The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 9.-TSpe.
cial AFTER the reading of the journal
in the Senate, Mr.. Sherman, from the
joint committee to wait on tho Presi-
don't, reported that it had performed the
duty and had been informed that the
President would send communication
In writing Ten minutes afterwards
the annual message was presented by
Mr.. Pruden, laid before the Senate and
read by the secretary.
The reading of the message closed at
las, having consumed exactly an hour
and half. 1t was listened to through.
out with close interest and attention by
the Senators and by small audience in
tho galleries, comprising five gentlemen
who occupied seats in the diplomatic
gallery and who left as soon as the
message began to treat Of exclusively
domestic matters. Tho message was
ordered to be laid on the table and
printed and then the Senate ad-
journed till tomorrow.
After the approval of the journal in
the House the committee appointed to
wait on the President, through it's
~boAA I1ohb 4hAs ohOuhG, VI 0SOfSld, III
formed the speaker that it had per-
formed the duty imposed upon it and
the President would send q communica-
ton in writing. After recess of fifteen
minutes the Presidents message was
presented and read.
The reading of the annual message in
the House never receives much atten-
ton and tho last one proved no excep-
ton to the general rule.
Many OF tho members left the hall,
and those who remained attended to
their correspondence or engaged in
merry and at times hilarious conversa-
ton. The only men who showed any
Interest were Messrs. Herbert, of Ala
bama; Miller, of Wisconsin, and Otis
and Simpson, of Kansas. On compile
ton of the reading the message was, on
motion OF Mr.. Outhwaite, of Ohio, re-
| ferred to the committee Of tho whole
| and ordered printed.
Mr.. Miller, of Wisconsin,, offered a
resolution requesting the speaker, in
appointing committees, to apportion
the same among the several States and
Territories according to population,
and to appoint at least one chairman
| from each State and Territory.
Hiis NlllllhOns VI mdlu0, SarCaSC1CallY
| expressed the hope that the Speaker
would not be embarrassed by any new
rules. On motion of Mr.. Holman the
resolution was referred to the commit
tee on rules, when appointed.
On motion of Mr.. Holman the House
then adjourned until Saturday, with
the understanding that further adjourn
ment should be then taken until Wed
nesday.
The Presidents message contains
over $4,000 words An unusual space
has boon devoted to the State Depart
ment and the foreign relations of the
Government. Particular reference is had
to the reciprocal trade relations with
South American and other countries.
The negotiations with Great Britain
over the seal fisheries are set forth at
length but contain nothing new.
| The President takes dignifed but
positive grounds regarding the boundary
dispute between Great Britain and
| Venezuela. ~ should have been glad +"
says he, ito announce some favorable
disposition Of the boundary dispute be-
tween Great Britain and Venezuela,
touching the western frontier of British
Guiana, but the frie ndly efforts of the
United States in that direction have
| thus far been unavailing. This Gov.
eminent will continue to express it's
concern at any appearance Of foreign
eneroachment on territories long under
| the administrative control of American
| States"
Attention is called 10 the renewal of
restrictions on American meats by Ger.
many, Denmark, Italy, Austria and
France. Reciprocal relations with Ger
many whepcby her sugars will be ad-
mitted free are limited at but not dis
closed. The Brazilian disturbances and
the Italian imbroglio are referred to,
and recommendation made that often
ces against the treaty rights of foreign
ors domieiled in the United States be
cognizable by Federal officials.
The Gillian affair is the subject OF
lengthy comment without bringing to
light anything not already of public
knowledge. The President states that
he is awaiting the result of the investl-
CATION into the assault on the sailors of
the Baltimore. at is reported un-
officially" he says, "that the investiga-
ton is about completed and it is OK
pected that the result will soon be COM
municated to this government, together
with some adequate and satisfactory re-
sponso to the note by which the atten.
tion of Chilli was called to this incident.
If these just expectations should be
disappointed or further needless DELAY
datervene, l will by special message,
hiring this matter again to the attention
OF Congress for such action as may be
necessary"
The Chinese outbreaks receive a few
lines, and the rejection by that govern
ment of ex-senator Blair as minister
referred TO. The inter-continental rail-
way has been submerged for over 1000
miles. The Improvement of Pear Ruen