Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-22
ANOTHER sQUABBLE IN THE HOUSE OVER THE
LIBRARY BILL.

ANOTHER SQUABBLE IN THE HOUSE OVER THE
LIBRARY BILL.
WASHINGTON, June 2l- House.-The
Speaker being absent this morning the House
was called to order by Mr.. Burrows Mich.
Mr.. Reagan, rising 10 question of privi-
lege, stated that the bill passed Monday to
regulate immigration was not in the shape
which it was intended 10 pass it. The Com
mittee on Commerce had intended to pass
substitute for the original bill, but by mis-
take the wrong draft was sent to the clerks
desk. A resolution was adopted requesting
the Senate to return the bill to the House.
The bill, as passed, charges the cost of return
ing paupers, criminals, ETC., to the nation TO
which they belong, while the substitute
charges it 10 the steamship companies bring
ing them over.
The House resumed consideration of the
bill for the erection of Congressional Library
building.
During the debate Mr.. Townsend HILL
created a sensation by charging that the
measure embodied job of Eastern parties
interested in the proposed site on Capitol
Hill.
Messrs. Rice Mass. !, Humphrey, Reed
and others replied, and scene of confu-
sion unusual upon the floor of the House
was witnessed. Many angry words were
uttered and counter charges made. On
motion further consideration OF the bill was
postponed.
Mr.. Robeaon N. ] ], from the Committee
on Appropriations, reported back the naval
appropriation bill, sn1 it W Is referred to the
Com mmittee of the Whole.
Ga motion of Mr.. McCord [ la bill
passed authorizing the Rock Island and
Southwestern Railroad Company TO construct
bridge across the Mississippi river at New
Boston, Ill.
The House then went into Committee of
the Whole, with Mr.. Camp in the chair, on
the bill to reduce the internal revenue tax,
which was debated at great length, and a
number of amendments offered and read for
inform stion, among them substitute by Mr..
Flower n. Y. j. The committee finally rose
without action.
Mr.. Blackburn Ky submitted the con-
ference report on the Military Academy ap-
preparation bill, which was agreed to.
Mr.. WnlIts Mich from the Committee
on Judiciary, reported resolution directing
the recommittal OF the bill allowing Nebraska
an additional representative. Adopted. The
resolution stales that the committee had
acted upon an incorrectly certified census
report, and gives the committee leave to in
quire into the matter. Adjourned.
Senate-Sen 5tor Malone called up the
Senate bill providing for public buildings al
Lynchburg, Abingdon and Hsrrisonburg,
Va. The bill has been amended by the
Public Buildings Committee to provide for
one building at Harrisonburg at a cost of
$4,000. Senator Malone moved to insert
$4,000 for a building at AbiDgdon.
After some discussion Senator Mahone's
amendment was agreed TO.
Senator Morgan called up his resolution for
the appointment of committee of invesii-
CATION into labor strikes, their causes and
remedy, the committee TO SIT during vaca-
tion, to visit different places, to send for per-
sons and papers, and 10 examine persons un-
der oath, etc.
Discussion developed general unanimity
of sentiment in favor of the early passage
of the resolution. The only diversity of
opinion was as to the method in which the
investigation should be made, whether by
special or standing committee The resolu-
tlon was finally referred to the Committee
on Education and Labor, with instructions
TO report within one week.
Consideration was then resumed on the
House bill 10 enable national banking ss-
socistiors to extend their corporate exist
enoe, which was considered at length.
Several senators stated that it would be
impossible TO finish the bill to-day, as several
propositions remained TO be offered.
Senator Allison asked and obtained unani-
nous consent to an agreement by which the
debate will close at ) o'clock tomorrow, and
the bill and amendments then be voted upon.
Senator Allison submitted copy of the
Dill recently reported from the Commerce
Committee, for the construction of what is
known as the Hennepin canal, which he in
tends TO offer an amendment to the river
and harbor bill.
Senator Hill [Col.1 submitted an amend
ment to be offered tc the general deficiency
bill, authorizing the payment of 3 so per
diem and mileage, at eight cents per mile, to
witnesses in the Star-rou;e cases from west
of the Missouri river, and sppropriating a
sufficient sum to pay the same.
After short executive session the Senate
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