Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

Washington, Jan. 3.--There were
premonitions of storm when the
House assembled after the holiday re-
cess today. Several members, including
Mr.. Sulzer, Dem. n, " were prepared
TO offer resolutions Of inquiry into the
course Of Secretary Gage in regard to
the deposit Of public funds in the New
York banks and the demand for their
immediate consideration.
Mr.. Gaines (Dem. Tenn.,) got prece-
dence over Mr.. Sulzer by rising to a
question Of personal privilege He had
read a publication alleging that he had
stated that In voting for the Tayler
resolution to investigate the, case Of
Brigham II. Roberts he had been actu-
ated by motives OF self-preservation
He denounced the publication as false
and without foundation.
Mr.. Sulzer was then recognized and
offered his resolution, which was read
at the clerks desk.
The speaker Immediately ruled that
the resolution under the rules must go
first TO committee and was not
privileged.
If the committee does not report II
back within one week, does 1t become
privileged?" asked Mr. Sulzer.
1T does" responded the Speaker.
Il now ask unanimous consent for
the consideration OF the resolution"
said Mr.. sulzer.
"The resolution should first be con-
sidered by a committee" said Mr..
Payne, floor leader for the majority. Il
object"
The resolution was referred 10 the
committee on ways and means.
That ended the little furry and at
1915 p. m, upon Mr.. Payne's motion
the House adjourned until tomorrow.
Following is the resolution offered by
Representative Sulzer.
Resolved, That the secretary OF the
treasury be, and he hereby Is directed
70 furnish the House OF Representa-
lives as soon as possible, with the fol-
lowing Information:
"Q) All letters, agreements, papers
or documents between the treasury de-
partment OF the United States and any
person connected Herewith and the Ma
tional City Bank and the Hanover Ma
tional Bank Of the city of New York,
or any person acting for them, or either
Of them, since the fourth day Of March,
1897 relating to the deposition OF pub
lie funds or revenues In said bank or
banks. or any other relations or bust
ness transactions now existing or had
between the government and the said
banks or either OF them
"(9 The amount OF public money,
bonds or revenue deposited with said
banks or either Of them, by the gov
eminent FOR what length Of time, and
the reasons therefor, and whether the
said banks or either OF them have paid
the government any interest on the
said deposits, and IL so, how much, and
all other facts concerning the same or
in any way relating thereto"
The Sulzer resolution relative to the
treasury department will probably be
reported back from the WAYS and
means committee 10 the House so
amended as to omit specific reference
TO two banks and refer generally to all
banks.
The committee will meet prior TO the
session Of the House tomorrow TO adopt
this course.
Representative McRae Of Arkansas
also introduced the following Joint reso-
luton;
BE II resolved, ETC., That the United
States hereby declare that their pur-
pose in acquiring jurisdiction and con-
troll over the Philippine Islands was
and Is 10 secure TO the inhabitants
thereof as soon az practicable after the
suppression OF the existing rebellion
therein free, INDEPENDENT and stable
government republican in form, and
that the United States guarantee 10
said inhabitants protection against all
foreign INVASION"