Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-02
THE TARIFF BILL.
Will IL BE Disposed OF This Sessfon,

At the rate OF progress made with the considera-
ton Of the tariff bill thus far under the 1ve-min-
ute rule, the bill would probably not be disposed
OF by the end OF the session. II the republicans
follow out the plan OF action they have started on
1t Will be simply impossible to get vote upon the
bill without change OF the rules.
The committee has suspended its labors for a
week. IL VIII resume one week from next Mon-
day, on which day the wire rod manufacturers
will be heard.
District in Congress.
UNIQUE PETITION
was presented in the Senate yesterday from John
Pope Hodnett He alleges that the "henchmen" OF
the late board Of public works are following him
with deadly intent because he is SO faithful to his
clients, the workingmen, that he has to be guarded
nightly by the sons OF toll TO protect him from q
sudden taking off at the hands OF these ''hench-
men," and he asks that he be permitted To
carry deadly weapon for his own protection.
The Fisheries Treaty Debate.
DEMOCRATIC SENATOR'S REALIZE THAT THEY ARE AT
A DISADVANTAGES IN 1T.
The democratic Senators are by no means for.
getful OF the fact that they will soon be confronted
with the fisheries treaty again, and that must be
debated in open session. Democratic Senators
realize that they are at a decided disadvantage in
this debate. They say that the republican Sena-
tors from New England have been familiar with
this fisheries subject In all It's bearings all their
lives while Senators from other sections have felt
called upon TO study IT only in general way. The
cans are better equipped for the contest, did
say that Senators Frye and Hale, Edmunds and
Morrill, Hoar and Dawes, and Others have been
compelled from their entrance into public life to
keep pace with the fisheries question, because
their constituents have been and still directly
interested in It.. The controversy on the demo-
cratic side VIII be chiefly conducted, perhaps, by
Senators Morgan, Harris, Gray, Beck, Voorhees,
and Mcpherson. Senator Harris, the recognized
leader OF the democratic minority, will watch the
Ri
well understood that the debate Will involve more
OF politics than treaty, however, and democrats
say that " when II comes 20 an open appeal for the
their party record against the promises OF the re-
pubitcans
Capitol Topics.
DECORATION OF THE R0TUNDA.
In regard TO the completion OF the circle of
fresco work in the rotunda OF the Capitol repre-
sentng scenes OF national history, 1t Is proposed
to take out the Indian panel representing the
death OF Tecumseh, and TO substitute for 1t some
representation OF the conquering and settlement
charge OF the architect or the Capitol but he will
consult the library committee as 10 the selection
or scenes or incidents 10 De depicted
AMENDMENTS TO THE MILLS BILL REJECTED.
In the House this afternoon Mr.. Buchanans
amendment to the Mills bill, to prohibit the i'm
portatiOn OF convict-produced goods, was rejected
by vote Of los to 95.i
An amendment, orered by Mr.. Grosvenor, provi-
ding that goods controlled by trusts In foreign
countries shall be admitted free under this sec
tion, was rejected by vote OF los to 20
THE SENATE PASSES THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION
BILL
In the Senate yesterday afternoon, during the
discussion on the Indian appropriation BILL Mr..
Dawes explained how 1t was that the Catholic de-
nomination had charge Of predominant share OF
Indian scholars by referring TO the Indian Bureau,
which that church maintained In this city for the
purpose OF making contracts with the Government
Tor the education OF these scholars and that 1t
not due TO any special favor. The bill was passed
and the senate adjourned Till Monday. ).
IN FAVOR OF MR. SULLIVAN.
It turns OUT that Mr.. Sulltvans lawyer and the
evidence presented in the contested election case
OF sullivan against Felton (Call, have impressed
members OF the House elections committee with
the merits OF Sullvan's case and the indications
FELTON, (republcan) Is not entitled 70 the seat he
occupies, and that Mr.. sullivan was properly
elected by Q small majority.
House last night.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has recommended
to the House increase In the clerical force OF
the Loans and Currency Division In the prepare
ton OF estimates for the fiscal year 1850 BY re-
storing two clerks OF class and TWO OF class !,
recently dropped
Prof. VIM. Z A. Aiken, n. D., the well-known
analytical chemist ana Tor Qfty years professor