The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-06
THE HOUSE.
McMnlin of Tennessee Chosen Speaker
Pro Tenn.


McMiIlin of Tennessee Chosen Speaker
Pro Tenn.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The scene on the
floor of the House this morning was lively
one There was large attendance of mem
bers and visitors. At noon the House was
called to order by Clerk Kerr, who stated
that ho regretted to announce the Illness of
the Speaker, and declared the only business
in order was the election of the Speaker
pro tenn. On motion Of Springer of Illinois
McMillin of Tennessee was elected Upon
his taking tie chair he WAS warmly ap-
plauded by his party colleagues.
Catchlngs, from the Committee on Rules,
reported a resolution providing that Tues
day shall he considered bill day." when
public bills shall be introduced under the
call of States and private bills shall be pre-
sented through petition. After being
amended as to the number of copies of
each pill to be printed, the resolution was
agreed to.
Mills of Texas was granted an indefinite
leave of absence.
Wilson of Kentucky and Buchanan of
Virginia appeared at the bar of the House
ana took :he oath of Office.
The House is now engaged in the work of
referring measures introduced by members
under the call OF States. Every Repre-
sentative is fortified with large number of
| measures. and the prospects are that the
call will not be completed within two days.
KilgOre of Texas objected to the request
of Bl0unt OF Georgia for the immediate con-
sideration Of the Senate resolution author
iZing the Secretary of the Navy to use a
naval vessel or to charter ship to convey
food 10 the starving inhabitants OF Russia.
Under the call by States a large number
of bills were introduced, among them {:
Authorizing national banking men to loan
money on real estate securities; to regulate
immigration.
By Breckinridge of Arkansas-For the
admission of Indian Territory rs State.
By Geary Of California-TO absolutely
prohibit the coming OF Chinese into the
| United States
BY Camlnetti of California-For the estab-
| liShment of a gun-factory at Benicia; also
| prohibiting aliens from holding offices OF
| trust under the Government.
BY McKenna of Ca!iforn;a-TO extend the
bonded period for distilled spirits; also to
encourage silk culture in California
BY Townsend of Colorado-To regulate
the free coinage of silver.
By Watson of Georgia-TO place jute
bagging, corn ties and binding twine on the
| free list.
BY Lane of Illinois-To tax trusts.
By Cooper of Indiaua-For an inveStga-
| tlon of the Pension Bureau.
By Martin of 1ndiana-To repeal the
sugar-bOunty law.
By Bowman of Iowa-To establish a
| mint at Council BluitS.
BY Simpson of Kansas-To prohibit usury
| also 10 establish department OF finance
| and commerce.
BY Goodnight of Kentueky-Placng salt
| on the free list.
BY McCreary of Kentucky-Amending
| the rules regarding the appropriation
! bills as set forth yesterday; also placing
| tin plate and agricultural implements on
| the free list.
By Boatner of LOusiana-FOr the inn
| provement of the Mississippi River; also
! proposing a constitutional amendment to
prohibit lotteries.
BY Chipman of Massachusetts-To pre-
vent aliens from holding certain positions
and doing certain work in the United
| States, designed to check the evil COM
! planned of by the labor organizations Of
] aliens working daily in the United States
while residents Of Canada.
BY Morse of MasSachusetts-To repeal
| the long and short haul and pooling clauses
! in the Interstate Commerce Act; also to
| prevent the opening on Sunday~of any ex-
| position where appropriations to be made
| by the United States are expended.
by Andrews of Massachusetts-Pla lacing
raw wool on the free list; also rspealing
| the law authorizing the purchase Of silver.
| By O'Neiil of MisS0uri-TO reduce letter
postage to one cent.
| BY KEN of NebraSka-FOr the issue of an
| adequate volume of full Legal tender coin
and paper money; for the classification OF
the funds in the Treasury and the estab-
lishment of a general system of Government
banking.
BY O'Donnell of Miehigan-To extend
Tree mail delivery in rural communities,
! appropriating SS.000,000 for the first year.
| BY Caldwell of Ohio-To prevent desc
Grafton IF the United States flag.
Bills were introduced and referred for the
erection of number Of public buildings
| Among la
| Fresno, San Diego. SAP Francisco, Ala
media, Oakland, Butte City and Helena
| Mont.
The call OF the States was then suspended
325 bills having been turned in. Picker Of
South Dakota announced the death of hi!
former colleague, John i. Gamble, and thu
House. as mark Of respect TO the memory
] OF The deccasel. then adllnrnel.