The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-27
THE HOUSE,
Routine Business-Characteristic Exhibition


by MIR. White, of Kentucky.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Mr. Stocksager of
fered a resolution, which was adopted directing
the committee on public buildings to inquire into
the origin Of the fire which occurred on the roof
of the House this morning and report what
measures are necessary to give greater security
against fire.
The following bills were introduced and re-
ferred:
BY Mr.. Nichols: Appropriating 100000 for
the purpose of establishing navy-yard and de-
pot OF supplies in the harbor of Brunswick, Ga.
By Mr.. Rosecrans: Appropriating 800 900 to
provide further aid and encouragement for per-
fecting and manufacturing the highest class
guns.
By Mr.. Sumner. of California: resolution
recting that the California & Oregon Railroad
Company has failed to complete its road within
the time limited by the granting act, and, not
wlthstanding this fact has been brought to his
attention, the President has appointed commits
sion to examine and report on said line of road
and requesting the President to inform the
House of the reasons that impelled him to ap-
point said commission.
Mr. Findlay offered a resolution calling on the
Secretary of State for information whether any
citizen of the United States or persons dom-
cled within the same were concerned or partic
ipated directly or indirectly in bringing about
the recent explosions in London, provided the
transmission of such information is compatible
with the public interests.
Mr. White, of Kentucky, rose to introduce a
joint resolution, but instead OF sending it to the
clerk S desk, he proceeded to read it himself 1t
recites that The Commissioner Of Internal Reve-
nue. and the Secretary of the Treasury have by
unwarTantable regulations assumed to extend
the bonded period of distilled spirits. and pro-
vides that the office of Commissioner of Internal
Revenue and the entire system of internal reve-
nue. taxation be abolished.
Mr.. Blackburn interrupted the reading with
point of order that the resolution must be read
at the clerks desk but the Speaker held other
wise.
Mr.. White remarked that his resolution was
blow against the Secretary of the Treasury and
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and Mr..
Blackburn sarcastically suggested that those
gentlemen might survive the blow. The resolu-
ton referred.
Mr.. Bland offered a resolution calling on the
Secretary of the Treasury for information
whether the Clearing house Association of New
York refuses to receive silver dollars eertif-
Gates In settlement of balances, and whether any
officer OF the United States accedeS to this prac
tlce; also, what amount of gold has come into
the United States Treasury in exchange at par
for silver dollars and certificates during the
present month"; and whether any national bank
attempts to discredit the silver dollar. Referred
Mr.. Hewitt Of New York offered resolution
calling on the Secretary of State tG inform the
House whether the department is in possession
OF any information tending to connect any per-
son or persons resident in this country and enjoy
ing the protection of its laws with the attempts
to destroy life and property within the dominion
OF any foreign power with which we have treat
les of peace and amity, and requesting him to
make recommendation as to what legislation is
desirable and needed to be enacted into law for
punishment for such outrageS Referred to the
committee on foreign affairs.
Mr.. Dorsheimer introduced the Edmunds bill
for punishment of crimes committed by means
of explosive compounds, and it was referred
Mr. q. ID. Wise introduced resolution calling
on the Secretary of the Navy for q report of the
orders under which the Tallapoosa was cruising
at the time she was sunk. and for information
as to what time she left Washington, and what
places she visited up to the time of the collision.
Mr.. Phelps introduced resolution referring
the subject of the Venezuelan award to the Pres
ident
Mr. Forrey, from the committee on appropria
tions reported the army appropriation bill,
which was referred to the committee of the
whole. 1t provides an appropriation of $24,
400 053 the estimates amounted to $26 lilo, 400.
Mr. Follett, from the same committee, report
ed bill appropriating Sc, 900 to enable the Com
missioners of the District of Columbia to
maintain public order during the ceremonies
attending the inauguration of the President.
Passed
The House then went into committee of the
whole, Mr.. Springer in the chair, on the District
of Columbia appropriation.
At 230 the committee rose and reported the
bill to the House, but no final action was taken.
Mr. O'Nell, of Pennsylvania. presented pro-
test of the Philadelphia Board of Trade against
the proposed Spanish treaty. Referred.
Public business was then suspended, and the
House proceeded to consideration of the resolu
tons expressive of the regret Of the House at
the death of w. A. Duncan, late representative
from Pennsylvania. After eulogistic. addresses
by Mcssrs. Ermentrout, Swope Atkinson, Post,
Bayne Hopkins and Randall, the resolutions
were unanimously adopted, and tho House, as a
mark of respect TO the memory of deceased, adj
journed.