Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

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THE OPPONENTS or TEE DnkCr-rAx BfIL DRfHR-
MINED THAT IT SHALL NOT PAsa
The flfbusterfng In the House over the direct
tax bill occupied the House up 70 the time Of recess
yesterday, and was resumed this morning. An
attempt was made to-day to reach some sort OF an
understanding by the way Of compromise. but It
failed. The legislative day Of wednesday con-
tinuea Both sides are In worse temper over the
matter, and the prospects OF an ail-ntght session
seem good. The minority are determined that The
their dflatory tactics may succeed.
The Central Pacific Railroad Debt.
REPREsENTArvR BiGGs In FAVOR OF THE HUNT
INGToN BILL.
Representative Marion Biggs OF California, to-
day appeared before the House committee on
Pacific railroa DIS in advocacy Of the passage Of the
Huntington bill for the settlement Of the indebted
ness Of the Central Pacific Railroad Co. to the Gov
eminent. He said that he had introduced the
bill originally by request, but after examination
he was prepared to fully endorseit. He said that
he had
NO INTEREST WHATEVER IN TEE RAILROAD COMPANY,
but had In view the effect OF the proposed legsla-
ton on the state OF California Without attempt
ing to discuss the features Of the bill In detail he
urged upon the committee the wisdom and Justice
OF allowing the Court OF Claims to adtudicate the
various claims ard counter claims made In this
case. The road had not in his opinion, been fairly
treated by the Government. 1t was possible that
the railroad people could be induced to accept &
bnl providing for shorter extension Of the time for
the payment OF the debt than was proposed in the
bill introduced by him.
TOUCHING THE VALUE OF THE ADDITIONAL LIEN
which the company offered the Government, In the
event Of the acceptance Of its BILL Mr.. Bggs said
that the Pacific Railroad Commission had travelled
through the country too rapidly TO correctly esti-
Of the HoSs h. sen re GsSeG 1nat oo inn
matter. Travelling In O dining-car In leisurely
way, 1t would be able to acquire thorough knowl-
Tine committee smiled broadly when Mr.. Caruth,
Of Kentucky. remarked that perhaps the provisions
In the bill would really be found In the dining
mittee this will be the last hearing on the subject
OF the Central Pacific Railroad de bt so far this
session Is concerned
The House Distrfct COmmittee.
NAUGURATIoN DAY A LEGAL HOLIDAY.
The House District committee held q session to-
day, which was devoted chiefly to a discussion OF
the bill proposing to make Inauguration day a
legal holiday In the District OF columbia. Bank
ers have petitoned for the passage OF the bin and
the committee are practically unanimous In favor
ing it. Mr.. Grout, however, thought they ought
not to act on the matter until they had heard from
the business men In the District. 1t might not be
should be respected in such matter. 1t was, upon
this suggestion, decided to postpone action In Or
Ger 10 give time for the citizens to express their
opinion in some way.
THE PROSPECT HILL CEMETERY INVESTIGATION.
General Lee read his report on the Prospect Hill
cemetery investigation, and motion was made to
adopt 1t, but It met with opposition, chiefly from
Mir. Romeis, and 1t was allowed to 60 over without
action.
The report is in substance, Just as it has
Deen outlined in The STAR. 1t sustainS the
commissioners In their action In beginning the
work OF opening North Capitol street through the
cemetery, stating that they took the proper steps
In the matter, and received what appeared TO
them to be proper permission. 1t cites the fact
that there are two sets OF claimants OF authority
over the cemetery, and that one set OF officers
came in answer to the advertisement for Ob1ec-
lions and gave their consent that the work should
be DONE Mr.. Atkinson questions the legality Of
the service OF the Injunction upon Commissioner
Webb, holding that it was not service upon the
commissioners"
Capitol Topics.
THE P0sr-oFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL
The House committee on post-offices to-
day completed the consideration OF the
Post ONCE appropriation bill AS agreed
upon 1t appropriates 500, 1884, against re-
vtsed estimates by the POstmaster-General of
500, PC, $40.
The Mills urplus-boDd-purchase resolutions
with the Sp0oner-Beck amendment reached the
House to-day from the senate, and was referred
TO the committee on ways and means.
MIR. Cox, chairman OF the census committee, TO-
day reported back the House his bill to provide