The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-11
A Belief that Mr. Randall Can, if he Sees Fit.
Prevent the Passage Of Any Proposed
Tariff Legislation.
Mormon Influences Responsible for the
Cutlery Against Gov. Murray,
More Argument on the Question of Postal
Telegraphy-An Unnamed Indianians
Views of the National Canvass.
PENDING LEGISLATION.
Indications that the Democrats VIII Post
pone Action on the Tariff.

pone Action on the Tariff
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10-There is much com.
ment upon the fact thatthe lower branch of Con-
gress persists in adiourning over Saturday, not
outstanding the House is at least one month
behind in its work, compared with Congresses Of
the past in necessary legislation on the appro-
priaton bills. At a similar period in the last
Congress, five of the most important approplia-
ton bills had already been passed. Thus far in
this session none have been passed. and only one
has been reported. At the present rate of prog
ress, even if the House stays in continuous ses
sion, without adjourning over for Saturday, and
devotes all it's time to the appropria-
ton bills, there could be no prospect of
an adjournment before June Taking into
consideration that Monday is devoted to the
introduction of bills and Friday to the discus
sion of private bills, in each week. these would
be left but four days in the week for general leg
islaton. This puts it in the power of Mr.. Ran
dali to defeat tariff legislation at this session,
should he feel disposed to use his powyar. Wheth-
err he will have the courage to defy the wishes
Of majority of his party remains to be seen.
Those who know him best say his courage can
be relied on. Should he succeed in this plan,
many believe he will be the strongest Eastern
candidate for the presidential nomination of his
party. The West and South will, doubtless,
submit to the inevitable and agree to defer the
discussion of so dangerous a question as the
tariff until after the presidential election. The
disposition to do so is already manifesting itself,
aud there will not be much murmuring if Mr..
Morrson's bill is strangled in its cradle.
Measures To Be Considered This Week.
To the Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.--More than 4 500 bills,
most of them of private nature, have been in
troduced into the House at the present session.
Less than 200 have been acted upon by commit
tees and reported to the House. Tomorrow an
other opportunity will be offered to increase the
number of pending legislative measures Mr.
Randall will call up the naval appropriation bill
on Tuesday. 1t is probable two days will be oc-
cupied in its consideration. The bill to prevent
the spread of contagious diseases among cattle
it is expected will be brought before the House
for further discussion the latter part of the
week, and it is barely possible the shipping bill
will also be reached in committee of the whole
by Thursday. In view of the formidable op-
position already manifested against the navy
bill, members interested in its passage are APP
of the votes
The retirement of General Alfred Pleasanton,
brgadier general, will besa question to be consd-
cred next Friday-'priyate bill day" 1t is be-
lieved the bill will pass without serious opposi-
ton, as the committee in making its report re-
counted the brilliant and effective service of
General Peasanton in the Mexican and civil
wars, and made strong report in favor Of his re
tirement with the rank specified.
The committees of the House have number
of important measures on their dockets for con
sderation this week. The ways and means com
mittee will hear arguments of business men OH
various phases of the proposed tariff legislation.
1t is believed by members of the committee that
Mr. Morrison's bill will not be reported TO the
House for three or four weeks.
The public lands committee expects to take
action this week, the bills to provide for for
feiting portions of the land grants to the North
ern Pacific and Atlantic Pacific railroads
The coinage of weights and measures commit
tee will probably report bill providing for the
withdrawal of the trade dollar from circulation.
The foreign affairs committee has resolved to
insist that the House should refer to ii the CORE
spondence received from the State Department
last week. relative to the prohibition Of Ameri-
can pork by foreign countries. on the ground
that the question is one Of treaty obligation
The commerce and agricultural committee, how
ever both claim jurisdiction on the same sub
ject and the question of reference will probably
give rise to a spirited controversy.
The Senate is not likely to reach any measure
of great national Importance this week