Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-29
THE EVENING STAR
THURSDAY..............May -, 1879.
CONGRESSIONAL.


Conclusion Of Yesterdav's PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.-After our report closed
On mouon OF Mr. Pendlet0n the bill hereto
fore introduced by him to provide that the
may occupy seats on the floor OF the Senate and
House of Representatives was taken from the
table, and, on his motion, referred to a com.
| mttee Of ten to be appointed by the chair
The Senate, on motion OF Mr.. Call, then took
up the bill to allow the use OF the militia and
the Land and naval forces OF the United States
and Mr.. Call addressed the Senate In favor OF
the bill.
The Senate at p.m on motion OF Mr.. Burn
side, went into executive session, and soon
afterwards adjourned.
HOUSE.-After our report closed
me speaker recognized MIR. Springer, who de-
s sn 10 oner resolution amending the rules OF
on this the republicans fllibustered until 2
O'Clock, at which hour Mr.. Hunton claimed the
LOOT LOOT ior The committee on the District OF Co.
The Speaker ruled that the roll-call could be
interrupted, and stated that the subject would
again come up whenever the District business
lThe resolution which Mr.. Springer desired tn
nave Ieao provides that the business now pend
Ing IN the morning hour be referred TO the
SSoiIihlttee or the whole, aud authorizes the
Speaker when quorum has not voted 10 count
the House, and If there be a Quorum nreSant
10 proceed with business as IL a quorum had
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BUSINESS
I'll me House then proceeded to the cOnsidera-
i on Oh DlsIrct business, the pending bin (rea
i've 10 Drldge across the Potomac river) being
passed over without action. Mr. Hunton sratinS
tnat il would be brought up again this session
c MT: Henk.e reported bin TO confer upon the
commissioners or the District OF Columbia the
powers, duties and limitations Contained in
chapter water service) OF the Revised stat
uIes OF the United States, relating to the Dis
OF the Treasury to advance SIS. 900 to the Com.
missloners for the improvement of the water
service on Capitol Hill. The bill was passed.
commissioners OF the District of Columbia tn
Issue 2o-year per cent. bonds of the District of
So aud n 10 the amount OF not more than
ness of said District
MT: Mcmillan offered an amendment proyld
ing that nothing In the act shall be construed
10 make the L. s. government liable for either
part thereof. N'' VI ""'
the amendment was adopted and the bill as
Mr.. Aldrch tR. ~ reported bill fixing the
rate or interest upon arrearages OF general tax
es and assessments for special improvements
now due to the District OF Columbia, and for a
revision or assessments for SPECIAL improve
ments Some debate followed In watch Mr.
Cox, who also spoke against the preceding bill
argued that this was but step to make the
LIFTED States pay all the debts OF the District.
This was denied by number of representa-
tves, and the bill passed.
Mr.. f. Wood, rising to a question of priyilepe
SAID that he desired TO report from the commit
zee OF ways and means resolution fixing the
date OF the final adjournment OF Congress-
MI. Mcmahon and Mr.. Cox argued that the
resolution could not be admitted while business
from the District OF Columbia committee was
In order, the latter remarking that he was not
In hurry to adjourn anyhow.
Inc speaker pro TEN. (Mr. Springer ruled
that the District business could not be inter
rupted and declined to admit the resolution.
MI. Martin reported the bill for the appoint
ment OF an Inspector OF plumbing In the district
OF Columbia. Passed:
Mr.: Klotz reported the bill extending the area
TOT the taking up and 1mpounding domestic
animals In the District Of Columbia. Passed.
The House then, at 4:2O, adjourned,