House Debates Direct Tax Bill and Territorial Measures
The House discussed the direct tax bill and various measures on land allotment to Indian tribes, relief for whaling routes, and interstate commerce. Key actions included scheduling readings and committee plans, with debate over extra pay for overtime and a Des Moines river lands title bill. The Senate began tariff discussions and considered related resolutions on Canada relations.
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McPherson Defends Alcohol Provisions in Tax Bill Debate
Senator McPherson argued rates of duty ignore remittance of tax on spirits used in machines calling the measure an added bounty to chemical manufacturers. He urged a yea and nay vote on alcohol used in industry. Senate rejected his motion to strike out provisions related to manufacturing alcohol. Sherman joined Republicans in opposition. Senate then went into secret session and adjourned at 8:50.
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Mr. McPherson
Allison
New Jersey
Big Naval Gun Bursts Powder in Test at Axmapous
A Pittsburgh Steel Company gun was tested in Axmapous with 36 pounds of powder firing a successful shot, then 48 pounds caused a catastrophic explosion that destroyed the gun’s proof structure and scattered debris. Lt. McKnight notes the failure due to metal fatigue. President Johnson defends the test’s fairness.
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Onderneath
War Department New Library Plans and Army Training Orders
Summary of Col Thomas L Casey engineer chief report on new library plans cost estimates and land funds. Wach orders propose annual practice marches for infantry cavalry and artillery plus concentration by rail where possible. Also fiscal year 1888 expenditures of the Fish Commission and a proposed new constitutional election law in Washington.
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Smithmeyer
Col. Casey
Congress
Col Casey
Spofford
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Onsey
War Department
Wasseratom
Secretary of War
Seach
Republican National Committee Meets in Washington
The Republican National Committee will convene in Washington this afternoon to wind up campaign finances and discuss conditions in doubtful congressional districts. Members already arrived include Chairman Quay and Messrs Clarkson Dadley New Davis and Haine St. followed by further arrivals.
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Quay
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Dadiey
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Davis
Haine
Doubitot
Boston Captain Discusses Haytian Trouble Incidents
Report quotes Captain Ramsay of the U S steamship Boston describing events at Port-au-Prince and Gonaives during a Haytian Republic dispute. He recounts cargo landings, seizures, indemnities, and a prize court ruling while noting communications with American ministers and Haitian authorities.
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