Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-25
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
THE PORTER DEBATE IN THE Ho1JsE
MEASURES DISCUSSED IN THE SENATE
PROCEEDINGS IN TIE COMMITTEE ROOMS
The Senate

PROCEEDINGS IN TIE COMMITTEE ROOMS
The Senate.
IN the Senate Mr.. Blair introduced bill "to pro-
'lde 1or the free circulation of newspapers and
other periodical publications within the state
where they are published"
WANT TO RETALlATE
MI. cameron (WiS.) presented a petition from the
Mefch;tnts association, Of Milwaukee, praying for
retailatory legislation against the foreign nations
VINO exclude American meats. The petitioners aver
That the wines OF these foreign countries are much
auulterated and Should be excluded
MR. sHEaMANS RESOLUTION.
Mr. sherman called up his resolution on the Viz
ginia election.
Mr.. Lamar hoped its consideration would be post
poned till Monday
Mi Sherman had no objection proyided IT would
The consideration of the resolution went over till
Monday.
THE PURCHASE OF BONDS.
MI Beck called up his resolution prohibiting the
United States treasurer from purchasing United
States bonds at rates above par. He thought we
ougnt 10 stop such purchases and so apply
Plus lHaney AZ to reduce taxation.
Mr. Morrlll said we would gain largely in the pur-
ch;ase or bonds. even at a premium, by refundIng
Them at lower rates OF interest.
The House.
Prayer was offered this morning by Bishop Ly-
man, OF North Carolina
THE HARLEM RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Nr. HutchinS n. y presented petition Of Judge
j. X. Angel and others for the passage OF an act
authorizing the Secretary of War to contract with
Charles Stoughton for the entire work of improv-
Ing Harlem river at cost not TO exceed S. oOOO
the work to be completed in 1885. Referred.
THE FITZ JOHN PORTER BILL
The morning hour having been dispensed with
the House, at 1915, went into committee OF the
%nole lMr springer OF Illinois, in the chair on the
FitZ John Porter bill.
Taylor (Oho> took the floor in order to con-
clnoe MS speech begun on Saturday last ii orpos-
uon TO the bill He denied the Statement that it
was oased upon a resolution Introduced by Mr..
Garfield. II was true that CARRIED did Introduce a
resolution looking; 10 inquiry in regard to tbs, al
legged discovery OF important evidence but the resO-
i luton was defeated. ard what his opinion would
nave Dten upon that evidence did not appear. He
lNf Taylor, knew what tiast:rldS opinion was up
10 the 'th OF iarch, 1881: 1t was the same as bis
was to-day
MR.. TAYLoR's RESUME OF THE CASE.
He then proceeded to make resume OF the
history OF til" case, contending that Porter had
Wlilfuily disobeycd orders. and serting that he
snod, even without orders. have marched the aid
OF his comrades At the trial Porter was heard 70 say
mat he was not loyal to Pope. That confession
Vas plea of guilty. Not to he oyal TO Pope was TO
DE dS.oyai to the flag and the Union. No Congress
couu make those laUreiS green and live again
men had 1at ID from Purters brow as he lay under
the trees at Bethlehem church and was disioyal
10 s ms comm:nder. i Congress might remove the
pehalIy, OUT it was case OF suicide, and ii could
not revive the glories that once clustered around
lI,, ha3 prov. Gentlemen from the south must not
believe that by restoring Porter they were holding
out the olive branch OF peace or that they were
LAYING irritation. They We're creating IL. If the
British government had had the power after the
revolution to force Benedict Arnold back into the
american army it would not have pleased the
soldiers who fought in that army.
District Affairs in Congress-.
HEARING THE CLAIMS OF A NEW COMPANY.
The District subcommittee on corporations
heard the arguments OF the trustees OF the United
States Cas- Electric Light and Fuel company. OF
the District Of Columbia, in behalf of their applica
tlOn Tor incorporation. "rhe clerk Of the committee
was authorized to notify all persons interested in
u the matter TO appear before the committee on
Tuesday.
Capitol Topics.
WHY SENATOR CAMERON ABSENTs HIMSELF.
1t Is understood that Senator Cameron, of Penn
sylvana writes that he Will take possession OF his
seat in the Senate the question OF presi-
dental candidacy is settled He says he wants to
be out OF the way, because his interesting himself
in the behalf OF any candidate would operate
against him. as the cry OF bosslsm would be raised
IN the convention.
AN APPOINTMENT.
j. NJ Wooiers has been appointed as assistant In
the House folding room.
THE MCPHERSON BANKING BILL REPORTED
When the Senate finance committee adjourned
last night vote was pending upon proposition to
substitute the Mcpherson for the Aldr1ch bill The
members present had recorded their votes, leaving
the result tie. Senator voorhees,, who was out
OF town, has now returned and cast his vote in
favor OF the Mcpherson bill, which was therefore
reported. Senator Sherman tOined the five demo-
cratic members of the finance committee In voting
10 report this DILL preferrng It to the measure
which mad previously been substituted for his own
bill. The Mcpherson bill provides that upon a
association shall be entitled TO receive from the
controller OF the currency circulating notes not ex
ceeding In amount the par value of the bonds de-
posted
some OF the republican members OF the finance
committee propose to report the measure which
was yesterday substituted In committee for the
nOrfty.
PROVIDING FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CADETS
At meeting OF the House committee on naval
affairs to-day, Mr.. Talbot gave notice that Tues
day next he would favorably report the bill provid-
ing for the reinstatement Of cadets and cadet engi-
neers leg1sated out OF Office by the naval appropra-
ton act OF June I'd, 1882. Mr.. Thomas was author
Ted to report bill providing for the abollshmenu OF
the rank known as junior ensign.
CHANGING PLACES ON COMMITTEES.
By consent Of the Speaker OF the House OF Repre-
sentatives, Mr.. w. W. Eaton, of Conn, member
Of the committee on naval AFFAIRS to-day changed
places with Mr. George D. Wise, OF Va, member
OF the committee on foreign affairs. The change
was made at the request OF Mr.. Eaton, who ex-
pressed desire to be connected with the commit
tee on foreign AFFAIRS because OF his former connec-
LlOn WIFI COlIlIIeeS having La cnAIge SUBJECTS OF
foreign nature
IN BEHALF OF PENSION APPLICANTS.
The committee on invalid pensions passed reso-
luton to-day not requiring an applicant for pension
to prove his physical condition upon entering the
army as the fact Of hts having been received Is suf
nc1ent evidence Of his sound condition.
UNIFORM POSTAGE.
The House committee on post oflces and post
roads decided to-day to report favorably Mr.
Moneys bill providing that the rate OF postage on
second.class publications deposited in letter car
rers Office for delivery by the carriers OF the ofice
shall be uniform at two cents pound.
THE sKNNRR-POoL CONTEST.
The committee on elections had under consider
alton to-day the Skinner-Pool election contest
Argument was heard in behalf OF Mr. SINNERS
claim
PLEADING THE CAUSE OF THE SETTIKRs
MI. Ridington, OF this city, appeared before the
public lands committee to-day in behalf OF the set
tiers upon lands the forfeiture OF which is now being
considered by the committee, and urging that the
lands be forfeited Mr. Burdett was before the COM
mittee in behalf OF settlers also.
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC LAND GRANT
The House committee on public lands decided to-
dav Tn hear the atfOrneys Of the Nortborn poo,ao