The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-20

Worlds Fair appropriation there was quite
full attendance of members this morning;
1he first business in order was prlvilegeu
report by the Committee on Rules on tbe
resolution recently introduced by Mr. fltch
Dem., n. y citing that there had been
gross abuses in the administration ann
supervision OF the election laws in the city
and county OF New York. by which the right
of suffrage had been denied to many people
and authorizing the Speaker TO appoint
special committee of fve members 70 inVeS-
tigate the election laws and methods. so lar
as they relate to the election of congress
men. and report 10 the House at the next
session of Congress.
Mr. Catchings Dem, Miss) demanded
the previous question on the adoption OF the
resolution. The resolution was adopted
yeas. l5l nays, nOne--the Republicans re-
fusing TO vote.
On motion Of Mr. McMilln Dem. Tenn
the resolution fixing final adjournment on
the 18th instant. reported by the Commit
tee on Ways and Means, wss laid over for
the present.
The House then went into Committee Of
the Whole on the Sundry Civil Approprla-
ton bill (Mr. Lester. Of Georgia. IN the
chair. the pending amendment being the
appropriation for the Worlds Fair. and the
House proceeded to vote on the amend
ments offered.
The increase made By the Senate in ap-
preparation for Government exhibits from
s3i65O0 TO $500. 900 was disagreed TO also u
all increases Of the Senate relating 80 the
Worlds Columbia commission.
When the five million souvenir coin clause
was reached. Mr.. Atkinson (Kep.. IA
offered Nh amendment forbidding any use OF
the appropriation until satisfactory proof ls
given by the fair authorities that NJ intOx.-
eating liquors shall be sold except for medi-
-.
called for a separate vote on his amendment.
The Chair decided that no separate vote
could be taken on an amendment to motion
to concur in the Senate amendment. Inc
propositions went together.
Mr.. Atkinson appealed from the Chairs
decision, but afterwards withdrew IT.
Dir. Chipman Dem. Mich. renewed the
appeal, but also withdrew 1t.
The Atkinson amendment was then de-
feated-yeas. Al: nays, l49.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Pat
terson Dem. Tenn and voted down, ap-
pTOpriating $50. 900 for statistical informa-
tion regarding the moral religious and edu-
catonal development of the colored race.
The vote now recurred on the Senate
proposition approprating $500, ,OO0
The amendment was disagreed to-yeas,
81; nays. li6.
TO CLOSE TIE FAIR oG SUNDAY.
The item of $500. 900 for medals and di-
plomas. committees on awards, judges and
iures of awards. clerks. stenographers
stationery. printing, postage and inclden-
tai expenses WAS disagreed 10, but the ap-
prOpriation of S43. 900 for fifty thousand
bronze medals and diplomas was concurred
in. The Senate amendment closing the
fair on Sunday was agreed to-ayes lO2,
noes ".
Dir. O'Neill Dem. MOI offered an
amendment TO the bill making it unlawful
for any officer Of the Government or Of the
District Of Columbia authorized TO make
contracts TO contract with hny person or
corporation who employs Pinkerton detec-
tives or any other association employing
armed guards. and fofbidding their employ
nnent in the Government service or by the
District of Columbia. The amendment was
agreed to-ayes, ia: noes. 22-and the COM
mittee then arose and reported the bill TO
the House.
The previous question was ordered on the
bill and amendments.
Separate votes were asked on various
amendments. including those relating 10
the geological survey. the Sunday closing
item Of the Worlds Fair and the approprl-
alton for various lighthouses.
All the Senate amendments increasing the
appropriations for lighthouses and fos
signals or adding new stations were non
cOncurred IN.
Mr.. O'Ne.lls amendment regarding the
employment of PinkertOn detectives was
agreed tO-yeas. l59, nays, 33.
On motion of Alr. Bankhead (Dem.. Ala. }
the Senate amendments - the appropria-
tlons for the geological survey were con-
Cured in.
The Senate amendment approprating
$1,000 900 for the Worlds Fair was not con-
ourred in-yeas. 1913; nays, ll0.
The House reversed the action Of the
Committee of the Whole to-day and non-
concurred in the amendment approprlating
S43, 900 for bronze medals.
The amendment closing the Exposition
on Sunday WAS concurred in-yeas, 147;
nays. 6l.
Mr. Forney (Dem., Ala) submitted the
conference report on the Fortihcations APP
preparation bill. which was agreed to.
On the motion Of Mr.. Durborow (Dem..
H. a resolution was passed authorizing
tho Secretary of the Interior 10 send models
and inventions made by women to the
Worlds Fair.
The Sundrv Civil bill with amendments
was then passed. and conference was
ordered. Mr. Holman Dem. Ind, Mr..
Sayres Dem, Tex. and Mr.. Bingham
(Rep., Pa. J being appointed conferrees,
The conference report on the Fortifica-
tons bill was agreed to, and the House then
adjourned until tomorrow.