Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26
FIFTY THIRD CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 26, 1898.
SENATE.

He expressed the hope that the inves-
LEGATION would be made, and that the
prevalent rumors as to the ownership
of national bank stock having had any
thing to do with the demonstration of
silver would be set at rest.
The suggestion was made, sarcastic
cally, by Mr.. Hawley that it shall be
ascertained exactly how much each
Senator is worth, and whether the fact
that he is not q pauper has anything to
do with his votes.
Mr.. Dubois offered the following res
olution on which, he said, he would
address the Senate tomorrow
Whereas, several sovereign States
are without full representation in the
Senate which they are entitled to; there
fore be it
Resolved, that the consideration of
legislation relating to the federal cleo
ton laws. the tariff and finance matters
which materially affect the partially
unrepresented States he postponed in
the Senate until Monday, January Is,
1894, to enable the States of Washing
ton. Montana and Wyoming to have
the votes, influence and protection in
the Senate which are guaranteed to
every sovereign State by the constitu-
tion of the United States.
The resolution offered yesterday by
Mr.. PETER calling for information as to
the anticipation of interest in the pub
lie bonds since 1861 was laid before the
Senate, and Mr., Sherman spoke against
it as imposing a great deal of unneces-
sary labor on the Treasury Department.
The anticipation of interest on the
bonds of the government ever since the
war was matter of public notoriety.
Mr.. PETER thought that it was of
little consequence how much labor
compliance with this resolution would
entail. He wanted the information
and the people wanted it. There had
been, he asserted, studied attempt on
the part of the Treasury Department to
conceal and keep back information.
There would soon be proposition to
issue more bonds on which to establish
more national banks, and to take from
the people more interest.
MIR. Sherman spoke of it as n great
abuse to call Oil the heads of depart
ments for information which could only
be furnished at great expense, and
which, when sent to the Senate, was
never looked at and never reaG. 1t was
all mere bancombe. The Senator could
find all the information he wanted in
public documents.
To question of Mr.. Teller Mr.. Sher
man replied that the anticipation of in
tercst had been authorized by law and
was not mere matter of custom.
After further discussion the resolu-
ton was, on motion of Mr.. Quay, laid
on the table-yeas 81, nays 10.
The silver repeal bill was then taken
up. There was some question as to
what had become of Mr.. Stewards reso-
luton on which he spoke yesterday,
and the presiding officer (NIr. Harris)
ruled that, on objection yesterday by
Mr.. Washburn, the resolution had gone
to the calendar. Then Mr.. Stewart in
formed Mr.. Washburn that the objec;
ton would not prevent him renewing
the resolution and going on with his
remarks. Dir. Quay, however, indi-
Gated an objection to giving Mr.. Stew
art an opportunity to reopen his attack
on the President of the United States.
~ was discussing the conduct of the
President" was Mr.. Stewards emenda
ton of Mr.. Quay's phrase.
He had the floor now, but was will
ling to yield to the Senator from Cali
fornia, (NIr. Perkins, who desired to
address the Senate.
The question of the right ola Senator
to farm out the floor" in that way was
raised by Mr. Faulkner, and the chair
ruled in that sense.
Mr.. Stewart, however, did not care
to address the Senate Immediately, and
having yielded the floor, Mr.. Perkins
took it and addressed the Senate.
Mr.. Perkins closed his speech at 100
and was congratulated on the success
of his debut.
Then Mr.. Stewart resumed the floor
and began his speech by reading COM
munication just received by him and
which was he said of the same charac-
ter as others which had been sent to
Senators on his side of the question. 1t
reads:
NEW YORK, Sept. "a, 1898.
Senator Serart:
Dear Sir-You know your motives
are mercenary. Why will you obstruct
the wish of the majority? Be careful
(the last two words being underscored
three tines. Respectfully,
ONE WHO KNOWS.
HOUSE.
Notwithstanding that to-day was e1-
pected to inaugurate in the House de-