Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-07
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY
NEW BILLS In BOTH HOUSES
THE TARIFF IN THE SENATE,
The Senate.

AHo cFeuentlalS OF senator Cneney, OF New
Hampshire, appointed to fill, temporarily, the va
cancy caused by the death OF Senator Pike, were
presenter by Mr.. Blair; and the oath of off1ce was
administered to Mr.. Cheney
bllls approprtating 100000 for the erection OF
a building for q custom house and post Office at
Eastport, Me-, in place Of that recently destroyed
oy nIe, and for the erection OF custom house at
ClaTieSton, S. c., were referred.
MT BECK introduced q bill to provide for the
IetiIement or u s. legal tender and national bank
nOIes OF small denominations and for the issue OF
GULL certincaUeS. Committee on finance
NO TINE TO CONSIDER THE TARIFF QUESTION.
MI Morrill, submitted a resolution declaring that
any tariff legislation by this Congress inexpedi-
ent ana unwise, because 1t would be impracticable
lo make equitable adjustments of all interests in
VOWED In other words that there is not time
enough for proper consideration Of the subject at
inns session. He gave notice that he would call
up Cne resolution day after tomorrow for the pur-
pose OF submitting remarks upon it.
the finance committee to inquire into the tariff
subject In order to ascertain how the surplus rev.
enqe en- 9 may be reduced without injury to business
or 10 labor. Ordered printed.
Mr. Van Wyck introduced a bill to change the
taT1H laws so as to put sugar, molasses and lum-
per on The Tree list. The right OF the Senate TO
fight for his bill.
e, on a. motion of Mr.. Hoar the Pacific railroad fund
ing OH was made special order for Tuesday,
rights as 1t now has.
SENATOR INGALLS, ON COMMISSIONER SPARKS.
resolution submitted by Mr.. Ingalls,, was
adopted, calling upon the land commissioner to
explain why the lands once granted to the Atlan-
tic and Pacific Railroad company and forfeited by
the act or Congress last session, have not been
thrown open to public entry. Mr.. Ingalls, said the
commissioner IN response to inquiries the sub
1ect, had twice replied that the lands would be
ready Tor entry In a few days, and as month has
elpy snan snes be that reply he ng thought the
commissioner Sparks as looking upon himself as
the only honest man in the country and as regard
my evepy man who sought to enter public lands as
on motion OF Mr. Frye, the select committees Of
I1e senate, as they existed on the day OF the last
adjournment, We're revived and continued during
The present session.
The preamble and resolution offered yesterday
Oy MT Mitchell (Oregonl, calling on the Secretary
oI war 1or information as to change OF engineers
IN charge OF certain river and harbor Improve
ments on the Columbia river, in oregon and WASH
inSton territory, and as to the cause OF delay in
the execution OF such works, were taken up and
alter long discussion the preamble was with
uiaWn, , ana the resolution (being modified by the
omission OF clauses in regard TO change OF engi-
neers) was adopted.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
MI blair gave notice that he would tomorrow
ask consideration OF the joint resolution proposing
an amendment to the Constitution extending the
right or suffrage to women.
REPRESENTATIVE PRICES FUNERAL.
death yesterday OF Mr.. Price (Wis) was taken up,
resolution Of coincidence was offered by Mr..
Spooner and adopted and Messrs. Spooner, Nader
son anu blackburn were appointed a committee to
attend the funeral
ADJOURNED.
The like message from the House announcing
the death during the recess of Messrs, Beach and
Arnot, OF New York, was also taken up.
The Senate then, on motion OF Mr.. Miller out of
respect to the three deceased Representatives ad-
1Ourned at o'clock.
House of Representatives.
After reading the journal, by unanimous consent
the states We're called for the Introduction of bills
and resolutions, when the following were intro
duced and referred:
Mlng the committee on rules, upon one days no
tlce, TO designate any measure Tor the conidera-
tlon lion OF the House. Also, to remove certain disa-
Adams ullinots,-To change the law in relation to
tne IN amount % OF United States bonds required to
be lsa,r,tS Kept on "a deposit by national banks
By'Mr. Peters Kan.)-For the deposit OF gold or
silver coin or bullion security for national bank
circulation. BY Mr.. Henderson Qowa.-For the
rellet OF the L. s. supreme Court and to expedite
the despatch OF business in that court. Also, re-
qu1r1ng investigation and legislation compelling
payment to the general government for the use Of
public lands by cattle companies. BY Mr Parker
N. Y.)-To amend the Oleomargarine dill; referred
10 committee on agriculture. By Mr.. Cox [N. Y.)-
ever vacancy occurs in either house OF Congress,
by death or otherwise of any member or delegate
elected or appointed thereto after the commence
elected Sr q. appointed e sl It shall es
elected to I'LL said vacancy; provided. that he
Office
TThis corrects the law which authorizes two
other to an Soficer" SUCH as aad min1ster ene
IL Is understood MI Cox, who IS under the law,
entltied 10 Two salaries intends to comply with
the provisions OF this act, even though it is not
enacted into law.]
BY Mr. hermann Oregon) )-Resolutions calling on
the Secretary OF War for Information as to the de-
lay IN resuming active operation for the Improve
msnt en- OF the Columbia river. BY Mr. Grain Cfexas)
gress BY Mr.. Tucker Wa)-Making the Senate
poiygamy Dlll special order for December 14th.
BY Mr. Mr. Matsson dndTo prevent contraction
promotion OF Commodore F. Truxton, (retired}
MI Reagan eTexas), offered resolution fixing
business reported from the committee on CON-
merce; referred
Mr.. Bragg. CWis.), on behalf of the committee on
bill for the relief OF graduates OF the military
The Bill was passed.
The District i'm Congress.
THE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES.
The Senate District committee will meet next
Friday, and perhaps Fril ay OF each week there
after during the session.
This was the regular day for the meeting of the
District committee OF the House. MeSSrS Barbour
ana Compton were on hand, but no other members
or the committee appeared. The clerk was snow
bound IN Virginia and could not reach the city be-
fore last night, SO notices of meeting were not
issued IN time. The first meeting will probably be
held on Thursday.
GEORGETOWN AND TENLEYTowN RAILROAD COMPANY.
MI. ingalls, introduced bill in the Senate to-
day to incorporate the Georgetown and Tenley-
town railroad company OF the District Of Colum-
bia- Referred.
Short Hut Busy Session.
ACTION EXPECTED ON THE TARIFF, THE BILL FOR
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LABOR AND
OTHER IMPORTANT MEASURES.
At the first blush of the session members of the
House come in with the idea that they are going
to do considerable work during thisshort session.
Those who want to reform the tariff are particu.
larly eager and energetic. Each man who has his
pet project hopes to get some action On it. Some
OF the Old heads predict that there will be no leg
isaton to speak OF this winter beyond the passage
OF the appropriation bills. Others equally as old
and wise say that O matter OF factthere is more
chance for work during short than q long ses-
stOn and they expect 1t to be very active from
| until the 4th of March. A great part OF the long
session is wasted In committee work Now THIS
| ahead with. The ways and means committee men
are bound to have tariff fight. The strong posi-
tion taken Dy the President on that question has
given them new courage. They insist that tariff
issue must be made, and all who cannot stand
| under that banner cannot march In their lines
| They were never more determined. They
viii start the Tight almost at once.
Tne et saa c0mmse ~ tSsr on public lands , expect
mttee on agriculture win try to mass the deDart-