The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1890-02-15

tons ana resolutions IN the puDnc press
and through their representatives in con-
gress, have signified their earnest desire
that the four hundreth anniversary OF
the discovery of America by Christopher
Columbus should bc recognized and com
memoratcd by this nation in 1892. They
would have this generation record it,
grateful appreciation of the genius and
courageous faith of thisgreat man who's,
life and services contributed so much to
the progress and elevation of mankind :
and not only the people OF this country.
but the nations of the world should TX
invited to participate and contribute to
the grand celebration. 1t is indicated by
recognized public sentiment that this
celebration shall include appropriate Ger.
emonies and Worlds Fair and ex.libi.
tion, unsurpassed and uncqualled, II pos
sible, by any national commcmoration
that has preceded it. The committee
unanimously presenting this report be-
lieve that the celebration proposca is a
deserved recognition Of the great services
OF Christopher Columbus and that it will
lead the people of the United States to
appreciate with greater patriotism, the
beneticence of free institutions and tn,
achieved national greatness OF Their
country; and that by interchange with
all our people and those of other nations
who will be brought together the mate
rial interests and prosperity OF all will be
promoted.
There was no discussion in the meeting
to-day as to the time it would call up it,
bills, but it is likely that this will I've done
at the first opportunity as it is well
known that the committee Is in favor OF
an early consideration.
The consideration of the rules was then
proceeded with. Mr.. Bynum, of Indiana,
offered an amendment providing that
when any bill for an increase of pensions
or for granting pensions not formerly
provided for, is pending, II shall be in
order to offer an amendment providingb by
taxation for the payment thereof 1t
was rejected. yeas, 90; nays, 1914.
Mr.. Cultivate. OF Ohio, offered an
amendment striking out the clause con.
stituting 100 members quorum in the
committee of the whole. He also offered
an amendment to the clause in rule
% which provides that "all motions
or propositions originating either in the
house or in the senate involving tax or
charge upon the people. shall be first
wh"ie ;" The nmen,,ment wast a strike on,
he words "ori,;not;np in the house ar
,he s,u,te I" III, Ou,bwa;te agreed tbn,
In. ;nser,, ~ ,h,s. ,,nrds v,,,,,Id hy i'm.
,J;cat;on Iond a"o;ust ,h. cons,;,ut;on,
arknowIcJyc thc r;mht nf the senate To-
,,r;u;ro,a r,.v.n,,, i,iijs s,coLer M chair.
man Of IN. cnnn;,tre an rmles stated
hat there was mn sucb intention on the
mart of the romuit,r, and at b;s suypcs.
,nn Mr. Cnnmnn of Illinois Iwhn has
rhnrrc of the code, occcn,cd The latter
,ncndmcpi and II was odont.d MIR
Om bwa;,r's 6rst amendment lrelot;n.
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show that snrh was The on;n;op of many
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e. =, , c;rc",,r markcd "copfdcn,;aI.
sn,ned nv Thomas r. Henderson, hair.
nan nf n. r.nmhl;can caucns and sent IN
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nam tn hs uresent from the hcy;nn;ng oi
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