Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-06-03
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WAsuINGrox. ID. G.. May %. 1ss

WASHINGTON, ID. C., May 20, 1856.
Edit"r~ II. .Nary's Beacon The Forty
Ninth Congress is rapidly verging into the
warmth of summers sun, and yet, des-
pitc its amended rules, which promised
such great results in the prompt dispatch of
the public business, il now looks as if the
session will be prolonged far into the hot
and Sweltering rays Of August. Adjourn
nlent from day to day has been Of frequent
occurrence. Doubtless Congress had good
reasons therefor, but the people, neverthe
less, are fully impressed with the fact that
such a course has been greatly detrimental
10 the public interests. To avoid a pro-
tracted session during the summer months,
il is earnestly 10 be hoped that Congress
will at once settle down 10 work and en-
phasize lis earneStnesS Cor the public veal
i'll an unmistakable manner. BY such a
course only can il make amends for its
seeming indifference in the past.
The Post Office, Legislative, River and
Harbor, Fertilization, Army and Naval
bills are yet 10 be acted upon, and are Of
that character and importance to make it
incumbent upon the peoples representa-
tiveS 10 give them prompt and intelligent
consideration. Perhaps none, at the pre-
sent junCturr, are more important 10 the
country than the Naval Appropriation bill
The policy Of rebuilding the Navy certain
~ commendS itself 10 the people as meas
ure Of the greatest economy. The diversi-
fed interests Of our vast public domain,
our extended commerce, the exposure TO at
tack Of our great commercial cities lying
along our Atlantic sea board 10 even the
most insignificant of European powers call
for prompt action on the part Of Congress.
Complications with foreign powers are like
~ e. arise at any moment. The recent se.z-
ure Of American vessels by the Canadian
authorities may precipitate matters sooner
than expected. Our national honor i'm
peratively demands prompt action on the
part IF the Government, and the country
may feel assured that President Cleveland
and Secretary Of State Bayard will, if the
facts call for action, maintain and uphold
the honor and dignity of our Government
In the meantime let Congress AIT, and act
literally in approPriating money for the re
building of our now effete and worthless
Navy. This should BE- done at once to
meet any and all emergencies. and eSpeci-
ally if we are IL rank with or Ia assume a
the world. Such action on the part ofC on
grcSS will meet the unqualified approval If
the entire country. In conclusion, NAV
he parioned for brief allusion a. the Ma
ryl&nd delegation in Congress. Among the
able delegations in CongreSS from the vari-
Gus states none stand more deseryeSIly high
for ability. industry and brain power. The
member from the Fifth Congressional Dis
trict, Hon. Barnes Compton, whom regret
a. say | have not the honor Of = personal
acquaintance, ranks among the ableSt in
the delegation. and Is highly esteemed and
universally popular in the District Of Co
lumhia, owing L. his unvarying courtesy
and his aSSiiious efforts 90 secure proper
recognition and promote its interests in
Congress Although devoted and loyal -
his constituents and the district he repre-
seniS, the city Of Washington has not =
Tsore earnest and pains taking friend on the
floor ri the House of Representatives. In
the House Mr.. Compton Is also extremely
popular, and Is cOncsieNi on all sides Ia be
an eloquent and impressive speaker. Hay-
ing At all times the interest Of his oSaStitu-
ents at heart, he i unceasing in his efforts
10 secure CIR them neetfnl legislation. Re-