Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-09
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
SENATE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL.
THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES REPORT.
Crowded Galleries and Attentive
Senators.
BILLS REPORTED IN THEHOUSE
The Senate.

BILLS REPORTEDI IN THEHOUSE
The Senate.
| The chair laid before the Senate letter from
the Postmaster General transmitting in re-
spouse to recent Senate resolution, informa-
ton as to mail service ON the Pacific and other
railroads.
Also, letter from the Secretary of the Treas
ury, transmitting letter from the Chief Justice
of the Court of Claims, asking an appropriation
of -, 900 for printing and binding expenses of
| that court.
BRIDGE BILL PASSED.
Mr. Conger reported favorably, from the COM
mittee on commerce, bill authorizing the
Central Missouri ra Ayay company to construct
railroad bridge across the Mississippi river at
or near Alton, Illinois. The bill was read third
THE URGENCY DEFICIENCY BILL.
Mr.. Allison, from the appropriation commit
tee reported, with amendments, the urgency
deficiency bill. It was placed on the calendar,
Mr. Allison saying he would call it up to-mor-
row.
TIE IOWA LAND GRANTS.
On motion of Mr.. Plumb. the Senate took up
the bill "forfeiting a part of certain lands
granted to the state of Iowa to aid in the con-
structton of railroads in that state"
THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES REPORT.
The bill went over, and at two O'Clock the
resolutions from the judiciary committee were
taken up. These resolutions, among other
iuSing TO transmit to the Senate the papers
called for by the Senate and declare that re-
1usa! to be violation of the Attorney Generals
official duty and subversive of the fundamental
principles OF government and good administra-
ton. The resolutions also condemn the dis
charge from the government service OF ex-
Union soldiers.
As the resolutions were read by the chief
clerk c the most absolute silence prevailed on
were crowded to apparent discomfort, many
persons being compelled to stand. This was
notably true of the reserved galleries, to which
ADMISSION Is only permitted by cards from Sem
ators. Many gentlemen and not few ladies,
though early in attendance, failed to find vacant
seats.
Mr.. EDMUNDs' SPEECH.
Mr.. Edmunds began his remarks in a rather
low tone, but his voice soon acquired its usual
| full clear, ringing volume.
He began by stating that all classes of the
government and then briefly reviewed the i'm
stances In which conflicts had arisen between
the executive and legislative branches of the
government. He next had read the tenure of
office act and then read the laws creating the
Department OF Justice and defining the powers
ana duties OF the Attorney General.
House of Representatives.
The Speaker laid before the House the re-
spouse of the Secretary of the Navy to the
Boptelle resolution calling for information in
MR.. BoUTELLE THINKS HIS ALLEGATIONS SUs-
TANNED.
MIR. Boutelle (Nfe.) asked unanimous consent
that the document be ordered printed and laid
| upon the table, in order that he might at some
future time submit some remarks upon it. He
believed that the substantial allegations made
in his resolution were sustained by the docu-
ment.
Mr.. Beach N.Y) and Mr.. Eden Qll.) objected
TO the request, and the communication was re-
TO CLOSE THE ALABAMA COURT.
Mr.. Collins (Mass.), from the committee on
| the judiciary, reported a bill to provide for
closing up the business and paying the expenses
OF the court OF Alabama claims. House calen-
dar.
Mr.. Laffoon (Ky.), from the committee on
lands bill to the In
desert. committee of the whole.
MEXICAN PENSIONS.
Mr.. Eldridge Mich from the committee on
pensions, reported bill granting pensions to
the soldiers and sailors of the Mexican war.
Committee of the whole.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD LAND SURVEYS.
In the morning hour the House resumed the
consideration of the bill requiring Pacific rail-
roads to pay the cost OF surveying their lands
| and to take out patents thereto.
The New District Commissioners.
| THE PRESIDENTS APPOINTMENTS APPROVED
BY THE SENATE DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
The members of the Senate District commit
| tee regard the appointment OF Mr.. Wheatley
and the assignment ofCol. Ludlow to the board
of District Commissioners rs excellent seiec-
| tions, and Mr.. Wheatley will, no doubt, be con-
| frmed without delay.
Senator Ingalls, to-day spoke in high terms
| OF both men. 1t is quite probable that Mr..
| Wheatey will be confirmed before next Fri
| day, when the District committee will resume
consideration OF the public school bills, as the
committee desire TO have the views of the new
| Commissioner on that subject before proceed
| ing further with it. Col. Ludlow will also be
consulted.
The District i'm Congress-.
EXECUTORS BONDS.
Senator Hoar yesterday adversely reported
| from the judiciary committee the bill to amend
the law relating to the bonds of executors in
| the District of Columbia, and on motion of Mr.
ingalls, the bill was Indefinitely postponed.
A COMPANY WHICH PROPOSES TO FURNISH GAS
FOR NINETY CENTS.
Mr.. Butterworth, of Ohio, introduced a bill in
| the house yesterdayto incorporate the "People's
gas, electric light and fuel company of Wash
ington, De-" with David 81. Carroll, James
Bpjac and VIM: F: Boozher: as incorporators:
gas, electricity and heat to be made from coal,
oil or other material to be used for the purpose
| be fully elaborated, permanent gas free from
cOndens1ble matter, such as produces SCOT and
smoke and obstruction to the pipes. The q. S.
government and the city are not to be charged
except for street lamps, more than eighty cents,
and private consumers not more than ninety
OF government standard aud equality not less
than eighteen candle power. The corporation
Is to give bond in $1OO, 900 to the Commission
making any collusive arrangement with any
other gas company. and $50, 600 as security for
the proper repair Of pavemen Is interfered with.
The capital stock of the company is to be 81
| OOO, 900 in $4,000 shares OF $25 each. The COM
pany may issue bonds to the extent Of 81 ,OOO,-
l q ia ha -bOl
may from time to time authorize. Not less than
seventy-fve per cent of the stock to be reserved
4 for subscription by bona fde residents of the
District who claim no residence elsewhere
| There shall be not less than seven and not more