The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-11

Two hundred and Ave members answered
10 their names. and the journal Of Dec 10 was
read.
Tho resolution reported by Mr. Wood Dem.
N. W from the Committee on Ways aud Means.
empowering certain committees to investigate
the several departments of the Government.
came up.
Mr.. Kelley (Ilep. Pa asked unanimous con
scnt to offer Il resolution for q session of the
House on Saturday next. To- hear the arguments
Of representative women In support OF the pro-
posed constitutional amendment forbdding the
| States To disfranchse citizens ON account ofscx.
MIR. Crlttcndcn Dem. MOI objected. but with
drew the objection to permit Mr.. Kelley to make
Mr. Wood How long is the statement to bc2
Mr.. Kelley desire simply To bring to the
attention Of the House thesc petitioners.
pens OF both sexes from thirty-nNe States OF
the Union. asking the House to initiate pro-
cecding. which II cannot cuuSummate. which IL
can only submit To- the people of the several
States. and ask ing the House. as It has on for
mer occasions heard strangers on the floor. In
ylndicaton Of the right Of petition. To hear Il
limited number Of women on saturday next
state the grounds Of what thcy believe To- be "a
rights. which pertain to them ~ Intelligent in
d,nividuols, many OF whom are large taxpayers.
Mr.. Criuenden renewed his objection.
MT levitt DEM, ~ ! > presented u petition
OF the New York Chamber OF Commcrcc pray
nE for the passage of bill TO correct all errors
IA the assessment and collection OF duties on
imports.
ferrcd:
by Mr.. Luitrell Dem. CAL Ito prohibit the
employment OF Chinese or Mongoinns on any
public works Of the United States. Also. TO pre-
vent tho naturalization OF Chinese or Mongo-
lians. Also. 70 punish the practice OF polygamy
IN the Territories and other places SUBJECT To-
the exclusive jurisdiction OF the United States.
He also presented u joint resolution OF tho Cali
iornia Legislature concerning Chinese immi
grafton.
BY Mr.. Cox Dem. n. Yl-For the coinage Of
ilve-ccnt silver coins. ami the di-cOntinuanca OF
Mr. Bragg Dem. Wis askri leave IN offer a
resolution empowering the Military Committee
the Mexican border troubles printed, and to re-
port il Ia the House at any time.
Mr.. Hale lkcp.. Me- objected.
The motion to refer Mr. Woods resolution 10
The Committee of the Whole ON the STATE of ih.
Union was then adopted. aud Ithc House went
into Committee OF the Whole, Mr. Eden Dem.
I'LL ia the chair
Mr. Burchard rep. NJ offered nm amend
ment authorizing committees to apply 10 the
House Al any time for powers.
Mr. Wood declared that NJ, personally. knew
of nothing intended beyond u far. legitimate.
honest Inquiry Tor the puruosc OF In@trnrun-
thc II us in the dis hare OF rs legislative
duties. II was no. de-.-n'd t. enter upon
a wiin and extended attempt go inJur" tn"
p.fe. ud nr private character "i any pubic
official. His idca of thr powers and duties
OF "a" House was i!lai ih were co0ord mat.
VITA uu-" 40 the lr -lu nt and tAe Sruat'
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