Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-13
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viding for an investigation Of Judge Aleck
Boarman Of the western district Of Louisiana
Referred.
On motion Of Mr.. blanchard QIA) the CON-
mistee on rivers and hsrbors was granted leave
to sat during the sessions Of the House.
Mr.. Oates ala offered a resolution direct
ing the committee on printing 60 inquire by
what authority the compiler of the Con-
sressional Directory embraced the appendix, to
ascertain the additional cost thereof and
whether the same should be omitted in future
Mr.. Belknap (Mich) introduced bill to
reorsaniZe the infantry and artillery branches
OF the army. Referred.
THE A. PER CENT BONDS.
on motion OF Mr.. Bland of Missouri Q reeo-
luton was adopted calling on the Secretary of
the treasury for information as to whether at
G s uine since the Al per cent bonds became
uue mere has been sufficient funds in the treas
~ pay the same and. ii so. by what au-
anotI'y ne has assumed to continue such bonds
a. per cent and why the same were not paid
at the time they were due.
ferred: "N
BY Mr. zimmerman pa ITO extend the
itants. Va WV" '
BY Mr.. Wilson CMo. For the Classification
OF clerks IN first and second-class post Offices
Dy MT. cutting Gal For the construction
vi revenue cutter for Use at San Francesca.
By Mr. atson tGa. TO cover into the treas
ury the 800 100000 of gold reserve now held
Tor the redemption of Z. :. notes.
BY Mr.. Caminetti (Cal declaring Stock
ton. Sacramento and Marysville, Cal, ports of
delivery.
BY Mr.. Morse Mass For tho appointment,
OF clerks to Representatives.
Bills were also introduced and referred for
puolc buildings at Lincoln and South Omaha,
THE HoUK EULoGIEs.
On motion Of Mr.. Taylor (Tenn.) Saturday,
30th instant, was set apart for the delivery of
eulogies in respect to the late Leonidas c.
Houk of Tennessee.
On motion of Mr.. Richardson Tenn Satur-
day next was set apart for the consideration of
binding and the distribution OF public doca-
ments.
COMMITTEE CLERKs.
Mr.. Rusk (Md.), chairman OF the committee
| on accounts, reported a resolution designating
the committees which shall be authorized to en-
ploy clerks.
The resolution provides for the appointment
OF thlrty-seveE clerks.
A minority export, signed by Messrs. Seerley
(lowa) and Dickersoa tKy), provides Tor the
appointment of but twenty-four clerks.
Mr.. Boatner Ia.) offered an amendment
authorizing Representatives TO appoint private
secretaries at salary of Sl25 a month.
The reports and pending amendment were
ordered printed in the Record and their con-
| sideratlon went over until tomorrow.
The following bills were introduced and re-
ferred.
TO REPEAL THE SINKING FUND LAW.
By Mr.. Lewis Ala. ITO repeal the law Great
ing a sinking fund.
BY Mr.. Hopkins GIL ITO fix the salaries Of
postal clerks.
AGAINST SUBSIDIES.
Mr.. Holman Ind asked unanimous consent
for the immediate consideration of a resolu-
ton declaring it to be the Judgment o,
the Hoase that the granting Of subsidies
or bourties by Congress in money
public land. bonds by Endorsement
| or by pledge of the public credit. TO promote
special private industries or enterprises. indie
pendent OF the constitutional power of Con-
gress. Is rnj just and impolitlc and in manifest
conflict with the spirit of republican institu-
| tons 1t is further resolved that in view of
| the present condition of the treasury, and
| because efficient and honest government can
| only be assured bv the frugal expenditure of
| the public money, while unnecessary and lavish
expenditure under any and all conditions lead
| inevitably 20 vcnal and corrupt methods in
public affairs. no money ought TO be appro-
priated by Congress from the public treasury
| except such as is manifes.ly necessary to carry
on the several departments, frugally, efficiently
| and honestly administered.
Mr.. Holman demanded the previous ques-
| ton. and Mr. Myers La moved the reference
OF the resolution to the committee on ways aud
means. Lost-56 to lis.
| Mr.. Henderson Qowa) thought that an OPP
portunity should be given for debate.
| Mr.. Mckenna (Cal. suggested that the sec
ond resolution, il adopted, defeated every bill
| that had been or could be introduced except
such referred to department affairs
Mr.. Henderson Qowa) inquired whether de-
bate would be in order after the previous ques-
| ton was ordered.
The Speaker pro tenn. replied that it would
not, in his opinion.
Mr.. REEDS SARCASTIC REMARK
Mr.. Reed (Me.) corroborated this opinion
and added with sarcasm: "And this House
will cease to be a deliberative body" The
| repetition of the charge, which had so fire.
| quently been hurled against himself, caused
the House, democrats and republicans, to
break into a roar of laughter.
The yeas and nays were demanded. resulting
yeas, 15i; nays. So political division, the.ai-
| lance members voting against the previous
| question in order that there might be debate.
When the vote was announced Mr.. Holman
asked luminous consent thai an hours de-
bate on G lch side be allowed.
| Mr.. lie u wanted two hours OF a side and TO
| this NJ. Holman consented.
Mr.. moson Ct Kansas asked If this arrange
| mcnt Included two hours for the peoples party
as well as the republican and democratic parties.
| [Laughter.l
The Speaker said he assumed that the divis-
| ion Of time would be between those in favor Of
the resolution and those against it-four hours
in all and not six, as the inquiry of the gentle
| man from Kansas might imply.
Mr.. Bankhead Miss introduced o BIZ; to
impose an income tax.
On motion OF Mr.. Breckenridge of Kentucky
the debate on Mr.. Holman's resolution was
postponed until tomorrow. when, as he said,
| they might have pleasant day OF it,"
The House then, at 2:l5 pm, adjourned
until tomorrow
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