Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-08-03

imagine that by words and language they can
parliamentary means have been used to defeat a
reduction OF taxes. For gentlemen to ask us to
give assurances while their own friends block the
consideration OF the measure is an exhibition or
courage which would be sublime il 1t were not SO
| common on the other side. ILaughterl
Mr.. CoX.-A Reed shaking in the wind.
Mr.. HiScock.-The republican Senators are in
favor OF bill reducing Internal revenue taxes.
propose to advertise to the Senate that SO far as
the appropriation bills are concerned they can all
be passed between now and Saturday, and IL they
| propose to postpone the day OF judgment-[here
Mr. Hiscock was interrupted by loud burst OF
laughter which, starting on the democratic side,
spread throughout the House: while MI IIiscock.
correcting himself by substituting the word "ad-
journment," was advised by voice on the demo-
cratic side that Judgment" was the proper
word]
choose to postpone that day trenewed laughteD I
desire that they should understand that this post
ponement is for the sole purpose of considering
bill for the reduction of internal revenue taxes.
MT. kaSsOn asked leave TO offer q resolution de-
eiarlng that Congress ought not to adjourn until
Dill has been passed reducing taxation.
Mr.. Townshend objected, and then the adjourn
ment resolution, amended as recommended by the
committee on appropriations, was adopted
THE GENERAL DEFICIENCY BILL.
Mr.. Hlscock, from the committee of confer
ence the general deficiency bill, reported that
the committee had been unable to agree upon the
point which had been in dispute,-the payment of
mileage to Senators for attendance at the extra
session in october last.
The House then insisted upon its diSagrceme MT,
and further conference was ordered.
Mi. Haskell submitted the conference report on
the Senate bill for the sale of q portion of the
Omaha Indian reservation in Nebraska, and It was
agreed to.
Capitol Notes.
LITTLE UNPLEAsANTNEsS IN THE SENATE.
In the Senate, yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Conger
moved to adjourn, but the chair (Mr. Davis) recog-
nized Mr.. Anthony, who urged the passage of a
printing bill. Mr.. COnger protested against the
action OF the chair. and Mr.. Hoar declared that in
ignoring Mr.. COnger the presiding officer had
boldly deprived O member or his privileges.
INCREASED PENSIONS.
The House yesterday passed the bill, reported
from the committee on pensions, bounty and back
pay, to pay pension OF $3.50 each month to
such soldiers as have suffered amputation of the
$40 Il month
THE ADJOURNMENT QUESTION IN THE SENATE.
The House resolution for sine die adjournment
on Saturday at noon was received by the Senate to-
day,and the general opinion expressed by Senators
was that it would be amended by inserting noon
OF next Monday; though some Senators IN vored
adopting the resolution, saying they could get
away Saturday as easy as Monday. The legiSla-
tive, deficiency, and.naval appropriation bills are
still in conference, and the sundry civil will have
to 60 there.
THE CLOSING HOURS OF CONGRESS-
The House has passed resolution to adjourn
Congress sine die at noon Saturday. There is
reason to believe that the adjournment will take
tended. The appropriation bills are now in good
shape. 1t is understood that the legislative bill
has been agreed upon in conference, a compromise
having been reached on the disagreement for the
transfer OF the pension records from the surgeon
generals Office to the Office OF the adutant general.
II is said, tOo the Senate will recede from the mile
age amendment in the deficiency bill, and will
provide for the payment OF the mileage out of the
contingent FUND Of the Senate. This Will leave
only the sundry civil and naval bills TO be disposed
OF, and it is thought these can be passed on
Saturday. In anticipation OF adjournment on Sat
tonight and Tomorrow. 1t is not expected there
Will be quorum of the House in attendance after
to-day
NOTES OF DISTRICT INTEREST.
The Senate bill providing an appropriation for
an addition to the White House will hardly be
reached this session, it being under load of bills
On the Speakers table.
The House committee on public buildings and
grounds will not make report at this session On
the proposition to erect a building for the Army
Mr.. Neal Will, under the Pound rule, endeavor to
pass a bill to direct the Attorney General to in
lands along the Potomac river, contemplated to
be used in the proposed reclamation OF the Poto-
mae fats.
Architect Clark, of the Capitol will, as soon as
Congress adjournS take steps to build an addition
TO tie government asylum for the insane.
The Senate District committee had no meeting
To-day. They have wound up their business Tor
the present session.
Another effort was made in the House to-day to
pass, under the Pound rule, the bill tC remit the
special assessments on the property OF the late
Carlisle P. Patterson. Objections to It's considera-
ton were made, and 1t Was not brought up. Mr..
Neal, chairman Of the District committee, stated
ne had no doubt the property had been damaged
by the improvements assessed against it and that
1t had shrunk in value many thousand dollars.
Fer this reason he reluctantly would favor rens-
sion OF the special assessment taxes only.
In the House yesterday afternoon there were
TWO roll-callS on proposition to pay the Capitol
police one months extra pay. 1t was finally
agreed TO.