Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-14
IN CONGRESS TODAY
Both Branches of the National Leg
islature in Session.
TIE SENATE TRhNSAClS BUSINESS
But the House Finds Itself With.
out a Quorum
AN EARLY ADJOURNMENT
AN EARLY ADJOURNMENT

Senator Walsh OF Georgia today offered
his first bill in the Senate. II was bill to
effect a minor reform In the judiciary.
A resolution by Mr.. Shoup was adopted
calling on the Attorney General for infor-
nation of all Indian depreciation claims in
the court Of claims since July /, 1892.
Senator Morgan reported a substitute for
the Nicaragua canal bill and announced
that his report would be submitted on Mon
day.
Senator Morrill, announced that he would
address the Senate on the tariff on rext
Wednesday
Senator Turpie later announced that he
would speak on the tariff bill on that day
cluded
Senator Quay for workingmen.
The resolution OF Senator Quay for the
hearing on April p Of a delegation OF
workingmen was taken up. Mr. Quay said
the petitioners seemed to be in earnest. He
had expostulated with them and pointed
out he said that they might as well try to
whistle of pack of hounds In full cry ef-
ter deer as TO cali off the majority OF the
democrats from their onslaught upon the
protected Industries. He asked that a COM
mittee of 100 Of the delegation be heard in
the Senate chamber.
Senator Harris pointed out that IL was
open to these men 10 put in writ zen petit
tons and memorials. He knew of no prece-
dent for opening the Senate chamber to q
mass meeting. He moved to lay the resolu-
ton on the table.
Senator Butler asked him TO withdraw the
motion, but Senator Harris pointed out that
this would open the foodgates of oratory.
Senator PETER said he should have a few
remarks TO offer on the question and Sena-
tor Harris therefore withdrew his request.
The motion TO table was again renewed
resolution laf sol.1 Il
by 81 yeas to nays, many republicans
voting for the motion. The negative votes
were: Davis, Dolph, Dubois. Frye CALM
ger, Hansbrough, PETER, Power and Quay.
A Pension Resolution of Inquiry.
A resolution introduced by Senator Allen
was taken up. calling for Information as to
suspensions. restorations. cancellations, etc,
Of pensions since March 4, 1893.
Senator Palmer offered a letter from the
commissioner Of pensions in reply to a YER
bal query from him touching the questions
asked. The resolution was then agreed 70,
On motion of Senator Cockrell the urgent
deficiency bill was taken up
The amendment suggested yesterday by
Senator Henderson criticizing the with
holding OF certain matter from the census
reports was Withdrawn by him.
Senator Hawley started upon a discus
sion of the bill and resented an Interrupt
ton by Senator Chandler. remark!ng that
he was not striving to delay the discus
sion of the tariff bin and he hoped the
Senator from New Hampshire would talk
IL he wished, in his own time
MIR. Quay's Tariff speech.
At O'Clock the tariff bill was laid before
the Senate. Senator Quay Of Pennsylvania
was recognized. He read his speech in
high-pitched voice. The democratic side
of the chamber was inattenuve Quite a
number of republican Senators were in
their seats and paid close attention The
number in the galleries was small.