The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1882-01-21

not attempt to slap the Secretary of the Navy il
| the face by forcing him to disclose what his sub
ordinate o. GERS might have said to MIN.
The amendment was lost and the original resOlu
| ton adopted.
Mr. Talbot from the same committee reported
back adversely the bill to establish navy-yard or
the Mississippi River at or near Alglers.
Mr. Maginnis, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported bill to amend the laws not
to exclude retired army officers from holding civil
Offices in the Territories.
| The call of committees having been concluded
Mr.. Robson, of New Jersey, called up the report
of the Committee on Rules, increasing the mem
| bership of the various committees Of the House.
| He stated that the thirteen committees whose
membership 1t was proposed to increase had before
them nearly 80 per cent of all the business of
the House. As Mr.. Robson concluded his brief
remarks he demanded the previous question
A storm of "Oh, no's!" came from all parts of
the chamber. The confusion was very great-three
or four members speaking at the same time and
several others being on their feet with parliament
airy inquiries. AS he could be heard Mr..
Robson declared that his intention was to have the
previous question ordered, and then to give the
fullest possible debate and further stated that he
wished thereby to cut off amendments.
Then let vote it down. cried several
members, while Mr.. Robinson, of Massachusetts,
said hope that the gentleman will not undertake
to put on this House for guidance the voice of the
Committee on Rules Have we not any rights here
as members?'
Mr.. RObeson however insisted Oh his demand
for the previous question, but Mr. Robinson, of New
York, before the question could be submitted
moved to lay the whole subject on the table.
The motion was lost-yeas, 70; nays, IVA.
Mr.. Robson then stated that behalf of the
Committee on Rules he would recede from his
position, and therefore he withdrew his demand
for the previous question.
scattering debate then ensued continuing Until
a little after four o'clock at which time the House
adjourned until Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY.
SENATE.-Numerous petitions for commission
to investigate the liquor traffic were presented in
the Senate and one by Mr.. Gorham from citizens of
Maryland for the reorganization Of the volunteer
militia organization of the respective States and
increase of the annual appropriation for the militia
to 81, 100000 per annum.
Mr.. Davis Gil. from the Committee on Judiciary,
reported back favorably the bill to permit Ward
Hunt, an associate justice of the Suprme Court of
the United States, to retire. He gave notice that
he would ask its consideration tomorrow.
MIR. Cameron pa. J, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported resolution for the examination
by that committee Of new system Of naval de-
Tense invented by Captain ]. Ericsson and report
thereon adopted.
Mr.. Anthony from the Committee on Naval At
fairs, reported favorably the bill authorizing the
compilation and printing of the naval history of the
war,.
MI. Blair offered a resolution instructing Com
mite Public Lands to inquire into the admins
tration of the lands laws and systems their opera
and any abuses and hardships which may exist in
their administration and to report facts and rec
The remainder Of the morning hour was occupied
by Mr. Brown in remarks upon the currency CUES
ton. !
The HOUSE proceeded as the regular business of
the morning hour to the call of committees for re-
ports
Mr.. Haskell moved that all bills for Indian dep
relation claims that are before the Committee on
Claims be referred to the Committee on Indian At
fairs. The chairman of the latter committee being
absent, the matter went over without action.
Mr.. Willis offered resolution calling on the
President for information as to the execution of
section 1853 of the Revised Statutes for the promo
ton of the efficiency of the civil service, and
whether the sum Of $4,000, appropriated for that
purpose, is sufficient for the purpose
MI Neil, of Ohio, offered resolution for the
printing of 5000 copies of the report of the Guiteau
trial for the use of the House.
Mr.. Burrows Mich asked leave to introduce for
immediate consideration, bill defining qualiica-
tons of territorial delegates making any person
guilty Of bigamy Or polygamy eligible. Objection
being made the bill was withdrawn.
The House then resumed consideration of the re-
port of the Committee on proposing increase
in the membership of certain committees the pend
ing question being on Mr. Orths substitute for the
appointment of board to select committees