The state chronicle., 1892-12-15

spectators. Most of Mr.. Georges speech
was devoted to description and criti
clsm of the modes of business in the
New York cotton exchange, which he
characterized as an ''eleemosynary insti
tutlon," mentioning frequently its s'un-
hallowed traffic" in "phantom bales"
He spoke for over two hours but had not
finished when he yielded for the busi
ness. The anti option bill went over
without action.
The resolution offered yesterday by
Mr.. Daniel, of Virginia, calling for in
formation on the subject of the civil
service was taken up and agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Chandler, the com
mlttee on in migration and on failed nat
lonal banks were authorized to continue
their inquiries during the present ses-
sion.
After short executive session the SEN
ate 4 30 adjourned till to morrow.
House of Representatives.
CAPITOL, WASHINGTON, Dec 14.-Iu
the house this morning Mr.. Cobb, of
Missouri, reported bill from the com
mlttee on war claims for reference to the
private calendar. 1t is for the relief of
the heirs Of Virginia lady who bore
the historic names of Mary Ann Ran
dolph Custis Lee The amount involved
in the bill is $217,O0G. The bill was
originally introduced by Mr.. O'Ferrall, of
Virginia.
After a number of bridge bills were
passed, the house went into committee
of the whole, DeArmond, of Missouri. in
the chair, on the army appropriation
| bill
Mr.. Cultivate, of Ohio, chairman OF
the committee on military affairs, made q
statement as to the appropriations car
ried by the bill. They were $24, ,2O2, 74O,
against appropriations for the current
fiscal year of s24, 2s8, ,45O, and against an
estimate of $50, 922, s56 for the coming
year.
The bill having been read for amend
ments, Mr., Antony, of Texas, cast 6
firebrand into the committee. He offered
an amendment providing that before {
retired officer or retired enlisted mar
shall be paid any part of his pay as suct
retired man, the secretary of war shall
ascertain if such person receives pay
from the government in any other officia
capacity and if such is the case, he shal
not receive pay under this act. Mr.
Antony in behalf of his amendment citet
the case of a postmaster in his congres
sional district, who was upon the retired
list of the army, and who was also re
ceiving a pension from the government
Mr.. Bingham, of Pennsylvania, siren
uously opposed the amendment, and re
ferred to the cases of General Syckles an,
General Rosec-ans-to both of whom b
passed high compliment-in order t
impress the house with the desirabilit
Of rejecting the proposition.
, He was ably seconded by Mr.. Outh
waite, of Ohio, and without division tn
amendment was rejected
The committee of the whole havip
arisen and the bill having been reporte
. to the house, Mr.. Antony moved to re
commit to the committee ON military al
fairs with instruction to the committe
to report it back amendad in the name
in which it would have been had h
former motion prevailed. This was r.
{ jected; and the bill passed-heading Ii
! procession of the appropriation bills
the second session of the Fifty secon
{ congress.
a On motion of Mr.. Outhwaite, of Obi
:. senate joint resolution was passe
n authorizing the secretary of war to r
IS ceive for military instructions at We
It Point Francisco Alcantsra, of Venezuel
e The house then adjourned.