Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-22
HOLMAN HIT HARD.
CAUSES CONSIDERABLE CONFU-
SION IN CONGRESS.
TOO Ohsiypetivc.--Lake vesseiInen
at Work.--nichigan People.
noLMAS's HURRICANE.

Representative Holman, OF Indiana,
created considerable confusion in the house
by the Introduction OF IA resolution winch
is intended as the war cry OF the demo
cratic ma GRITTY of the house. The resolu-
tions presents an insuperable bar not only
10 steamship subsidies. but also 10 the
sugar bounty, the Nicaragua canal bill.
the worlds fair loan, the Improvement OF
rivers and harbors, appropriations Tor pub
lie buildings throughout the union and
appropriations for Indian depredations and
al udcated cases from the court of claims.
Naturally, therefore, the chairman of the
appropriations committee has arrayed
against him the friends OF all the interests
and enterprises so vitality affected. Mr.
Holman without giving time for debate
called for the previous question. TIE yeas
aud nays rcsuted-yeas ia, nays 50. The
following day four hours were given up 10
the debate OF the resolution which came up
under previous order. The resolution was
read as follows:
RESOLVED That In the judgment Of this House
the granting Of subsidies or bouncs by Congress In
money, puolc lands bonds, or by Endorsement, or by
pledge Of tho Iuolc credit, 10 promote special pri-
waite iuIustrir. enterprises OF corporations hide
pendent OF the question OF the constitutional power
of Congress 10 make such grants Is unjust and Inn
poLlt' "A IN manifest conflict WIN tue spirit OF
oar Republican institutions as il directly tends 10
create and foster the wealth. Of favored classes nc
tHc expense OF the whole people, Wao bear tit bur
den, OF government aud mantle tly furnishes undue
facilities Tor i' cnir, 'cnt o.! Great prFat estates
"a policy which gpN cruWcnt az tie people cannot
justly or safely encourage by any form OF AForisin
IrsoLvrp. That IN view Of The present condition
OF tlc a-ury and because cciClt and honest gov
eminent can only bC assured hy frugal expenditures
OF Che public money wbt. unnecessary expenditure
under amy and Ell conditions ltaIs inevitably TO
yenul and corrupt methods IN public affairs, no
none y ought 90 be- appropriated by Congress from
necessary 10 curry on the several departments
iru-ay, efficiently and honestly administered.
The debate which followed was the hot
ties, which taken place in the house in
sometime. The two hours allotted 70 each
side was consumed long before either was
ready to close. The result was that Mr.
Holman, seeing himself opposed By many
Of his own political party as well as the re-
puOlicans solid, Dade motion - recon-
slider.
ADMIRAL WALKERS SQUADRON.
The navy department is informed that
the United States steamship Chicago, Ad
mirll Walkers flagship. mas arrived at
Moutcyideo. The other vessels of his
squadron the Atlantic and the Bcnning-
ton. were last reported at Bahai. They
are expected 10 join the Chicago at Monte
v!deo. The future movements Of these
vessels VIII be governed entirely by CIR
cumstance. They were ordered 10 pro-
coed to Montcvidco and await further or
ders. In case Of ne cssity they WI be or
dered to Chill. but unless such necessity
arises they viii remain on duty in the
South Atlantic.
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS DESIRES.
The commercial travellers or the country
believe in being early in tine field and in
not failing 10 achieve Their aims through
representations or lack Of energy. They
have already begun TO move on congress
for an amendment 20 the Interstate COM
merce law which viii permit the railroads
TO give them special rates of fare and an
extra allowance Of baggage. The house
committee on interstate commerce seems
fayorabiy disposed towards the request Of
the commercial travellers.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Several members of the house have said
that they will nos vote for any bill appro-
pr!ating money for public building. The
500. 600 appropriated by the senate for Il
postonice building at Grand Haven VIII
probably not pass the house.