The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-01-24
Washington Letter.
(From our Regular corresispon,dent.)I

up," away so dignity, courtesy, and
the thin refinement of centuries. No
matter where this spinal elevation finds
him: whether in free and easy polit-
ical or religious discussion at the X
roads store or surrounded by the mys-
tical Senatorial courtesy" which is
supposed to permeatc the atmosphere
of the Senate Chamber it is all the same.
This was forcibly brought to mind
when Senator Plumb arose and called
Senator Call a "fraud" and a liar and
Senator Call retorted by saying that Mr..
Plumb was ignorant and another, etc.
The cause of the trouble between the
two gentlemen was a bill relating to
certain Florida land grants. When the
Record appeared the spicy debate was
all smoothcd out, both men having had
time to think the matter over. Wheth-
er this priviledge, which is freely ex-
ercised by members of both Houses, of
using bad language while the House
or Senate is in session and then chang
ing the language in the Record, is not
one thatit would be advantageous to
abolish, is a question. or what use is
Record that does not present truth
full record?
Senator Shcrman's antitrust bill has
been amended IN committee so as to re-
move what some legal minds thought
to be unconstitutional features, with
out lmpairing its effect, and has been
favorably reported to the Senate. Its
early passage may he regarded as cer-
tainty.
The objective point of all officc-seek-
ers in Washington is now the Office
of Superintendent Porter, of the Cen
sus bureau. There you may see during
the two hours between 10 o'clock and
noon any day, almost quorum Of the
House, to say nothing of numerous
more or less digni!;cd Senators, all
hustling to get something for their be-
loved constituents.
Senator Turpie is the most radical
advocate of the Mouroe doctrine who
has yet spoken i'll speech in favor of
Senator Morgan resolution for the inn
mediate recognition of the Republic Of
Brazil by this Government. He ex-
pressed himself as being in favor of the
United States formally notifying the
European powers that the United
States would not tolerate any action
OH their part locking towards the es-
tablishment of monarchial powers in
any republic on the Western Hemi-
sphere.
Impudence can go no farther. A
delegation of Mormons have been here
to oppose the admission of Idaho as a
State, because the constitution adopt
ed by the people of the Territory does
not please the Mormons. The Nor
mons were given hearing by the SEN
ate committee on Territories, but their
arguments will not prevent the admis-
sion of Idaho heing favorably reported.
Representative Lodge, who has been
requested by the House committee on
elections to prepare Federal Election
Bill, has. it is understood decided to rec.
ommend a bill providing for the cleo
tion of all members of the House of
Reprcse ntativcs under what is popu-
larly known as the Australian ballot
system.
The board appointed by Secretary
Tracy last summer to consider and re.
port u plan for building navy in keep
ing with the wealth of the United
States, was given a hearing by the Sen
ate committee on Naval Affairs this
week. 1t recommends the building Of
!, 102 vessels, different types and sizes
during the next fourteen years.
1t is generally believed that Senate,
Farwell will make fight on the con
firmation of Mr.. Clark, this week nom
mated TO he Collector of Custom.
, at Chicago. lfhe does, the chances are
that he will succeed in defeating HIM
Mr.. Farwcll has no personal objection
to Mr.. Clark. but he thinks it is &
. wrong principle to appoint a man t.
!. Office who is opposed by both Senators
!. and Representatives of his State. Mr.
q Pullman ofpalace car fame, IS said tt
, be responsible forClark' appointment
The House committee on Ways ant
Means have ended hearings on thi
new tariff bill, and is now engaged il
; preparing the bill. which is expected t,
be ready in two, or at the outside three
. weeks time.
Walker Blaine late Examiner o.
Claims OH the State department diet
, suddenly of pneumonia Wednesda,
night. His father Secretary Blaine, il
i completely prostrated by the loss.
Last Thursday the Senate confirmed
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