The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-14
The House Of Representatives.


WAnNoToN, Feb. l3.-Undor the call
of States the following bills aud resolutions
were introduced and referred;
by Mr., Peole, OF Arkansas; Authorizing
the election Of delegate from tho Indian
Territory TO the FiityGr Congress.
By Mr., Rogers, OF Arkansas: Donating
lots belonging 10 the United States in Hot
Springs to that city for school purposes.
by Mr.. Towshonl, Of Illinois: Permit
ting farmers and producers Of tobacco 20
sell leaf tobacco in any quantity TO I'M
licensed dealers or 10 any person without
restriction and repeating MI laws inconsist-
ent Herewith.
by Mr. Brewer, Of North Carolina: A
resolution instructing the committee on
ways and means TO report what progress IL
has made in consideration Of bills repeal
ing the internal revenue taxes, and TO
state NJ what time such bills are likely TO
be reported 10 the House. In case the
committee ~ unable 10 agree upon these
bills, Il Is instructed 10 report that fact 10
the House and the bills shall be placed on
the calendar.
The House then proceeded 90 the con-
sidertion Of business pertaining 10 the
District Of Columbia. The first bill called
up was one Furnishing the advertising
OF lottery tickets in the District OF
Columbia.
II was opposed by Mr.. Rogers, Of Arkan-
sns, upon constitutional grounds. The
hill would prevent any paper. no matter
whore published, from coming into the
district, and would infringe the liberty OF
the press.
Mr. Browne. Of Indiana, said that, nc.
cor,ling 20 his Interpretation Of the bill,
IL provisions applied rs much 10 papers
published in Maryland or New York cir
culating In the District OF Columbia as the
papers published In the District Of Co
lumhia, hut with that Interpretation he
Endorsed the bill fully aud without re-
scryation.
Mr.. Grain, Of Texas, took issue with the
argument that every scheme Of chance
was necessarily crime. lie did not be.
licve that lottery, which was authorized
by the organic law OF State OF the Union,
| belonged 10 the category Of crime. lie did
not believe that every bazaar given for the
benefit OF the @. 4. r., that every fair
given for the benefit Of n church, was
necessarily a crime, but cause iorsooth,
momlisis of u certain school Of morality
| hClu 10 the ConuAfN,
Mr.. Cummings. OF New York, said the
hill was clear in iis provisions. II applied
undoubtedly 10 papers published outside
hut circulating la the District of Columbia.
II Congress had right 10 prescribe what
should be printed in the advertisement
column Of newspaper Il had right 10
exercise a censorship ovcrthe editorial and
news columns. Congress was then 10 ox-
crcisc editorial supervision over the entire
press. Who was 10 be the cditor-in-chicf7
The distinguished gentleman at the other
end OF the aycnucg Who was TO be city
editor? Was II TO he the Speaker Of the
llousc2 Who were 10 be the rcpouon2
The chairman Of committees? Where was
the editorial supervision 10 cnd7 Tho speak.
CT oi the House WIS PLAYING with fire.
Mr.. Gucnihcr, OF Wisconsin, regretted
the growing tendency in this country to-
wards the methods 81 monarchial Europe.
| lie was opposed 10 censorship IT the
press because IL was un.Amcrican. nm.
Republican, and In this case uncallcd for.
The hill was referred 10 the committee on
judiciary. Yeas, III; nays. 10.
Bills were passed TO prohibit any person
In Washington OF Georgetown from making
books OF pools ON the rcsult oi any races
nf ~ any Hnlnf hl iHNthNllt
4 Till apprupriaiing SIS, 900 Tor the con.
siruciion oi bridge across Rock creek III
Woodlcy lane, near Oakvicw. In the Dis.
irict, gave rise Ia q gool deal OF debate,
the opposition arising irom belief In the
minds OF some members that the money
could be- expended tn better advantage IN
other portions ol the District, aud the con.
siruction II the bridge would inuc 90 the
benefit oi SINE real estate ring. Mr.
llcmphill. Of South Carolina. defended IN,
action OF the committee on the District oI
Columbia In reporting the bill, and denied
the intimation that It's course hal been
influenced In the slightest degree by any
real estate ring. No final action Na'
taken.
Mr.. McRac, of Arkansas, introduced
bill for the permanent improvement oi IN,
Ochita river. Referred.
Mr.. Chapman, 81 Michigan, from IN,
committee ON foreign afiais, reported III,
resolution calling upon the trcasury de
partmunt for information relative 10 IN,
refusal oi the Canadian authorities To ALLOW
American vessels when IN distress 10 cntc
Canadian canals or waters. Adopted.
Mr.. Bland, OF Missouri, introduced
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