Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-22

SESSION OF THE HOUSE TO-DAY.
Mr.. Robfnson's Parliamentary I'm
quiry-The Private Claims Bill-Other
Capitol News.
House Of Representatives.
On motion OF Mr.. Randall a resolution was
adopted in the House to-day requesting the Com
missioner Of Agriculture TO inform the House
whether any portion OF TIE United States is
adapted to the growth OF the cinchona.
Mr. RoBINsoN's Parliamentary INQUIRY
Mr.. Robinson {New York, rising to a parliament
tary inquiry, referred to the fact that resolution
relative to the American citizens imprisoned In
Ireland had not yet been reported by the commit
tee on foreign AFFAIRS although the rules required
that it should be reported back within one week.
it was now three months since the resolution had
how long the House was to wait before the com
mittee reported in regard to the American citizens
stu held In Jail by an impudept and OVerpowertng
The Speaker held that that was not a privileged
question; whereupon Mr.. Robinson, OF New York,
consideration Of the resoiation. and Mr COZ. OF
Mr.. Dunnell, a member OF 4 e committee on for
efgn affairs, defended the committee from the
criticms passed upon It. declaring that the Eng
l1Sh government was disposed to accede to the
demands OF our government Our government
was not at fault, and the committee would show
that fact II 1t were allowed time to complete its
report.
hOUlnSOn SClIeQ Jnat Ne would not press
the matter to-day, but would call it up again on
Monday.
THE CLAIMS Bill.
The House resumed consideration of the bill
providing for the judicial ascertanment OF private
claims.
Mr.. Springer ridiculed the statement recently
made by Mr.. Camp. of New York, to the effect that
there were rebel war claims to the amoun Mt OF MIL
lions ready TO be dumped into Congress II the DEM
ocrats Should gain control; and declared that II
there was any party waiting the advent Of the
that any rebel claim would be paid, that party
would wait in vain.
Mr.. Bragg opposed both the pending bills,
Mr.. Stephens next addressed the House, saying
the bill presented one of the most important ques
lions which had been presented to Congress for
door to any horde OF unjust claimants, but he was
In favor OF opening the door to every man. high or
low, to have his rights determined by the law OF
the country.
Mr.. Turner commended that some tribunal should
De selected in which claimants should present
their claims and II honest, have them adjudicated
M: Dwight Of New York, approved the bill
Capitol Notes.
It is understood that the House committee on the
judiciary. to whom the question was referred, is
of the opinion that the Speaker has the power to
remove the official reporters at his pleasure.
orably from the committee on education and labor
to aid in the establishment and temporary sup
port Vi common SCHOOLS Inc Dill Tor the improve.
discussed. The resolution Of Mr. Vance for the
appointment Of three Senator's to investigate
charges and complaints against internal revenue
omclals In the sixth collection district OF North
Carolina, with power to compel attendance OF
witnesses, ETC., was adopted.
The House at its session last night passed 30
pension Oils, and number OF bills donating con-
demned cannon for monumental purposes, includ-
Ing thirty condemned cannon for monument to
Gen. Reynolds; twelve for monument at Indian
apolfS to Oliver p. Morton, and eight cal non
captured from Gen. Burgoyne, to the Saratoga
Monument Association.
THE RIVER FIATs RILL.
The District of Columbia committee OF the
House will not call up the Potomac flats bill on
ate first act upon the bill pending in that body.
CONTRIBUTIONS By THE SENATE
The Senate yesterday confirmed the nominations
of number of postmasters, among them that OF
W. F. Holden, OF Augusta, Ga; also the nominal
ton of Isaac d. McCutcheon, OF Michigan, to be
secretary OF the Territory OF Montana, vice
Mills, whose term has expired.
THE NATIONAL RAILWAY BILL.
The House committee on Pacific railroads was to
have heard argument to-day IN favor OF the pro-
position now pending to grant right of way to the
National Railway Company. which proposes to
run fast lines with cheaper transportation be-
tween the cities OF Washington and New York
The hearing was deferred, however, in order to
give the subcommittee mOse time to prepare
amendments to the original btu 1t Is understood
to be the intention of the committee to so con-
struct the measure that IL will be impossible for
the corporation to dispose OF it's charter in case It
Is granted by Congress. The committee will hear
argument on Tuesday next provided tie sub-com-
mttee has completed its work.
The Indian Outbreak In Arixona.