Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-14
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE.
INQUIRY AS TO THEDANv1LLE RIOTS.
HOUSE APPOINTMENTS, COMMITTEE
TALK, ETC


House Of Representatives.
The reading OF the journal having been dispensed
With. Mr.. TOwnshend Qul offered, as question Of
privilege resolution directing the architect Of the
Capitol, during the Christmas holidays to remove
the desks now In the hall and make such rear
rangement OF the seats OF members as will bring
them together in the smallest convenient space
without affecting the right OF members to occupy
the seats already selected by them. and to provide
suitable writing tables In the rear OF the chamber
and In the lobby. He did not ask for its present
consideration, and on motion Of sr. Calkins Ind)
the resolution was referred to the committee on
rules.
PROPOSITION TO MAKE MONDAY, DECEMBER oath, A
PUBLIC HOLIDAY.
Mr.. HoblitZell, Of Maryland, introduced Joint
resolution requesting the President TO issue proc
lamation urging the various religious denonina-
tlonS throughout the country to commemorate De-
cember 23d. 1888. the one hundredth anniversary Of
Ine surrender by George Washington OF his comlniS-
sion as ommander-n-chief Of the army, and to re-
quest that business be suspended on Monday, De
cember cath, and that the same be treated as pub
On motion of Mr. Kasson, OF Iowa, the resolution
was relerred to a special committee, to be COM
Mr.: Tucker, OF Virginia, introduced bill direct
ing tne secretary OF the Treasury to settle the ac
counts OF certain states and the city of Baltimore
growing out OF monies expended for military pIr-
poses In the war OF 1912. Referred.
PROPOSED INVESTIGATION OF TEE DANvILLE WAY
RIOTS.
Mr. Horr (Mich.) asked leave to offer resolution
that the House bring to the notice of the President
the case OF the recent murder of several persons al
legged to have been citizens OF the United
tne serious injury OF several other persons also al
leGed to be citizens Of the United States at Dan
vile, va, in the hope that the President may as
certain whether the persons so murdered or injured
were citizens Of the United States: and whether
the killing and inJurIng Of said citizens If they
OF the municipal law OF the state of Virginia. or OF
any law OF the United States
Mr. Morrison 4ll.} objected for the present. say
ing that the President knew as much about the
matter as Congress did.
Mr. Cabell lva.) said that. as the Representative
sorry that an objection had been made. He was
wiling TO have the fullest and fairest Investigation
OF this matter.
THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
The committee on rules was announced as fol-
lows: The Speaker, Messrs. Blackburn {ky.) Ran
dali Pa), Keifer (Oh1o), and Reed (Me.)
NEW BILLS, ETC.
Mr.. Washburn (Minn.) introduced bill pro-
viding for the removal of obstructions Of the free
navigation Of the navtgable waters Of the United
States. Referred.
Mr.. Ranney (Nass) introduced bill to estab-
nsh the marine signal board of the United States,
with view Of having adopted code and system
OF marine lights and fog signals. Referred
MI. Cox (N.Y.) asked leave to introduce for i'm
mediate consideration joint resolution for the re-
peal OF the test oath.
MI. HOrr (M1ch.l objected.
number of executive communications were re-
1erred, and Mr.. Robinson (MaSS.) was granted In
definate leave OF absence.
The House then, at 1245 adjourned until Monday
The House Committees.
WHAT Is SAID AT THE CAPITOL To-DAY-THE LIST
ABOUT DECIDED uPoN-D1sTR1BUT1oN OF TIE IRAD-
fNG CHAIRMANsHIPs.
1t said by those who are In the best position to
know that Mr.. Carlisle has made complete ex-
animation into the qualifications OF the various
new members Of the House, and mentally decided
upon the majority Of the committees so that when
he is ready he can make out the list without delay
Mr Carlisle has gone TO great deal of trouble in
thls matter to ascertain the home occupation or
procession OF each OF the new members so as to be
ape 70 decide as to what branch Of the committee
work they are best suited. This work he has about
completed to his satisfaction, and has decided
ABOUT wat place would best fit each member. In
some cases, of course. there are several members
having nearly equal claims for the same positions
on the committees. These are still undecided
-, MI: Morrison. as has been SO frequently pre-
dicted, Will get the committee on ways and means:
Mr. Randall will. beyond doubt, get the chair,
manshlp OF the committee on appropriations: Mr.
