New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-03
A. 8. HEWITT RECEIVES A BLOW.
RE PROPOSES AN INVESTIGATION AND RUN
AHAINAr 4 HARD hAYINd.

AGAINST 4 HARD SAYING
WASHINGTON, July 2.--Mr. Hewitt, OF New
York asked unanimous for the adoption OF the
following preamble and resolution;
Whereas, Numerous fraudulent transactions have
recently been disclosed IN several OF the executive DO
partmens Of the Government therefore, ., ,,,.
ResOred, That committee Of thirteen members or this
House be appointed by tho Speaker TO inquire INTO any
errors, abuses or frauds In The administration ana Ok
ecutOn Of existing laws affecting the pubic service
with view to ASCERTAIN what changes and reformation
can be- made so 10 promote integrity, economy ana
efficiency therein, aud the said committee Is hereby IN
sructed TO examine into the accounts aud expenses OF
the several executive departments OF the Government
In; whether the claims from time TO time satlshed
and discharged by the respective departments are sup
ported by genuine vouchers sufficient to establish the
business Of the same; whether such claims nave Dceu
discharged out Of funds appropriated therefor anu
with law whether any and what provisions are neces-
sary 10 he adopted to provide perfectly Tor tue
proper application Of the public moneys and 10 secure
the Government from demands unjust In their Character
eItraVagant in their amOunt whether any retrehch
ment can be made IN the expenditures OF me sever ne
partments OF the Government without detrinent 10 he
public service whether there is has been any neglect
the United states from public deaulters or ethers anu
10 report such provisions ~ may be necessary 10 uu 70
ability OF their officers and whether any Offices nave De-
said Committee Snail also have power to inquire into
The methods OF procedure and expenses incurred on De
lied Dy treaty stipuatons otherwise TO decide upon
claims of citizens 81 the United states and OF DINER Tow
ernmens and the purpose enabling the said CON-
mttee to understand fully the workings Of the yaIiou.
departments of the Government, the investigations OF
said committee may cover such periods h past
said committee may deem necessary for s guidance or
information or for the protection OF the public interests
The committee Ia authorized to employ stcnOcTaphers
and experts 10 visit by subcommittee such places as 1t
may see it, TO send for persons and papers 10 bold s
sessions m public private, and to report the result OF
its investigations ut ~ early sday practicable Inc
entire expense OF the committee shall not exceed SZOoOo
Before the completion OF the reading of the resolution,
Mr. Hse0ck, of New York objected to It's consideration
adding, jocuarly That it reflection on tho commit
tees OF a Democratic House
Mr.. Hewitt replied that il was reflection the Re
publican administration OF the Government.
Mr.. Reed of Maine, protested against Mr.. Hscock's
suggestion thar the resolution reflection any
body The gentleman from Ney-YOrk (Mr. HEWITT al
ways made such charges without reflection.
Mr. Hewitt" Does my colleague take the response
by Of refusing TO allow the instigaton to be nader
Mr. IIscOck-"Yes do"
SO the resolution was not received.