Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-15
FORTE-FOURTH CONGRESS.
WEDNESDAY, March IS.

MarCn =.
SENATE Mr.. Herman presented memo
rial OF Seneca nation OF Indians in New
York, demonstrating against the bill pro
posing 10 turn them over 90 the guardian
ship of the state OF New York. Referred 10
Committee on Indian Affairs
MIR Wright, from Committee on Claims,
rfpofted adversely on claims Of John Read,
Of Cincinnati. and John Y. Worthington, OF
Fairfax county, Va; and the adverse reports
were concurred in.
Mr. West introduced hin 20 extend the
tin e for The completion OF certain railroads
In Louisiana. Railroads.
Mr.. Cockrell introduced nill 20 provide for
the app al from L. =. district 10 q. y cir
cult courts OF causes OF a criminal nature.
judiciary.
The following bills were passed: Senate
bill for the relief of BenIs min l.. Cornish. late
I'd Lieutenant OF the 32i Wisconsin volunteer
infantry; Senate bill for relief OF Major Jas.
T Turner.
Mr. INGALLS, called Up blu 20 incorporate
THE CITIZENS BUILDING COMPANY or
WASHINGTON.
the question being ON the substitute OF Mr.
sherman, providing that section $50 OF the
revised statutes relating 10 the District Of
mbia providing for the formation of cor
porstions be amended so a. 10 extend 10 and
include building associations.
Mr.. Ingails opposed the substitute. He
said there Were about 800 stockholders in
this company, and 10 was necessary % secure
special act OF Incorporation. The object OF
the company was To secure 10 poor men the
opportunity 10 obtain a home by a small
rOHthiy Payment Of ten dollars. The ob-
tects sought could not be obtained by section
5aS Those composing the association are
entirely willing that the liability clause
shall be inserted.
Mr.. Sherman said the experience OF the
PEOPLE OF Ohio, aud most OF other states was
that IL was not for the public interest 20
charter these private corporations. The
constitution OF Ohio does not prohibit tue
formation or any private corporations eX-
cept under some general law. He smoke az
in ia ~ ~
the action OF Congress in passing indis-
crminGte acts OF Incorporation of private
PARTIES. he should not vote for any more
private acts OF Incorporation In this District.
IL The GCor was once opened 10 II again.
lhere would be 10 end 10 the applications
That would be made.
Mr.. Hamlin said he had no difficulty IN
voting for bills Of Incorporation. All he
asked was that while the facilities desired
were granted the rights OF all others were
protected. There were three defects I'm this
particular bill which should he remedied: :
hrst, 10 put i'm the individual liability clause:
second, reServiDg the right to Congress TO
alter, amend, or repeal the act, and IN ird, 20
prohibit the company doing business outside
of the District
Mr.. Dawes said in some OF the bills PASSED
Tor corporations in this District most extra
ordinary powers had been conferred. As TO
building associations he knew that in the
hands OF prudent ard honest men they had
been OF great benefit 10 poor people, but he
knew also that al times they had been a pit
fall into which honest and ignorant mel had
fallen, and lost all that they had.
Mr.. Ingalls, moved an amendment. pro-
EldlDg that the Individual liability clause
shall apply ID the stockholders OF the CON-
rany, which, after further amendment 10y
MIR. Edmunds, was agreed to.
MI. Ingalls, then offered amendments to
carry out the suggestions OF Mr.. Hsmlin,
which were agreed 10.
The bill was then passed.
on motion or Mr.. Sargent, the Secretary
OF the Treasury was directed 10 ira ssmtt
Inc report special agent Morris on Alaska.
HOUSE OF REPRESENr ATIVEs-
Walling COhiO) Offered a resolution reciting
that IL is stated that no assessments aud
collection Of taxes in the District OF COlun-
bla on personal property has been made un.
der the act OF March 5, 1875, and that IL il
stated that no assessments and collection
have been MADE for the reason that the said
act is insufficient in law 10 secure its en-
forcement, and directing the Committee on
the Judiciary 10 inquire whether or not such
tax mas been assessed and collected, and If
not the reason for such noncompliance with
the act. and what legislation is necessary TO
The enforcement of IL, 10 the end that the
money may be collected TO reimburse the
government FOR the INTEREST on the 3-6J
bonds.
Mr.. Hendee (Vt) said the subcommittee
on the Judiciary OF the District Committee
bad the subject under consideration. and
would shortly report upon the subject. and
on this aSsurance the resolution was changed
from the judiciary 10 the District Commit
Mr.. Hamilton, N. j. from the Committee
on Appropriations, reported back the Mill
tary Academy appropriation bill, with Sen
ate amendments, recommending non con-
currence In the same. The House refused 10
concur In the Senate amendments, and the
bill was sent 10 q conference committee.
Mr. Faulkner w. Va } Offered a resolution
directing the Committee on Foreign Affairs
TO inquire into the extent of the Do wers con-
ferred by the United States on A. Il. Stein
berger as commissioner or special agent to
the Navigator Islands, and calling on the
Secretary OF State for copies OF ali CORES
pOndeEce between the said Steinberger aud
the State department. Adopted.
Mr.. Holman (Ind.) introduced bill TO in
corporate the National Surgical Institution
OF the District OF Columbia. Committee on
the District.
Mr.. Bartridge (Ga) introduced a bill -
provide for survey To determine the prac-
ticabillty of uniting the waters OF the At
laDtic ocean and Gulf of Mexico 10y means OF
canal through the Okeefonakee swamp.
Committee on Commerce.
On motion Of Mr.. Randall (Pa.), the House
then went into Committee OF the Whole on
the legislative appropriation bill, Mr.. Tar
ney PA } in the chair.
Mr.. FELTON, Ca proceeded 10 address the
House on the subject OF the finances.