The National tribune., 1909-02-04
CONGRESS.
Report Of Proceedings From Day to Day

Senate.
Monday. Jan. 25.-The Senate con-
vened at noon.
The urgent deficiency appropriation
bill was passed.
Senator William Alden Smith created
stir by denunciation of snow-covered
streets in Washington, and sought per-
manent remedy.
Senator Hale presented resolution.
which was unanimously passed, author
izing a probe of naval affairs.
Senator Foraker's bill to give gold
medals to Wright Brothers for aerial
experiments was passed.
Postal savings bank bill discussed for
several hours, Senator Hepburn ap-
pearing in role of opponent to measure.
The Senate adjourned at Ais o'clock.
House.
House convened at noon.
Tribute paid to Jack Binns, wireless
telegrapher on the steamship Republic.
House passed inaugural bill.
House passed bill changing jurisdic.
ton OF Justice Court.
McGavin resolution calling for in
formation on fire escapes in District
adopted.
Representative Taylor introduced
bill granting franchise thru Washing
ton streets to Washington, Baltimore &
Annapolis Railway Company.
House adjourned at 4:SG o'clock.
Senate.
Jan. 2s.-The Senate convened at
Senator Jeff Davis addressed the Sem
ate on his bill to suppress stock gam
bling.
Bin to prohibit importation of opium
passed.
Canotor pax,nar,s ,,aoeuro ,ror+fnr
refund Of certain war taxes passed.
During consideration of postal saw
ings bank bill Senator Cummins made
his maiden speech.
Senator Gallinger presented a bill to
suppress dealing in dangerous weapons
in the District.
In executive session Samuel B. Dom
nelly was confirmed Public Printer.
Senator William Alden Smith spoke
in opposition to pending treaty with
Canada regarding boundary waters.
The Senate adjourned at 4:41 o'clock.
House.
House convened at noon.
Bill passed making Lincoln Birthday
National holiday
General debate begun on Post Office
appropriation bill
Representative Rainey speaks on
Panama deal.
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Senate.
Jan. 27.-The Senate convened ati
noon
Senator Martin introduced two bills
for improving the coast desenses of
Chesapeake Bay.
Senator Rayner presented a bill to |
allow the Washington, Baltimore & |
Annapolis Railway to extend its tracks
into the city.
On motion Of Senator Cullom the
Senate proceeded to executive business
at 1 o'clock and remained in session
until 4:55 O'clock, when adjournment
was taken.
House convened at noon.
Speech of Representative WflIett ex-
plunged from Record.
House discusses Post Office appro-
priation bill.
Bill introduced regulating sale Of
liquor In the District.
House adjourned at 5 o'clock.
senate.
Jan. 28.-Practically the entire day
was spent in consideration of the omni- |
bus claims bill
Senator Brown, of Nebraska, made |
his first extended speech in the Senate,
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Gently offered by him.
Senator Foraker gave notice that he |
would move to take up the bill proyid- |
ing for the reinstatement of the men |
of the 25th Inf discharged without |
honor as a result of the Brownsville |
shooting ARRAY.
House.
The conference report on the census |
bill was agreed to. After an animated |
the Senate provision that the |
census printing may be done by private |
contract, If that should be found more |
was adopted.
The Army appropriation bill was
called up and briefly discussed before |
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