Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-05-16
VOLUME XXXI.-NUMBER 25.
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
Regular Correspondence of the Standard.

war, General Jackson. 1t is said that
the delay occasioned by this battle
enabled him to defend New Orleans.
Senator Sherman opposed the resolu
tion for the reason that the victory
was gained by privateer, whose mo-
tives, he imagined, couldn't have been
sufficiently patriotic to deserve the
honor proposed. Senator Evarts ad
vOcated the resolution, declaring that
but for Captain Reid the battle
would not have been fought; but for
him the victory would not have been
won." Senators Plumb and Pratt OBJ
jected ON the ground that it would set
a precedent that would be followed by
a multitude of cases. A standing vote
resulted in II yeas, 26 nays. No
quorum voting it was laid over, re-
tanning its place on the calendar.
The committee of the House on the
judiciary in reporting the antitrust
bill says that no system of laws can
be devised by Congress which could
effectually protect the people against
the evils and expressions of trusts and
monopolies; that whatever Congress
may enact on this subject will be of
little value unless supplemented by
legislation in the States, but concludes
with the statement that it can do no
better than it has done under the cir
cumstances.
The Ministers Plcnipotentiary of
nine OF the American republics have
signed the treaty of arbitration for
reference to their respective govern
ments. Three more signatures are
expected soon, and it is expected that
all the powers will sign the treaty
during the summer and autumn.
Senator Blackburn has introduced a
bill to admit Arizona Territory into the
Union.
On May 10Th, Senator Call will adj
dress the Senate on the joint resOlu-
ton heretofore offered by him to
opening negotiations with Spain to al
low Cuba to establish republic.
Senator Cullom has introduced a
bill to compel railroad companies to
use automatic couplers on all freight
cars.
Mr.. Ingalls, has introduced q bill
granting u pension of Sc per month to
all soldiers who served in the late war
three months and less than one year ;
| So per month to those who served one
year and not exceeding 800 days and
one cent per diem for those who
served more than 500 days. No per-
son who is worth 5000 can avail him.
self of this service pension.
The committee appointed by the
Republican Senate caucus to frame a
compromise silver measure have been
unable to reach conclusion. Senator
Teller introduced a bill in the Senate
providing for free coinage and urged
very strongly his objections to the
feature of the House silver bill which
makes it possible for the Secretary of
the Treasury, on demand, to give silver
bullion in exchange for certificates
issued on bullion. Senator Sherman
insisted that that provision should be
retained. A good many members of
the House feel impatient on account
of the uncertain attitude OF the ma
jority of the Senate in regard to silver
legislation. This feeling has found
expression among representatives of
both parties to the effect that if the
Senate should not choose to agree on
the bill formulated by the Republican
joint caucus committee, there would
probably be no silver legislation what
ever this session.
Senator Reagon has introduced a
bill to abolish the retired lists of the
army, navy and judiciary. 1t is not
expected to become law, but. it has
occasioned no little uneasiness among
the retired officers. They fear that
with public attention directed to the
large amount expended for this class
of pensioners, and the abuses of the
retirement laws, an attempt will be
made at wedding out which will result
in loss of pay to the deserving as well
as to those who have no just claims.
Secretary Wanamaker has astonished
and disgusted a good many Republi-
cans by adopting President Cleveland's
order to ofiice-holders to keep out of
politics. In reply to numerous letters
received by Congressman from time to
time inquiring what position this Ad-
ministration would take regarding Of
fee holders participating in political
management, Secretary Wanamaker
quotes President Cleveland's famous
order, Sec. 4SO, regarding Personal
conduct of officials" verbatim.
A resolution has been drawn up at
the suggestion of Mr.. Reed, by the
Republican caucus committee, pro-
viding that the tariff kill, the silver
bill, the Morrill, limited service pension
bill, and the federal election scheme
shall be disposed Of durin. the present
session. A strong opposition to the
Lodge election bill is expected, and
probably to any other that may be
vvooanf. a Dem