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XXXth CONG ESS.
MovpAy, Jan. 10th 1913

The Senate took mp the bill for raising ten additional
regiments when Mr. Reverdy Johnson, Of Maryland,
addressed the Senate in favor OF prosecuting the war
Before the conclusion of his Speech the Senate adj
In the House, the resolution revising the Southern
mail arrangement farther debated, and finally re-
jected without a division.
The House then went into Committee of the Whole
on the state of the Union. Mr.. McClcanaud address.
scd the committee in defence of the general measures of
the administration. The House in conclusion was adj
dressed by Mr. Stanton, who followed chiefly on the
doctrine of the late veto lie alluded 10 the message
dissenting tlercirom, and supposed that and
measures were alone the course considered proper by
the administration Mr. Stewart, Of Penn, obtained
the floor after which the committee rose. Mr.. J. a.
Adams offered resolution granting the use of the hall
on the evening OF the Sh inst 10 the Colonization So
ciety. Objection being made Mr. Wentworth moved
the suspension of the rules which suspended, III
/ TO -, and the resolution adopted
| On motion OF Mr.. Stevens, the House then adj
WASHINGTON, Jan. II.
! Senate.-Mr. Davis submitted resolution calling
on the PRESIDENT to communicate certain letters from
Generals Taylor and Scott on the subject OF iorcedco
trhutions in Mexico. Lies over
Mr. Baldwin Offered resolution calling on the Pre-
sdent for the correspondence with Mr.. Trist Lies
Mr. Revcriy johnson finished his speech for vigo-
rous prosecution OF the war, and opposed the defensive
line policy.
| Mr. Clayton followed, in opposition 10 the war He
was not willing to take one acre from Mexico by con-
quest, or by robbery. Honesty the hes, policy.
The character OF nation was more valuable than land
He would force Mexico to pay her Just obligation; but
the physical power, would be nothing short OF highway
robbery. Mr. Clayton had proceeded to the merits Of
his argument whcn at his instance.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
The House, on motion of Mr.. Vinton went into Com
mtee OF the whole the annual message Of the Pres
idcnt.
Mr.. Stewart, of Pennsylvania addressed the COM
nittee, in reply 80 Mr., Mcclellan. reviewing and coll
dcuning the measures OF the administration generally
He called attention to the Secretary oi the Treasurys
reports and the calculations of receipts of revenue Tor
lSi7 Instead of being So 0000oO more, the receipts
actually 81 900 900 less than would have been
e under the tariff of 1912.
q Mr. Venablc followed in suppolt OF the doctrines Of
the late messages, denying the power OF Congress
II TO make appropriations for internal Improvements
p, Mr.. Rockwell, OF Connecticut. examined briefly the
late veto message, and its many positions. which he
proceeded TO show were ususaincd by facts and pre-
n ccdents.
e the House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY. January ~
In Senate, petition was presented by John 7. flat
III of New Hampshire signed by 29OO Unitarian Clergy
10 men and ayIncn, asking for the Withdrawal OF ou
W troops from Mexico, and the appointment ot Commits
H. soners treat with that country.
Mr. Dickinson's resolutions were taken up. Mr.. ID
full an hour advocating annexation, &c, OF all thu
territory occupy.
The Ten Regiment bill was taken up, when Mr.
n CLAYTON resumed his remarks. He spoke in opposition
to the bill He said the President responsible f.,
rs all the blood shed by introducing Santa Anna into Mex
~ leo
q In the House, Private bills were disposed of.
Bills from the Senate providing clothing Tor voun
IL ieers-appropraiion to neutrality-suspicious. OF as
he sisont purscrs-pur,ase OF Madison papers--wer
read twice and referred.
ne Mr. lincoln spoke Oh the question OF the Mexca
he boundary.
ny THURSDAY, January -,
IS In the Senate the resolutions with regard To arm
contracts, was passed
ms Mr. Nonqu,n submitted resolution requiring tn
President to communicate all the estimates and plan
upon which Gen. Scott has prosecuted the war wit
az Mexico. 49,
SCOTS letters relative to forced contributions in Mex
he CO. was adoped--as were Mr.. Baldwlns resolutions
calling for Mr.. Trusts correspondence.
The bill to exempt vessels employed by the Colon
za,ion Society from the provisions OF the laws regula
The senate then resumed the consideration OF Il
err ten regiment bill. Mr. Pearce OF Maryland oppose
oh ,hehiII reretng that he differed widely from h
colleague IMr. Reverdy Johnson, and controvertir
ho most Of his positions ~, c
" ;d,nt 10 the resolution asking for information
ncS Santa Annals return to Mexico,was taken up and
FRY The President refuses 10 communicate the instruction
given upon this subject TO our naval commanders
cir The Gulf because such communication would be IL
r. compatible with the public interests, After debate Il
message referred TO the Committee OF the Who
and made the order for Tuesday. the 18Th inst.
Adjourned.
- sion o-day. The House of Representatives e.
III paned chiefly upon private bills OF little importanc
in and resolutions reported by committees, which
go read twice and referred to the Committee oi the Who
Vs. The bill providing for pensions Tor widows OF rev
10 nonary soldiers married after The war, and one
Ia the relieof the step-molhcr of Major Brown, who W
INC killed opposite to Maamoras, was discussed for Sc
zee crul hours Without taking the question, the col
raittte rose and the House. adjourned over till Mo