Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-16

out al alter the enacting clause IN tne
river-snd.harbor appropriation bill and
insert all items now in the bill, except
that in each case the amount is reduced
rs per cent. lie explained that the
amount Of the House bill was lin round
numbers) $4,000, 900; the amount as
reported by the Committee on Com
merce, $4,000, 600; the amount as
agreed to by the Senate in Committee
of the Whole, s600,0 900 more; and that
the amount under the proposed % per
cent. reduction would be Ella, 100000.
The debate was for some time d.
rected 10 an effort to ascertain whether
the Committee on Commerce had been
influenced to offer this proposition by
knowledge, fear, or suspicion that it
might save the bill from danger " else
where"
The committee came in for good
deal Of criticism from out-and-0ut sup
porters Of the bill, led by Mr.. Eustis.
The latter, in reply to direct question
from Mr.. Butler, said he was thick
.nd.thin friend Of the bill, in season
and out of season. Mr. Eustis accused
the committee Of being afraid to con-
front the enemy, whoever he may be,
and afraid TO face fire.
Mr.. Miller appealed to the frien Is Of
the bill to rally to the support Of the
committee.
Mr.. Copger (member Of the Commit
tee on Commerce) resented the refer.
ences to his committee, and character
lied them as IAN insidious attack upon
the committee" All through the
speeches, he said, had run an attack
on the motives, sincerity, honesty, and
honor OF the committee. The Senator
from Kansas had spoken of some
"sewerage system" All, sir, said
Mr.. CODger, this kind Of attack
smells of cloocg. The Senator's
suggestion of the sewerage system in
dicstes seeking for the motives Of men
in some filthy place and leave it there
with that expression. How much bet
ter is the Senator from Kansas
than are the members of the Com
mittee on Commerce? What have the
Committee on Commerce done that they
should be held up to the scorn of their
fellows and people? admit his great
eloqrence, his superior ability in soar
ing high-aye, and in sinking low
but DO not admit bis superior honesty,
integrity, or industry.
At the close Of MIR. CoDger's speech,
which was extremely bitter through.
ont, and which seemed to be thorough
ly enjoyed by his audience, the Senate,
without coming to vote, adjourned at
6:30 p. NJ.
Norse OF Representative.
Mr.. Randall, from the Committee on
Appropriations, reported the joint reso-
luton continuing in force until the 3lst
of July the provisions of the joint re-
solution providing temporarily until
today for the expenditures Of Govern
ment.
Mr.. Durham, OF Illinois, wished 1t
to be understood that so far as the
House il coDcernee the appropriation
bills necessary to carry on the Govern
ment had been passed.
Mr. Miliken, of Maine, Inquired how
many more of these joint resolutions
would be brought in.
Mr.. Randall replied that as many as
were needed would be brought in.
Mr. Durham remarked that they
would be brought in as long as the Sen-
ate delayed the appropriation bills.
Mr.. Miliken said the bills were de-
layed in the Senate because they had
been delayed in the House.
The Joint resolution was passed.
The District Of Columbia business
was then in order, and the remainder
of the day was spent in the consldera-
ton of the act incorporating the Street
Cable Railway Company for Washing
ton. Every conceivable style of amend
mcnt was offered, most of them only to
be rejected. On every amendment a
question Of DO quorum was raised, ne
cessitating q vote by tellers or call OF
the House.
Pending further action Mr.. Morrison,
from the Committee on Rules, reported
aresolution ordering night sessions for
to-day and Ssturday-to-night's session
being for the consideration of labor
business. and Saturdays for the con-
sideration of business reported from the
Committee on Printing. Agreed to.
Mr.. Holman submitted the conference
report on the legislative appropriation
bill.
Pending action the House, at 5
O'Clock, took a recess until S o'clock.
At the evening session the House
passed number Of bills relating to Ia
Dor.
The bill extending the provisions OF
the eight.hou law TO letter-carrlers
gave rise to some opposition, and pend.
ing action thereon the House, at ii
o'clock, adjourned.