Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-09
AT THE CAPITOL TODAY.
BUSINESS IN BOTH HOUSES
MEETINGS OF THE DISTRICT COMMITTEES.


JUDGES or the supreme court OF Pennsylvania, and
OF the common pleas courts OF Philadelphia, and
neighboring countless by the mayor ana heads OF
departments of the city Of Philadelphia, and by
1850 leading men Of all classes and professions, in
the cities Of Philadelphia and Pittsbu-g, asking
t1at appointments to subordinate executive Oc IS,
with such exceptions as may be expedent, shall be
made by competitive examination, and that re-
moyals shall not be made on partisan grounds
MI. Conger reported, from the committee on
commerce, the bill promoting the efficiency of the
an additional station.
Bills were introduced by Mr. Saunders-For a
bridge across the missouri, at or near Omaha, Neb.
BY MIR. Grover-Provlding for the organization OF
the district Of southeastern Alaska, and providing
for a civil government therefor.
Mr. Harris moved to lay aside the regular order
t1e calandar) to take up his resolution appointing
Nell s. Brown, 1r;, to perform the duties OF CHIEF
performs the duties OF secretary
Mr.. Mcmillan said the position had been and
was now occupied acceptably to the republican
side, and he presumed its incumbent, being a
democrat, ought still to be acceptable to the other
side. The republican members had not desired
sity as in any way facilitating the transaction of
business. Its effect would rather retard busi-
ness.
Mr. Harris replied that the resolution would not
interfere with the official position OF any officer
OF the Senate, but would simply impose certain
duties on the gentleman named in 1t.
Mr.. Brown said he had not been present when
any caucus action was taken, and as he understood
it the matter as to the officers and committee
and settled by the Senate He did not think it
wise now to disturb 1t. His friend (Mr. Harris)
Mnsn ne f s to a@
be no serious opposition to 1T from the republican
side; but as the indications were now apparent
that the republican members were averse to the
change, he (Mr. Brown) would vote against sus-
pending the regular business at this time.
MI: Mr Mcmillan Nc demanded the yeas and nays,
when the resolution was defeated on a party
vote by tie.yeas Is, nays 3. President pro
TEN Davis voted aye with the democrats, and Mr.
Brown voted no with the republicans Mr..
Malone also voted no with the republicans
The Senate then proceeded to consider bills on
the calendar under the new LAnthony) rule, which
sets apart the interval between the close of usual
morning business, and 1 80 O'clock each day for
LEGISLATION on reported from ON committees conn M to which
% pryae er ey onV IS
The unfinished business, being the resolution
declaring that the pension arrears law ought not
to be repealed, was taken up.
Mr.. Plumb referred to the arguments upon
which the law was vtndtcated-its abstract JUS
had filed claims He thought theposlton assumed
by Senators Vest and Butler one that did them
honor, as they had been regarded as representing
a large class peculiarly hostile to our war pen
SOnS.
House of Representatives.
Mr.. Neal offered a resolution providing for night
sessions on Tuesday and Thursday of each week,
beginning on Thursday, 10Th instant, for the con-
sideration Of the bill establishing municipal
code for the District of COLUMBIA Adopted.
On motion OF Mr.. Valentine, the Senate amend
ment to House bin approprlating 0G0 FOR packing,
transportation and arranging certain agricultural
and mineral specimens was agreed to-
Mr.. Hewitt {N.Y.) introduced bill fixing the
day for the meeting OF the electors OF President
and Vice President, and providing for and regu-
latng the counting OF the votes for President and
Vice President, and the decision OF questions
arising therefrom. Referred
Mr.. Cobb, from the committee on public lands,
reported back the resolution calling on the Sec
retary of the Interior for Information as to the
names OF all ralro IDS to which the government
has granted lands. the amount OF land granted to
each, etc Adopted.
Mr.. Henderson, from the committee on military
affairs, reported back the resolution calling on the
Secretary OF War for an itemized statement OF the
expenditures Of the support OF the United States
signal service. Adopted
UNDER THE CALL OF COMMITTEES,
the following reports were submitted:
By Mr.. Buci,ner, from the committee on banking
and currency, for the relief of the Freedman's
Savings and Trust Company. Committee OF the
BY Mr.. McCook, for the retirement of Brevet
Maj: Cen NJ C. Meigs, with the rank OF major
lands, to require payment of costs in certain cases
OF or conversion of material from the pub
lie lands. House calendar.
BY Mr.. JadWin, from the committee on the Dis
trict Of Columbia ladversely,, bills incorporating
railways. Laid on the table,
Mr.. Camp introduced bill dividing the state OF
New York into four judicial districts. Referred.
THE APPORTIONMENT BILL.
The House then resumed consideration Of the
appOTtionment bill.
The District i'm Congress.
The bill appropriatng s2O,114 for filing up,
draining and putting in good sanitary condition
the grounds south Of the Capitol along the line OF
the old canal, and for other purposes, was passed
yesterday by the Senate. .
In the House yesterday, Mr. Neal, of Ohio, asked
leave to offer resolution for the holding Of night
sessions on Tuesday and Thursday of each week,
for the consideration of the bill establishing a
municipal code for the District OF Columbia. Mr..
McCOid, OF Iowa, objected.
The House committee on railways and canals,
yesterday. had up the bill granting the right Of
through the District Of Columbia. After discus
sion, the matter was referred to a subcommittee,
consisting of Dwight, of New York; Schultz of
Ohio. and Hoblitzel, of Maryland.
IMPORTANT ACTION OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE TO-DAY.
On motion OF Chairman Neal, the House COM
mittee on the District Of Columbia to-day unani-
mously agreed to the following:
Whereas Congress reserves to itself all right of
legslating In behalf OF the District of Columbia,
giving no other tribunal any powers or authority
in that direction; and whereas there are
important matters gravely affecting the gen.
eral interests Of the District and the private
rights Of individual citizens imperatively
requiring legislation; and whereas it is very
evident that, under the present rules Of the
house, no ClHo can D6 na0 IOf MISREPRESENTATION OF
legislation affecting the District except by unan-
1mOuS consent, which it is almost Impossible to
Obtain Therefore, be 1t resolved by the committee
on the District OF Columbia that the committee on
rules OF the House be respectfully but earnestly
requested to report such amendments to the rules
OF the House as will provide for the setting apart
OF definite and ample time for the consideration of
the business reported from the committee.
Mr.. Neal will offer the resolution at the first
opportunity. II 1t is not adopted by the House,
there Will be but little chance for District egisla-
ton OF any kind at this session
On motion OF Chairman Neal, OF the District
comm ittee, the House to-day adopted q resolution
setting aside Tuesday and Thursday evenings OF
each week for the consideration OF the municipal
code for the District, such sessions TO continue
until the matter is disposed of.
On report submitted by Mr.. Barr the District
committee to-day agreed to make an adverse re-
port on the bill to incorporate the 18th street. the
18th street and NJ street railway companies. The
committee take the ground that there are at pres
ent ample street railroad facilities.
The bill to increase the salaries OF the janitorS Of
the public schools referred to the proper sub
committee for examination and report.
The House District committee agreed to report
1avoraby bill to provide for an improved system
Tor 1ndexng the land records OF the District, which
was printed In The STAR few days ago.
MEETING OF THE SENATE DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
The Senate District committee devoted the
meeting this morning to consideration Of the code
The bill for the iucOrDoration Of the IT, a. Fidel.