The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-21
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when the Utah bill was to be reported
by the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Tucker replied that the bill was
being considered by the committee.
When determination had been ar
rived at the bill would be reported adj
versely or favorably.
Mr.. Rec suggested that the bill had
been in committee long time, and it
was a measure in which the country
was much interested. Could the gem
tlemaD give no other answer?
Mr.. Tucker (dryly) No other an
swer.
Mr.. Rsed with equal dryness) 1
am sorry for it.
Mr.. Mills Tex ffom the Commit
tee on Ways and Means, reported
Joint resolution to give notice to ter
inmate the convention OF June 3, 1875,
with His Majesty, the King OF the
Hawaiian Islands. Committee of the
whole.
Mr.. BreckinridRe [Ky,l filed ma
jority report.
Mr.. Collins Mas ], from the Com
mittee on the Judiciary, reported q
bill fixing the salaries OF the United
States District Judges at 5000.
Mr.. Caldwell Tenn. from the Com.
mittee on Commerce, reported bill
to regulate commercial sales OF goods
by SAMPLES, travelling statesmen, etc.,
between residents of the several States
and Territories. House calendar.
Mr.. Wellborne Tex.l, from the
Committee on Indian Affairs, reported
a bill to create the office OF Assistant
Commissioner OF Indian Affairs. Com
mittee of the whole.
Mr.. Clardy [ Mo ], from the Commit.
tee on Minis and Mining, reported a
bill for the relief Of WA. McGarraaD.
Piivste calendar.
Mr.. O'Donnsl Mich from the
Committee on Education, reported g
Senate bill to provide for the study of
the nature of alcoholic drinks and
narcotics aud their effects upon the
human system IN the military srd
naval academies, and OF the Indian
and public schools of The Territories
and OF the District OF Columbia.
House calendar
Aho Iopoib dCCuulp huyi'k buo Dill
states that nearly 100000 men and
women have petitioned the Legsla,
lures of the different States for similar
laws, and up to the present year the
wishes of the people have been COM
pied with in fourteen States. AS an
evidence that the people earnestly de-
sire law like the one suggested, the
committee point 10 the fact that petit
tons bearing the names of 1926 per-
sons have been prese Ated to this Con-
gress asking for it's enactment. The
effect OF similar Laws in the different
States where they are IN force has, in
the opinion Of the committee, proven
most satisfactory. Such laws lead to
p. oeress and Gerve to check threat.
ening evil to humanity and the gem
eral welfare. The report argues the
bill invades no right of self-govern-
ment, The measure had the vital
merit OF involving no political signifi
canoe, but appealed to the very toun-
dations upon which popular self gov
eminent re5ted-the intelligence of
the people. II was difficult to see
how many objections could be raised
to such a statute except by those who
feared TO have the next generation ed
uCated upon a subject universally
recognized to be of the most vital inl-
portance to individual health and
social security.
Mr.. Storm Pa !, from the Commit.
tee on Civil Service Reform, reported a
bill amending the statutes so as to give
honorably discharged soldiers and
sailors a preference in public appoint.
ments. House calendar.
The report says that the soldiers and
sailors OF the country have for years
demanded this change in the law, and
the committee thinks that the demand
is just and reasonable. A minority
report is submitted by Mr.. Clemens
and Mr., Blanchard La. !, in which the
argument is made thai the amend
ments to the law would be a violation
of the alleged fundamental principle
Of the civil service law that appoint
ments should be made alone upon
merit, sscertained by competent ex.
animation.
Mr.. Skinner IN. CT, from the Com
mittee on Indian Affairs, reported
back the Senate bill to extend the laws
of the United States over the Indian
Territory. House calendar.
In the morning hour the House re-
sumed the consideration of the Joint
resolution for the appointment OF a
commission to inquire into au report
upon the condition of the Indians.
After an unsuccessful attempt by Mr..
Holman Ind TO secure immediate
action on the measure, Its further con-
sideration was postponed until May
18th.
The remainder Of the morning hour
was consumed in an Intellectual effort
on the part OF Mr.. Forney Ala. tose-
cure consideration OF the bill tor the
relief OF the Alabama flood sufferers,
and then the House went into commit
tee OF the whole (Mr. Wellborn Tex.
in the chair on the river and harbor
appropriation bill.
Smooth progress was made in the
bill until an OBJ, tacle was reached in a
proviso authorizing the Secretary OF
War to accept for the United States
from the Marine Hospital of Erie, Pc,
the title to the Peninsula Of Presque
Isle at Erie,
Against this proviso Mr.. Hammond
[Ga raised the point Of order that it
had no place in a river and harbor
bill.
Arguments in support of the point
were presented by Mr.. Hewitt N. Y !
and Mr.. Springer [IlLl while Mr..
Rayne and Mr.. Scott PA. ] took diff
terent view Of the case. This point
was fnally overruled by the Chair,