Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-18
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY,
BILL DAY IN THE HOUSE.
The President and the Currency.
BUSINESS IN THE SENATE.
Interstate Commerce Bill, Etc.
The Senate.


to-day.
Among the petitions presented, and appropri-
ately referred, was one by Mr.. Coke, from mer-
chants of Ell Paso, Texas, complaining of
smuggling on the Mexican border and urging
Congress to take measures to put stop to ii.
BILL REGULATING INTERSTATE COMMERCE..
Among reports submitted from committees
was one by Mr.. Cullom, from the committee APP
pointed to investigate the subject of the reguia-
ton offreight and passenger rates on railroad
ana water routes. With the report MIR. Culom
submitted a bill regulating interstate CON-
TO the committee, and that the committee be
continued. The request was granted and reso-
ntlon passed ordering to be printed 200 copies
OF the committees report and the testimony
taken before it.
THE RIGHT OF THE SENATE TO CALL ON THE
DEPARTMENTS FOR INFORMATION.
Mr.. ingalls, offered a resolution directing the
Secretary OF the Treasury to inform the Senate
what proportion of the ten million dollars Of
United states bonds called for payment Feb
Iuary Isl, 1886, are held by national banks
a basis for circulation, and how much by each
such bank.
Mr.. Edmunds inquired whether Mr. Ingalls,
thought the Senate had any right to call on the
secretary of the Treasury for any information.
Mr.: Edmunds added.
Mr.; Ingalls, supposed Mr. Edmunds was
mar uhasGiy serious IN asking such question upon
Mr.. Edmunds remarked that he was perfectly
Serious
Mr.. ingalls, said that he understood that a
large proportion of the bonds to be called in on
FeDruary were held by national banks and
ina that instead OF any money being paid out of
the treasury there was to be q process OF book
keeping by which large amount OF circulation
was to be retired and the currency to that ex-
country to know if such was the fact. Contin-
Jung, MIR. Ingalls, said he did not know whether
the senate had any right to call on the Secre-
possession, but at least the Senate should know
whether it was entitled to ask for information.
Mr. Cockrell asked whether the law did not
require the Secretary of the Treasury to call in
the outstanding bonds in a certain order, and
whether the Secretary of the Treasury could
ADOPT any different order.
Mr.. ingalls, said his resolution involved no
implication against the Secretary of the Treas
Mr.. Cockrell repeated his question.
Mr. ingalls, said there was no doubt that MIR.
Cockreils statement was true. Mr.. Ingalls,
merely wished to know what proportion OF the
money now in the Treasury was TO be paid out
for the bonds called for the LIST of February.
Mr. Edmunds thought the resolution proper
with what had been regarded perhaps as a sense
OF humor was made in orde, that the Senate
might be sensible the fact that the public press
mad largely given out the idea that Congress had
no right to know anything that was being done
many IN any Of the executive departments. He
thus opened on the subject.
MT morrill, thought the resolution of sufficient
importance IN to haveit go over till Tomorrow.
House Of Representatives.
In the absence of the Speaker the House was
called to order by the clerk, and a note from
Mr.. Carlisle was read, designating Mr.. Springer
(Ills) as speaker pro tenn. for the day.
Rev. s. Il. Cox offered prayer, in the course of
which he said: 'Since the House last adjourned
death has very suddenly entered the household
of one Of the chief officers of our nation and en-
shrouded it in deepest gloom and sadness. We
invoke Thy very tender regard for the stricken
and sorrowing ones-on the parents SO unex-
pectedly bereft of a beloved daughter in the
bloom and promise of her early womanhood,
and on other kindred who mourn the loss of
association of home. Graciously grant to them
the supreme consolation that Thou alone canst
imPart in time OF human distress and trial;
and may they realize that earth has no sorrows
that heaven cannot heal"
ELECTION CONTESTS.
On motion Of Mr.. Turner (Ga.l, resolution
was adopted granting to the committee ON cleo
tions authority to have printed the papers in
the various contested election cases, and to sit
during the sessions of the House.
CALL OF STATES FOR BILLS.
Under the call of states the following bills and
resolutions were introduced and referred.
by Mr. Gambler lGa:e Ike the statutes
state banking associations and municipal cor
porations.
BY Mr.. Townshend Ql)-To repeal certain
sections of the revised statutes and the statutes
at large, relating to the removal of causes from
state courts, and to writs Of error to review
judgments OF state courts relating only to the
revenue laws of the states where the judgment
is rendered, and declaring that any corporation
brought, shall be deemed and considered as
citizens of such states respectively for purposes
By Mir. Cannon m.)-To extend the benefits
of the pension laws TO worthy applicants for
pensions who served In the late war, their
,doro yfSfin a To i,ruIS no
quired to connect their disability with the SER
vice.
spection of live stock, hog products and
By Mr.. Murphy UOwaeFor the relief of VIM.
By MIR. Weaver Qowa)-A resolution calling
on the Secretary Of the Treasury for informa-
soans @ Jnne 70 tine
80, 1885, and under what date and in what
amount the same was applied.
By Mr. struble Howal, by request-To provide
By Mr.. Hall owa)-Providing for the extin-
By MI. Hepburn UowA)-To create a board of
commissioners OF interstate commerce.
By Mr.. Breckenridge (Ky.eTo assign army
By Mr.. Wolford Ky.)eGranting a pension to
ter of Thomas jefferson.
survivors of the Mexican and Indian wars
THE PRESIDENT AND THE CURRENCY QUESTION.
By Mr.. WadsMorth Ky.)-The following pre-
amble and resolution:
Whereas by the 14th section of the act of
Congress Of February 10Th, 1873, (now section
3,5Il, Revised Statutes), the gold dollar of the
United States, Of 25.S grains standard fineness
is made the unit OF value;
And whereas the President, on his accession
to Office, found each and all Of the full legal
tender gold, silver and paper dollars of the
United STATES equal in value to 25S grains of
gold, in all transactions within the
United States Therefore,
Resolved, That it became the duty of the
President to use all lawful means in his power
to maintain this equality in value Of such
dollars, and that In the opinion Of this House
he has hitherto faithfully and properly en-
deavored to discharge that duty.
The Speaker pro tempore thought that the |
resolution properly belonged to the committee
on coinage, weights and measures.
Mr.. Wadsworth remarked that it did not
refer at all to coinage, but involved the Ques-
ton as to whether or not the President had
violated the law. He, therefore, moved that it |
be referred to the committee on the judiciary.
Agreed to-12O-50.
By Mr.. Dingley (Me.)-To encourage the
American marine employed In the fisheries.
Presidential SuccessiOm.
Mr.. WARMERS PROPOSED AMENDMENT 10 THE
SENATE BILL.
Representative Warner, OF Ohio, to-day intro
duced . bill to amend the act just passed regu-
lating the presidential succession. "That act"
said Gen. Warner to q STAR reporter, speaking
OF what is known as the Hoar BILL ais very de-
fective in one particular. Under its provisional
should the President and Vice President-elect
die between the time their election is declared
by the electors and the 4th Of the ensuing March,