New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-19
PROCEEDINGS IN The HOUSE.
THE BILL TO REGULATE PUBLIC PMNTING-MR
MILLS's RETURN.

THE BIIL TO REGULATE PUBLIC PRuNTING-MR
MILLS's RETURN.
Washington. Jan. 1S.-When the House met al noo'
Mr. Reilly OF Pennsylvania, asked unanimous cohso'
for the immediate consideration OF resolution Calling
on the Secretary OF the Treasury for information ms 10
what amount OF money has been APPROPRIATED ana IS
available under the act Of April %, 1880, relating 10
the Worlds Exposition at Chicago. and what amount
NJ money so appropriated has been expended. with An
ltemized statement showing to whom IL has been PAID
and for what purpose. Adopted
Mr.. Durborow, OF Illinois. asked for the immediate
consideration Of resolutions authorizing the select com
mittee on the Worlds Fair 10 have printed such docu
ments and papers it may deem necessary relative
to the matters referred TO It, Mr. oates, OF Aiabaha
objected and the resolution was referred
The following bills were introduced and referred
By Mr. Loud Of Callfornia-To prohibit the carrying
OF Chinese into the United states whether subjects OF
the Chinese Empire or otherwise o
by Mr. Rayncr Of Maryland Suspending the opera
ton Of the law governing the discovery OF guano Islands
y By Mr. stout OF lchgan-Reducing the duty on
sewing thread and cersin manufactures OF iron ana
By Mr. buchanan, Of New-Jerscy-Authorzing the
survey for ship canal from the Delaware River to the
Atlantic Coast or Rartap Bay, as the engineers may
By Mr. lIarter Of Oho-To increase the revenue and
supply IN additional circulating medium
i!y Mr. snow. f Ilinos-Grantng lands TO honoraby
discharged soldiers Of the War Of the Rebellion.
By Mr. Bankhead. Of Alabama--To reduce taxation
and Increase the volume Of circulation.
I,y Mr. simpson, II kansas-Repealing portions OF
he act making the gold dollar the unit Of value.
The House then proceeded to the consideration OF
tho bill relating 10 public printing and binding ana
for the distribution Of public documents The reading
Of the bill consumed nearly two hours. Little atten-
lion was accorded to 1.-THE first reading OF Dill
being usually formal matter. Mr.. Mills, OF Texas,
entered the hall during this practical recess aud was
warmly greeted by his party colleagues speaker pro
tenn McMln (having called Mr.. Oates. Of Alabama, To
tho chair went upon the floor and had long CON
ference with Mr. NILS who Is looking In much better
health than before he went upon his southern trip.
Mr.. Richardson Of Tennessee, made brief ex-
PLANTATION Of the provisions Of the bill. dwelling cs-
pcclay on the features relating 10 the distribution Oh
public documents The changes In this respect ne
said would result in a considerable saving to the Gov
eminent. The most important legislation proposal
was t.t providing for the appointment VI supcrl-
tcndent OF documents, who snail have general super
vision Of the distribution Of all public documents.
lie quoted statistics show that during the last ten
years the appropriations for public printing had IN
creased from 81 OF 900 to S3.63y.OOO. II was unc
that ~ome steps should be taken Ia reduce expenditures
I'm thl, branch o the public service TIE matter was
then laid over. 80, -,..,.
Mr Turpin OF Alabama, introduced bill permitting
Natlona. banks to lend money on real estate kc-
ferrei.
The House then adjourned.