The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-03-03
In THE HOUSE.



"A vfrginian Creates . Kampus.
WASHINGTON CrTr. March 2.--ln the
house bill which has been before con-
gress for several sessions. for opening to
settlement certain abandoned military
reservations, was taken up. after some
business of minor importance, aud, after
some discussion. passed.
Grow, the newly elected congressman-at-
large from Psnnsyivania, was sworn in.
Judge Holman introduced Grow in
selicitons speech. A burst of applause
greeted Grow as he stepped down the aisle
to take his pace at the bar of the house.
Boatner asked unanimous consent Tor
consideration of q resolution to investi-
gate the action of Judge Jenkins In grant
ing an injunction against employees of the
Northern Pacific railroad.
Kilgore objected and the house went
into committee of the whole for consider
alton Of the fortifcations appropriation
bill. Livingston. in charge OF the bill, ex-
planned that the total sum carried by the
bill was 81 2l9,654 upon an estimate of
$7,43S,4i3. The Notifications bill in the
Fifty-nrst congress carried A,Z32 8S5.
Bingham, in behalf of the minority, said
he had no objections against the bill itself,
but its declaration of depleted treasury.
The general debate was closed and the bill
then read by paragraphs. Two minor
amendments were adopted and the bill
passed.
The house went back into committee of
the whole for consideration OF the pension
appropriation bill. O'Neil of Massa-
chusetts. in charge of the measure, ex-
planned that the bill carried for the fiscal
year ending June 30. 1885, $14, 4,5l9. $50 less
than the bill last year. The origin al .csti-
mate for the coming fiscal year was
<i62 900 600. but it had been revised and
cut down later by Commissioner Lochren.
ONeil argued that the maximum of
pension appropriations had been passed,
and hereafter there would be material
reduction in the amount needed for PEN
sions. O'Neil defended Commissioner
Lochren. Groat of Vermont followed with
an assault on Commissioner Lochren's
action in the wholesale suspension of
pensioners.
Meredith. Dem, of Virginia made SEN
sational speech. protesting against making
the pension roll q roll of dishonor. in
the name of a state that paid three times
as much for pensions as Vermont. To-
ward the end OF Meredith's speech q most
exciting scene occurred, which almost re-
suited in personal collision between him
and Funk of Illinois. Meredith was still
talking about fraudulent pensions and
said: III can judge from the fact that q
man seems healthy and strong and yet gets
pension by reason of disability. l say I
believe that the man lied when he swore
he had been crippled in the army"
Il want to say that IL the gentleman Is
honest" interrupted Funk, Rep, OF Il,i-
nois. and stating what he believes TO be
true. II he does not make that case known
To the proper authorities he is not good
citizen"
Il want TO say this" returned Mere.
dith hotiy. 'If the gentleman undertake.
TO insiauate that am dishonest; if the
gentleman undertakes TO ----"
Without com pleting his sentence Mere
diih Lett his place and hurried over 10
where Funk was standing
II did not say so" protested Funk. as
Meredith advanced toward him in a threat.
ening manner.
You would better not say So" returned
Meredith, stlll advancing up the aisle A
personal encounter seemed imminent.
Members crowded about the bellirerents.
and the most intense excitement, and
confusion prevailed.
Finally Meredith elinched his fist and
shook il under the nose OF his adversary.
Py this time Funk, who had previously
displayed no feeling. shouted OIL, some
thing about standing by what he said.
Meredith aga.n resumed a threatening
posture. bn. the members around took
him by the shoulders a. If TO prevent a
blow being struck. All this time outh-
waite, Who VAS presiding. vas rapping
vigorously for ordei. bat without effect.
and sreassr Crisp. Who had been hur-
risdiy sent for, moanted tn. rostrum ana
assumed the gsvel.
Il undertake 10 say you are not ray
keeper" shouted Meredith. a. he VAS
backed dosn the aisle by bis friends
Il stand by my propos ;ion," shouted
hack Funk. ~ho ass held on one side oy
p0oiltlle and on the other by Paine,
= 'eliheF here or anywhere else"
The sergeaat-ai-srms wsl! cause the
gentlemen 10 bs ssa:ed. said the speaker.
Tie assistant ssrgeant-as arms rapidly
cleAre! the aisies Asd the members re-
sgmea their seats.