Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 February 1883 — PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. [ARTICLE]

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.

Tuesday, Feb. 13. Goth Houses devoted the entire day to tne consideration of the tariff bill. < Wednesday, Feb. 14. Both the Senate and House, after the transaction of Routine business, devoted the day to their respective tariff bills. Thubsday, Feb. 15. Senate.—The day wa: passed in considering the tariff bill, t House.— The Japanese Indemnity fund was the subject of consideration. After which tne tariff bill was considered. Fmday’ Feb. 16. Senate.— lt was agreed to repay the Japanese indemnity fund as received. The tariff bill was considered. House.— The legislative appropriation bill was passed after amehdment. The tariff bill was then taken np. Satubday, Feb. 17. Senate.—The tariff bill was oi der discussion during the entire session ,• House.— After transacting routine business the House took np the tariff bill and a miscellaneous discussion followed. Monday, Feb. 19. Senate,—The tariff bill was considered, House.— The sundry civil appropriation bill was reported. Several attempts were made to pass bills under a suspension of the rules, bat with no sucoees.