The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-22


The credentials Of William Lindsay as
senator from kentucky in the place Of
Mr.. Carlisle. resigned. We're presented and
read. Then Mr.. Lindsay was escorted TO
the Vice-President's desk, where he took
the oath of Office.
The credentials Of William V Allen, as
senator from the State Of Nebraska, from
the 4th Of March next in the place Of MI
Paddock were presented and placed on
file.
Consideration Of the SuDdry Civil Ap-
preparation bill was proceeded with the
pending amendments being those offered
by Messrs. Manderson and Vest in regard
TO the site for the Government printing
Office building.
That subject occupied over two hours Of
tO-day's session. and the result was that
the various propositions in regard to it
We're voted down and that no provision
at all was made for the building site
Another site question, that as TO the
New York custom-hOuse, was also dis
cussed at much length, and the result
was that an appropriation Of $4,000 in
addition TO a former one of 81. 400, 900 10
pay for the site was made.
Another subject which gave rise to
rather heated discussion was one in refer
ence to the expenses Of the soldiers
homes, and that discussion drifted, natu-
rally to the question Of pensions and a
possible deficiency in the revenue for the
excessive appropriations All amend
ments Increasing appropriations for SOL
diers homes were agreed to.
An amendment, which was offered by
Mr.. Davis in relation to the timber cul-
ture laws. gave rise to a dry legal IN
interesting discussion. which lasted for
nearly thee hours. AS the vote was
about TO be taken by the ayes and noes
(Which could have probably revealed the
absence OF quorum Mr.. Allison pro-
posed that all contested amendments
should go over till Tomorrow. and The
proposition was agreed TO. 4 number
of amendments were adopted increasing
and decreasing the amounts Of the items
N the bill, the net result Of which will
be to increase the total Of appropriation
carried in the bill
The bill was then reported to the
Senate Qrom the Committee Of the
whole. and all the amendments 0ln-
reserved were agreed 10, the bill TO
be open tomorrow 10 new amendments.
AT 1920 the Senate adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON. Feb 2l.-The House. in
committee resumed the CONSIDERATION Of
the Postoflce Appropriation bill The
pending section was that appropriating
$l96,64 for the necessary and special IA
cilities Of trunk lines from Springfield.
Mass, via New York and Washington to
Atlanta and New Orleans.
Mr.. Dickerson offered an amendment
striking out the names Of the terminal
points.
Mr.. Mallory supported the provision of
the bill. II was not intended 10 aid rail
roads in need Of assistance. but 1t was
for the purpose Of carrying out the OBJ
jects Of the postofce in regard to ex-
petition OF foreign mails to and from
Havana.
Mr.. Hooker defended the appropriation
made in the bin The giving of special
facilities TO the railroads proposed was in
the same line as the increase of the free
delivery system.
Mr.. Hemphill spoke in the same line.
The people Of the United States did not
wish that any backward step should be
taken. Since the Inauguration of this
system Of special facilities the carriage
of mail matter had largely increased.
Mr.. Wise said that while he was not
opposed 10 the appropriation. he was not
in favor of 1t as ii was now made He
would vote against the amendment OF the
gentleman from Mississippi kyle TO
strike out the paragraph but ne wanted
IL understood that he was not the rep
ItStHl@llNt VI any fdliiOdQs ne Qlu HOI
care where this appropriation went
whether 10 one line or another-and he
was, therefore. in favor OF the amend
ment of the gentleman from Kentucky.
Mr.. Blount. speaking in support of the
motion 10 strike out the appropriation,
said that among the masses OF the people
there was a desire for special mail IA
cilities But there was a voice. 1t was
a voice coming from South. North, East
and West, which spoke deep and loud.
That voice was for retrenchment of pub
lie expenditures and reduction of taxation
which was impoverishing the country.
The proposition now made was to give
10 a railroad system which was already
receiving 100000 $4,000 additional. He
protested against It,
MIR. Dickerson's amendment was re-
jected-yeas, 46; nays, 80.
on motion Of Mr.. Dingley an amend
ment was adopted providing that none
of the appropriation for special mail
facilities should be expended. unless the
Postmaster General should deem such
expenditure necessary In order TO pro-
mote the postal service.
Then the hour fixed for the consideration