National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-16


on motion of Mr. Pettigrew, bill was passed
creating two additional land districts in Dakota
Territory.
Mr. Houk, chairman of the Committee on War
Claims, reported back bill for the allowance of
certain claims reported allowed by the account
ing officer of the Treasury Department.
Mr.. White, Mr.. Holman Mr.. Atkins and Mr..
Blount advocated the passage of the bill contend
ing that to do otherwise would be unjust 10 tho
claimants, and would be a virtual repeal of the
law under which the claims were authorized TO
be adjudicated, The bill was passed without
division,
Mr., Rice, of Ohio, offered resolution directing
the Committee OH the Judiciary TO inquire
whether the conviction ofsergeant Mason by the
military court, and the proceedings hereunder,
are not in violation OF the laws and Constitution
tion to this House, and giving the committee
leave to send for persons and papers. Referred
MIR. lIiscock, chairman Of the Committee on
Appropriations, reported back Senate bill making
further appropriations to relieve the sufferers by
the overflow Of the Mississippi River.
The committee recommend the adoption of
amendments increasing the amount appropriated
from 100000 TO 100000 aud authorizing the Sec
retary of War TO eXpend such part thereof as is
proper for labor in strengthening the evees of the
Mississippi River but providing that he shall only
employ persons to whom he Is Issuing ratons on
account of dcstiutiOn.
10 offer an amendment authorizing the strength
ening of the levees of the Ohio River. After q
M. Hooker argued that relief should be granted,
and If II could be done by putting mp handful
of dirt 10 prevent the overilowing of the waters
would It not be wisdom to appropriate money for
M Mr. Marsh replied that $4,000 was mere baga-
telle, and was only an entering wedge for hun
dred millions that gentlemen lying behind the
levees are desrous of getting.
Mr. llooker-show your authority when you
make that charge.
Mr.. Cannon said that he was opposed to the
amendment II It could be tortured into a COM
initial Of the GoyernmenttO to the policy Of improy-
! ing the eyees Of the system.
| Mr.. Burrows, of Michigan, favored the amend
| ment Why should not Congress prevent the ievees
| breaking, Instead OF appr9priating money to re-
| lleve the suffering caused when the breaks oc-
! cured lie did not understand that the House
would by that action bind itself to any policy
| Mr.. HiscOck stated that he had modified the
| amendment so that II should Teud as follows.
| "And the Secretary OF War is hereby authorized 10
cxpond such part thereof as he may deem adyis'
able for labor only In strengthening lcyees of the
! Mississippi where there Is danger Of immediate
breaks AT points In his discretion, but he shall only
employ persons TO whom he Is issuing rations on
account of destltulion caused by the overflow OF
! said riN er aud IS tributaries"
This amendment was adopted, as was also that
| increasing the appropriation,
on motion Of Mr.. Cannon au amendment was
adopted providing that nothing herein contained
shall commit the United States 70 the improve
ment or maintenance OF the Mississippi River
| levees
Mr. Money desired to speak but Slr. Hlscock re.
fused TO Yield. Mr., Money thereuppn (amld The
loud rapping Of Tho Speakers guveD stated that u
was unjust that the Representatives from the sec
lion most near uiieced'by the bill should have Nc
lime % discuss H.
MI Money having taken his seat the Speaker
said sharply olfgentiemeu think that they car
impose on the House and the Chair In undertak
| Ing 10 make speeches In violation Of the rules o
the House, the Chair win take pains TO reprlmanc
. them, NJ least
The bill was then passed US amended, and the
House resumed the consideration OF the Chines'
bill
Mr. Page was the FIRST speaker IL had been sale
that polygany was tho win sister Of slavery h'
Inserted that 10 YVES tho twin barhaflsm OF Chimes,
immigration The Republican party had declaroc
In its last platform It's opposition 10 polygalny anC
yesterday IL had shown the country that II wa
willing 10 keep Us pledge
| Mer lengthy discussion the consideration o
| the bill was suspended
! hr. Money ttou rose 10 a privileged question
| against the action VI tho Speaker IN pnpandiul
/ him, ana an 10 imOnious aud scitiDg debate et
| mna unllI ndInMTnmanL