing for an American reg
lister for the steamer Catania was pass
ed at the opening of the Senate's ses-
sion to-day. The Catania has been ac
quired by the Government, and will be
used for hospital service.
A bill was passed authorizing the
establishment of life saving station
at Charlevoix, Mich.
Proctor Of Vermont presented the
resolutions in honor of Admiral Dewey
adopted by the Legislature of Yer
mont, his native State.
The following bill was offered by
Stewart of Nevada:
That all disabilities imposed by the
Fourteenth Amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the United States upon per-
sons on account of having engaged in
insurrection or rebellion against the
United States, and on account of haV-
ing given aid or comfort to the enc
mics thereof, are hereby removed"
The bill was passed without debate.
At 12:50 p. m. Hawley, Chairman of
the Military Affairs Committee, ad-
dressed the Chair, saying: Il hold in
my hand some papers which are of
great Importance TO the War Depart
ment, and they ought to be considered
in executive session."
He was interrupted by Gallinger, who
had secured a special order for the
consideration of pension bills for thir-
ty minutes.
will half hour make any difference
to the SENATOR" inquired Gallinger.
Yes" replied Hawley, decisively,
every minute will make a difference.
1t is necessary-imperative necessary
to the War Department that action
should be taken as soon as possible.
There are some gentlemen in town who
must leave this evening. l can not be
more specific now"
"All right" assented Gallinger, that
settles it,"
In reporting the war revenue bill in
the Senate, Allison gave notice on be-
half of the minority of the committee
that he would move at the proper time
to reinsert the bond provision. He also
gave notice that he would call up the
bill on Monday next, and on his motion
the Senate agreed that when it ad
journed to-day it be until Monday
Allison announced that he thought
the consideration of the revenue bill
would be facilitated by the adjourn
ment.
The Senate then went into executive
session.
IN THE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE House
to-day effected but little legislation. An
important measure providing for the
organization of a special line Of coast
defense vessels and the enlistment Of
men adequate to man them was pass
ed
The Senate bill to establish a volun-
teer Signal Corps was passed without
amendment.
These two emergency war measures
were the features of the session.
The House adjourned at Ais.