The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-16
TIE HOUSE.
Temporary Provision for Government Ex-
penses-The Lowry-Giover Row.

Temporary Provision for Government Ex-
penses-The Lowry-Giover Row.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-Mr. Randall, Of Penn
sylvania, from the committee appropriations,
reported joint resolution continuing in force
until the 3lst of July the provisions of the joint
resolution providing temporarily-unti today
for the expenditures Of the government.
Passed
On motion of Mr.. Price, of Wisconsin, bill
was passed providing for holding terms Of
United States court at Eau Claire, Wis
Mr. Lowry, of Indiana, called up as privi
Legged matter the resolutions offered by him yes
ter2ay, calling for an inquiry by the committee
on rules to the author of certain interpola-
tians in the Record in the matter of the
coll0quy between Lowry, of Indiana, and Glover.
of Missouri, some days ago. and in the
matter of the substitution Of one resolution for
a totally different one reported from the COM
mittee on expenditures in the Treasury Depart
ment on Tuesday, relative to alleged frauds by
r. ID. Lancaster, of St Louis.
Mr. Glover of Missouri said he believed the
resolutions offered by design during his
absence, and an attempt made TO persuade the
House that he was guilty of Interpolation In the
Record He had made inquiry in regard to the
matter of the official reporter, who stated it
was n mistake. Mr.. Lowry had probably incor-
porated the wrong resolution in his report.
After some controversy rs to whether or not
Mr.. Lowry yesterday withdrew that portion of
the resolution referring to the colloquy between
himself and Mr.. Glover, in order to settle the
difficulty, Mr. lowry withdrew that portion
Mr.. Lowry proceeded to speak at some length.
setting forth his dislike of Dir Glover in rather
forcible langnage-language which Mr. Daniels,
of Virginia, objected to as unparlamen .ary.
The resolution was finally adopted.
The House then proceeded to consideration of
business relating to the District of Columbia.
The bill Incorporating a cable railway company
occupied much time, various amendments being
proposed. on each of which the question of no
quorum was raised, neceSs!tating vote by tell
Pending further action, Mr.. Morris (of IL
linois], from the committee on rules. reported
resolution ordering night sessions for to-day and
Saturday, to nights session being for considera-
ton OF labor business, and Saturdays for con-
sideration of business reported from the COM
nittee printing Agreed to.
Mr.. Holman, of Indiana, submitted the con-
ference report on the legislative appropriation
bill. and recess was then taken till evening
At the evening session the House passed the
following bills from the committee on labor:
To prevent employment OF convict labor and
alien labor upon public buildings and other pub
lie works; amending the act to prohibit i'm
portation immigration of foreigners and
aliens under contract or agreement TO perform
labor in the United States; to pro-
tect mechanics. laborers and servants In the
District OF Columbia in their wages; the
Senate bill providing for payment per diem of
government employees for Decoration Day and
Fourth of July; directing the Commissioner of La
Dor to make investigation In regard to convict
labor in the United States.
The bill extending the provisions of the eight
hour law to letter-carriers gave rise to some OPP
position, and pending action the House, at IL
o'clock, adjourned.