Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-27

duties.
BY Mr.. Hseock the reckoning
OF time throughout the United States
by Mr.. Sawysr--TO promote the efficiency OF
tie revenue cutter service.
Mr. Carlisle offered = resolution calling on
the Postmaster General for information as to
ana Etth-ciass postmasters IN Alabama, Ar
kansas. Kansas, Kentucky and Illinois. Laid
over without action.
THE AAdUIRR COLLECTION OF AUTodRAPEs
Mr.. German offered a resolution instructing
the committee or the library to inquire into
and report on the advisability Of the purchase
OF Certain collection of autographs and his
torical papers II possession of the executor of
James G. Mcguire of Washington. d. c., known
Is the Madison collection. Agreed to.
Mr. Plast offered n resolution, which was re-
ferred to the committee on contingent *
penses, lnstructny the committee on terri
tories to inquire into the resource. of the dis
trict OF Alaska, the character of the occupa-
tons and social conditions OF its inhabitants-
white. Indian and mixed blood--its form and
system Of government, its laws. and whether
they are enforced or are allowed to be yio-
lated. and what other and further legislation is
necessary for the better government and pro-
lection OF ITS people, WITT power to send tor
persons and papers.
Mr.. BLAIR AND CHINA.
Mr. Morgan offered resolution directing the
Secretary OF State TO send to the Senate copies
OF the correspondence with the Chinese govern
ment relating to the non-acceptance of Hon.
Henry NJ. Blair as minister TO China.
MI Hoar suggested the resolution should
request the President to furnish the CORE
spondence, if, in his Judgment, not incousist-
ent with the public welfare.
Mr.. Morgan did not agree with Mr. Hoar on
that point. He merely wanted to know the
objections asserted against Mr.. Blair by the
Chinese government and the action taken by
the government Of the United States
Mr. Blair had bsen confirmed in
stantly by the Senate. and. SO far
Is the Senate was concerned. there had been
the stronges: affirmation OF Mr.. B,air's fitness
to represent the United States government in
China or anywhere else. The matter had lin
gered along for some time and Mr.. Blair had
resigned the position. In view Of the question
now presented (alluding to the objs lection of the
Chilean government to Mr.. Esan) it Was i'm
portant TO know what was the established limo
OF procedure on the part Of the government OF
ths I nited States. There was no more important
question connected with tbs diplomatic service.
TIE cAsR NOT CLOSED.
Mr.. Hoar would have no objection TO the
resolution as offered if the transaction to
which it alluded vas a completed one, but he
did not understand that it WAS
The attitude OF the Chinese government
might yet be changed. and the publication of
what had been already said by its representa-
tive might interfere with that change IL
seemed to him, therefore, that the Senate should
have the Usual course OF requesting the
President to furnish the correspondence if he
deemed it not incompatible with the public in
terests.
THE RESOLUTION MODIFIED.
The discussion on this point was further par
ticipated in by Mr.. Teller. who saw no reason
why the Secretary OF State should not be de-
sired to furnish the correspondence; by Mr.
Chandler, WHO took the contrary view,
not considering the matter completed
one; by MIR. Sherman, who agreed
with Mr.. Chandler and said that Mr.
Blair resignation had not been accepted. and
by Mr.. Morgan. who modified the resolution so
As to request the President to furnish the cor
respondence If not Incompatible with the pub
lie interests. In that form there was 70 objec-
ton to 1t and 1t was agreed to.
MI. CHILToN's CASE SETTLED
The resolution heretofore reported by Mr.
Hoar from the committee on privileges and
elections declaring Mr.. Chiffon Of Texas enti-
tied to retain his scat in the Senate was taken
up, discussed briefly and agreed to
without division.
The Senate then proceeded to business on
the calendar.
Bills for the erection OF public buildings
were then taken up and several were passed.
while others after debate were laid aside
When the hour Of 2 O'Clock arrived
tho Mexican award bill (tho La Abra) claim
came up as the unfinished business, the Reno
bill going over without action.
Mr.. Morgan continued his argument In favor
of tho Mexican award bill
HOUSE
The attendance in the House this morning
WAS very meager. On motion of Mr.. Hall
(Minn.) bill was passed amending the net for
the construction OF o bridge across the Miss
issippi river at South st. Paul. MINI.
AN oLEoHARaARINE AMENDMENT.
Ar. Hatch (Mo) introduced bill providing
that all oleomargarine transported into any
state or territory or remaining therein for use.
consumption, sale or storage shall upon ar
rival in such state or territory be- subject to the
laws thereof. enacted In the exercise of its pub
lilo powers, In the same manner az though such
oieomargarine had been produced in such state
or territory. and shall not DO exemp qthsrefrom
by reason Of being introduced in original pack
ages or otherwise.
The Speaker stated that the bill would under
the rules 60 TO the Judiciary committee. but
Mr.. Hatch moved its reference to the commit
Tee on agriculture.
Mr.. Hatch's motion prevailsd-ycss. les;
nays. 108-and the bill was referred to the COM
mittee on agriculture.
Nm. MARTIN WANTS MORE conREsPoSpxScz.
Mr.. Martin Qnd.) offered . resolution calling
on Inc fIcblCeut 70 bTansuit W tuS mouse al
correspondence had by him. by the Secretary
of State by the Secretary OF War, by the Sec
rotary Of the Navy, by she U. s. minister
| to Chile and by all other public officials
| Of the United States, including officers Of
| the Un;ts,l States navy with each other and
| with any public officials Of Chile upon matters
concerning the republic Of Chile during the
Balmaceda regime aud since the overthrow Of
the regime 10 all matters OF public affairs OF
both the United States and Chile
growing out OF or connected with
she existence, beginning and over
| throw OF the Balmacedan regime and the es-
| Enlistment and continuance Of the present
| government Of Chile. Referred to the COM
mittee on foreign affairk
A number Of bills Of little public import
| ance we're introduced and referred
| H. 1HxD's suooEsrIox.
Hr. nssd Of Maine suggested that
Il would b prssssabls 70 have The