Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06
CONGRESSIONAL.
DULL DAY IN BOTH HoUsEs-NoTHING OF
IMPORTANCE DONE.

| A DULL DAY IN BOTH HoUsEs-NoTHING o.
IMPORTANCE DONE.
WASHINGTON, ] une 5.-Hcuse-Mr Whit
offered a preamble and resolution, and th
Speaker directed the resolution only to b.
read. 1t releases the Committee on Way
and Means from further consideration of tn,
| resolution offered by Mr.. White relative Il
the passage of the bill in relation to the ex
tension of the bonded period, and referrin.
that resolution to the Committee on Expeud
itures in the Treasury Department, with in
structions to report in accordance with rule
| "a.
The Speaker ruled that the resolution was
not in order under the call of the States.
A sharp colloquy here ensued between
Messrs. White and Kelley, in which some
very pointed language was used, the latter
denouncing the formers statement as abso-
| lutely false.
Mr.. White appealed from the decision oi
the Chair, and the appeal was laid on the
tabIe-yeas, IA; nays, 72.
The call of States was then continued and
additional bills introduced.
Mr.. White offered a resolution directing
the secretary of the treasury to make inquiry
as to the conduct of the internal bureau in
connection with the preparation of the
Dunnell bill to extend the bonded period of
distilled spirits, and what improper infiu-
ences, if any, were brought to bear upon the
commissioner of internal revenue to bias his
Judgment so as to make a recommendation
in this House which might result in the loss
of 50,000,000 of public money. Referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means.
Certain days were set apart for the consid-
GRAFTON of the reports of certain committees.
After some further business OF a eneral
nature the House adjourned.
Ssnote.-President pro tenn Davis, before
proceeding with the order of business, made
a personal statement regarding his absence
on Friday. He said he was suddenly called
away from the CITY, and his letter designat-
ing Senator Ingalls, to perform the duties of
the Chair that day was in exact conformity
with the letter from a former presiding
officer Senator Thurman) in pursuance of
which member (Ssnator Eaton) temporarily
discharged the duties of the Chair without OBJ
lection. Since this precedent has been re-
garded as doubtful authority, the Chair is
desirous to guide his action by the judgment
of the Senate, and would feel obliged by
decision that would relieve this important
question Of its obvious embarrassment.
Senator Anthony thought if the discussion
OF the question would have the effect OF en-
phasiziDg the necessity of better regulations
of presidential succession it WAS fortunate it
had occurred.
After brief remarks by Senators Garland,
Logan and Sherman, the Committee on Rules
was instructed to inquire into and report on
the question.
Senator Lapham reported fayorab'y the
bill for an amendment to the constitution
giving the right of suffrage TO women.
Senator George presented minority re-
port.
Several additional resolutions were intro
duced and referred, after which the army
appropriation bill was taken up and dis
cussed until the hour of adjournment. No
result was reached, and the bill went over.
Adjourned.