Tw enty- ninth Congress-,


FIRST SESSION

SENATE.
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SENATE.


Saturday, July rs, 1916.


Various petitions and memorials were pre-
sented, againt the reduction Of the tariff.


Mr.. Webster spoke three or four hours against
the bill to reduce the tariff, showed the distress
which would ensue, and insisted on the pro-
lection Of those interests which had sprung
into existence in consequence of the former le-
gslation Of Congress. He spoke about four
hours; and without concluding his remarks,
yielded the floor, that motion might be sub
mitted to adjourn; which prevailed.


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Hhe House were occupied the entire day in
the consideration Of private bills, and adjourn
ed at an early hour.


Among the bills passed was one for the re-
lief Of Amos Kendall--to pay the expenses in
Cured by him In defending himself against