Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-19
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
THE RAILROAD STRIKES,
Investigation Resolution in the House.
NEW BILLS IN THE SENATE.
The Senate.

NEW BILLS IN THE SENATE.
The Senate.
large number OF petitions from various states
for the passage OF the per diem-rated pension DILL
and for the repeal OF the Limitation clause in the
pension arrears act, were presented and referred
Also, petitions for repeal OF the duty ON salt;
against underbining by Interstate railroad COM
panies, and to make Inauguration Day legal holi-
day in the District OF Columbia
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Among the bills reported from committees and
placed on the calendar were the following:
The House bill tOprOvide for the leasing OF prem
ises for the Washington city post-ofice. Passed.
,s Senate OH adversely relating to imported
Iowa, Of the Judiciary committee.
senate Dill to establish life-savng station on
the Atlantic coast, between Indian River Inlet,
Senate bin to establish additional life-saving
stations.
House bill to create board Of arbitration to set
tie and determine the controversy between the
United states and Texas.
Mr.. Morrill, gave notice that he would tomorrow
call up House bill for purchase OF United states
NEW BILLS.
Among the bills introduced and referred were
the following:
BY Mr.. Sherman 10y request)-Granting arrears
Ol pensions In certain cases.
BY Mr. Bowen-To establish park In Colorado,
10 be known as the Royal Arch Park.
BY Mr. EyartsITo regulate the salaries and ex-
penSeS OF United States circuit and district Judges
In the state or New York.
THE PROPOSED BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY.
On motion OF Mr.. Palmer, the bill to provide for
the establishment OF bureau Of animal industry,
and to facilitate the expectation Of live stock,
&C., was made the special order for Monday next.
Further bills were reported from committees
and placed on the calendar, as follows:
For the erection Of public buildings at Fortress
Monroe, Va: youngstown, Ohio, ana Salem, Ore
and TO Increase the appropriation for the public
Ouliulng al sacramento, Cal
House bill to divide portion OF the Sioux reSer-
Walton In Dakota into separate reservations and to
secure relinquishmenL Of the Indian title TO the
House bill relating to postal crimes and amend
atOry OF the statutes in that respect.
BILLS ON THE CALENDAR.
The Senate then proceeded TO the consideration
OF the bills on the calendar in their regular order
House Of Representatives.
Mr.. Dingiey lMe.) presented memorial Of lime
manufacturers OF Maine asking that the duty on
lime may be increased to the Canadian rate. Re-
ferred.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Under the call OF states, the following bills and
resolutions were introduced and referred:
By Mr.. Oates (Aia-eT0 regulate the fees Of
jurors and witnesses In the United States courts.
BY Mr.. FELTON, (Cala.)-F the free admission Of
machinery for the manufacture OF beet sugar.
BY MI. Johnston Qnd- ITO establish an expert
mental sugar-testing manufactory at Terre Haute,
MONUMENT TO ROBERT DALE OWEN.
BY Mr.. Hovey Qnd.) for the erection of monu-
nent to Robert Dale owen In the grounds OF the
Smithsonian Institution, Washington.
A RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE THE RAILROAD
STRIKES.
Mr.. Anderson Qowa) offered resolution for the
appointment OF a special committee or five mem
berS 10 investigate the railroad strikes and to
port what legislation Unnecessary to prevent such
obstruction TO commerce and disturbance OF puO-
lie peace. The resolution Is accompanied by a
long preamble reciting that the strike OF the
locomotive engineers on the Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy Railroad resulted in an O6-
structiOn TO interstate Commerce ana puc In
jeopardy. the public peace; that the MANAGEMENT
Of tnat road claims 10 have supplied with COM
strike, and 10 have restored the company to the
proper discharge OF its duties and obligations as
common carrier; that IL is alleged that The new
men are incompetent and unnt to discharge the
duties OF locomotive engineers; that a strike OF
substantially similar character Is In progress on
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, and
that such conflicts between officers and em-
poyes OF companies being common carriers are
matters OF great national concern demanding
prompt and careful consideration by Congress.
The preamble and resolution were referred.
DAYS FOR PENSION LEGISLATION.
Mr.. Morrill, (kan.), offered a resolution setting
apart the I'd and 80 OF May for the consideration
OF general pension legislation. Under the rules
this resolution would 20 to the committee on rules
put Mr. morrill, moved It's reference to the COM
mttee ON invalid pensions, and the motion was
agreed to, yeas, 136; nays, 100.
The following Were also introduced and referred:
Mr.. TAUiBBEs CIvIL-sERvICE RESOLUTION.
By Mr.. iaulbee (ky.)-FOr the appointment of q
special committee to examine into the condition
Of the civil service in all the Departments and
branches of the Government; whether or not the
provisions OF the c1vtl-service act have been at all
times observed and carried out, and what bene1-
eial results II any, have Injured to the Government
by reason OF the act
on TIE FREE LIST
By Mr. Macdonald (Minn. )-Instructing the COM
mittee on ways and means to report q bill placing
all articles or products that are protected by
trust or monopolistic company on the free list or
as nearly SO as the financial requirements OF the
Government will permit
BOUNTY ON WHEAT, ETC.
By Mr.. Grouse (OhiO}-PrOviding for bounty on
wheat, corn, flour, and oatmeal exported from the
United States. Also to reduce the amount OF
United States bonds to be required OF national
BY Mr. Dargan Is. C.), 10y request)-Authorizing
the Treasurer OF the United states to receive de-
pOsts Of Government bonds for security OF depos-
ttOrs in national and state banks.
By MIR. Arnold (R L)-For the erection onopublic
buildings at Pawtucket and WoOnsocket, r.
UNDERGROUND WIRES IN THE DISTRICT.
By Mr.. Thompson (Ohio}-Directing the commit
tee on District OF Columbia to inquire into the
reason for the abrogation Of the order OF the Com
mssOners forbidding the further erection of poles
for telephone or telegraph service IN the District
and to report as to the earliest practicable date at
which all overhead wires can be placed under
ground.
PROPOSED TRANSFER OF THE COAST SURVEY.
Mr.. Herbert (Ala) ITO transfer the survey of the
coasts OF the United States to the Navy Depart
ment.
BY Mr. ONein CMo)-T0 create boards OF arbi-
tratiOn for settling controversies betH cen officers
and employees OF railroad companies engaged in
commerce.
SUPPRESSION OF NONOP0LIEs IN THE DISTRICT.
BY Nj. Cox On. Y.)-To suppress trust monopo-
Lies and promote free competition in the District
OF Columbia. This bill is similar to the bill re-
Gently introduced in the New York Legislature,
except that It's provisions are made applicable
alone TO the District OF COumbia.l
The District I'm Congress.
THE MARINE BAND.
A petition signed by !, ZOO citizens of the Dstric
and the District Commissioners protesting against
the resolution proposing to prohibit the Marine
Band from competing with other bands In furnish
Ing music for the public, was presented to the
House Saturday. The petition says the members
are but poorly paid out OF the national Treasury,
the highest rate OF compensation being but e3S
and the lowest $l3 per month, for which they ron.
der adequate service 10 the Government.