National Republican., 1884-06-10

legislation had been wrongfully nut in he wanted
II TO be taken out. The only PRIDE OF opinion wy
commend itself to the country as FUR Just, reason.
able In amount, and national ia the cuarhc'et vi
its appropriations 1T,
compel him to oppose the bill. The nmount
appropriated was entirely too large, ana Wouiu
pAve the way to larger appropriations in the
augurate the construction Of the Hennepln cRhh
upon bill Of this character. -.-,.,,.... r.
the improvement Of the Mississippi river, and
hoped that congress would be governed Oy no no |
small piCayunish considerations in providing lot |
the Improvement Of the waterways OF me country; |
Mr.. Blanchard spoke In support Of the hiil ana |
In advocacy ofthe llenuepin canal project.
Mr. Henderson supported the rou1c propOseh ny |
the bill for the canal.
Mr. Gibson dwelt upon tho necessity Of provld- |
ing cheap transportation from the interior TO the
soaboard ana contendcd that this could be best |
accomplished by the improvement OF the nhVlga- |
MIR. Belforo, while Gisclaimlng the ownership
OF any pork iu this legislative pot, only criticised
the bill because II did not make more liberal ap-
propriatons. ~
Mr.. White indorsed tho principle on which the
bill was founded.
Mr. Potter confined his remarks to discussion
Mr.. Caldwell criticised the bill on account Of
the omission of all appropriation for the Cumber'
Mr. Nccce regarded the Uonnopin canal as
work of national importance which should De
inaugurated by the government. -,
Mr.. Stone argued that the commerce power oil
the constitution was sufficiently broad to cover
the proposed work, md that 1t was the duty Oh
the government to essblish Il system OF water
transportation which should be as comprehensive
US tho country itself
Mr.. Murphy was in favor Of the bill and every
pnrt of 1t, and especially was he in favor of the
proposlt ion to construct the Hennepiu canal
Alter brief speeches by MIR. Houlitzel, who ed-
vocated the canal project, and MIR. Turner who
Contended that tho committee on rivers and har-
bors had no jurisdiction over the subject OF cnnals
general debate was closed and without action the
committee arose.
The floor was then accorded to the committee on
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Mr.. Barbour called up and the house passed.
bills to amend the laws concerning mechanics
liens in the District Of Columbin and to amend the
act authorizing the Southern Maryland Railroad
company to extend its road into the District OF
Columbia.
THE LABOR STATISTICS BUREAU.
The speaker announced the appointment Of
Messrs. Foran, O'Neill of Missouri, and James as
conerees on the bill to establish bureau Of labor
statistics.
THE PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS.
On motion of q. d. WISE n senate bill was passed
placing Newport News on an equal footing with
other ports of entry, in reg ird u the immediate
transportation of dutiable goods.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Under the coll of states the following bills were
BY MIR. Cook; Authorizing tho taxation of
United States treasury notes, silver and gold GER
titlcates, aud national bank notes:
By Mr.. Payson: Granting lands to honorably
discharged soldiers of the war Of the rebellion.
| BY Mr.. Carleton 10 except from import duty
| gill net thread or twue
by Mr.. Robinson Amending the statutes re-
latng TO honors and rewards for gallantry In the
naval service, and to prevent American officers
| from seeking decorations from foreign powers.
Also, II joint resolution granting permission to
Rap" the newsboy, Michael Quigley, and others
to accept the decoration Of the Inauks of congress
| for heroic conduct in saving lives.
The resolution, which Is preceded by long
pregmble recit!ng the, various deeds of daring
| perto med by tremen, longshoremen, aud Others
| In New York and Brooklyn, grants the thanks of
congress TO the persons named, and declares that
any member who refuses to give unanimous con-
sent 10 the immediate passage of this re oution is
a disgrace to himself aud disgrace to his coun-
trymen,
on motion of Mr.. Dunham, the resolution, amid
laughter, was referred 10 the committee on public
health.
by Mr.. Dingley: To amend the act authorizing
the formation Of national banking association,
1t provides that in all suits at law or in equity
now pending, or hereafter brought to enforce the
Liability VI shareholders in national banking as.
sociations for contracts, debts, and engagements
OF sucn associations TO the extent of the amount
of ther stock therein at the par value thereof in
accordance with the provisions OF section 5l5l OF
the Revised Statutes the stockholders shall have
the right 10 set up i'll defense thereof an equitable
discharge OF that liability by Il voluntary pay
lnent made before an assessment is levied upon
the stock by the comptroller of the currency to
enforce SAID liability, or any other equitable
defense which said stockholders may have to such
suits.
BY Mr.. Golf: To repeal all internal revenue
At the evening session the house went into
committee OF the whole (NIr Hatch in the chairl
on the river aud harbor appropriation bill.
Mr.. Long, OF Massachusetts, offered an amend
ment appropriating $1,000 for continuing the i'm
provement of the harbor at Scituate, Mass.
Lost.
Mr.. Wait. of Connecticut, moved to increase
from $4,000 10 $4,000 tho appropriation for the
Stonington harDor. Lost.
MIR. Rogers, ofNew York. moved to increase the
appropriation for Buffalo harbor from $4,000 TO
$4,000 Lost.
Amendments aggregaing in appropriations the
sum OF SGlOOOO were offered ana seyerally voted
down.
After completing the consideration Of six of the
iorty,seyen pages of the bill the committee rose
ana the house, at 1929 adjourned.