National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-05-04

Mr. Henderson, chairman of the Committee on
dents message relative to lawlessness In Arizona,
reported bill amending section 10 of the bill
making appropriation for the support of tie
Army Tor the fiscal year ending June 3O 1879, 50 as
to allow the military forces of the United states TO
be employed rs posse cOHlitdus 10 assist the civil
authorities within any Territory of the United
States to execute the laws therein when requested
by the Governor of such Territory.
MI. Randall, stating that the question was an
important one which should be discussed, raised
the question of consideration.
Mr.. Hewitt, of New York, inquired whether the
Senate Committee on the Judiciary had not re-
ported that there was no necessity for any legisa-
Mr. Henderson replied that that was true, but
that in his opinion the committee was in error.
Mr. Henderson finally agreed that the bill should
be printed aud recommended, and 1t was so
ordered.
Under the call of committees, the following bills
by Mr.. McLane, from the Committee on Com
merce: Authorizing the Texas and st. Louis Rail
way Company to construct bridges across the Red,
Wichitq, Arkansas, and White rivers in Arkansas,
House calendar.
Also. for tie construction of bridge across the
Arkansas River ut Van Bnren. House calendar Z
BY Mr.. MCCoOk, from the Committee on Military y
Affairs: To increase the efficiency of the signal
Corps of the Army. Referred TO the Committee of
the Whole.
BY Mr.. Dugrow from the Committee on Terri
tories 10 extend the limits of the jurisdiction OF
justices OF the peace in Washington, Idaho and
Montana House calendar.
BY Mr.. Robinson OF Ohio, from the Committee
on Pacific Railroads: 10 authorize the consollda-
don of railroad companies ia the Territories Of the
United States. House caeadar
By MIR. Denote, from the Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds: Auth King tile Secretary
Of War to erect at Washin ytuns headquarters, AT
Newburg, n. ", a memorial column, and to aid IN
dcfnying the expenses OF the centennial celebra-
ton to he held In that city III 1855 Referred to the
Committee ol the Whole
BY Mr.. Crowley, from the Committee on Claims
For the relief of Ben Holiday. Private calendar.
BY Mr.: Harris, Of Massachusetts, from Commit.
tee on Naval Affairs: For the relief Of Edward
Bellows. Private calendar.
Also, TO confirm the status OF J. NJ Quackenbush
commander IN the United States Navy. Private
calendar,
BY Mr.. Neal, from the Committee on the District
| Of Columbia: Providing for the collection of taxes
in the District of Columbia. Referred to the Com
mlttee Of the Whole.
Also, to refund the NJ. G. Emery assessment
Referred 70 the Committee Of the Whole.
BY Mr.. Dunnell, from the Committee on Ways
and Means! To define the Limitation of the com.
| pensation of internal revenue gauger. Referred
| 10 the Committee of the Whole.
By MIR. updegrafl, OF Iowa, rom the Committee
on Law, respecting the election OF President TC
carry into effect tine provision Of the Constitution
respecting the election of President aud Vice.
President Of the United States. Printed and re-
Mr. Reed, chairman of the Committee on Jude.
iary submitted statement Of inct In regard 10 the
Little Rock and Fort smith Railway Company
Laid on the table.
The House then (at l2 o'clock) went into Com.
nittee of the Whole (Mr binson, of Massachu-
sets, in the ohair) on the tariff commission bill
After long debate the committee rose
Mr.. Belmont offered II resolution calling on the
President Tor complete copies OF any aud all or.
ders and instructions from the Navy Department
| to the commanding officers OF the South Pacific
Squadron during the year 1881, and also copies OF
any and all letters, communications, or reports O
such commanding officer or officers ~ the Navy
| Department during the same period. Referred lC
| the Committee on Foreign Ahairs
On motion Of Mir. Peelle, Senate amendments
were cOncurred in " House bill granting con
| demned cannon 10 the Morton Monumental Asso
citation.
Mr. Hisoock offered resolutions ordering ses,
sions for every Monday, Wednesday aud Friday
evenings for regular business. Referred.
The Speaker announced the enrolment of the
Chinese bill, aud anixed his signature thereto
The House then (at hye o'clock adjourned.