The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-28
The House OF Repre.en,n,iyex.

WASHINGTON, Feb. N.-Mr. Breckfn-
ridge, Of Arkansas, called up the adverse
report OF the committee on manufactures
upon the resolution directing the Sccre-
tary Of the Treasury to institute nm inves-
tigation into the New York sugar trust,
and after brief discussion the resolution
was laid upon the table.
Mr.. Matson, OF Indiana, from the conf
mittec on invalid pensions, reported ad-
vesely a resolution reciting the 100 day
circular issued by Gen. Black, commits
sioner OF pensions, and directing the COM
mittee TO inquire whether such a circular
was issued, and IL 80, whether any pen.
sion claims have been rejected through
noncompliance with the requests con.
taincd therein.
Mr.. Matson stated that such a circular
had been issued, and that its effect had
been salutary. Many claims had been
vigorously prosecuted, and allowed, which
otherwise would have remained unactcd
upon on account OF n want Of evidence.
Mr.. Mason, Of Illinois, regarded the is.
suing Of the circular "a a usurpation ON
the part Of the commissioner OF pensions.
Mr.. Matson said that the adverse report
was based on the ground that the subject
was exhausted. II the resolutions were
adopted nothing further could be learned.
The commissioner had stated that he did
issue the circular in cases pending for
years, aud in cases where repeated calls
had been made for evidence without re-
sponse. He had further stated that the
effect oi this action had been 10 stimulate
claimants, No that a large number had been
induced 10 prosecute their claims. He
(NIaison) did not think that the commits
sioner had exceeded his authority. The
resolution was tablcd-yeas ll0. nays 30.
Tho following bills and resolutions were
introduced and referred:
by Mr.. Morrow, Of California: Calling
Oh the President for information asto what
steps have been taken In the direction Of
treaty sipulations or otherwise 10 prevent
the continued immigration Of Chinese
laboreB into the United States, notwith-
standing the treaty Of November IL, 1880,
and the laws passed In pursuance thereof;
also, TO establish n quarantine station at
san Francisco.
BY Mr.. Baker, Of Illinois A resolution
reciting the fact that commission Of dis.
tinguishcd persons appointed by the gov
ernment had arrived in New York for the
purpose Of conveying the mortal remains
Of Gen. jose Antonio Paez 20 Venczeula
and authorizing the Secretary OF the Navy,
as proper and graceful act 0f courtesy, "a
designate United States war vessel "a
convey the commission and the remains OI
Gen. Pacz from New York 10 Vcnozoula
by Mr. Holman, Of Indiana; Directing
the committee on private land claims 10 in
quire into the matter OF the Maxwell land
grant, with n view 10 the relief Of home
stead and prc-omption settlers.
BY Mr. Long, OF Massachusetts, lat the
request OF the Home Market club, Of Bos
toni: To amend the laws relating TO duiei
on sugar, and the tax on tobacco, and dis
titled spirits, and 10 reduce the surplus.
by Mr.. Brewer, OF North Carolina
Granting amnesty for all ofIenses agains
the internal revenue laws prior 90 1883.
by Mr.. Grain, OF Texas A joint rcsolu
ton extending the term OF Office Of Prcsi
dent until the 30lh Of April, 1892, an'
changing the date Of The meeting Of Con
grcss
By Mr.. Carey, Of Wyoming For the nd
mission Of the State OF Wyoming.
The floor was then accorded la the com
miitce on the Distric OF Columbia.
A bill incorporating the Rock Cree
Railroad company met with some opposl
ton on the ground that the measure wa
less 10 have a railroad constructed than 4
cause boom In real estate In the Wood
Icy land region. No action was taken.
A testimonial Of respect for the mcmor
OF w. w. Corconn was placed on rccor
and the House adjourned.