Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-29
CAPITOL TOPICS.

THE ANTI-PINKERToN RESOLUTION.
The ti-Pinkerton resolution introduced by
Representative Watson Of Georgia was the sub
ject Of much discussion in the House commit
tee on Judiciary this morning The Farmers Al
nance representative made strong argument
in favor of his resolution and insisted that it
was the duty Of Congress TO investigate thor
oughly the abuses that had grown up under
the practices of Pinker tonism and take prompt
steps to suppress the quasi-militia organization
which had been fostered by capitalists alone,
and which. as the paid agent of monopoly, was
a constant menace to the liberty Of the COM
mon people.
Mr.. Oates OF Alabama asked some pertinent
questions of Mr.. Watson, and, while disclalm-
ing any desired to defend the practices of the
Pinkertons, expressed some doubts as to the
| ability of Congress to legislate upon this sub
| ject, which he considered a matter only to be
regulated or suppressed by the various state
legislatures.
The members Of the committee generally
seemed to share this opinion OF Mr.. Oates, and
it is likely the resolution of Mr.. Watson will
be reported unfayorably. In that event Mr..
Watson and his Farmers Alliance colleagues
express their intention of carrying the fight to
the House and insisting upon thorough in
vestigation of the methods of the Pirkertons
DETAILS TO THE WORLDS FAIR.
Chairman Cultivate has been authorized by
the House committee on military affairs TO
report favorably to the House the bill intro
duced by Mr.. Newberry authorizing the Secre-
tary of War at his discretion to detail for
special duty in connection with the worlds
Columbian exposition such officers Of the army
as may be required. the officers detailed to be
subject to no loss of pay or rank.
CHINESE IMMIGRATIoS.
Chinese immigration was the topic of discus
sion at the meeting Of the House committee on
immigration today. There are several bills be-
fore the committee having for their object the
prohibition OF Chinese immigration to the United
States, including that prepared by Chairman
Stump, which proposes to stop such immigra-
ton tor q period OF twenty years. There was
not quorum Of the committee present today.
and as q consequence the discussion was en-
tirely of an informal nature. Representatives
of labor and other organizations have expressed
a desire to be heard by the committee on the
matter coming under its jurisdiction. The
express their views. Mr.. NJ. II. Butler, who
represents Mr.. Powderly of the knights of
Labor, will probably be among the first who
will be heard by the committee.
JUDGE WOODS CASE.
The Senate judiciary committee. which has
had the matter of the confirmation OF Judge
Woods before it for some weeks, was in session
several hours today examining witnesses who
were summoned at the request of
senators anu NOOiueth, WHO arc
opposing confirmation. The principal
charge made is that Judge Woods decided one
way in one case and another way in a suisse
quent case, the object being to favor Col. Dud-
lev in the conspiracy case and prevent his
conviction. The witnesses examined this
morning were Leon o. Bailey, deputy
attorney general Of Indiana; Noble c.
Butler, clerk of the district court, and
Hon. Jas II. Rice ex-auditor of the state, ali Of
whom opposed confirmation. After hearing
these witnesses the committee took q recess.
1t is expected the hearing will be closed this
afternoon.
NATIONAL BANK LOANS
Representative Harter (ohio) today addressed
the House committee on banking and currency
in advocacy of his bill to prohibit national
banks loaning money to their employees or to
directors, who are also employees The bill
also limits loans TO directors to one-ffth Of the
capital stock OF national banks.
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE L C. HouK.
Tho House will pay its last tribute of respect
tomorrow afternoon to the memory Of the late
L. C. Houk of Tennessee, who was so long q
member Of that body. Addresses will be deliv-
cred by Representatives Taylor, McMillin Rich
ardson Enioe, Washington and Pierce of Ten
nessee, Henderson of Illinois, Hooker of Mis-
sissippi Dolliver and Henderson of Iowa, T. b
Taylor of Ohio, Covert and Cummings of New
York, Lauham and Kilgore of Texas. O'Ferrall
of Virgins, Breckinridge, Stone, Paynter and
Wilson of Kentucky. Dalzell and Brosius of
Pennsylvania, Hangen of Wisconsin, Townsend
necticut and Cheatham OF North Carolina.