Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-20
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
APP0RTIONMENT BILL IN THE sENATE-BILL
TIVE HEWITT AND THE SHIPHERD LIST.
MEETING OF THE HOUSE DISTRICT
COMMITTEE,
Senate TO.daV.

Senate To-day.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Hale, from the CON-
mittee on the census, reported back the House
apportionment bill, and asked unanimous consent
for its immediate consideration.
Mr.. COckrel said that the bill had only been laid
on the desks of the Senators this morning, and
while not disposed to retard its passage, he
| would object until he had an opportunity to read
Mr.. Hale said the census committee were unani-
nous In support OF the measure, believing il WAS
the best that Congress could pass. He urged that
time should be lost upon 1t nneceSsartlv as sew
eral state legislatures were awaiting Congress
sional action.
Messrs. Ferry and Maxey conceded as to the
Mr. Cockrei1 withdrew his objection. and Mr.
Hale gave notice that he would renew his motion
later In the day.
CHILL AND PERU.
MT. Call offered resolution. which, at his in
stance was tabled to be printed, recting that the
interests OF peace between nations, the obligations
and rights, which are reciprocal between the
United States OF America and II the other peoples
and governments OF the Americas, as well as the
commercial interests OF the people OF the United
States render it proper that the government OF the
nted States in some proper form, adopt measures
to settle the controversy between Chilli and Peru
and prevent the forcbe dis,nemberment OF Peru.
1nat congress to be convened in Washington
city. ana composed OF representatives from the
peoples and governments OF the different North
South and Central Americas. for the purpose OF
agreeing upon some Just method OF settlement Of
all questions now existing, or that shall hereafter
exist between the governments would be wise
and beneficial measure.
THE BILL TO RETIRE GENERAL GRANT
The Senate proceeded to the ca lendar and Mr.
Logan moved that the Senate take up the bill to
retire General Grant
Mr.. Bayard said he desired to offer substitute
to provide pension for all presidents, and sug-
geste1 that the bill be laid over until tomorrow.
Mr.. Logan said that if the Senate would agree
to take up the bill to and continue its con-
sideration until finally disposed OF he would con-
D0StOonpnpnf tn
this, though a willingness to assent to taking it
up tomorrow without binding the Senate to con-
unlle It's consideration.
Mr.: Logan then Insisted upon the immediate
consideration Of the measure and Mr. Vest spoke
against it,
House of Representatives.
Immediately after the reading of the journal in
the House to-day, Mr.. Hewitt, of New York, rising
to question of privilege, said: Among the papers
which are transmitted to the House by the Prest-
dent in accordance with a resolution introduced
some time since by my colleague, Mr.. Belmont, is
letter dated 2d OF June, sent by Jacob r. Ship
United states Minister at Lima. Peru. This letter
gives list OF names. in regard to which Mr. Ship
with whom am already or shall be in confidential
negotiations in the premises, / may name such as
these" and in this highly respectable list he has
seen fit TO include my name: as the only mem
Der of this House whose name is included in This
list. l think it proper to say t.lat do not know
Mr.. Slperd; that never knew him. and that the
use of my Fame Is entirely without my knowledge
priyity. or consent The only means OF identifying
Mir. Shipherl IN my mind is this: that found one
day circular on my desk which may have related
TO this bushes gave it no attention, and either
threw it into the waste basket or it was called fer
and taken away; at any rate never had ex-
pected 10 have any connection with Mr.. Shipherd.
| am also authorized 10 say for Mr.. August Bel
mont that he, In the same way,was nisrtpresented
sipherd.
Under the call Of states large number of bills
were introduced and referred, among them one by
Van nj NpyU N.r ,lipafr
hospital for contagious diseases in the District of
Columbia; one by Mt. Prescott, of New York, for
tue reorganization OF the courts and judicial dis
trIctS OF the United States
Meeting OF the House District Commit
tee.
THE BILL TO INCREASE THE POLICE FORCE, AND THE
BILL FOR THE BETTER SECURITY OF LIFE.
At meeting Of the House committee on the Dis
trict OF Columbia this morning a bill to increase
the police force of the District was unanimously
agreed to- 1t provides that section $40 OF the Re-
vsed Statutes OF the United States relating the
District OF Columbia be amended SO as to read as
foiloWS: 1.-The police force shall consist OF the fol-
lowing Officers, namely: One major, two captains,
twelve lieutenantS, twenty-fOur sergeantS, such
number Of prlvates, not exceeding three hundred
fer the regular service, the board may deem
necessary, and eight detectives; and all promo
ti0ns to the positions of captain, lieutenant and
grade or rank On the force"
Sec 2 That so much Of section three hundred
and ty-tour OF the Revised Statutes of the United
States relating to the District OF Columbia as re-
qureS that mo person shall be appointed as police
man or watchrnan who has not served in the army
or navy of the United States and received an hon
orable discharge" be, and the same hereby is, re-
pealed.
Sec. 3. That the Commissioners of the District of
Co lum bla are hereby authorized to appoint one
additional cleri. for service at police headquarters
and hereafter in the appointment OF policemen
preference shall be given to those persons who
have served in the army and navy OF the United
States and received an honorable discharge there
from, and no longer residence in the District than
10 iraI n ron rslpra ,,,l,
person eligible to any position upon the police
force.
dltlonai section In the municipal code, which will
be considered at to-night'S session.
The committee also directed Mr.. Dezendorf to
prepare substitute for Mr.. Buckners bill to pro-
vide for the better security Of life in the District
The Buckner bill required means OF escape in
case of fire In every room in hotel above the
third story. The substitute will not be so manda-
tory, but 1t is contemplated to require the hotels
and boarding-houses to increase the facilities for
escape In case Of fire.
CHAIRMAN NEAL ON THE WATER SUPPLY QUESTION
STAR reporter asked Chairman Neal when the
District committee would further consider the
question OF an increased water supply for the Dis
G1ct 1--WE are waiting" said he, 'to see what
action the committee on rules will take with refer
ence to the unanimous resolution adopted by the
District committee asking for the setting aside of
two days in each month for the consideration of
District or Columbia business. have made can
vaSS OF the House. and feel satisfied that II the
rules committee will favorably act upon, the Dis
House will vote the time asked for l do not know
as yet that the committee has taken any action"
The District i'm Congress.
BILL TO ESTABLISH POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL
Mr.. Blair fntrOduceda bill in the Senate Satur-
day to establish polytechnic school, or a school
for instruction In science and the useful arts, to
be located at the national capital The bill
was originally introduced in the 45th Congress by
Mr. Blair.
session of the House will be held tonight to
consider the new municipal code for the District
OF Columbia.
Capitol Notes.
The House committee on commerce now expect
to report the river and harbOr bill about the middle
OF April
An electric bell has been placed In the reporters
gallery OF the Senate to give notice when execu-
tive sessions terminate.
The House naval committee meets tomorrow to
take action upon the bill to build six new men-of-
war for the us. navy. The committee have had
the views. in person and in writing, OF all the
prominent ship builders In the country.
The bill to carve state out OF the territory of
Dakota Is so far down on the House calendar that
there is but little chance OF its passage this ses
sion OF Congress.
Under the new reapportionment there will be
401 votes In the electoral college This Will require
20 votes 10 elect President OF the United States.
Mr.. Elisha w. Allen, the Hawaiian minister, and
ex-senator Boutwell, appeared before the House
a dow