Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-01

WITH THIS sEssIoN-sENkroR INGALLS, HOPE
| FUL FOR THE DISTRICT.
From everything that can be learned ON the
first day of a session, the second round of the
Ffty-frst Congress- will be very active one,
SO far the District of Columbia is
coscerned. Nearly all the members
of the House District committee
are on hand and on Friday next the committee
will come together and commence the work of
the session. Members this morning expressed
the belief that the District would obtain all or
nearly all of the regular days and that during
the session a large number of measures would
be disposed of.
THE ATKINSON BILL IN THE ROAD.
As was the case during nearly all of last ses-
sion the famous Atkinson, Pa, railroad bill
stands as a menace to District legis-
lation. The House bill with numerous amend
ments stands at the previous question stage
in the House, while the Senate bill, with many
trict, has passed the Senate and rests
S Sn the Speaker Pc r,..a table. The House s
enough for the District, but the one
favored by the Senate is much worse, and it is
possible that movement will be made in the
House to substitute the Senate for the House
| bill.
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION.
1t is parliamentary question whether the
Senate bill can be taken from the Speakers table
without reference to committee. Last session
the Speaker ruled that bills could not be taken
| from the table in this manner when it was
necessary to consider them in committee of the
whole. As it was also decided last session that
OF the whole it would seem impossible to take
the bill directly from the Speakers table
| 1t Is argued that it would be preferable to take
up the Senate bill, as it could be considered out
OF District time and would not keep back other
District measures, and that now with a full
House the District would fare much better
than they did with slim House.
There are good many District bills on the
House calendar and plenty Of work is cut out
for the District days.
WHAT CHAIRMAN CIRCUIT SAYS.
Mr.. Grout, the chairman of the committee.
said to a STAR reporter today: 'Oh, yes;
think it will be very active session
for District affairs, which at present
are in very blocked condition. Last session
considerable was accomplished, but the Penn
sylyania railroad bill was tremendous drag
on District legislation. This session the bill
Ill some way or other will be out
! of the road and the District days
VIII probably be devoted to the transaction of
legitimate business. What plan will be adopted
whether
the Senate bill will be taken up in
place of the House measure are
questions on which little can be said
at present. have not as yet had a chance to
consult with any one in regard to the matter,
having only arrived in the city Saturday even
ing: Yes, think we will be able to pass lots
OF District bills before the 4th of March,
As to the bills which will first be passed moth
ing has as yet been decided. Everything is all
right in Vermont and / don't feel very
had ny-An he. nIa
on account of republican apathy and
through the mistake in passing
the Mckinley bill SO soon before election. Lies
travel good deal faster than truth, and the lies
circulated in regard to the Mckinley bill would
fill library. The truth, however is bound to
catch up in the end and long before '92 the peo-
pie will have realized the great benefits derived
from the bill and the effect will be an over
whelming republican victory"
WHAT Mr.. ATKINSON SAYS.
Mr.. Atkinson, the second member of the Dis
trict committee, was in his seat this morning.
and was also sanguine of IAN active
session in regard to District affairs.
said the gentleman from PENNSYLVANIA, ..to con-
suit any OF my colleagues on the committee,
and can only make guesses as the future
proceedings. L presume the House
. bill in III, regard to the PENNSYLVANIA
calendar is quite full and strong and vigorous
effort should be made to clear it, Outside Of
the railroad bill the most important
measure is the bill providing for the
extension of streets and should
think something ought to be done with
this measure. The bill carries very large
appropriation and there is some OPP
position to certain portions of the propo-
sition. Yes, l think something ought
to be done in regard to the various
street railway bills on the calendar and before
the committee. Additional railway facilities
are benefit to the city, and, at least,
to some of the proposed extension
of present lines should be considered
even ii no new charters should be granted. /
am glad to hear that work has been commenced
terly attacked in my district for favoring this
measure"
SENATOR INGALLS, HOPEFUL AS TO DISTRICT
LEGISLATION.
'The District Of Columbia will be cared for,
as usual" said Senator Ingalls, to STAR re-
porter this afternoon. 1--WE did not neglect the
city during the las1 session and there is no
proposition before us to be less busy for the re-
mainder Of this Congress-
As yet it is not possible to forecast what NAV
be done in District matters on the Senate side.
but 1t is evident that no time is to be lost in
commencing operations. Already has Chair
man Ingalls, called a meeting for Friday next
at 10 o clock and then a program will be de-
cided upon.
Interior Department Changes.
The following official changes have been made
in the Department of the Interior:
Office Of the neutrality-suspicious. Will
liam H. Lucie of Massachusetts, clerk S1.2OO.
Patent Office. - Appointments Eugene d.