National Republican., 1888-01-13

the House was asked to act upon a measure
whose certain effect wac to increase ma
tlonal bank circulation to the extent OF
S20,000,000, and whose possible effect was
to Increase 1t to the extent Of more than
$400,000,00
Mr.. Bland, Of Missouri, made the further
point OF order that the bill must receive its
first consideration In committee of the
whole
The Speaker overrued both points OF
order. Mr.. Weaver's on the ground that
II was not within the province Of the chair
to decide upon the suillciency Of the re.
port and Mr.. Bland's on the ground that
the bill made no appropriation Of money.
Mr.. wilkins stated that under this meas.
ure the national banks, II they saw fit,
might increase their circulation to the ex.
tent of 10 per cent. There was 10 the
treasury os security for circulation Of
$lG7,000,000 United States bonds to the
amount Of $lS0,0O0, 600. II this bill should
become law the circulation OF national
banks would be increased in round mum.
bers S2l ,000, 600.
Mr.. Wilkins offered to compromise with
the opponents OF the bill-Bland OF Mis-
souri,, Anderson Of Kansas, and Brumm of
Pennsylyania-but they refused. The pre-.
yious question was called for and then fill
clustering tactics were resorted to with the
result that when the morning hour expired
the bill had not been voted on, so 1t went
over and will probably be reported to.
day.
Mr.. Townsend, OF Illinois, chairman OF
the committee on military affairs, reported
back resolution calling on the Secretary
OF War for statement OF the plan OF the
compilation Of the official records of the
war OF the rebellion, specifying all changes
In the plan followed while the records were
In charge Of the late Lieut.. Col. r. N.
Scott, and the reason therefor. Adopted.
MIR, Townshend also reported back the
Boutello "battle fog'' resolution as
amended by the committee on military
affairs.
MIR. Boutelle had no objection to the
amendments, though he did not think that
the broadening OF the scope OF the inquiry
so as to obtain information MS to the return
OF flags to northern states had any bearing
upon the purpose Of the original resolution.
No banners belonging TO loyil states had
been captured by the Ulited States, though
he had seen 1t stated that certain flags cap
iurtd by the rebels and recaptured by tn
Union troops had been returned to the sur.
yivors of the regiment which had borne
them into battle.
Mr.. Cox, Of New York, relolced at the
uDanimily with which the committee on
military affairs had reported the resolution
The country was to be congratulated upon
the fact that this resolution, which con
cerned matter which had touched the
public sensibil!ty so greatly, could be re
ported unanimously and even receive the
appreciation of the gentleman from Maine
(Boutelle). The resolution was adopted.
The House, on motion Of Mr. Dunn, OF
Ark0rsas, went into committee OF the
whole for the consideration of the Senate
bill fixing the salary of the commissioner
OF fish and fisheries at $1,000 per annum.
Mr.. Cox, of New York, In advocating the
bill, spoke Of the Importance Of fostering
the fish industry and of continuing the good
work Of fish propagation inaugurated by
Prof. Baird. The object Of the commission
was to send out wonderful seed in order
that food harvest might come Of 1t; aud
II this work were properly carried on the
time might not be far Off when an acre of
water would produce as rich harvest for
the use OF man as an acre OF ground. He
was convinced that the President would
select suitable man as commissioner. The
President was an expert fisherman himself
and would choose the right kind of man. He
(Mr. CoX) did not care whether the Presi
dent selected Republican or a Democrat
to carry out the humane and beneficial pur-
roses OF the commission.
The committee rose and the bill was
passed.
Mr.. Blount, of Georgia, from the COM
mittee on postoflices and postrLads, re.
ported bill relating to permissible marks
printing or writing-upon second, third,
and fourth class matter. Placed on House
calendar.
The Speaker laid before the House mes
sage from the President transmitting the
invitation of the French government to the
government Of the United States to partici
pate in the exposition to be held In Paris In
1850 to commemorate the taking OF the
Bastile.
The House then (at 2:30) adjourned.