Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
CAPITOL TOPICS.

cuieuly since Ills Detcat
1t is generally regarded as settled almost be-
yond question that Mr. Springer is to be the
chairman of the ways aud means committee.
The establishment OF this conviction is causing
considerable anxiety among some of Mr..
Mills friends. who regard it as matter Of the
most serious consequence TO the democratic
party. They explain that Mr.. Mills has not at
any time acted sullenly about his defeat, and
that he has given no evidence Of hostility or
resentment on account of il.
PAINTING OF LINCOLN.
In the Senate today Mr. Voorhees, introduced
bill appropriating $4,000 for the purchase
of a life-size oil painting of Abraham Lincoln
by Geo. W. Travis. The painting is to be hung
In the United States Capitol building.
TO RI OR iASlzE THE ARMY.
Senator Pre- or today introduced q bill to
increase the eft cheney of the infantry branch
of the army by providing that each regiment
of the infantry shall consist of the enlisted men
now authorized by law, to be organ
lied into battalions at the Presidents
discretion and officered by the
same number OF senior officers at
present, with the addition of some junior ofi-
GERS for the two new companies contem-
plated in the bill Original vacancies created
are to be filled by promotion according to
seniority in the infantry arm, subject to the ex-
animation prescribed by an act passed last
Congress
In time of war the personnel of the officers is
to be increased by one major four first heuten-
ants and four second lieutenants, and any va
cancies existing are to be filled as in time Of
peace.
REPRESENTATIVE oFERRALL IN DEMAND.
Representative O'Ferrall of Virginia has re-
ceived AZ invitation from the Virginia Society
Of Atlanta. Ga, TO deliver the address for that
society in Atlanta on the occasion of the cele-
bration Of Gen. Robert E. Lees birthday jan
uary IS. He has received a similar invitation
from the Pickett Post for the celebration at
Richmond. Before he received the latter he
had already practically agreed to accept the
invitation to Atlanta SO he will probably 90 to
Atlanta.
The letter CT invitation from Georgia conveys
an expression OF appreciation OF the part Mr..
OFerrail took in assisting in the election of
Speaker Crisp and says that the GeorgiaYs will
be under additional Obligations to him if he
Will accept the invitation. The invitation is
very urgent, promising grand reception and
banquet.
Mr.. scHLLISaER's CLAIM.
Senator German has introduced a bill con-
ferrins jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to
hear and determine the claims Of John ]
Schillinger for compensation as to the laying
of the artificial stone pavements in and about
the Capitol grounds.
REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN.
Senator Gibson Of Louisiana has offered
joint resolution providing that William Preston
Johnston Of Louisiana be appointed to fill
the vacancy on the board of regents
Of the Smithsonian Institution caused
by the resignation of Noah Porter
of Connecticut. The resolution also provides
for the reappointment of Henry Cope of Penn
sylvania and N. c. Meigs OF this city. whose
terms Of office expire on the Goth instant
THE WAGE WORKERS POLITICAL ALLIANCE.
'The Wage Workers Political Alliance" has
made its appearance once more in the halls Of
Congress Senator PETER is the medium
through which the alliance gives its alleged
ideas to the public.
UNNATURALlzED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Departmental employees who are not fully
naturalized had better hurry up if they desire to
continue on Uncle SamueIs pay roll Senator
Galiinger has introduced q bill providing for
the immediate discharge Of all unnaturalized
servants OF the government.
MR.. OWENS NAME SENT IN
There is no truth in the statement. that the
President had withheld the nomination of W.
Owen, commissioner of immigration. Mr.
Owen 8 name was sent in with the first batch Of
nominations on December 10.
THE LIFE-sAvING SERVICE.
Senator Frye has introduced in the Senate
bill authorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury
to appoint an assistant superintendent for the
life-saving district comprising the coast of
Rhode Island (Which is hereby created) at a
compensation of $1,000. The bill also fixes
the salary of the keepers of all stations and
houses of refuge at 81 600 per annum and the
compensation of all surfmen at the rate of SIS
per month when employed.
ToBUY THE coUNTERPoIsE BATTERY.
Senator German has introduced a bill APP
propriating the sum Of $780, 600 with which the
Secretary Of War may negotiate for the pur-
chase VI the .'counterpoise battery" patents
now owned by Mrs. Genieveve Kennon.
THE NEW DRILL REGULATIONS.
Senator Henderson yesterday offered joint
resolution providing for the printing and
distribution by the government of the new drill
regulations. These are to be as follows: i, 500
cavalry, 500 artillery and %, 900 infantry
They are to be equitabiy distributed between
the governors OF states and territories.
WAR. CLAIM.
Senator Carlisle (Ky.) has introduced a bill
in the Senate directing the Secretary Of War to
appoint a commission to ascertain the facts
concerning the taking of property for the use
of the United States army at Cynthiana, KY,
in 1864.