Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-06
THE HOUSE.

Nearly 400 New Bills introduced Yester-
day-The Legislative Mill at Work Again
in Earnest-Some Peculiar PROPOSE
tions-CraDEs to the Front
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 5.-The scene
on the floor of the House this morning
was lively one. There was a large at
tendance of members, and as this was prac-
tically the first business day of the House
of the .Fifty-first Congress, it attracted
many visitors, who went from member to
member, offering suggestions as to meas
ures which should be introduced, or solicit
ing offices for themselves or friends. The
galleries, although not crowded, were well
filled, and their occupants surveyed the
scene with attentive interest. Everywhere
New Years greetings were exchanged, and
the utmost good feeling and fraternity
prevailed, and for the nonce political and
personal animosity seemed to be eradi-
Gated.
At noon the House was called to order by
Clerk Kerr who stated that he regretted to
announce the illness of the Speaker, and
declared the only business in order was the
election of Speaker pro tenn. On motion
of Mr.. Springer, of Illinois, the honor of
Millin, of Tennessee, who, on taking the
chair, was warmly applanded.
The chaplain in his opening prayer in
voked the divine blessing upon the
Speaker and the Speaker pro TEN.
Economy in the Printing of Bills.
Mr. Catchings of Mississippi, from the
Committee on Rules, presented a resolution
providing that to-day shall be considered as
''bill day." when public bills shall be in
troduced under call of States, and private
bills shall be accepted through the petition
box. Of public bills 500 copies shall be
printed, but upon private bills Mr.. Nc
Creary, of Kentucky, entered his objection.
He thought it would be better to have a
small number of copies printed, and offered
an amendment providing for the printing of
100 copies of private measures.
After some discussion Mr.. Catchings ac-
cepted Mr.. McCreary's amendment provid-
ing for the printing of 100 copies of private
bills The resolution, as amended, was
agreed to.
Mr.. Mills, of Texas, was granted indefinite
leave of absence.
Mr.. Wilson, of Kentucky, and Mr.. Bu-
chanan, of Virginia, appeared at the bar of
the House and took the oath of office.
Public Bills introduced Yesterday.
bills were introduced and referred:
For the appointment of special commit
tee to investigate the operation and effect of
the customs administration act. Authoriz-
ing national banking associations to loan
money on real estate securities To define
and punish blackmailing. To regulate i'm
migration.
By Mr.. Breckenridge, of Arkansas-For
the admission of the Indian Territory as
State.
By Mr.. Geary, of California-To abso-
lutely prohibit the coming of Chinese into
the United States; also, for the foreclosure
of the mortgages of the Union and Central
Pacific Railroads.
By Mr.. Camenitti, of California-For the
establishment OF a gun factory at Benicia,
Cal. also, prohibiting aliens from holding
offices of trust under the Government of the
United States.
By Mr.. McKenna, of California-To ex-
tend the bonded period of distilled spirits;
also, to encourage silk culture in Cali
fornia-
By Mr. Townsend, of Colorado-For the
free coinage of silver.
The Russian Aid Project Delayed.
AT this point Mr.. Blount, of Georgia,
asked unanimous consent for the immediate
consideration of the Senate resolution
authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to
employ United States vessel to transport,
for the inhabitants of Russia, suffering from
want Of sustinence,, but Mr.. Kilgore of
Texas, objected The introduction of bills
then continued, as follows:
By Mr.. Watson, of Georgia-To place
jute bagging, jute, iron ties and binding
twine on the free list; also, to prevent the
payment, in advance, by the Secretary of
the Treasury, of interest bonds; also, TO
create an income tax.
By Mr. Lane, of Illinois-To tax trusts.
By Mr.. Williams, of 1llinois-To ascer-
tain who first suggested the Pan American
Congress
By Mr.. Shively, of Indiana-For the
election of postmasters by the vote of the
people
By Mr. Holman, of Indiana-To main
tain the purity of the ballot box.
BY Mr.. Cooper, of Indiana-For the in
vestigation of the administration of the
Pension Bureau.
One Against the Sugar Bounty.
By Mr.. Martin, of Indiana-!To repeal the
sugar bounty law.
BY Mr.. Henderson, of Iowa-To institute
an investigation touching the management
of the Chicago exposition and appropria-
tions therefor.
lishment of mint at Council Bluffs.
BY Mr.. Otis, of Kansas-To change the
monetary system, to reduce interest and to
provide for loans on land.
By Mr.. Simpson, of Kansas-To prohibit
Usury; also, to establish a department of
finance and commerce.
By Mr. Stone, of Kentucky-For the free
entry of lumber, tin plate and terne plate.
By Mr.. Caruth, of Kentucky-For the
sale of the old Custom House at Louisville.
By Mr.. Goodnight, of Kentucky-Plac-
ing salt on the free list
MIR. MoCreary's Cut-Of Measure.
By Mr.. McCreary, of Kentucky-Amend-
ing the rules SO as to require the various
House committees having in charge the
various general appropriation bills to re-
port the same within so days during the
long session and within 40 days during the
short session, after the meeting of Congress;
also, placing tin plate and agricultural i'm
plements on the free list; also, to regulate
the purchase and sale of dynamite and