The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-02-28

rank of brigadier general The bin was Wig
orously opposed by Mr.. Struhle of Iowa, on
the ground that Gen. Rosecrans had vilifed
Gen Grant and had declared Grant was n
scoundrel. This man who had vilifed
thecountry's hero came here to-day and ask
ed for aid without II word ofapology or with
out showing that lie had changed his opin-
ion. Mr.. Anderson of Iowa said that at one
time he had felt, in consequence of an attack
made by Gen. Rosecrans upon Gen. Grant,
that he could never forgive Gen Rosecrans.
But he had changed with time and he had
come to the conclusion that the manly thing
to do. in view of the great intirmities of hu-
man nature which attached to the greatest
hCroes, was to vote Tor this bill. Mr.. Per
kinS Of Kansas said n Few years ago Gen. Rose
Grams had stood on this toora and opposed the
Grant bill, saying that he did so on principle
and that it was wrong to enlarge the retired
list for the benefit OF those who had gone into
private walks OF life Applying that princi-
pie to his own case, lie tMr, Pelkinsl could
not see how Gen, Rosecrans could ask for the
pending legislation. At Chickamauga, had
it not been for Gen. Thomas, who formed
wall against which the rebel forces broke
themselves Gen Rosecrans' name would
have gone down to dishonor Alter further
debate the bill was passed.
Monday, Feb. 25.
SENATE-The frit nds of the Oklahoma bill
are much discouraged at the situation. The
action OF tho senate caucus this morning was
not very encouraging. The indications are
that Senator Butler intends to talk against
time to prevent the passage of the bill ii
possible. Some OF the supporters OF
the Southern election resolution are of the
opinion that this is OF paramount import
ancc. 1t seems pretty certain that the Demo-
Gratis intend to talk against time to defeat
| that measure also. Altogether the pros
pect Or any legislation is not very favora,
bic
The Sioux bill passed the senate to-day
| exactly as reported from the commissioners
on Indian affairs. The bill, as stated at the
time of the report, has leen somewhat
| changed by the senate committee the tribal
| blk This exclusion seems Likely to cause
| some trouble in the house, although con
| terrees, all OF whom are opposed to tribal
| patents, may agree to it. The friends of the
| Indian Defense association i'll the house are
| bound to have things their way or let no
| bill pass, and tribal patents is one OF their
| hobbies.
HorsE-The president to-day vetoed five
private pension bills. The Hills granting
| pensions to Squire Walter. Henry V Bass
| William Barnes and John j. Jockey were
| disnpprOved upon the ground that the death
or disability of the soldier on account Of
| which pension il sought was not due to his
! military service.
| The extra session problem seems to tie vel
settled. Few Republicans now believe that
an extra session will be called be;o:e next
September or October though the weight O
| OF inion is that one will be advisable in the
| fall. Two Republicans are now i'll whose
| presence is necessary il the house is to be or
ganized by the Republicans ut once after the
| Inauguration. They are NuttinG, Of New
| York and Laird o! Nebraska 1t was hintet
that word had been sent by Gen. Harris OF
that under existing circumstances he felt az
| extra session would be found unnecessary i'm
mediately after March if the Republicans
would assist in exp"diting imperative lcgis
latio1. The gent .emen Oh the Republican
side who would most likely know if any sucl
message had been forwarded, remarked they
had not been advised of any such communi
cation from the pre- s:dent -elect.