Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-14
DISTRICT MILITIA RILL.
Under Consideration tu che House OF
Representatives this Afternoon.

Az tne beginning OF the second hour In the uouse
OF representatives, at l2:55 o'clock to-day, Mr
ScAdoo called up the District militia nln as I'm.
finished business
TIE JURY EXEMPTION CtAUsH STRICKEN oU-.
MI Bsoum stated that after consultation with
the committee, IL had been decided 20 strike out
the entire clause exemptiRg militia men from
jury duty. The conclusion had been reached that
u would not do 20 exempt So Eaany GOOD ,.,tiyens
from jury duty in the District.
The House agreed 70 have this clause stricken
out
The reading OF the bin was then finished.
Mr.. BLouNrs DIRECTIONS To rHE FILL
MI. Blount then moved to strike on; the Inst
Word TO give him an opportunity 10 explain 20 the
House his views Of the measure. He read and
criticised yarions clauses Of the bl and sou. N, a
general way That he thought things might b.
permitted 10 remain as they NOW arC. lie objected
particularly 20 the Government Equipment A. .
being used and 10 the clause witch prohibits
bodies OF men not belonging 20 the militia fr,tn
marching through the streets under arms.
Mr.. McAdoo explained 10 the House that this
Dill merely proposed 10 put the District militia
upon about the same footing a those or New York
clause restricting outside organizations from
marching through the streets, ne said. he proposed
Go ask the Mouse TO strike out.
Nj. O'Neill, Cf Pennsylvania asked IL the object
or the bill was not TO put the District militia into
compact body. This was the case, and he approved
the bill He praised the PENNSYLVANIA militia. and
said the purpose was To make tins militia good.
FORMAL ANENpNESrs.
Mr.. steele offered some formal amendments,
which were not objected 20, substituting "nOIai-
nate" for appoint" officers.
Gen. Wheeler, and Mr.. BTcckinhridge, az Ken
lucky, spoke IN favor Of the bill.
objection was mace by Mr. Rlount 20 the pay
PROVIDED Tor the SIX DAYS encampmcnt.
This, II was shown, WAS usual In The state mill
TIA, and was necessary 20 proper organization.
Mr.. BrecsiDr.dge said that the only question was
whether u not this House wanted The District
militia organized so as 20 De efficient.
ANOTHER OBJECTION.
Mr.. Brunrn objected 20 the power 20 call out 81
citizens 10 serve IN the militia.
BANp-Bcx soIprFRs
Mr. Blount said that the people ought not NJ
called on TO pay expenses OF the band-box soldier
made up OF a lot OF dudes IA the District. HI
thought the Government ought not % pay for Their
horses when they want 10 prarce about. He IA.
vored ''real soldiers"
Messrs. BlounJ and Wheeler had a TIT as "a
whether or not the Alabama militia was well or.
gained.
Gen. Wheeler defended the Alabama men.
MI. BlounJ complained thau he had not beer
bill.
Mr.. Breckenridge suggested that the gentleman
gave no one chance 10 explain. As Mr.. BOnDl
had been talking most OF the Ilule this caused :
laugh az his expense.
Mr.. Blount repeatedly referred contemptuousll
10 the District TIA, speaking OF them ~ tA'
box brigade
The hour was nearly all consumed. and Mr.
McAdoo asked unanimous consent 70 have the tain,
extended ten minutes
Mr.. BLouNI's OBJECTION CARRIES EIiE Bill OVER.
Mr.. Blount objected aud the time expired. thu
Dill going over a. unfinished business.
just before the hour closed the clause prohibit
streets uncer arms was stricken o1t, O.. MOTION %
Mr.. NcAdoo.