Rensselaer Republican, Volume 14, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1882 — CONGRESSIONAL. [ARTICLE]

CONGRESSIONAL.

bill fixing the time for hiding elecWest Vixjpnia passed. ” The political disabilities bill came up, but went, over without action. Consideration of the anti-Chinese bill was resumed, the question being upon concurring ini the amendment striking out the 16th section, which contains the wonts “Chinese laborers” to mean both skilled and unskilled laborers. A vote was then taken on striking out the 16th section, construing the words “Chinese laborers” wherever used in the section to mean skilled and unskilled laborers and Chines? employed in mining. house. * Washington, April 28.—A resolution was adopted reciting the recent Apache outbreak in Arizona, and calling on the secretary of war for information as to the number of United States soldiers now in the territory, and whether the military force now stationed there is sufficient to grant full protection to the people; and also whether any legislation is necessary for the prompt and efficient security of the people against the destruction of life and property by the hostile Indians. • HOUSE. Washington, April 29.—Mr. Page moved concurrence; in the senate amendments to the anti-Chinese bill. The hofise resumed consideratio n of the contested case of Lynch vs. Chalmers. The previous question was ordered and Mr. Calkins took the floor to close the|debate. A vote was then taken on the reso lotion of the minority of the committee on elections, declaring Chalmeis entitled to retain his seat. , This was rejected—yeas, 104; nays,, 126—a party vote. Atyout thirty pairs were announced on this vote. Second resolution, declaring Lynch entitled to a seat, was agreed— yeai, 126; navs, 83. Lynch then appeared at the bar of the house, escorted by Mr. Atuins, and the oath of office was administered to him Ly the speaker.

SENATE. Washington, May I.—Mr. Pendleton called attention to the outrages on American citizens in the countries of the east by reason of deficits in the law conferring criminal jurisdiction upon our < onsuls and ministers. Referred. The bill to repeal the discrimination against the appointment of exconfederates ifi the army again came up, and a division upon the pending question, to refer to the committee of judiciary. Messrs. Call and George spoke in favor m the repeal of the obnoxious measure and then the bill went over. After an executive session the senate adjourned. HOUSE. Washington, May 1 Bills were introduced and referred authorizing the appointment of a special commissioner for promoting commercial intercourse with the Central and South American states; for the appointment of a commission of three army engineers to determine the best route for ship canals to connect the lakes with the Mississippi river, and the Atlantic with the gulf of Mexico, across Florida, and appropriating $250,000 for expenses; to transfer the bureau of Indian afiairs from the interior to the war department. After debate, the bouse by a vote of 150 yeas to 65 nays resolved to suspend the rules and report resolutions designating May 9 for the consideration of a bill extending the charter of national banks. The rules were suspended and bills Eassed for the erection of public uildings at Detroit, Mich., $600,00:); Jackson. Tenn., $50,000; Denver, Col., $300,000; Greensboro, N. C., $50,000; Council Bluffs,lowa. $100,000; Lynchburg. Va., $100,000; Peoria, 111., $225,000. The above sums represent the maximum cost of the buildings when completed. SENATE. ( Washington, May 2.—A bill was passed granting twelve condemned cannons to the Morton monumental association of Indiana. Pending the motion to refer to the Judioiary committee,the bill removing the disqualification of ex-Confederates for army appointments, was defeated; yeas, 23; nays, 24. Mr. Davis, of Illinf is, voted aye with the Republicans. Thr bill then went over. Mr Lapham introduced a bill proposing an amendment to the constitution prohibiting any denial or abridgement of suffrage on account of sex. Referred. HOUSE. Washington, May 2.—A bill was passed for a .public building at Quincy, Illinois. Mr. Page attempted to call up the Chinese bill, but tiie regular order insisted upon tlie eiectioh of a public building at Hannibal, Missouri. Mr. Hatch explained the necessity 'or the building, and the bill passed, 1?6 to 53. Seuate amendments to the Chinese bill were concurred in. senate. Washington, D. 0., May B.—ln the senate Mr. Voorhees offered a resolution creating a committee of investigation to ascertain whether any corrupt or improper influence had been brought to bear on any member in the senate in regard to the bill pending before the senato finance committee to amend the laws regarding distilled spirits in special bonded warehousesalso, to inquire if any attempt had been made to bring any such improper or corrupt influences to bear on auy member of the senate to secure the passage or defeat of the bill, the committee io send for persons and papers and report as ear}?' as practable.

The bill to create a court of appeals came up as unfinished business, and Ur consideration oeuer of the day witboij| acjloi/ > J§ The committee gardAp the patent and cdpWrbdlt #Bes weitffpjecteii by a tlb vote—yfcaS72Br .nays, 28. This leaves the jurisdiction of the supreme court in such cases as it is at present, without regard to the amendments in coiitroveisy. ■. t ! ■ ' HOUSE. ’ Washington, May Henderson reported the bill to allow the army to be used as a posse commitatus. Ordered printed and recommit- ■ ted. ~, Bills reported: Authorising the secretary of war to erect at Washington's headquarters, at Newburg, N. Y., a memorial column, and to aid in defraying the expenses of the centennial celebration to be held in that city in 1883. Committee of the wuole. , To carry into effect the provisions *>f the constitution respecting the election of president and vice-presideni of the United States. Ordered printed and recommitted. The speaker announced the enrollment of the Chinese bill and affixed his signature. Adjourned. SENATE. Washington, May 4.— Mr, Voorhees’ resolution for a committee to investigate into the alleged corrupt or improper influences or concerhing the house oil) now before the finance committee, amending the laws fn regard to distilled spirits in bonded 'warehouses, Was taken up. After further discussion Mr. Windom withdrew bis amendment, with a notira that he would renew it toSorrow as an independent proposim, and the resolution Vas then postponed Indefinitely without objection. *- TPhe blHrepealing the disqualification for army service imposed upon ex-confederates came up in order, when Mr. Rollins’ pending motion, to commit it to the judiciary committee, prevailed by a party vote—yeas, 29; nays, 28. Mr.!Jonas offered and advocated an amendment dimishing the appellate jurisdiction of the circuit court with the view of facilitating business on the dockets. The bill went over without action, and after a brief executive session the senate adjourned. HOUSE. Washington, May 4.—The house went into committee of the whole on the tariff commission bill. The committee rose andjthe house adjourned.