Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-22
CONGRESS ADJ0URNS
THE FEDERAL LEGISLATORS TAKE
HOLIDAY TILL JANUARY 3RD.
Not. However, Before Again Sitting Down
on BoutelIe--More of the French
Cable Matter.


SENATE. Mr.. Proctor. OF Vermont. In
troduced bill to annex the Territory of
Utah TO the State Of Nevada. Referred
TO the Committee on Territories.
Mr.. Mitchell, of Oregon. made state
ment in relation TO the bankruptcy bill.
He said that there was a general impress
sion in the country-since the recent ac-
tion OF the House on that subJect-that
all hope of passing a bankruptcy bill was
gone That impression was not justified,
by any means. There were live bank
ruptcy bills pending in both houses. and
there seemed to be a general disposition
I'm both houses that there should be some
kind Of legislation on the subject at the
present session. The only difference was
as to the character OF the measure.
The corrected House concurrent resolu-
tIon for adjournment till Wednesday,
January 3d. was agreed to.
a petition from the operatives OF the
woollen- mills at Great Falls, n. H., was
presented by Mr.. Chandler Republican),
of New Hampshire. II is protest
against the Wilson tariff BILL and con-
tains the threat that II the petitioners
have their wages reduced on account OF
it's passage they will hold the senator's
At 115 +. NJ. recess was taken till
-230 Then another executive session fol-
lowed.
The doors were again opened at 3:30
p. NJ, and a communication from the
Secretary OF. State in response to Mr..
Frye's resolution as to granting permls-
sion to foreign cable company to land
its cable to Brazil on the coast OF the
United States was presented and read.
The Secretary stated that no such per-
mission has been given by his depart
ment, either conditionally or uncondtion-
ally. as he knows OF no law of Congress
that would authorize him or any other
executive officer TO DO so.
on motion Of Mr.. Frye the communi-
cation was laid on the table and ordered
printed. He said that he desired after the
holidays to call the attention Of Congress
to senator's connected with II.
AT '345 the Senate adjourned until
Wednesday, January Sd.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Boutelle submitted privileged reso-
luton and asked for it's immediate con-
sideration. The resolution sets forth that
on March II. 1898. the Secretary OF the
Navy issued instructions to officers in
charge OF the United States naval forces
at Honolulu to confer with Special Com
sioner Blount, and that said Commission
er Blount issued orlers to lower the
American flag from over the government
building and Withdraw the United States
marines stationed there. a report from
Rear-Admiral Skerrett shows that he
obeyed the military orders Of said Special
Commissioner Blount It not being shown
that Commissioner Blount held any mill
tary or naval rank under the United
States which would enttle him TO issue
such orders. The Secretary of the Navy
Is directed TO inform the House why these
instructions were issued To Commissioner
Blount, and to furnish copies Of all such
instructions.
Mr. Talbot objected. and asked that
the resolution be referred to the Com
mttce on Naval Affairs.
After some discussion the Speaker held
that it was not a privileged resolution
and could have been received only by
unanimous consent, and it was referred
TO the Committee on Naval Affairs
Mr.. McCreary reported from the Com
nfittee on Foreign Affairs a resolution as
a substitute for those introduced by
Hessrs. Boutelle and Hit some days
asO. and said he desired to make a per-
sonal statement. Mr.. Boutelle rose to
parliamentary inquiry; several members
rose to make points Of order. but the
Speaker held that no point of order
could be made during a call of COM
mittees for reports.
Mr.. Reed rose TO a parliamentary in
qury and Mr.. Boutelle stated that a
serious error had been made. but the
Speaker said that no debate was in order.
and directed the Sergeant-at-Arms TO seat
all members.
Mr.. Reed said this reported resolution,
If it went to the calendar. would lose its
privilege and rs did not believe the
House could be deprived Of its right to
examine this matter.
Mr.. Boutelle said the Speaker had pre-
viously ruled that this was a privileged
question, and II the Speaker now held
that such privileged question could be
placed upon the calendar II would give
the Chair absolute authority over the
consideration Of all privileged questions,
even including that OF Impeachment.
The Speaker had read a precedent.
showing that any bill reported from a
committee during the morning hour must
thhf rs pace on ilit tdltuitl.
After a lively discussion, participated
In by the Speaker Messrs. Boutelle and
Reed. the Speaker said the best way TO
determine the rights Of the privileged
question would be to ascertain them
when the gentleman called the matter
up for action. So the resolution was
placed on the calendar.
Several ATTEMPTS were made to secure
action upon bills called up by COM
mittees, hut as no quorum was present,
and the House seemed imbued with the
spirit Of resistance. objections were en-
tered against everything proposed.
Mr.. Wilson, chairman Of the Commit
tee on Ways and Means. asked unanl-
nous consent that when Congress recon-
venes after the holidays. the tariff bill
be taken up Immediately after the read
ing of the journal Of the first day. and
this was agreed to.
At S:l5 the House adjourned until Wed
nesday, the 81 OF January, at 12 O'clock
Note: Mr.. McCreary's resolution above
referred TO condemns the landing Of
troops at the time the Queen was de-
throned and the action Minister Stevens
took In the matter.
THE PRIVll- -ECES OF MONACO