St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-12
House of Renresentatives-

WASHINGTON, Dec. lin the house to-
day the desks Of half dozen of the Demo
cratic members were ornamented by roosters
Of brilliant plumage.
Mr.. Hancock, Of the committee on ap-
propriations, reported the invalid pension
appropriation bill. Referred to the COM ittee
Of the whole.
Mr.. Mills made an unsuccessful effort to
have passed the senate bill for a public
building at Waco, Texas, Mr.. Brumm being
the objector.
The house resumed the consideration Of
the interstate commerce bill
Mr.. Glascock directed his remarks more
especially TO the considerations of the evils
which grew out of the system Of ''pooling''
by railroad companies. He advocated strict
prohibition of this system, and expressed a
preference for the feature OF the Reagan"
substitute over the bill of the committee. He
opposed, however. the provision of a substi-
tute prohibiting greater charge for a short
than for long haul, as being
generally unjust and especially inim-
zeal TO the interests Of his state.
Mr.. Dunn favored the substitute. He OBJ
jected TO the appointment Of a commission,
because it was unnecessary, and would fail
to accomplish the purposes its friends claimed
for it.
Mr.. Woodward spoke in support Of the
committee bill, 0nd severely criticised the
provisions Of the substitute, asserting their
effect to be to cripple the railroad interests Of
the country.
Mr.. Hepburn favored the committee bill.
Mr.. Wood opposed as fsrcial the commits
sion feature of the bill, aud warmly favored
the substitute. A strong law fortified with
penalties was the only remedy against the
evils complained of.
Pending further discussion, a general uu-
Outstanding was arrived at that the general
debate shall close the next day the subject
was taken up. and then a 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 bill. Mr.. Reagan
has slightly modified his motion to sub
stitute his proposition for the entire
bill Of the committee and has offered it as a
substitute 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 blu which has reference TO the appoint
ment Of a commission.
Mr.. O'Neill, Of Pennsylvania, gave notice
that at the proper time he would move TO re-
commit the whole subject.
Mr.. Hiscock introduced a concurrent reso-
luton for the appointment OF a Joint COM
mittee to consist Of five members OF the
house elected to the next congress and three
senators, TO investigate the capacity of
canals in the state of New York. Referred
to the committee on commerce. The COM
mittee is directed to confer with a com ittee
of like power appointed by the legislature of
New York, and with the governor
and other state officers, in regard TO the
maintenance of the canals thereof, and
ascertain if said canals are sufficient for
the requirements Of interstate commerce, or
IL they should be enlarged, and the cost OF
said enlargement. The committee shall
ascertain on what terms and conditions the
United States can acquire title TO and juris
diction of said canals, or any Of them. II is
given authority TO appoint a clerk, and hold
its meetings wherever il sees At in the state
Of New York or the city of Washington.
On motion Of Mr.. Warner, of Ohio, a reso-
luton was adopted calling on the secretary
of the interior for information in reference
to Lees claim Of 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.
Adjourned.