Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-09
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS BY THE TON.
The Subject Discussed in the Senate.
A SUPPLEMENTARY DEFICIENCY BILL.

A SUPPLEMENTARY DEFICIENCY BILL.
The senate.
Mr.. Edmunds, from the committee on foreign
relations, reported bill to incorporate the Mari
time Canal CO. OF Nicaragua, and said he would
move to take 1t up as early next week as he could
get the floor. Placed on the calendar.
BILLS REPORTED.
Among the bills reported from committees and
placed on the calendar were the following: Grant
ing right OF way through the Crow Indian reserva-
tion to the Billings and Clarks Fork Railway Co.
to divide portion OF the Sioux Indian reserva-
tion in Dakota into separate reservation, and to
secure the REIMBURSEMENT Of the Indian title to
the remainder; to enable the Secretary OF the In
terror TO pay certain creditors OF the PotawatOmie
Indians out OF the funds OF those Indians; to
provide for the sale OF the site Of Fort Omaha
Neb, and the purchase OF ground for a new site.
THE VAST ACCUMULATION OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS.
Mr.. Manderson, from the committee on printing,
reported joint resolution for the disposition Of
undistributed copies OF the Records of the Rebel
lion, the Reports Of the Tenth Census. and
the Reports Of the Public Lands Commis-
sioner: The resolution gave rise to dis
Vest, while not protesting against the books
In question, denounced the practice OF printing 80
Wan Sss
whole roomful OF such documents accumulated
on his hands. His constituents did not want them
ne sent for junk dealer. who offered s. for $50
senator Allison remarked tsoao roce) that he
would give So
Mr.. SALISBURY HAS 10 EXPLAIN.
In the course OF the debate Senator salisbury,
In undertaking to illustrate the useless printing
referred to the Presidents message and mass OF ac
companytng documents, saying, "WhO wants
them?" This apparent Sneer from a democratic
Senator provoked chorus OF laughter from the
republicans, whereupon Mr.. salisbury went on to
explain that he referred to the mass OF documents
that usually accompany annual messages OF Presi-
dents.
The resolution was adopted
During the discussion Mr.. Manderson suggested
that Mr.. Vests statement was the best argument
he had heard for the passage OF the Blair educa-
tionai bill, and Mr.. hdwley said he thought there
should be hall or recordS-a large fire. proof build
ing-prOvided as a store-hOuSe for the documents
OF the various departments.
THE JOINT RESOLUTION WAS PASSED.
1t puts the undistrbuted copies OF the docu-
ments mentioned (of the quota OF ex-members) to
the credit OF their successors in the Fftieth Con-
gress, and in the case OF ex-members who have no
direct successors ION account OF changes Of
boundaries In Congressional dlstricts) the copies
unsupp1ed.
NEW REGENT OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
The joint resolution reported by Mr.. Morrill, ap-
pointing Andrew d. White, of New York, q
member OF the Smithsonian board OF regents, in
the place OF Asa Gray, deceased, was taken up
and passed.
INFORMATION WANTED.
Mr.. Manderson offered a resolution (Which was
laid over directing the Secretary OF War to fur
nish to Senators who might ask it certain infor-
nation as to the distribution Of copies of Records OF
Tine Rebellion by order OF members OF the Forty.
seventh Congress. (The reason for the resolution
was statement made In the discussion as to puo-
NC documents that the Secretary Of War had de-
cltneQ r. az tn iufa
eSted In obtaining it)
THB BRITISH LIONS TAIL TWISTED.
Mr.. Riddleberger's resolution for amending the
rules so as to allow the British treaty TO be con-
sidered In open session, was reached in regular
order. Mr. Riddleberger explained that the Brit
iSh lions tail having been twisted by vote OF %
to q, the passage OF the resolution was no longer
necessary.
Senator Hawley and others called the virginian
10 ORDER and he sat down, remarking as he did so,
that he supposed he had right TO say so much,
and that he didn't like to be called to order every
time he arose.
Mr.. Ri idleberger's alusion was to the vote in
secret session last night, by which the considera-
ton OF the treaty was postponed to next Decem-
Ter
House Of Representatives.
Mr.. E. B. Taylor from the committee on the
judiciary reported the bill give validity to cer-
tain patents for inventions which trregularly
executed. House calendar.
Mr.. Collins CMass.), from the same committee,
reported the bill to provide for holding terms OF the
United States Circuit and District Courts for the
ols.rlct OF kentucky at Owensboro. House cal
endar.
Also bill amending the act of January 20, 1885,
10 provide for the ascertainment OF the claims OF
American citizens for spollat1ons committed by
the French prior to 31st July, 1901. House cal
endar.
SAFETY AT SEA.
Mr.. Belmont N. W. from the committee on for.
egn affairs reported joint resolution for an inter.
IN a IN
sea. Committee Of the whole.
ported the bill to fx the charge for passports at 81
House calendar.
THE EIGHT-HoUR LAW.
MI. Tarsney (Michl from the committee on
labor, reported the bill for the adjustment OF
accounts OF laborers arising under the eight-nour
law. Committee Of the whole.
On motion OF Mr.. Belmont IN. ~, a resolution
was adopted assigning the 10th and 18th instants
for the consideration OF bills reported from the
committee on foreign affairs
Overlooking OF VESSELS.
Mr. Nutting N. W, offered a resolution reciting
the resolutions adopted at a convention OF seamen
In Toledo Ohio, in January last, denouncing the
overlooking OF vessels on the great lakes and call
ing upon the Secretary Of the Treasury for infOr.
nation as TO whether there is any rule or order or
regulation Of the Department, the enforcement OF
Mr.. Nutting also introduced a bill to prevent the
overlooking OF vessels the great lakes Referred
A SUPPLEMENTARY URGENCY DEFICIENCY APPROPRIA-
TIoN BILL.
Mr.. Burnes (Mo), from the committee on appro-
priations, reported supplementary urgent appro-
priation bill, and 1t was referred TO the committee
of the whole.
Mr.. Burnes stated that the report was rendered
necessary by reason OF the fact that since the
urgent denclency bill was reported TO the House
the Treasury Department hal submitted q mum.
Der OF urgent deficiency estimates.
THE PROHIBITION QUESTION.
Hearing Before the House Liquor
Traffic COMMITTEE To-day.
NUMBER OF TEMPERANCE PEOPLE HEARD IN FAVOR
OF THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INVESTIGATING CON-
AIssION-sOAE REMARKS BY Mr.. LOUIS sCHADE.
The House liquor traf1ic committee this morning
gave hearing to large number Of temperance
people from all parts Of the United States in favor
OF the appointment OF a commission to investi-
gate the liquor traffic. The liquor traf1c commit
tee room being rather small, the meeting took
place In the District Of Columbia committee room.
Hon. Hiram Price, of Iowa; A. M. Powell and L N.
stearns. OF New York, secretaries OF the National
Temperance SoceIy; Rev. o. E. Babcock, OF Phila-
delph1a; MIS- LaFetra, with strong contingent OF
ladies OF the w. C. 7. u; Gov Dingley, of Maine;
B. b. Moulton, and other prominent prohtbtionists
were among the members
MT. Stearns stated that the movement OF ap-
pointing the liquor commission emanated from the
National TemDeranco SOciety which for nftaan