National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-10
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. SWAMI, OF Nd, presented a memorial
signed by citizens Of Washington, D. O., praying
that the duty on imported tin plates may be
changed fr2p ad valoren to specific. Referred
to Ways and Means.
Mr.. E. Il. ROBERTS, Of N. Y, from the Com
mlttee OF Ways and Means, reported q bill to
repeal all moieties, and for other purposes, and
asked that it be printed and recommltted.
Mr.. WOOD, CT N. Y, said he wanted It under
stood that the Committee Of Ways and Means
had never voted upon this bill The only author
ity given was to have It printed and recommitted.
1t was ordered to be printed in the Record
Mr.. KELSEY, Of Pa, presented petition OF
200 pensioners Of Philadelphia protesting
against change of the pension laws. Referred
Mr.. BUTLER, of Mass, from the Committee
On the Judiciary, reported bill to protect per-
sons acting in the interest of the United States,
and asked its immediate consideration
Mr.. BECK Of KY, objected.
The House then resumed consideration OF the
bill, reported yesterday by Mr.. WooDFoRD, OF N.
Y, in relation to
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Mr. wOODFORD addressed the House in favor
Of the blu and Of certain amendments which he
suggested.
Mr. DAWES, of Mass, approved the general
features Of the bill. He would not antagonize the
fully considered. For instance, It fOrbidE the y"
ceipt of moIeties by public officers. As -
and Means had that matter un1 .pe ways
it should be referred tho .--sr Collaboration,
Mr.. BUTLEP .e.
entiFol" Of MASS, said that the bill went en-
L-srlhy Of navy could occupy residence furnished
for him; as, for instance, at West Point or Annap
oils. There had been good deal said here about
the practices Of the fathers but the House ought
to know that Washington, Adams and Jefferson
and all the early Presidents never Travelled ut
their own expense. Now, an officer is censured If
he travels in his own vehicle.
Mr.G.F HOAR, Of Massachusetts,, said this
bill proposed TO abolish all fees. This would be
impracticable, because there were some officials
who could not be paid fixed salary. The very
nature of their employment necesstateG the re-
saint of fees 1t had been asserted upon this hool
that. besides his salary, the President Of the
United States received double the amount Of hi
salary in fees and perquisites He did not see now
this couId be the case but If 50 1t would be bettel
to fix the salary at sufacient amount 50 that zee,
would not be necessary. Mr.. HoAR also oplectec
to the bill on the ground stated by General But
LER that it would deprive army and navy omeer
OF occupying official residences.
Mr. wOODFORD called attention to the rae
that he had offered an amendment especially e1
empting the President and ofhcers Of the arm!
and navy.
Mr.. HALE, Of Me-, said It had been charged
time and time again on this floor that United
States officials Of to-day made an unscrupulou
use Of public property. He did not believe tn
officials Of to-day were worse in that regard thai
the officials Of years ago. Nevertheless o clamo
had been made against them. and It was there
fore proper TO pass 9 Eell-guArded bill
Mr. KELLOGG, Of Conn, said the bill was mo-
perfect, and he suggested that it be sent TO tn,
w avs and Means Committee.
Mr.. WOODFORD agreed to this and movet
that reference.
Mr.. O'BRIEN, Of Md, asked Mr.. wooDEoR
to yield to him. He had odere1 m amendment
and wanted to be heard on It.
Mr.. wooDFORD declined to yield.
Mr.. O'BRIEN asked Mr.. WooDFoRD II he ha
not purposely snd deliberately confined the d.
hate 10 his side OF the HoCse7
Mr. wOODFORD said he 9Ould not SsrEHe