Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-08
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
NEW BILLS In THE HOUSE.
LETTER FROM GEN. GRANT IN THE SENATE
NOTES FROM TIE COMMITTEE ROOMS,Etc

NU1hS fhUM IdE UUMMIITE kUUMS, ,Etc
The Senate.
The chair laid before the Senate the text OF the
proceedings OF the International meridian confer
ence, held at Washington in october last
Also, letter from the Postmaster General recon-
mending larger clerical force at post Offices.
THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL
When the Chair laid before the Senate the naval
appropriation BILL recently passed by the House OF
Representatives, Mr Hale explained that IL was a
mere renewal for the coming half-year of the lump
appropriation made at last session based on the APP
preparation OF last year. He thought the Senate
should take up and refer TO a new conference CON-
the subject OF conference at the close OF last seS
sion, especially as that bill contained important
provision relating to new ships
GEN. GRANT WILL NOT ACCEPT A PENSION.
Mr.. Mitchell read letter from Gen. Grant relat-
ing to the bill recently introduced to give him
pension. Gen. Grant expresses the hope that the
bill would be withdrawn, as under no clrcum-
STANCES could he accept pension, even II the bill
passed beth houses and received the approval OF
the President Mr.. Mitchell stated that he had In
troduced the bill because he was chairman OF the
committee on pensions. and the President had
recommended pension for Gen. Grant he tMr.
M1tchelD had always felt that Gen. Grant ought to
be placed where he was when, TO accept the presi-
dency, he laid down the great office he won In the
war. In Difference to Gen. Grants wishes Mr..
Mitchell withdrew the pension bill.
Among bills introduced were the following:
BY Mr.. BlairLFor an appropriation OF $4,000 to
promote the colored peoples worlds exposition to
De held at Chicago in september, 1885,
EXTENDING TEE TINE
Mr.. Allison submitted joint resolution, which
was read three times and passed, extending the
time fixed for the submission OF the report OF the
joint commission appointed under the sundry civil
bill passed in July. 1884, to consider the organiza-
ton OF the signal service and other bureaus Of the
government
MIR. Dolph called up the bill reported from the
cOlQmft1pp al ia frcr
Tor the Incorporation OF the Spokane Falls and
Occur d'Alene railway company OF Idaho and
washington, which led to considerable debate.
House OF Representatives.
Mr.. keifer tOhio). from the committee on appro
prtations, reported the military academy appropr-
alton bill, and it was referred to the committee OF
the whole. Mr.. keifer gave notice that he would
call 1t up for consideration tomorrow.
The Speaker laid before the House letter from
the Postmaster General asking for an appropria-
for the remainder OF the current fiscal year. Re-
ferred.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Under the call OF states the following bills ETC..
were introduced and referred: By MIR. Townshend
Qll)-Proposing a constitutional amendment pro-
with the consent OF the House OF Rep
resentatlVeS as we'll as the Senate
Tue WORLDS EXHIBITION LOAN.
BY MI. Moulton (Ill)-VO amend the act making
loan to aid in the celebration Of the worlds in
dustrial and cotton centennial exposition. 1t di-
reefs the Secretary Of the Treasury to demand from
the president and treasurer OF the worlds indus
trial and cotton centennial exposition a bond with
good and solvent security, OF double the amount
Tor the return Of the loan made by the United
States; and in case such bond Is not forthcoming
before the opening o. the exposition he Is directed
to take poss ssion OF the entrances to the exposition
grounds, and appoint bonded officers Of the Gus
toms Tor the purpose or collecting the entrance
money paid ror admission to be applied as sink
Ing fund I0r the lqVidauon Of said loan
THE SILVER DOLLAR
By Mr. Buckner {Mo. ito suspend the cofnaxe of
the standard silver dollar
The Speaker said that under the rules the bill
Should be referred to the committee on coinage
weights and measures.
Mr.. Buckner asked that it be referred to the
committee On banking and currency, and he'd that
the universal practice OF the House had been to re-
@ Ter bills s. OF this character to that COMMITTEES: He
had neen reported from the committee On banking
and currency.
