Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-26

, 1885.
Mr.. Chandler expressed himself al
having no objection TO Mr.. Buffers
amendment. but~be preferred 20 have
Mr.. Buffers proposition embodied in 3
distinct resolution, because, he said, al
OF the contracts OF four iiftbs Of The
documents between 1880 and 1885 had
already been transmitted to Congress
The amendment was agreed TO and the
resolution adopted.
The Senate resumed the consideration
OF the deficiency bill, the question being
on amendment offered yesterday by MIR.
Hawley to pay certain amounts for the
manufacture OF postage stamps, stamped
envelopes, sc. The amendment was
adopted.
Mr.. Hale, from the Committee on Ap.
preparations. offered an amendment ap-
propriating S26l, 16l to complete the con.
siruction and armament Of the three
steel cruisers Chicago, Boston, and At
lanta.
A long discussion ensued, many sena-
tors arguing against the propriety OF
putting into the bill amendments that
would have the effect of delaying its
passage.
Mr. Hale defended his action in offer
ing the amendment, on the ground that
the Senate bad Just overruled the posi-
ton which the Appropriations Commit
tee had taken on the subject (not to add
any items to the bill az il came from
the House,, and also on the ground that
the Secretary of the Navy stated that the
appropriation was absolutely needed.
MIR. Beck said since the debate began
he had taken pains 10 inquire and had
ascertained that another deficiency bill
containing all these important items Of
appropriation would he before the Sen
ate within q week from this time.
Mr. Hale then withdrew his amend
ment.
On motion of Mr.. Eyarts, proviso
limiting the rate of interest to 3 per
cent. upon the amount of duties upon
imports improperly collected and repaid
TO importers was amended so az TO apply
only TO suits or demands hereafter to be
brought The bill was passed.
Mr.. Blair gave notice that he would
tomorrow after the morning business
ask the Senate to proceed with the con-
sideration of the educational bill.
The Senate then, at 5 2. NJ, proceeded
to the consideration of executive bust
ness and soon afterwards adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
Mr.. Henderson, of North Carolina,
from the Committee on Judiciary, re-
ported the bill to amend the internal
revenue laws. House calendar. Its
substance was tclegraphed last night
The morning hour was occupied 10y a
Kansas Indian land bill.
MIR. Bacon, of New York, asked unani-
nous consent for the present considera-
ton of the resolution reported from the
Committee on Manufactures directing
that committee to inquire into the names,
number, and extent of corporations en-
gagged in manufacturing or mining or
dealing in any Of the necessities of life
and known as trusts and pools their
methods of doing business, and the effect
of their combination upon the prices of
the necessaries Of life. In the discussion
which followed it was suggested (but not
by formal amendment) that it might be
well to include the whiskeY trust, the
Standard Oil Company, and coal pro
ducing combinations.
Mr.. Raynor, of Maryland, in order to
extend the scope of the inquiry, moved
to strike out the clause which confines
the inquiry to trusts not Incorporated
under the laws of any State. The mo-
ton was agreed to.
On motion OF Mr.. Randall, several
amendments tending to broaden the
scope of the inquiry were agreed to.
The resolution with accompanying
preamble was then adopted, as follows:
Whereas it is alleged that certain IN
dividuals and corporations in the United
States engaged in manufacturing, pro-
ducing, mining, or dealing ir some of
the necessaries of life and other produc.
tons have combined for the purpose of
controlling or curtailing the production
or supply OF the same, and thereby in
creasmg their Price to the people of the
country, which combinations are known
as associations, trusts, pools, and like
names and whereas such combinations
not only iDjuriously affect the commerce
between the States but impair the reve-
nues of the United States as derived
from its duties on imports therefore
RCSOiUed, That the Committee on
Manufactures is hereby directed to in
quire into the names and number aud
extent of such alleged combinations
under whatever name known, their
methods of combination or doing busi-
ness, their effect upon the prices of any
of the necessaries OF life and of all pro-
auctions to the people of the country,
upon its internal or foreign commerce,
and its revenues from import duties, to-
gether with any and all other matters re-
lating 10 the same which may call for or
suggest legislation by Congress, and re-
port the same to the House with such
recommendations as said committee may
agree upon and for these purposes the
Committee on Manufactures is autho-
rized TO sit during the session Of the
House, to employ a stenographer, to
administer oaths, examine witnesses,
compel attendance of persons, and the
production OF papers.
The HOusa then Mt 3.l6 adiOuTnel