Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-07
AFFAIRS AT THE CAPITOL.



THE NEWSPAPER copTE1GHr Bill
The Joint committee of the two houses or the
library, at their regular meeting this morning, toos
up and discussed Informally the newspaper copy
rient DILL II seemed 10 be the general impression
or the committee that as the matter opened up a
new ahG important question that the fullest tnIor-
nation ootainab!e should be hail. and with this Oh
ltt 10 Slen leading loarn aSts AMI new sianer pro-
Itir.oiS VIII De called upon TO give their views TO
tne committee at al early dag.
WITH REGARD TO THg ASSOCIATED rRRSS.
MI. Henry Smith, general manager OF the Asso-
ciated Press, was examined by subcommittee OF
the senate committee on post offices and post roads
today. He made a formal statement TO the CON-
poses for which the Associated Press was organized
tie uaversed many OF the statements Of former
clated Press and its alleged relations with teie-
graph companies. A cross-exaninatlon was en-
tered upon. but was suspended by a recess ar 2
O'Clock. Mr.. Smiths examination is to be contin-
ued At O'Clock.
TERRITORY OF "LrNcoLN.r
Inc senate committee on. territories, at meet
Ing held this morning, agreed 10 give the name
Lincoln to the new territory which 1t is pro-
posed to make out OF the northern portion OF the
present territory OF Dakota
CAPT EIDDs BURIED TREASURE
The House committee on military affairs to-day
decided to report adversely bill introduced in the
House by Mr.. Beach On. ~ giving permission to
FantOn Sherwood, VIM. Lew.s and Geo W. Ten
Eyck to Search and dig for treasures and minerals
The treasures to be searched for were those sup
posed 10 have been buried by the my: hical Capt.
Kidd The gentlemen named In the bill conceived
Point and proposed to dig for them, promising
the government the find
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
The House committee on naval affairs to-day d.
rected Representative Wise to report favorably q
resolution for the appointment and retirement Of
Co al Er,y,
be report was directed on the bill to make Com
mander Greehleaf CIley (retired list captain Oh
the active list.
CENSUS MATTERS.
Tie House census committee to-day agreed 70
ask the appropriations committee that the recon-
mendition OF the Secretary Of the Interior for a
deficiency appropriation or s25 go. ana an annual
appropriation Tor continuing the work or the cen
suo ONCE, be Complied with I he committee also
aSleed 10 recommend TO the House the printing OF
*v,Uo duiitlondl census cOtnpGndiunS.
Tns MORRISON TARIFF BILL
The Morrison tariff bill win stand at the head 81
all revenue bills on the House calendar. and viii
take precedence In the committee OF The w,lo.e over
all other measures except appropriation bills. 1t
has not yet been atided when &c viii be- called up
Tor consideration in the House. but Il i thought
That il VIII be done immediately very soon after
Il IS placed on The calendar.
PASSAGE OF TIE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL IN The
HOUSE.
The naval appropriation bill passed the House
yesterday afternoon, but one member u. D. White
casting negative vote. The debate became very
eXcitUl as IL drew to close. hot debate occur
red over MIR. DOTSnemerS proposition TO give
s149Ia9 for ordnance Tor the steel cruisers. and the
motion was lost by vote OF w. to l19 Mi. Bedford
offered IN amendment. recommended By the Secre-
taTy OF the Navy. authorizing the detail Of naval
line Officers to act as Instructors in state unverSi
ties and agricultural colleges, provided that the
total number SO detailed shall not exceed forty.
ILiS was unanimously adopted Another amend
nent. proposed by Mi. CaiiiuS to amend the clause
prohibiting ctcerS on the r tired list from accept
Ing position in The civil service Of the United
States, oy providing that the prohibition shall not
apply TO any officer below the OF major in the
army or commander in the navy. who has beer re-
tired Dy reason OF wounds received In the service,
WAS adopted An amendment, offered by NJ. Cali
klnS. providing Tor the construction OF seven new
Cruisers WIS ruled out on point OF order.
THE BILL TO PREVENT STAR ROUTE FRAUDS.
The House committee on post Offices and post
road, decided to-day to report favorably the bill to
regulate mail contracts, with amendments. The
prtncpal provisions are that the bonds OF mai.
tractor, H.u be app rJved by postmaster On or
near the route; and that no subcontrac. IN Us let
FOR less than thousand dollars, and le for over
that without the approval OF the Postmaster Cen
era. he object OF the bill is 10 prevent repeu-
uoa OF the star route frauds, straw bonds, sc.
MINOR NOTES.
The House committee on judiciary to-day directed
favorable report to be made on Representative
foand's bill, PROHIBITING courts OF the United
States from releasing on writ Of habeaS corpus
any person sentenced by state court.
The senate yesterday afternoon passed the bill to
provide Tor the exercise OF the r iction conferred
upon The United States ia places out VI their terri
tory and domain.
The President transmitted to the House yester-
day report relating 10 tariff determinations
&-iinSt foreign WCrlo OF art calling attention TO
the danger OF Frances rStIliaJtug. and mildly
recommending liberal modification OF the tarln III
TINS respect.
HE committee on elections will make their re-
peri 10 The House tu-llorTow confirming Mr.. Skin
HefS n. G. right to retain his seat.
capt. Joseph GutzW,t sr has been promoted from
Sl,0oJ 20 sl.2D pottlon under Tie door.eeper VI
tie tiCuse.