MECassidy (Nevada) controverted this statement
and said th4t the Bland bill had been reported by
the committee on mines and mining.
MIR. BuckDer made no motion in the premises and
the Dill Was referred as Indicated by the Speaker.
OTHER BILLS.
By Mr. Robinson (N.Y.)-Fcr the restoration OF
inaugural ceremonies to Jerersonian republican
simplicity.
By MI. Cox [N.Y.)-A resolution requesting the
opinion of the Attorney General to whether sec
ton 3oS, Revised Statutes, With reference to eight
hours LABOR, applies TO letter carriers
THE BARTHOLDI STATUE
Mr.. Cox introduced a preamble and Joint resolu-
ton setting forth that There has been rendered to
the United States OF America, to be placed on an
island in the harbor Of New York, colossal statue
OF Liberty Enlightenfng the World'-the generous
gift OF the people OF France-which is expected to
reach New York in may next" that 1.-THE coliec-
tons for the completion OF the pedestal OF said
statue are still incomplete, Notwithstanding the
CITY Of OF New York has raised therefor the sum OF
$3.50 0O;" that .t Is alleged that there is needed
for its completion 100000 more than the sum
already raised and appropriately" and that "the
therefore resolved that In recognitan OF the spirit
which has prompted this gift. and In aid OF the
timely completion OF the pedestal on which it is
to be placed, the sum OF 100000 Is hereby appro-
prfated. to be paid to the proper officers OF the
organization which has in charge the erection OF
said pedestal aand statue"
TARIFF AMENDMENT.
. Mr.. Cox also introduced bill providing that in
lieu Of the duties heretofore imposed by law on the
importation OF ladies' clOaks and wraps, OF wool
and other material than silk there shall be levied
duty OF so per cent ad valOrem. and Is cents per
pound On all garments made wholly Of silk, or
of which silk lSthe component part, there shall be
levied duty OF IS per cent ad vaiorem. On all
garments manufactured and imported which con-
sist OF any materials other than silk, and weighing
less than ~ pounds each, there shall be levied a
duty of GO per cent ad valorem and 65 cents per
pound
forging the signature OF the person authorized by
the President TO sign letters patent
TO PREVENT CONTRACTION OF THE CURRENCY
By Mr. Warner tOhto)-To prev Mt the contrac-
ton OF the currency. lit provides that whenever
the volume OF national bank currency falls below
1903 .31S,9S4 by the surrender and cancellation OF
national bank notes the Secretary OF the Treasury
iS authorized and directed to issue United States
notes In denominations as near as may be OF the
bank notes surrendered and cancelled, redeemabe
In coin In the same manner as United States notes
are now redeehable. in Suffcient amount to main-
tain the volume OF paper currency, including ma
uonal bank notes. greenbacks and notes author
BY MIR. Lbbey (Va)-For the reier OF the suf-
ferers from the loss OF the TallapooSa.
By Mr. ONeill [Pa}-Appropri ating S5OOOO0 for
the general improvement OF Philadelphia harbor.
TOOK TEE OATH.
Mr.. John Bratton, elected to succeed the late
Representative Evins, OF South Carolina, from the
fourth congressional district, appeared and took
the oath of ONCE.
On motion Of Mr.. wemple IN. Y.), resolution
buildings and grounds to inquire whether the
House requires any more rooms Tor its committees.
THE CENSUS.
On motion OF Mr.. Cox IN. ~ bill was passed
authorizing the superintendent OF the census to
continue the work on the tenth census
THE VENEZUELAN INQUIRY.
Mr.. Springer Only offered o preamble and resolu-
ton recting that on the 18th OF April last resou-
tion was adopted calling on the Secretary OF State
for Information relative to the award OF the Vene-
zuelan mixed commission, and that no reply has
been made thereto. and calling the attention OF the
Secretary TO the resolution requesting him TO fur
niSh the House with the Information called for
therein and to state the cause OF the delay in COM
plying With the previous request OF the house Re