Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-06-30
House of REPRESENTATIVES.

WASHINGTON, June 29.-Mr. Hiececk,
chairman of the committee on appropriations,
reported joint resolution, continuing and
making available for for'y-fve days after the
3Oth of June, 1882, all appropriations for
necessary operations Of the government on the
basis of appropriations for the current year.
Paased.
A bill passed authorizing the construction
of bridge across Cumberland river, at Or
near Nashville.
Mr.. Waite, from the committe On elections,
report d a resolution in the contested case of
Small vs.. Tllman. South Carolina, declaring
the contestant entitled to the seat. This,
with the majority resolution, was laid over for
action.
The house then went into committee on the
naval appropriation bill
Mr.. Robson IN. J.)said the debate in opposi-
ton had divided itself into two divisions-one
an attack on the bill and Its provisions, the
other an attack on its honorable advocate, his
character ID history. He perceived here q
duty, regardless of his personal feelings, to
explain the provisions Of the bill. He had
been associated with the members of the
house for at least two years. His character
aud conduct had been observed by all All
were familiar with his public processes, all
were acquainted with his personal character.
and he could safely trust it for
two or three days longer in the
hands of the members until he had
discharged his more pressing duties. He but
repeat cd in substance the words of e'siin-
guished stat .sman, when he SAID: 'What
| have been IN character and principle l am,
and what | aul | expect TO continue to be-"
The circumstances and opponents might be-
little his efforts aud perhaps overcome him,
Iafa III al
overcome his temper. He then passed on to
consideration OF the provisions of the bill, al
dressing himself first to the consideration
of the propreiy of completing the monitors.
For the ships, he regarded himself IS responsible
He should shelter himself behind no man
living or dead The repairs OF these monitors
| (for they were called repairs in conformity to
practice of navy Department. had been enter
ed upon III 1874 on the recominendatio n Of
Admiral Porter. That the monitors would be
successful had been .sproyen by actual expert
| ment After it had been declared by experts
Leuttall and Sherwood that the monitors
would s,uk, the Miantouomah had
been finished except for the tur-
rets, AMI she foated Ike duck,
foot or eighteen inches higher out Of water
| than was calculated, aud yet these very men,
Ga whose authority tn: house was now asked
by the gentleman from New York (Hewitt)
to coudemn Der sister monitors, had given 1t
as their solemn opinion that the Monadnock
would sink as soon IS launched. If the Monad-
mock had en- completed last summer she
could have fioated into the harbor of Calais,
and the sister republic need not have been DIS
| membered forthe purpose of filling the pockets
OF English dealers. Ii the United States was
to build canal across the isthmus these were
the ships that scouid safely float there in the
gale that would conquer frigate. and could
represent the interests OF the responsible ma
ton of the western hemisphere.
The bill was then read by sections for amend
ments.
Mr. Shallenberger (Pa.) moved to strike out
the provision of the bill changing the law
relative to naval cadets. Lost.
The clause prohibiting further promotion to
the grade OF commodores having been reached,
Mr.. Atkins (Tenu.) raised point of order
against that portion, proyid'ng that any CON-
modore over whom Junior in rank Is pro-
NOTED, may be placed on the retired list with
the rank and pay Of rear admiral. The point
was Overruled. g8
Mr. Kasson (lo.) raised point of order
against the proviso applying to the admiral
and vice admiral of the navy, the provisions
of the law retiring other naval officers. The
point was sustained.
Mr.. Calkins Qnd.) moved to strike out the
section abolshing the grade of commodore.
Pending a ;tion the committee rose.
The senate amendments TO the mouse joint
resolution to provide temporarily for expendi-
lures of the government was agreed to.
Mr.. Hammond IN. J.) asked leave TO call up
the senate bill permitting Canadian farmers
to bring their grain into the United States to
be ground free of duty.
Mr.. Mckenzie (Ky.) and Mr.. Townshend (lll.l
suggested that salt and pig iron be also placed
or the free list, while several Democrats init
mated that the bill should be referred to the
tariff commission.
Mr.. Reagan (Tex.) finally objected to its
consideration.
Mr.. Dunnell (Minn J, from the committee on
ways and means, reported bill to tax the
manufacture and sale OF oieomargarine.
Referred.
Mr. Hewitt IN. " obtained leave TO have
prioted in the Record the prop )sed amend
ment to the naval appropriation bill. IL pro-
vides for the appointment of an advisory
board OF six commissioned officers OF the
navy, to which shall bs submitted for exam
iuation and approval all matters pertaining to
the constructors, equipment, mining, arma-
ment, etc, OF all vessels of the navy, or TO
purchase any such vessels; also, to devise plans,
specifications, etc Tor repairs of vessels in
volving an appropriation OF more than
$1,000.
Adjourned.