The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-12
THE HOUSE
Appearance of the Democratic RoOster-Iore
Talk About Interstate Commerce.

Appearance of the Democratic RoOster-AIore
Talk About Interstate Commerce.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-The desks of half a
dozen Democratic members were ornameuted
this morning by roosters of brilliant plumage.
Mr.. Hancock, from the committee on appro-
prations, reported the invalid pension appropria-
ton BILL which was referred to the committee of
the whole
Mr.. Mills made an unsuccessful effort to have
passed the Senate bill for public building at
Waco, Tex, Mr. Brumm being the objector.
The House resumed consideration of the inter
state commerce bill.
Mr.. Glasscock directed his remarks more espe-
cially TO a consideration of the evils which grow
out Of the system of pooling by railroad com
panies. lie advocated State prohibition of this
system. and expressed a preference for the
Reagan substitute over the bill of the committee
He opposed, however, the provision of the sub
stitute prohibiting a greater charge for short
than for long haul, as being generally unjust
and especially as being iuimical to the interests
of his State
Mr.. Dunn favored the substitute He objected
to the appointment of commission, because
it was unnecessary and would fail to accomplish
the purposes its friends claimed for it.
Mr.. Woodward spoke in favor of the commit
tee bill and severely criticised the provisions of
tine substitute, asserting that heir effect would
be to cripple the oadlnterests of the country
Mr.. Hepburn favored the committee bill.
Mr.. Wood opposed as farcica the commission
feature of the Dill and warmly favored the sub
stitute strong law, fortified with penalties,
was the only remedy against the evils complained
of.
was arrived at that general debate shall close on
the next day the subject is taken up. and then d
vote will be taken as between the substitute and
the committee bill. Whatever measure shall be
successful will then be open to amendment and
debate under the five-minute rule.
Mr.. Reagan has slightly modified his motion
to substitute his T. position for the entire bill of
the committee and has applied it as substi-
tute only for the remedial features of that bill
If successful in having it adopted, he will then
move to strike out the remainder of the bill
which has reference to the appointment ola com
mission.
Mr.. O'NeIll, of Pennsylvania, gave notice that
at the proper time, he would move to recon-
mend the whole subject.
Mr.. Hisooek introduced q concurrent resolu-
ton for the appointment of joint committee
consisting of three members of the House
elected TO Congress and three senators to nvesti-
gate the capacity of the canals of the State of
New York. Referred to the committee
on commerce. This committee is di-
rected to confer with a committee of like
power, appointed by the LeGislature of New York
and with the Governor and other State officers,
in regard to maintenance of the canals thereof
and ascer tain If said canals sufficient for the
requirements of interstate commerce, or if they
should be enlarged. The committee shall ascer-
tain on what terms and conditions the United
States can acquire title to and jurisdiction of
said canals, or any of them. The committee Is
given authority to appoint clerk and to hold
its meetings wherever it sees fit in the State
Of New York or the City of Washington.
On motion of Mr.. Warner, of Ohio, u motion
was adopted calling on the Secretary of the In
terror for information relative to the fees of
claim agents in pension cases.
On motion of Mr.. Weaver the Senate bill was
passed authorizing the FIRST National Bank of
Omaha to increase its capital stock. Ad-
jeurned.