The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-12

IInnse OF KenresrntatIves


The rule for the introduction of bills, joint
resolutions. &C.. was continued by order OF
the House to-day. and the roll OF States was
again called. resulting IN the addition OF
about 800 public measures % the calendar
None of these were Of importance aside from
duplicates of measures heretofore introduced
Resolutions We're presented and referred pro-
vidiug for Investigations ot various Directs
the principal one being introduced by Mr.
Simpson. of Kansas, and asked FOR an lnve5-
tigation of the Department Of Agriculture.
There was % little political breeze over the
introduction OF q resolution by Mr.. Dockery
calling for statement from the secretary OF
the Treasury of the uneXpended balances OF
appropriations for the fiscal year ended June
80 1881 and OF the expenditures chargeable
10 the first half of 1892. His purpose was 70
ret the facts IN support of tho statement ne
made in hls speech last Wednesday as 10 the
condition of the Treasury, which had been
challenged by other members OF the Commit,
tee Oh Appropriations. The incident passed
Oh good uatur8dly. but attracted the atten-
ton OF the whole House. being the first party
controversy OF the session.
prNKFRrON DETECTIVE AGENCY.
Repres entatiye Watson. OF Georgia, to-day
introduced q resolution instructng the House
Committee on the Judiciary to investigate
the pinkertOn Detective Agency to eAalL-.e
its charter 10 inquire into its methods and
men 1t maintains upon what terms these
men are used or can be employed as militia,
and 10 repOrt whether such organization,
either in its charter or lts operation, NlOiales
the Constitution of the nited States pre-
amble 10 the resolution recites that such
an agency Is known TO exist IN certain
States. and is said % MAINTAIN an armed
force of IS 00J men. whose purpose IS o. act
as militia in certain States 20 quell disturb
ancss between employers and employees by
use O. force and blOOtshed. The preamble,
IN conclusion SAYS that such an organization
is liable 10 be used for the most dangerous
objects. and is a menace 10 the civil lnstitu-
tous of this country.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.
Mr. Breckenridge. OF Kentucky, introduced
a resolution rocitlng the issuauces by the
State Department OF a circular letter 10 the
several governments which have not made re-
ciprocal trade arrangements with the
United States notifying them OF the
fact that on the 18th of March next
the President will impose retallatory
duties upon the products OF those
countries under section oil the Mckinley
bill and directing the Committee on Ways
and Means 10 report al amendment 10 the
tariff bll renealing the said third section and
authorizing the President 20 declare the ports
OF tho United States open 10 free import of
product OF such countries IN the American
hemisphere as are admitted free of duty 10
these countries the products of this country.
Mr. Simpson, of Kansas. asked immediate
consideration Of the resolution reciting the
importance of the Agricultural Department
and asking an investigation of rumors that It's
reports are not circulated with due regard
for the benefit Of the farmers Of the country,
ana that tie department is made a refuge for
incompetent persons as employees.
Mr. Hopkins. OF Illinois. objected TO lmme-
d;ote consideration and moved It's referencet TO
tLe Committee on Ways and Means. ms was
defeated and the resolution sent to the Com
mittee on Rules. ..,
The House then, at 240, adjourned until
tomorrow.