Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-24

70 oO,OuO tnere would probably, owing to casu-
aities, etc. be only about 81 900 effective men.
Mr.; Teller opposed the increase. He would
not discuss in detail the Indian policy; but saw
OF the army. He could take a number OF In
dian children from the hostile tribes, place
them In industrial schools and Indian wars
would cease. The children would constitute
hostages Tor the good conduct of the parents.
House Of Representatives.
The chaplain this morning prayed that Amer
leans might be impressed with the necessity of
educating their children at home, in order that
they might become imbued with the principles
OF free institutions, instead of abroad, where
they would become incapacitated for the duties
OF American citizenship.
PRESENT CONDITION OF THE NEW CRUISERS
Mr.. Golf (W. Va.), from the committee ON
naval affairs, reported back resolution call
Ing on the Secretary Of the Navy for informa-
ton as to the present condition Of the "Chica-
60, BOSTON" and "Atlanta;' what progress
has been made in their construction and when
they Will be ready to be placed in commissions;
| also, what steps have been taken toward the
authorized by the act of March Sd, 1855, and
what time will be required to complete them.
Adopted.
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES.
Mr. Blanchard Ua.), from the committee on
civil service reform, reported resolution call
Ing on the various cabinet officers for informa-
ton as to whether or not employees in their de-
partments are permitted to employ substitutes
tutes arc employed or appointed, and, if SO, by
whom, and whether they have passed the civil
service examination. Adopted.
ARBITRATfON IN STRIKES
Mr.. Anderson (kansas) asked unanimous con.
sent that an order should be made allowing the
commissioner on labor to report for action at
any time mot to interfere with revenue or ap-
preparation bills) legislation for the purpose Of
roads.
Mr.; o'Neill (io.) thought that the order
should properly come from the committee on
So: narss,a Ha.t Suggested that the subject
was the same, whether it cameafrom a commit
out its Importance by stating that the whole
| southwest was without a wheel carrying
freight.
There was no objection, and the order was
| made.
Mr.. Weaver (Neb.), from the committee on
OF Congress to the construction of bridges over
navigable rivers House calendar
lie buldines reno r Inc SSH con on pub
$40 700 for the improvement OF the post office
t building at Indianapolis, Ind. Committee of
THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY B1r1I.D1N. RITZ.
In the morning hour the House resumed the
consideration OF the Congressional library
bill.
The proposition is to purchase either the
square lying north of East Capitol street, and
bounded by LIST, I'd and B streets, or the CORE
spending square south OF East Capitol street.
The ground is not to cost more than $3.50, 900
and the building $3,OOO,OOO.
Mr. Singleton Miss in advocating the PASS
age of the bill gave brief history of the growth
OF the Congressional library, sci forth the de.
plOrable condition in which 1t was now found
ON account OF the accumulation of literary mat
ter being largely In excess of its shelving capac-
lily, and asserted that, while there were 1,5OO,-
900 books, pamphlets maps, etc, stored under
the root OF the Capitol the proper capacity of
| the library was but 100000 volumes.
Mr.. Holman Und.) offered a substitute for the
bill, appropriating 100000 for the erection of
| building Whose ultimate cost shall not exceed
| Washington, to be selected by the Dstrict
Commissioners, subject to the approval of the
| Secretary OF the Interior.
Pending action the morning hour exnired
and the bill resumes its place on the calendar.
THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL.
Inc House then went into committee of the
| whole (Mr. McMillin, of Tennessee, in the chair)
| On the Indian appropriation bill.
The pending question was on the point of
order raised yesterday by Mr.. Nelson (Minn.)
against the appropriation for the salem indian
school, which he withdrew.
The District In Congress.
WAGES AT THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
The Senate committee on labor has decided
| to report favorably the bill to restore the old
| wages in the Government Printing office. This
| bill gives 81 a day 10 the per diem employees,
the piece hands sixty cents per 900 ems and
cent.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE READY TO REPORT ON
SEVERAL IMPORTANT MATTERS
The House committee on rules has agreed to
| report favorably the resolution introduced
some days ago by Chairman Barbour, assign
Ing Ing the second Monday in each calendar month
ported from the committee on the Districto fCo-
| lumbia: The committee has several very import
and can report at any time. All the sub-com-
mittees have their work in pretty good shape,
ready to consder the da @
much delay.
THE OLD CHARGE AGAINST SAMUEL STRONG.
The Senate committee on public buildings
and grounds have decided not to adopt Mr.
| Stanford's resolution to inquire into old
charges alleged to have been made against
Samuel Strong. The committee found that
In the investigation referred to, about quarter
eso win is
| tlmony as part OF their report and the COM
mittee conclude that no investigation is neces-
| sary.
| Capitol Topics.
| THE WAR ON IMITATION BUTTER
| The American agriculture and dairy associa-
! ton has issued circular calling on all dairy.
men and creamerymen to meet In this city on
April 9Th to 60 before the House committee
| on agriculture in behalf OF the bill now before
facture and sale Of Imitation butter under the
supervision OF the Internal revenue bureau.
Those interested are also requested to write to
| states urging their attention to the matter aud
70 circulate petitions for the passage OF the
bill.
/ SENATOR MTLLER's SUCCESSOR.
AS foreshad0wed In yesterdays STAR, Gov.
| Stoneman has appointed George Hearst United
States Senator, vice John F. Miller, deceased.
Mr. Hearst Is abonttiny five years OF age, and is
| chief proprietor of the San Eassctsco Exdniney,
the only democratic morning newspaper in
that city. He is supposed 70 be worth several
| million dollars. When ex-Gov. Stamford was
i elected United States Senator by q republican
| legislature, Mr.. Hearst was the choice Of the
democratic minority.
a xNdTTY FONT OF ORDER.
The House watsted much time yesterday.
after the morning hour. in discussing point
/ oforaer a. 70 whether . point OF order could be
raised. II al points had not been reserved when