New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-12
AID FOR THE FLOOD SUFFERERS.

AID FOR THE FLOOD SUFFERERS.
AN APPROPRIATION OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
VOTED BY THE HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Democratic guard
ians of tho Constitution and sentine!s on the bat
Elements of State rights in the House were placed
in peculiarly unpleasant situation to-day by Mr..
Hscock, of New-YOrk. Only last week they yOcif
erously denounced the bill TO prevent the spread Of
pleuro-pneumonia and other contagious diseases
among cattle in the several States on the ground
that there was no constitutional warrant for such
action, and that it would be- an invasion of State
rights Mr. Eaton, Of Connecticut Mr.. Potter, Mr..
Reagan and several others took this ground and
manfully did try to maintain it.
When Mr.. Folett Of Ohio, to-day brought in from
the Appropriation Committee a joint resolution to
appropriate $500 900 for the relief of the sufferers
from the food in the Ohio Valley he supported 1t
in an energetic speech. Mr.. Hiscock then obtained
the floor and said that he was surprised by the
silence of the gentleman from Connecticut. lie
supposed that gentleman would be ready to defend
the Constitution and the reserved rights Of the
States from this violent assault. Mr. HiscOck con-
tinued in this strain for some time, and the Demo-
Gratis became restless. Mr.. Hiscock said that no
should not oppose the resolution, although be
doubted the necessity Of such appropriations for tho
relief OF citizens OF great aud wealthy oJaleS llko
Ohio. He felt no misgvings himself as to the Con-
sttuUl0nal power of Congress to make such an APP
Precipitation, however .
tutonal question semi-seriously and arguing that
Congress has the power to act in a ease like this,
and the Democrats grew more restless.
THE DEMOCRATIC HEART.
As soon as they found an opportunity Messrs. g.
s. Cox, Reagan and Townshend spoke with great
seriousness on the Constitutional question: and ex-
pressed their surprise that any man. in the face of
such a calamity as that which has Oyertaken
the people in the Ohio Valley should raise
he questions. The claims OF humanity
they declared override all Constitutional consider
atoms Dir. Cox said his heart approved the vote he
was about to give If his head woald not. Mr. Eaton
felt grave doubts of the rights OF Congress 10
take the money raised by taxes from the people aud
appropriate il for this purposes but he, like Mr.
Cox, should allow his heart to govern his action
He would not vote against the resolution. Mr..
Eaton's heart did not carry him so far as Mr. Cox's
impelled him. An amendment increasing the APP
preparation to 100000 was opposed by Mr. Fol-
lett who said the committee had carefully con-
sidered the matter They did not desire 10 90 so
far as to dry up the fountains of private benevo-
lence or render State and municipal appropriations
unnecessary The amendment was rejected, by
yea and nay vote, and the resolution was then
passed
SOME SENATE PROCEEDINGS IN BRIEF.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.--ln the Senate to-day
MI Pendleon presented the creental Of the Hon. Henry
g. Payne enaoreect from the State Of Ohio for he term
beginning March t. 1888 The credentials were read and
ordered to he fled
Among the bills reported favOrably from committees
and placed on the calendar the following Fixing
the salaries Of judges OF the District Court Of the United
states to amend section 900 OF the Revised Statutes In
relation 20 giving security In cases OF appeal to
promote the efficiency Of the General Land Office;
for the relief of the officers and Of the United States
ship Monitor who participated in the action with the
rebel ironclad Merrfmac, on March z, 1862
we're follows: To aCfne the powers
and Jurisdiction OF the Mississippi River Commission
authorizing the appropriation Of land and material for
the Improvement of the Mississippi River and Its nayga
Bile tributaries, and providing methods of appropratng
the same. etc., 20 authorize preliminary examination
and survey OF tho passes between the auents OF the
Upper Mississippi and the Columbia River for the pur
pose of ascertanng the distance between the naygable
waters of said rvers to provide for the study or physo
ogy and the effects of intoxicating narcotic and poison
GUS upon life and health In the public schools
OF the Territories and the District OF Columbia; making
APPROXIMATION for the repair preservation and compIe
ton of certain public works. reservoirs, mains, etc. for
irrigation and other purposes In the arid land regions or
the United States. 49,, 49,. - . 4.
directing the Committee Agriculture and Forestry to
inaire into and report upon condition Of the Govern
Mr. Miller. OF California, offered resolution which was
agreed TO- requesting the President not incompatible
with the public nteresto I'm the Senate what action
any had been taken by the Executive Department or
the Government in relation to tho demand OF Mexico Tor
the extrad0u for crimes commit ted IN that country, OF
one Trimble.
Mr. FRYE offered a resolution. which agreed to-
calling the Secretary Ut tue State for such Information
Is in his possession relating to the French spohauon
caims
Mr.Van Wyck offered resolution, which was agreed TO-
directing the Committee Post Ohices and Post Roads
ascertain whether any % the owners officers OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company made received
any proposals or entered into an agreenent to CONSOLE
date with tho Western Union Telegraph Company within
past twelve months. The resolution gives the COM
mittee power to send for persons and papers
The resolution offered some weeks ago by Mr.. Van
Wyck directing the Committee on the Judiciary to eXan-
inc and report what legislation, IL any. il necessary 10
restrict the appointment OF special assistant attorneys,
etc., was agreed TO without debate
T,ln M unOb,cted upon the calendar the Ben
ate passed. with slight debate the bill reported by Dir.
Plott from the Committee Patents, amending section
S37 of the Revised Statutes, securing 10 Mexican III
veors the full OF seventeen years for their patents
in eases the foreign patent expires before that
term.
PROPOSED NEW PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11EThe House COM