Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-20

long discussion sprang up in the House this
morning over resolution offered by Mr.. Ged1eS,
Of Ohio, to grant months extra pay to discharged
employees, it being advocated by Messrs Geddes and
kelfer, OF Ohio, and opposed by Mr.. Reagan, of
Texas, on the ground that the House had no right
to be Charitable with other peoples money, and by
MI. Cobb. OF Indiana, on the ground that it would
include in its provisions persons who had been put
on the roll at the close OF the last session.
Mr. Reagan moved to commit the resolution to
the committee on accounts, With Instructions to In
Qu1re and report whether there were persons turned
out OF their positions tine close OF the last session
OF Congress and others put in their places who
have performed no duties The motion was agreed
tolls to 81.
INCREASED MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES.
Mr. Blackburn, OF Kentucky, from the commit
tee on rules, reported resolution that hereafter
the committee on post offices and post roads shall
consist OF Is members, and the committees on
affairs territories, public buildings and the District
OF Columbia OF l3 members each. He stated In
regard TO the increased membership, that 1t fully
met the views and wishes OF the Speaker.
The resolution was adopted.
COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBoRs.
MI: Blackburn, OF Kentucky, then called up the
report submitted yesterday for the appointment Of
committee on rivers and harbors, to consist OF IS
members.
Mr.. HORR PROPOSES COMMITTEE on IRISH AFFAIRS
Mt. Horn. OF Michigan, spoke In opposition to the
resolution. which, In his judgment, would simply
degrade what had always been one OF the prorni-
neatcommittees Of the House sincesdts organiJa-
potan ap3h MAY M enc tne %oS nn@
on commerce was hard worked Committee, but
why had 1t been singled out for diviSion7 Why had
been divided into two committeeS-one on ways
and one on meanse There could be given 70 one
committee all bills which tended to build up home
industry: ana to the other all tending to tear It
down. Thereby both wings Of the democratic party
cOuld nave committee. tLaughterl. The COM
mittee on foreign affairs might be divided. ana to
Irish question. This would also relieve the Speaker
OF the trouble which, according to the press, he
experienced In appointing head to that commit
Mr.. Robinson N. ~ said that what he COM
pia1ned OF was, not that Congress did not pay at
neglected American citizens, and there had not
been here energy and patriotism enough to con-
demn @ thst theta as thoroughly as It should have done
gan, Blackburn, Springer IlL) and others
District in Congress-.
PETITION FROM TIE POLICE FORCE.
Senator Ransom to-day presented q petition from
the Metropolitan police force. asking Congress to
give the policemen the benefit Of the '2O per cent
act OF 1861 That act gave an increase OF pay OF 90
per cent, from which the police get no benefit. Re-
ferred to the District committee.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
Mr. ingalls, to-day reiltroduced the bill OF last
Congress to extend the time OF payment Of special
assessments in the District. 1t provides that the
drawbacks due upon special assessments unrevised
at the time OF payment. but since revised and cor
rected shall be issued to such parties they are
due under the provisions OF the act and receivable
1855, and for all special assessments Referred to
the District committee.
Capitol Notes.
The House committees, 1t Is thought, Will be an
nounced next Monday.
The House committee on rules reported to the
select committees as stated In THE STAR last even
Ing. The motion to remove the desks from the hail
Of Representatives was reported upon adversely.
calling the Secretary OF State for all communion
tiOns and papers In his possession relating to the
case Of Patrick O'Donnell, was adopted by the
Speaker Carlisle yesterday appointed Messrs
Hob1tzell, Cabel, Wilson, Kasson and Long as
Washington's surrender OF his commission as COM
mander-in-chief OF the army.
Politicians say that the action OF the republicans
OF the House yesterday in adopting Mr.. Hiscock's
substitute for the resolution onered by ex-speaIer
kefer to refer the Skinner N. c. election case to
the committee on elections, means that they
intend no longer TO acknowledge Mr. Keifer as
their leader.
Mr. Joseph Banner, Of Alabama, messenger Of
the Senate set and who IS s9 be
to-day received present OF an elegant silver SER
vice from the Alabama delegation In Congress
soon after the body had met to-day, stM looking
pale, but apparently Improved In health since his
arrival some days ago
rules providing for an increase OF fty-one commit
tee places This makes just 30 many new Offices
for members, but as the membership itself is in
creased there is reason for enlargement OF CON-
mittees to match There are objections, however,
to large committees which must be considered
HOUSE APPOINTMENTS.
John F. TOOmey, Of New Jersey, was yesterday
appointed upholsterer and locksmith OF the House
and Geo. T. Hardin page
PROTECTION OF THE ATLANTIC COAST FISHERIES.
The subcommittee Of the Senate committee on
foreign relations which, for some 1me has been
taking testimony relating to the protection Of fish,
cries along the Atlantic coast, VIII make report
shortly after the holiday recess But one person,
sion, remains TO be examined During the past
summer testimony has been taken along the coast
from New Jersey to Portland. Maine. Since the be-
Green, OF Rochester, N. Y, has been examined He
said that the sh along the coast could be entirely
o the m m su q he az an
Will recommend legislation prohibiting the Catching
Of fish along the Atlantic coast during the spawn
ing season.
DOCUMENT ROOM OF TIE HOUSE
resolution offered by Mr.. Blackburn IN the
House to-day appropriattng q 40 for the rental OF
q building for the use Of the document department
OF the House, was passed by the unanimous con-
sent OF the House.
TIE GurLLorNE sFoPPKD UNTIL rm NEW TEAR,
The adoption Of q resolution by Congress TO pay
employees their December salary SATURDAY
puts stop TO further changes Of oficials and sub.
ordinates under either House untn the rst OF JAN
uary next BY this resolution those now IN employ
viii get their pay for the entire month, and as two
names cannot be on the rui at once for the same
place, the eutllotine process u suspended This
Affords great deal OF relief 70 the old Senate en-
ployes, each OF whom since the change Of ofIlcers
nas been in hourly expectation Of his discharge
PRESSURE VoR OFFICE on TIE SENATE srDR