The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-02-10
live WASHINGTON TOPICS.
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rs. uouse Passes . Hill 70 Fat Uncle Jerry
p,.r IN the Line OF Presidential sueces-
.,oo-H,s Annual DISTRIBUTION OF Seeds
M coneres Bold Enough 20 Appear
n.fore Women and Tell Them why He
wouldn't Let Then Vote.
v,.u,yoroy. Feb e.-The Military Acnd-
amy bill caused debate In tho House to-
sav IN extrnvagant appropriations. Mr. Wheel
W. q, Alabama called up the bill and explained
,ts nroyisions 1t appropriates q total OF $685.
7o5 which, Mr.. Wheeler said was S114247
lao than tho average total for the last three
.nors. Jerry Simpson wanted to know II the
tam OF 50 600 to maintain a band OF music was
rocossary Mr. Wheeler thought 1t was. Then
NJ Dockery OF Missouri attacked the BILL say
inc that IL carried s84 900 more than the bill
nossed by tho last Congress. This was the
srst hill presented this session. and yet 1t was
nm extravagant one. II the Democratic party
intended to redeem Its pledges to the country
II should not pass the bill. Tho Democratic
roncress had denounced the expenditures OF
Tho billion dollar Congress. and certainly Dem
oc,sts should not repeat its awful record Mr..
Rnnnt said Congress- should begin at the be-
shining and make reductions all along the
iino Mr.. Savers OF Texas also spoke against
the bill.
Mr.. Dncley OF Maine defended the Billion
concrcss. He said it had been charged that
that Congress had appropriated Sl7O.O00.O00
,norc than the previous Congress. but $685.
100000 Of this amount was for deficiencies
that had not beon provided for by the previous
Congress Tho appropriations by the Fiftieth
Congress had been SS37. 100000 and by the
Fifty first Congress 1888! 10000. The last
congress had not increased the appropriations
more than S5OOOO.uon over those OF tho Fiji
eh consrGss and the cry of extraHnEsIn nno
far. The increase In expenditures was not
due to extravaganza. but was necessary on ac-
t tSe Necessity CO sit Tor for new shipS. &c,
The bill was pending when the House nd.
'Voothh Other business in the House. included the
report from the Com mittee on Rules on the
ssrdee SSS!i"nai BSnE Fl Phiadsirhis an$ The
passage i1sss Of Bill to provide for the succession
Il Of h 81 Es ar 81 ali
other Cabinet officers, and the Introduction by
Mr. Bushnell q Wisconsin OF concurrent
s an Ta sss isyslSa ins congress
prepared arg it BY Batas I GoSn; Chinese immi;
grant Inspector. to prohibit the coming OF
Chinese s shs U n s c Sts and PsSfe
lions are Imposed on railroads and other com:
mon carriers to prevent the shipment OF
ST. Ir. Gibson OF Louisiana offered Joint
reseiution for q commission Of five Senators.
9sr nfo condon ss
cultural interests and the low prices Of agri-
cultural pr9dncts Soften Eno
nessee were delivered by several Senators.
The President and Mrs. Harrison gave a
brilliant reception tonight in honor Of the
tai
and tasteful The Marine band; stationed in
the outer corridor. announced the hour. and
{t arrison with m mem Of tho Cabinet an,
their wives. entered the reception room and
t9ok Their, stand in the usual order, order;
toilet Of pear: gray. satin merveilleuse. edged
WITH bvnds 81 ysst
Of point lace. and handsome diamonds or
ps The Ladies Of The
leaves, with wide Vatican sash Of blue moirf:
Ms. Russell Harrison. in white satin. with
Sleeves ., r.spsnsied ,tals: MIS-. Dm:
mick. in a princess robe. Of black velvet with
blue brocade, with front and vest o.. white
auished with fall Of old duchesse point.
pins ornamented her hair. Mrs Foster. who
iotrope crepe. with deep lace collar; Mrs. Elkins
agown OF white gold broidered broca e.with
hs and s'.is hs
ler white brocade: Mrs Wilmerding. white
s T sss asP hs urss OF lace ans
Rusk. blue brocade with deep collar Of point
Mrs. Blaine came late. accompanied by Mrs.
Damrosch. and after greeting the ladies' OF the
receiving party. passed down the line and at
srash found It discreer to 'I make I her exit
n n}s the adjoining green an room where fhe held
Mrs. Damrosch. hcliotrope satin with panels
e white brocsds aud point lace trlmIpings.
iaa IS =, pamrosch was white satin with draper
MAJ hRo Ssrf t&Sss present Mr. Jay Gould
General Wanamaser. Mr.. Russell Harrison.
ss RRynuWW Q, nes
John NJ: Wilson. Every branch OF official life
was largely represented.
Tho wives Of Senator Hansbrough and Rep
resentative Johnson Of North Dakota have not
shared in the rivalry and beligerency OF their
husbands The ladies have appeared to be on
terms OF cordially. and Mrs. johnson assisted
r. r one nee OF Mrs hansbrouGh,,ss receptions not
otMrs. Hansbroughs last formal E rec recertion Of
tn ss se iastaa On Saturday last Mrs Johnson
could cDa not. not conscientiously, take part IN
shs called Mrs, Hnnshrough's attention to
{ne lact that at tho previous reception punch
nent. She added that she had no disposition
tt9Ptftic,ate; but that she wished to he excused
1 UIis, LIQUORS. Mrs. lIansbrough has not re-
ttmnacy q the two ladies Is at an cnd. Tho
ttHsnilionnble rcop!c here who hRye heard Of the
hciadent are taking sides in the discussion.
bherhaps the majority will support Mrs Huns.
warmr sn Views. ent an iniluentinl element
sraaieai nrohibitionist and has the indepcnd-
fhce 70 assert in Washington society the posi-
I'VE views for which she is known at home.
Judge Holman has been confined to his
room Tor the past two days with serious at
TACK OF sore throat. 1t is OF such nature rs
i shn.nkae MS breathing extremely painful and
n a9iotod, Tho veteran Chairman OF tho Appro-
Pnatons COMMITTEE" was relieved to-nirht
Ica learn nat definite action on tho Military
hcausmy bill had been reached. He hopes to
0e'h his place in tho House again to- morrow
j lie House Com mil toa R,,ln loo Jal b.