The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1893-02-25


In the hOnse the Democrats were obliged to
yield gracefully and agree to the terms which
the Republicans presented. These were that
general debate on the pension bill should be
continued until the minority was accorded six
hours debate. Then the debate continued, but
II was without special interest.
The senate discussed the Nicaragua canal
bill for two hours and then took up the sundry
civil bill.
Wednesday, Feb. Is.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.-Al the amendments
to the sundry civil bill reported by the COM
mittee on appropriations including the worlds
fair items, were disposed Of with the excep-
tiOn Of the river and harbor items, and these
were in the full tide Of debate when the presi-
dents Hawaiian message delivered, and
then, without the delay Of minute, the senate
on Mr.. Sherman's motion went into executive
session.
The invalid pen3 n appropriation bill
monOpoiZed the attention Ot the house during
day. Against he amendments changing the
existing pension laAS points of order were
made the de criuinatioa Of which was post
pOned.
Thursday, Feb. II.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE session Of the
house was Il most entirely devoted to the con-
sideratiOn of the pension appropriation bill
The feature of the day was a personal collision
between Turpin, of Alabama, and Waugh, Of
Indiana, waich, but for the bodily inter ention
of fre nds mi sht ave resulted seriously. As
il turnel out, any injuries sustaine were re-
ceived by the pcaeemakers.
The session of the senate was O,f upied in the
consideration of the sundry civil apprOpria-
tion bill. The various amendments recon-
mended BY the committee on appropriations
to reduce the amounts inserted by the house
of representatives for some OF the great inter-
nal improvements were discussed and voted
down.
Friday, Feb. II.
WAsHINaroN. Feb. 1.-THE sundry civil bill
occupied the exclusive attention of the senate
during the day. The amendment which had
been discussed on Wednesday and the effect Of
which Is to continue in force the law for fed
eral supervision of elections was carried by a
party vote. All the committee amendments
having been disposed Of, and the bill being
open TO general amendment. the question as to
the issue of per cent. bonds to maintain the
gold reserve was precipitated on the senate.
The merits OF the amendment were discussed
for the remainder Of the day and the adjourn
ment came about before the discussion closed.
There were no personal conflicts on the floor
of the house during the day, although there
was a strong under current of bad feeling. In
four or five instances passionate word would
have worked trouble. But reason took the
place of pass on, and the pension appropriation
bill was passed. The pOstoffice appropriation
bill was considered without final action.
Saturday, Feb. 18.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l8.-The senate opened
the day discussing the Sherman amendment
to the silver law providing for issue of bonds
1t was carried, 30 to IL.
The house proceedings were uniDteresting
The postoffice appropriation bill was under
discussion.
Monday, Feb. 90.
WASHINGTON. Feb. Ex-senator Morgan, tc
some remarks In opposition to appropriation,
for public buildings, spoke OF the serious ant
| alarming condition which confronted tn,
country; expressed the belief that only th'
borders Of trouble had been touched. and sait
that extraordinary action would have to b,
| taken by the treasury department, or else con
| gress would have to geassemble before July Il
| meet the condition. Hiswarning did not pre-
| vent the senate from agreeing to ell III,
| amendments that were offered making
| appropriations for CIR increasing tn,
| limit of cost OF public buildings
| The sundry civil appropriation bill occupe'
| the attention Of the senate throughout the day
| In the housc, filibuster!ng against The New
| York and New Jersey bridge bill proved in
| effectual during the day. II was led by Messrs
Stone and Dalze!l, both Of Pennsylvania. bu
| they were never able to muster more thai
seven men to their support, and the bill wa
passed practically without opposition. Afte
the disposition of two private bills, the nav
| and agricultural appropriation bills wer
J called up under suspension OF rules and passed