Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-06

was a showing of the despatch of very
considerable business.
Mr.. Allison stated that he wauld state
in general terms the appropriations OF
this session as compared with the ap-
propriations of the first session OF the
Fifty-irst Congress. The appropria-
tions Of that session, were in round num-
bers S463, 900, 900, and these OF the pres
ent session S5O7, 900, ,0OO's, showing an in
crease at this session Of S447, 900. The
principal increases were in approprla-
tlons for pensions and for the postoiflce
department. There were some dimln-
uitions in the present session, notably
in deficiencies.
There was diminution OF four mill
lions in miscellaneous appropriations.
Mr.. German, a member OF the Com
mittee on Appropriations. commended
the chairman of that Committee Tor his
fair and candid statement. The fact
remained, however, that the approprla-
tions at this session would exceed 50O,-
600, 900 Notwithstanding the extraordl-
nary efforts OF the House OF RepreSen-
tatives TO keep them within reasonable
bounds.
1t was not altogether party matter,
for these immense appropriations were
partly made necessary because OF the
growth of the country, the extension OF
the postal system, the extension OF the
pension system and other permanent and
necessary expenditures for which
neither party should be held respons-
ible.
Some remarks were made on the sub
ject by Mr.. Cockrell.
At 1920 the signature OF the vice.
President 10 the sundry civil Dill was
announced. The resolution for nnal
adjournment at II .. m. tonight was
reported. .1y Mr.. Allison and agreed TO-
On motion of Mr.. Allison, committee
of two Senators was appointed TO join
like committee on the part OF the House
to inform the President that unless he
had further communication 10 make the
two houses were now ready 10 adjourn
Resolutions were offered by Messrs
Harris and Cockrell, giving the thanks
of the Senate TO Vice President Nor
ton the President pro TEN Manderson
for the dignitied, impartial and courte-
Gus manner in which they mad, sever
ally, presided over its deliberations.
At 1850 Mr.. Allison, OF the committee
10 wait upon the President, reported
that the committee had performed that
duty and had been informed by the
President that he had DO further com
muuication TO make 10 either House.
Then. Vice President Morton, rising,
made his farewell speech to the Senate
as follows:
Before making the announcement that
will terminate the present session, the
Chair desires 10 pay personal tribute OF
respect and affection 10 the memory OF tue
two distinguished members or this body
who were present at the first roll, but have
since passed from the busy walks OF eartn
TO the realities of eternal life.
They will no longer occupy their accus-
toned places on this floor, but they Will
long be remembered, not only In the SEN
ate, but in other fields OF human activity,
as conspicuous leaders, as illustrlous clu-
zens, and as able, honorable and patriotic
pubic servants.
IL is nv agreeable duty TO express my
most grateful appreciation OF the honor
conferred upon me by the resolution unanl-
mously adopted by the Senate during my
absence from the chair.
If | am entitled 10 the highly commenda-
tory words of the resolution, II is owing TO
the uniform courtesy and kindness accord
ed TO me by every Senator on this floor.
With the earnest hope that upon the re-
assembling of Congress every member OF
this body may be found in his seat In re-
newed health and strength, / now declare
the Senate stands adjourned without day.