Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-28
FORTE.FIETH CONGRESS.
TUESDAY, January -.


SENATE.-House amendment 10 Senate bin
TO amend section 5.497 OF the revised statutes
relating 10 embezzlement by officers OF the
United states, was agreed 10. and the bil
passed. The amendment applies 10 the title or
the bill.
House amendment 10 the Senate bill making
the 22d OF February a legal holiday In the Dis
trict of columbia, was agreed TO- and the bill
passed. The amendment provides that ii shall
take effect February 22d, 1879.
Mr.. Morrill, presented the memorial OF the
Capitol Hill and East Washington Improvement
association in relation 10 the site for new Con-
gressional library. Referred TO the COMMITTEES
on public buildings and grounds.
Mr.. Anthony, from the committee on print
ing. reported fayoraby on the resolution 10
print 10000 copies Of the special report OF the
department Of Agriculture on insects enecting
the cotton plant. Agreed to.
Mr.. Dawes from the committee on public
buildings and grounds, reported adversely on
number OF memorials referred to that commit
tee, among them one of the Missouri legislature
asking the removal OF the National Capitol to a
more central portion OF The Union and others
from various labor organizations protesting
against tile violation OF the eight hour law
The committee was discharged from their fur
ther consideration.
THE LABOR QUESTION.
MI. Davis tlll.) presented a memorial signed
by 3l99 persons representing sixteen states
praying the establishment Of a bureau TO COL
lect statistics in regard TO- and have especial
charge or labor interests, and the anD0intmpnt
of special commission to inquire 10 what eN-
tent machinery has taken the place Of manual
labor in general production and manufacture
among the SlgnerS 10 The petition are Mrs
Elizabeth Thompson, Wendell PhiTinS. smith
Ely, George Wm. Curtis. VIM W. Corcoran the
mayors OF Philadelphia, Wilmington, Trenton.
ana othef cities, and business men throughout
Inc country. In presenting The memorial Mr.
Davis spoke OF the importance OF labor Dues
ions. and said the requests cont aimed in II
were seas0nable. and entitled To careful con-
SiieratiOn OF Congress. The petition was re
terged 10 the committee on education and labor
ANDERSON's TESTIMONY WANTED.
The Vice President laid before the senate
message from the House OF Representatives.
transmitting. in answer 10 a request of the SEN
ate. tie testimony OF James f. Anderson be
lore committee OF that body in regard 10
Hon. Stanley Matthews a Senator from Ohio
Referred TO select committee on that subiect
appointed last session, Of which senator Allison
is chairman.
A number Of bills were introduced and re-
fefTed. among them the following: BY Mr. Ed
mnndS (by requeStl-Authorizing the President
TO prescribe suitable police regulations for the
government OF the various Indian reservations
and for the punishment OF murder. robbery and
other crimes committed thereon. Referred 10
the committee on judiciary. BY Mr. Morrill-A
substitute for the bill reported from the library
committee 10 provide additional accommoda-
tionS Tor the library of Congress. Laid on the
iaple: BY MI. Sargent-For the erection of
Francisco Cal. Referred 10 the committee on
public buildings and grounds
Mr. Mitchell Submitteda resolution instruct
ing the committee on railroads TO inquire into
the eNpedience OF authorizing railroad COM
panies operating Interstate railroads to con-
struct and operate lines OF telegraph for COM
mercial purposes, and TO connect with other
lines In order that competition in telegraphic
communication may be encouraged. Agreed
10.
Mr. Harris introduced bill 10 authorize the
commissioners OF the District OF Columbia TO
remit certain charges, penalties, commissions.
interest and other expenses upon the payment
OF the original amounts of the general and spe-
lonf7rS, DoF -
District committee,
Hol SE.-Mr. Atkins, chairman OF the COM
mittee on appropriation. reported the leEisla-
tive, executive, and judicial appropriation bill.
Referred 10 committee OF whole.
Mr. Knapp introduced bill providing that all
soldiers who have become totally blind in The
service of their country shall receive pension
OF Sl2 PER month. Referred.
Mr.. Elan introduced bill conveying TO the
several states any title the United States may
have III unSlryeyed islands in any UnnaYigable
pond or lake. Referred.
Mr. Mills asked if the regular order was not
| the morning hour
The speaker replied that it was not. The
special order was the bill to restrict the immi-
gfatlOn OF Chinese. and the House proceeded
Immediately 10 lis consideration. II provides
| tnat no master OF a vessel. owned by anN citi-
zen or the | nited States. shall take on board
| at any foreign port any number of Chinese ex-
ceedlng ten. with intent to bring them to the
United States, under penalty of 800 for each
such passenger in excess OF ten: such penalty
TO become lien on the vessel
/ Mr.. COnger inquired il opportunity would be-
given 10 offer amendments.
Mr. Willis (whO had charge Of the bilD replied
| that he was instructed by the committee on
education and labor 10 have the bill passed as
| reported.
Mr. Conger said that many gentlemen on his
| side OF the House We're in favor of the bill bur
wanted an opportunity 10 amend and debate il
Mr.. Luttrell.-The people OF California want
| action. not words.
Mr.. Page called attention to the fact that the
! other side had made the Chinese question the
subject of caucus while the republicans had
not considered ii; but still he hoped that no one
! would oppose the demand for the previous qups-
| ton.
Mr.. Congcr moved 10 consider the bill In the
House as in committee OF the whole
lie speaker ruled that that was not i'm order.
and the previous question was seconded, ll6 To
-. and the main question ordered.
After long debate the bill 10 restrict the EN-
migration or Chinese was paSSed-yelS 1J5.
nays I2-and the House went into the commit
tee OF the whole on the Post Office approprla-
ton bill.
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