Blackburn has waived all claim to the apprOn1ta
items committee charmanshtp. and 1t is under
stood that he can have anything he desires beneath
the f"o first chal1nansAips. which are conceded to
probably be the chairman Of the committee on
commerce, and Mr.. Money, OF Mississippi, commit
son OF Mir. Evins. of South Carolina. Mr. Cobb OF
Indiana, Will. beyond a doubt. receive the chair
E,anship OF the colninttce ON public lands q posi-
ton for witch he Is probably the most cOmpetent
man In the House. Mr.. King. OF Louisiana. viii
probably get the committee "a Mississippi river i'm
proveiGrntS, and Hatch. OF Missouri the committee
on agriculture. Beyond This all is but the merpst
speculation, as 1t Is believed Mr.. Carlisle has not
cOnfided his plans TO any one.
Capitol Notes.
The District Commissioners estimates for the ey
penses OF the government OF the District OF Column
bia Tor the NEXT fiscal year We're presented in the
4 little excitement was occasioned In the House
just after adjournment To-day 10y a crank, who
Jumped upon the Speakers desk and offered for the
consideration OF Congress 1.-The most wonderful in
Ventt0n OF the age He was put cut before he
could explain the nature OF his patent.
H. W. austin has resigned the position OF assist
an; dOorkefper OF the House To accept a special
A leaf of tl: IS, evidently torn at random, was
placed on the desk OF each member OF the House to
day by somebody who seemed to think the House q
good field for missionary work
A huge basket OF flowers was placed upon the
desk OF Representative Hewitt. of New York TODAY
With the compliments or Clal-na(iael association
OF Washington. 1t was testimonial OF gratitude
Tor NJ HeMitts Introduction OF the resolution
latl0n to O'Donnell.
Hon; W. II: ii. Russell, prominent attorney of
New York city. formerly OF st. Louis, and trusted
to-day.
{: Il. Harris. OF Tennessee has been appointed
clerk 10 the Senate committee epidemic diseases
NEW BoUsE APPOINTMENTS, ETC.
James ". Blackburn. OF Kentucky, a nephew OF
Col. Joe Blackburn, was to-day appointed foreman
OF the folding room OF the House. The following
appointments were made by the officers Of the
House to-day: Geo. s. Chiffon, messenger to the
dOcrkeeper; +. H. Richardson, secretary to the
clerk; Ambrose Hoener, messenger; c. ". Perkins
watchman In folding room.
John A. Palmer, OF Virginia, was to-day appoint
ed index clerk OF the House, vice Jldson Holcomb
OF Pennsylvania.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES
AT meeting OF the Senate committee on terrific
ries this forenoon the bill providing civil govern
ment for the territory Of Alaska, introduced by
Senator Harrison few days ago, was considered
An amendment providing for the establishment of
schools to be open to the children OF both whites
and Indians. was adopted, and the bill was ordered
to be reported to the Senate. The committee also
TO hold OFFICES in the territories to which they may
be elected by the people thereof. It was acted
upon favOrably and OTdeled to be reported. Other
measures before the committee We're taken up and
referred TO subcommittee.
SENATE OFFICERS NOMINATED.
The republican Senatorial caucus yesterday
after THE STARS report closed, nominated W. p
Canady, OF North Carolina, for sergeant-at-arms
and Rev. 3. E Huntley, pastor OF the Metropolitan
NJ. E. church, Washington, formerly OF Wisconsin
for chaplain of the Senate. A resolution was
adopted TO retain the wounded soldiers now on the
rolls OF the Senate in their position.
GUARDED AGAINST IMPORTATION OF CHOLERA
GERMS IN RAes.-Upon the recommendation OF the
surgeon general of the marine hospital service the
Secretary OF the Treasury has requested the State
0eD0rtment instruct the rntfnd Stafea snns,l