Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-18
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Mr.. Armteld offered resolution for the
1 appointment of committee of five to in
! quire into and report concerning the alleged
| abuses practiced by officers of internal reve-
nue., or other persons, in the Sixth collec-
| ton district of North Carolina, and includ-
| ing other abuses perpetrated in said district
| by internal revenue officers, which are rela-
tive In any way 10 the internal revenue laws
| of the-Pnitcd States, or the conduct of in
ternal revenue officers.
Mr.. Houck, commenting on the resolution
as stump speech, sent to the clerks desk
| and had read letter from District-Attorney
james Boyd denying the charges.
The resolution was referred TO the Com
mittee on Ways and Means.
g Mr.. Bslford offered a resolution amending
rule No IA so as to prevent member who
has the floor from parceling his time on: to
other members. Referred.
Mr. Dingley offered resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Commerce to inquire
what change OF law can be made to afford
relief to our merchant marine engaged in the
foreign carrying trade, and what measures
can be adopted to promote our building
and other commercial interests. Referred.
Mr.. Belmont offered resolution request
ing the President to communicate TO the
House all correspondence and communica-
tions between The government of the United
States and its diplomatic and other agents
occurring since the LIST of April, 1879, relat-
ing to efforts of this government to bring
about peace between Chilli, Peru and Bolivia,
and such other correspondence on that SUBJ
iect as may be in poss, ssion of the depart
ment of state. Referred.
MIR. Valentine introduced bill providing
that the appointments of Indian agents shall
be in full force and effect until their success
sors are appointed. Referred.
MIR. Grape, chairman OF the Committee ON
Banking and Currency, reported back
resolution directing the secretary of the
treasury to inform the House what number
of national banks had been organized from
July /, 1881, to January l, 1882, the amount
of capital of each, the charact and descrip-
ton Of United States bonds held by the
treasury as security for their circulation,
and also calling for similar information as
10 banks whose corporate existence shall
expire between January ], 1882, and Janu-
airy ], 1884. Adopted.
Mr.. Harris Mass. chairman of the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs offered a resolution
directing the secretary of the navy TO trans
NIT TO the House all papers and correspond
ence in the department relative to the |
Chiriqui coaling stations and the appropria- |
ton for the purchase thereof, and requesting |
him to withhold all pa yments Tor such sta
tions until such information has been laid |
before the House and action had by Con-
gress. Adopted. Also the resolution orig |
inally offered by Mr.. Hewitt, calling on the |
secretary of the navy for report of the |
majority OF the commission organized to con-
sider the condition of the navy. Also for |
specific information as TO the present condi-
ton OF the navy. Adopted.
Mr.. Talbot, from the same committee, re-
ported back adversely the bill to establish a
navy ard en- the Mississippi river at or near
A1giers.
The call of committees concluded, Mr..
Robson called up the report of the Commit
tee on Rules increasing the membership of
the various committees of the House. He
stated that there were thirteen committees,
whose members had before them now nearly
ninety per cent. OF all the business of the
House. AS Mr.. Robson concluded his brief
remarks he demanded the previous question.
A storm of ooh, nos~ came from all parts
Of the chamber. The confusion was very
great, three or four members speaking at the
'ame time, and several others being on their
eet with partly-put inquiries. As soon as
lie could be heard Mr.. Robson declared his
intention was to have the previous question
ordered and then give it the fullest possible
iebate, and further stated that he wished
hereby to cut off an amendment
"Then let us vote it down." cried several
members, while Mr.. Robinson Mass said:
i hope the gentlemen will not undertake to |
,ut on this House for its guidance the voice
f the Committee on Rules. Have we not
my rights here as members Mr. Robson |
lowever, insisted on his demand for the pre-
ious question, but Mr.. Robinson n. Y. be- n
ore the question could be submitted, moved |
o lay the whole subject on the table. The
notion was lost-yeas IS, nays ia.
Mr.. Robson then stated that on behalf of !
he Committee on Rules he would recede
rom his position and withdraw his demand
Or the previous question.
Mr.. Page offered an amendment that the ,
Committee on Lhe Improvement of the Mis- {
issippi River shall not have authority to re- {
ort appropriations on that subject {
Mr. Robson said there was no intention l
D give the committee that power.
Mr.. Kelly offered an amendment 10 strike /
ut the clause increasing the membership of I
he Ways and Means Committee I
Mr. Hutchins opposed the report of the I
Committee on Rules. He spoke in a vein OF |
arcasm, and pointed out what he called the
existing in the formation OF
ommittees.
Mr.. Kasson also opposed the report of the
Committee on Rules, and spoke at consider !
bic length. {
Mr.. Orth then offered as a substitute for
be committees report his amendment for !
Letting at the beginning OF each Con-
ress a commission charged with the duty of c
ssigning the membership OF committees In '
ffering The substitute he disclaimed any in !