The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-28

Only Two Nominations Confirm rcd Rsor-
ganifatson of the nate.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. March N-The
Senate was In executive session this
afternoon for upwards OF an hour and
the greater part OF that time was con-
stunned In a discussion relative to the
release OF the Injunction of secrecy on
the treaty with Russia that was recently
ratified by the Senate. The INJUNCTION
was not. however. released. although the
majority OF the Senate is In favor OF IT.
ana the proposition also meets with the
approval Of the State Department. The
sticking point Is just what amount OF
the correspondence shall be made public
and the vote by which the treaty was
ratified. IL is understood that the State
Department is adverse TO giving out ceN
tain parts OF the correspondence, and that
II no agreement upon this point can be
reached the text OF the treaty Will not
be given 10 the public Despite the fact
that the treaty has been ratified great
many remonstrances have been received.
principally from Polish residents Of this
country. all OF which have been referred
TO the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Although the act Of ratification has taken
place II is still possible for the treaty to
be kept from becoming operative through
the Intervention Of the Executive, and 1t
is said that steps looking TO this have
ment between the two powers.
But two nominations apparently were
confirmed to-day II is said on good De-
mocratic authority that all the nominal
lions sent in by the President for i'm
portant offices up TO date, exclusive OF
those sent to-day. have been favorably
acted upon, including that Of Mr.. Risley,
minister TO Denmark. Under the rules,
unless a motion to Immediately notify
ho IsrocfIo,,4 10
tons lie on the table for two consecutive
executive sessions in order that q motion
TO reconsider may be made, If any one
desires so 10 do. For that reason, al
though the Senate has acted upon the
nominations before IL, the fact has not
been made public.
Toward the close Of the session Mr.
Sherman. chairman Of the Republican
caucus. notified the Democrats Of the
action taken by them OH the subject OF
reorganization of the elective officers of
the Senate. which was to the effect that
the Republicans would accept no compro-
mise. Mr.. German replied, quietly, say
ing that he thought the Republicans
should accept the compromise that had
been suggested. and before any discussion
could arise. If there had been any dispo-
sition to talk. he made a motion 20 ad-
Journ and the executive session was end
ed.
The Senate.
Mr.. Call. OF Florida, rising TO a oues-
ton of privilege, sent to the clerks desk
and had read paragraph from a dis
patch Of a Washington newspaper cor
respondent describing the hostile feelings
or Democratic senators and representa-
tives against President Cleveland in con-
nection with the appointments to office,
and stating that among the loudest in
his criticism is Call, of Florida. He does
not disguise his disgust and talks about
| Cleveland's slowness openly in the corr-
| doris and in the elevators OF the Capitol
after the Senate has adjourned"
That statement, said Mr.. Call. has been
| extensively circulated by the Land-Grant
| corporations of Florida for the purpose.
/ presume, Of creating some prejudice
against me. And / wish TO state in my
place in the Senate that it is absolutely
false, that l never criticised the Presi-
dents policy either in the corridors or the
elevators. in public or private. l know
| OF nothing in IT to disapprove. and l
| expect TO give him my loyal support.
The Vice President having presented a
petition concerning the Bell Telephone,
| Mr. German expressed the wish that by
common consent petitions in regard 10
| legislation shall not be presented at this
session. but shall be filed with the Secre-
| tary, 10 be presented At tHe regular SEES
| sion. After some remarks that course
was agreed TO.
4 resolution was offered in the Senate
to-day by Mr.. Chandler, directing an
/ inquiry into the operations of the immi-
| grafton laws. 1t was laid over until to-
morrow.
The majority reports made by Mr. Hoar
arc in favor of admission TO their seats
| Of the three senators appointed by the
| Governors of Montana Wyoming and
| Washington: the minority reports adverse
| to their right to seats are TO be made
| tomorrow by MIR. Vance.
The resolution heretofore offered by Mr..
! Call, declaring absolutely null and void
| the provision in the last Legislative APP
preparation bill for appointment by the
| Speaker and Vice-Presdent of the last
Congress Of a commission Of three sena-
tors and three representatives TO examine
| into Civil Service of the executive depart
ments. was taken up. and Mr. Call adj
| dressed the Senate.
| Mr.. Calls resolution went over without
| action, as the other senator's desired 70
| sneak on it, The Senate then. on motion
| of Mr.. Coke, proceeded TO executive pusi-
| ness.
The Senate. at 2:25 o'clock, adjourned I'LL
tomorrow at II o'clock.