The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-04-06

+ WASHINGTON, March H.-In the senate the
swearing in of Mr.. Mills, Of Texas, as sena-
tor and Mr.. Stanford's speech in favor Of e.
tablishing fixed unit OF value and making
whatever the government chose to declare
representative Of that unit Of value g legal
tender for all debts. public and private, wsre
Followed BY protracted debate on the house
provision in the Indian appropriation bill
transferring the Indian agencies to the army.
Without final action on this provision the
senate adjourned. The house continued tho
debate on the free wool bill. and at $50 took
recess until 8 p. m. for It's further considera-
ton. The following gentlemen spoke In favor
Of shs bill: Butler da.l, Lawson Gal. Everett
faa.l, Layton t0.J. Crosby tAiass.l, and Grady
m. CO. Mr.. J. o. Taylor tol opposing IL
WASHINGTON. April I = Senator Morgan
caused decided sensation In the senate by
the Introduction Of series OF silver resoiu-
tiona for reference to the finance COMMITTEES.
and his announcement that his purpose In
bringing forward the subject In this way was
70 ascertain whether there were senators who
permitted the shadow of coming heroes In the
presidential contestto come between them and
their votes on this important question. and
| also to ascertain tho views of senators Oh the
silver question on Eis side Of tho chamber who
were now booming up as presidential candi-
dates. The senate adopted the house provision
IN the Indian bill authorizing the president ia
future TO appoint army officers as Indian
sgsnts- but with a proviso giving him discrc-
ton 70 continue to appoint clylliana where he
| deemed II desirable. The honse continued the
discussion OF the free wool blu
WAsHrs0roN, April b.-The silver debate
called out by Mr.. Morgan's resolution in the
senate had quite breezy snap 70 1t, and
though the resolutions go upon the calendar
they are liable TO be called up and the dis
| cussion renewed by Mr.. Wolcott tomorrow.
Mr.. Teller and others suggested that the ques-
ton should not be downed, and Mr.. Sherman,
In vigorous little speech, denied that he had
/ any intention OF suppressing the debate. The
| entire day was occupied by the discussion to
the exclusion OF the calendar and the appro-
| priation bills, which would have the floor but
for senatorial courtesy. The house passed the
Chinese exclusion act by q vote OF l79 to 43.
and also a bill repeating the law requiring
steamers on the lakes, bays or sounds Of the
United States TO be provided with line carry
| Ing projectiles and the means Of propeliing
| them. General debate on the free wool bill
| was closed by Mr.. Springer, who made his
/ first appearance on the floor for six weeks,
| He received quite an ovation. Owing to Mr..
| Springer's physical condition, Mr.. 0Brian, Of
Nebraska. read his remarks. The bill was
then debated under the five minute rule for
| two hours and the house adjourned.
WARRINGTON, April 0.--After the finance
| committee had Killed some Alliance bills and
| MIR. Morgan had presented an amendment to
his silver resolutions, which It win be in order
| for him TO cali up at future day for the pur-
| pose Of making remarks thereon, the senate
| settled down TO consideration OF the partially
| completed Indian appropriation bill. The dis
crssion was mainly participated in by sem
| ators understood to be unfavorable to present
| action on the silver question. Without final
4 action on the bill tho senate adjourned, hay
1 Ing first received and referred TO the COM
mittee on foreign relations tho house Chinese
| exclusion bill. The session of the house was
| entirely consumed in filibustefing on the free
wool bills, the Democrats refusing to allow
one hour on each side for debate The same
tactics are still being pursued. and there is nc
telling now when the free wool bill Will reach
the sanata