Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-03
Senate TODAY.


A report by Mr.. Anthony from the committee on
printing against the printing of the voluminous
mass OF papers recently received from the Secre-
tary OF War in response to the resolution calling
for information concerning the cause of the def
cheney for the current year in the appropriation
discussion in the Senate to-day. Mr.. Anthony
read the resolution to show that the Secretary
had furnished exactly that which he had been
directed to furnish-nothing more nor loss The
papers, however, did not give succinctly the de-
sired Information.
Mr.. Beck said that as the whole OF the appropri.
alton of 500 COO for army mile tge for the year was
expended in eight months. the fact remained either
that Congress did not allow sufficient amount or
that the expenditure was made in ways that Con-
gress did not intend His object, as the author of
the resolution, was to ascertain that fact He dis
claimed any intention in this to reflect either upon
the Secretary of War or the general of the army.
MIR. Allison submitted department figures show
ing the mileage expenditures, and remarked that
ne thousht the inquiry on that point had been
Mr. Plumb argued that as the expenditure was
one pertaining largely to the personal convenience
OF army OmceE3 1t Was incumbent upon the SeCre-
tary OF War to conf1ne it within the gross amount
OF the appropriation.
estimate for this item with precise accuracy, and
| explained its exceptional character.
Mr Plumb said he thought there should be q
little less OF family duty and little more OF mill
tary duty on the part OF officers OF the army. He
regarded the custom Of giving an officer with a
family or sweetheart an order for free trans
The report OF the comm ittee then prevailed.
House OF Representatives.
Mr.. Henderson, Chairman of the committee On
military affairs, to which was referred the Presi-
dents message relative to lawlessness In Arizona,
reported bill In the House to-day amending section
Is. OF the bill making appropriation for the sup
port OF the army for the fiscal year ending June
30th 1679 so to allow the military forces OF the
united States to be employed as a posse cOmitatsts
10 assist the civil authorities within any territory
| OF the United States to execute the laws therein
Wnen requested by the governor OF such terri
tory.
Mr.. Randall stating that the question was an
important one, which should be discussed, raised
the question OF consideration.
Mr. Hewitt (N.Y) inquired whether the Senate
committee On Judiciary had not reported that
there was no necessity for any legislation on the
Mi. Henderson replied that that was true. but
that, In hts opinion, the committee was In error
Mr Henderson finally agreed that the bill should
be printed and recommended, and it was so Or
dered.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Under the call OF committees the following bills
were reported: BY Mr.. McCook, from the COM
mittee On military affairs-TO increase the eff
ciehcy Of the 81 snl corps of the army; committee
or whole BY Mr. Robinson, OF Ohio, from the
committee on Pacific ralroad-To authorize the
consolidation OF railroad companies in the terri
tories OF the United States; House Calendar. By
sir. Denote, from the committee on public build
War to erect at baa at at
NeWburgh, n: Y, memorial column, and to
aid in defraying the expenses OF the contennial
mttee OF Whole. BY MIR. Crowley, from the CON-
m1ttee on claiinS-FOr the relief OF Ben. Holiday;
rrvatf Calendar BY M Hrr of Mass from n,
Elward Bellows. Private Calendar. Also to con-
n irin IN the status OF J: M. Quaekeabush. commander
IN the U. s. navy; Private Calendar.
THE DISTRICT COMMITTEE
By Mr. Neal, from the comnsttae ON Distric OF
Notwithstanding for the collection OF taxes in
the District OF Columbia; committee OF whole.
Also, to refund the NJ. G. Emery assessment; CON-
mittee OF the whole.
BY Mr.. Dunnell, from the committee on ways
and meanl-fO define the limitation OF the COM
penSation m OF internal revenue gaugers- Committee
By Mr.. Updegrar, from the committee on law
respecting the election Of President-tO carry into
effect the provision OF the Constitution respecting
the ele GOn OF President anu Vice President Of the
United States. Printei and recommtted.
THE TARIFF COMMISSION BILL.
The House then, at IL o'clock, went into commit
tee of the whole (Mr. Robinson, OF Mass, IN the
chair) on the tariff commission bill
Mr. Springer OppO Sc the BILL
Mr. Burrows argued in support OF the appoint
ment or the commission, contending that the re-
searches OF that commission would be OF great i'm
poGtanc to Congress Ia its work OF an intelligent
revision.
Capitol Notes.
MANAGERS OF THE SOLDIERS HOMES.
The House military comm ittee has agreed to
OF Ohio, and John A. Martin, OF Kansas, and the
appointment OF Gen. Joseph S. Negley, of Pitts
burg, as members OF the Osrd OF managers OF the
National Soldiers' Homes.
THE ANTI CHINESE BILL FINALLY PASSED.
The House yesterday c0ncurred in the Senate
amendments to the new anti-Chinese bill, and it
now goes to the President for his action.
DELEGATE CANNON WANTS HIS PAY.
Among the petitions introduced in the House IS
that OF G. @ Cannon OF Utah. in which he asks that
in view Of the fact of the House having ousted him
and declared his seat as Delegate from Utah va
can't he be paid his full salary for the term for
which he was elected, as also the stationery allow
ance and mileage.
LAPsED LAND GRANrs
The House committee on the judici ary at full
meeting yesterday had under consideration the
subject rf lapsed railroad grants The sentiment
OF the committee was fully expressed to the effect
that reports upon certain roads whose business is
being affected by delay should be made at once
Members OF the committee are reticent as to what
their action will be, or what roads will be first
acted upon. The Northern Pacific and Atlantic &
Pacific are in the hands OF a subcommittee, and
the friends OF these roads are confidently expect
Ing an early and favorable report
Hon. Horace Maynard's Sudden
Death.
The news OF the sudden death of ex-Postmaster
General Ma ynard was received at the Post Oflce
department to-day, and there was q general feel
ing OF regret expressed. The Postmaster General
to-day issued an order directing the flag to be
hung at half-mast until after the funeral and the
department will be closed on that day. The build
Ing Will be draped In mourning for thirty days.
The postmaster General has not been of1cially no