Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-01
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
READING STRIKE INVESTIGATION.
The Resolution Up in the House.
VARIOUS PETITIONS IN THE SENATE.
The Senate.

The Senate.
Mr.. Coke presented memorial signed by mer.
camille men of El Paso Tex, representing the
extensive amount Of smuggling done between the
border towns OF Mexico and those OF the United
States under the Mexican free-zOne law, and ask
ing that reciprocity treaty be entered into with
Mexico, In order to prevent such smuggling.
Mr. Morgan remarked that II Congress would
pass law to carry into effect the provisions OF the
treaty with Mexico, which was ratified two or
three years ago, the purpose Of the memorial
would be substantially accomplished.
Mr.. Coke concurred In this opinion, and added
that nothing could help the commerce Of this
country with Mexico more than the execution and
enforcement OF that treaty.
The memorial was referred to the committee on
foreign relations.
Mr. Frye, from the committee on foreign rela-
tions reported back adversely the bill 70 faclli.
tate the settlement and develop the resources of
Alaska and to open an overland route between the
United states, Asiat1c Russia, and Japan. Inden-
nftely postponed.
BILLS REPORTED.
Among other bills reported from committees and
placed on the calendar were the following: Rsqur-
ing United States judges of circuit and district
courts to reduce to writing their instructions to
Jures in states where state judges are required to
do so; to establish United states court in the
Indian terrtOry for an inspection OF meats for ex-
portattOn, prohibiting the expectation Of adulter-
aed articles or food drink and authorizing pro-
clamatlon by the President in certain cases; In
lost both hands,
INFORMATION WANTED AS TO THE NEW NAVAL
VESSELS.
Mr.. Chandler, from the committee on naval az
1alrs reported resolution directing the Secretary
OF the Navy to furnish statement as to changes
made from the original plans OF the Chicago, Bos-
ton, Atlanta, and Dolphin, in addition to those
mentioned in former communications, with the
cost thereof the reasons therefor and the reports
OF boards and oflcers on the subject. Also, as to
the present condition OF the monitor MiantonOmoh
ana ner armament. Adopted.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Among the bills introduced and referred were
the following:
officers and enlisted men who have served In the
Army or Navy between 4th OF March, 1861, and 1st
OF February. 1865, at the rate OF cent per month
for each days Servtce-this to be service pension
ability"
Mr.. Frye asked unanimous consent to call up his
ment as to the Dominion OF Canada but objection
was made by MIR. Riddleberger.
MR.. CALLS RESOLUTION ABOUT RAILROAD RECEIVERS.
The Senate then took up the resolution offered
yesterday by Mr. Call, instructing the judiciary
committee to report legislation necessary to pre-
vent United States courts damaging rail-
roads through receivers from depriving
creditors of their liens through receivers GER
tincates, and was addressed by Mr.. Call
He desired, he said, that beyond the walls OF the
turned toward the great public evil against which
his resolution was directed. He illustrated his
argument by reference to the case OF the Florida
halfway ana Navigation Co., for which (by cOllu-
sive meanS n receiver was appointed, and the
property was now about to be sold. He submitted
the record In the case OF VIM. b. cutting against
that company ,and invited attention TO such record
SO that such Limitation might be imposed on the
judges as the interests OF the people, common hon
esty ana justice required.
MR.. RIDDLEBERGKR SARCASTIC.
At2 o'clock while Mr. Call WAS Stfll anoolin0
the Blair educational bill was entitled to come up
as the unfinished business, but Mr.. Blair waived
his right SO as to let Mr. Call conclude his remarks
which drew from Mr. Riddleberger the sarcastic
shire would let his bill pass, 1t would pass
House Of Representatives.
The Speaker pro tenpore presented a memorial
signed by Mrs. Chief Justice Waite, president of
the Woman's National Relief Association, praying
that pensions be granted to those engaged In the
Life-Saving Service. Referred.
THE URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL.
Mr.. Burnes (MO.), from the committee on appro-
priations, reported the urgent deficiency BILL and
1t was referred to the committee Of the whole.
MIR. Dockerey (Mo.) introduced bill for the re-
organization OF the inspection force OF the Post
Office Department. Referred.
Mr. SOwden Pa.h from the committee on &C
counts, submitted report, stating that in obedi-
ence TO the direction OF the House, that COMMITTEES
had inquired whether there were sufl1cient rooms
IN the House wing OF the Capitol for the accommo-
datlon OF the House commltteec; and had found
TO RENT COMMITTEE ROOMS
On motion OF Mr.. Whitthorne Tenn.) a resolution
was adopted authorizing the rental OF rooms In the
Congressional Hotel, opposite the Capitol, for the
use OF the committees Indian depreciation claims
and the eleventh census.
Mr.. Ryan lKas.), from the committee on appro-
prlatlonS reported resolution calling on the At
t0rney-General for the names OF all assistant
United States district attorneys who are being
paid out OF the appropriation OF $lOO, 900 made In
the last sundry civil appropriation bill Adopted.
BILL TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE.
Mr.. Glass (Tenn.), from the committee on aQri-
culture, reported bill TO promote agriculture
Committee Of the whole.
In the consideration morning hour toint reso-
luton was passed for the printing OF $4,000
copies OF the special report OF the chief OF the
Bureau OF Statistics on wool and manufactures of
wool.
LEAVES TO GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE EN-
PLOYKs.
bill extending the leave Of absence to EN-.
plOyes OF the Government Printing Of1ce to thirty
days gave rise to some discussion based on q pro-
posed amendment providing that the Public Prin-
ter in an emergency may require the employees to
work for twelve months. and grant them one
months extra pay.
Mr.. Galinger IN. H.), in advocating the bill and
opposing the amendment, criticised the democrats
for not making provision FOR the granting of pro
rata leaves 10 republicans, who had been dis
charged from the printing office before the expira.
tiOn OF q year.
Mr. RICHARDsoN's REGRET
Mr.. Richardson (Tenn.) regretted that the Print
Ing ONCE could not be mentioned without some
gentleman boiling over. The gentleman com.
plained that a few republicans had been dis.
charged. He should remember that the people had
decided at the last election that all Republicans
ought 10 go and honest democrats take their
places Applause on the republican side.l
M. Gallfnger suggested that the President had
have TO go.
The amendment was rejected and the b,u
passed.
THE READING STRIKE INVESTIGATION.
The morning hour having expired, the House
proceeded. In accordance with previous order. TO
the consideration Of the report OF the committee on
commerce relative to the proposed Investigation OF
the Reading strike.
District in Congress.
MORE PROHIBITION PKTrTIoNa
Additional petitions for prohibition in the Dis.
trict were presented in the Senate to-day.
THE HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT
The Senate to-day adopted the Joint resolution
ordering printed additional copies OF the report of
Health Officer Townshend.
North and south Dakota.
DELEGATE CLIFFORD ARGUES FOR THE ADMISSION OF
TWO srATIA
Delegate o. 8. clifford, OF Dakota. was heard
this morning by the House committee on terri.
tories In favor OF the bill to admit North and
South Dakota as separate states He said the pro-
posed states contain each nearly 75,OO0 square
miles, They would be exceeded nv onlv eevon