Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-12-21

ing it's relations to one comparatively
weak and email, should have produced
no better results. The course to be pur-
sued by this government in view OF pres
eDt condition does cot appear TO admit
of serious doubt. Having labored faith
fully for many years to induce Great
Britain to submit this dispute to sn i'm
partial arbitration end having been now
finally apprised of her refusal do 20
nothing remains but accept the situation
and to recognize it's plain requirement
and deal with it accordingly.
The president recommends that con-
gress now appoint COMMISSION, to de-
termine the true divisional line in Vene-
zuela, and adds: When the report is
made and accepted, it will, in my opin-
ion, be the duty Of the United States to
resist by every means in its power wilful
aggression upon its rights and interests
appropriation by Great Britain Of any
lands, or exercise of governmental jurIs-
diction over any territory. which after
investigation, We have determined Of
right belong to Venezuela. In making
these recommendations, am fully alive
to the responsibility incurred, and fully
realize all the consequences that may
follow.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-Delegste Tom
as Estrada Palma, Minister Plenipoten-
tisry to this country, of the Cuban revo-
lutionary assembly, will open a CUBAN
delegation in this city tonight. He will
confer with senators and congressman
before presenting his credentials to
Cleveland.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l6-Proceedings in
the house were opened by Cannon, re-
publican of Illinois, offering resolu ton
| for the consideration tomorrow OF an
amendment to the rules for increase of
mem bership of tne leading coumittee s
from Is to II, the number in the last
house, and for the creation OF an addi-
tional committee on election. The re-
solution was adopted, after Crisp stated
the minority would not object.
Finn, rep OF o. T., asked unanimous
consent for consideration OF resolution
calling upon the secretary Of the int
rior to inform the house the reasons for
delay in the appointment OF slloting
/ agent to sllot land to the Wichita In
dIane, and whether any blood connec.
tons of the secretary is interested
IN delaying the opening OF these lands
to settlement. McMillin, democrat,
thought the resolution was not drawn il
the usual form. While he was examin.
ing it Finn called out sit don't affec
any of your importations into Okla
homa." 81 don't make importations,
replied McMillin, sharply. "Well Hose
Smith does for you," returned Finn
Finn made explanation in which he
declared that alloting agents required
were not appointed. lit is vel
known fact that Hoke Smith has q lol
of relations who are proiitlng by the
delay in this matter. They are acting
as attorneys for the Indians he said
His attack on the secretary of the
interior was bitter. He said, amoDs
other things, he saw today contract by
which q man was TO receive 5000, il hs
could prevent Secretary Smith from
ratifying the agreement, Cooper, de
mocrat of Florida, denounced Films
extraordinary speech. Finn then de-
manded the previous question. The
resolution was adopted without divi-
sion.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. 16-Qusy, repub-
lican OF Pennsylvania, today presented
to the senate petition OF the Wool
Growers association, of Philadelphia,
and asked that i. be read and inserted
in the record. "That is bad example
interposed Sherman. "What is this
petitlon!" 1T asks" responded Quay,
with a malicious smile. shat the WOO
schedule of the Mckinley act be re-
enacted as a law. Sherman joined in
the general smile. The petition was
| read.
PETER, populist of Kansas, offered g
resolut ton calling on the postoffice de
partment for information as to The
practice of imposing fines on employees
and cleo as to the restriction placed OF
postal employees against comforting will
senators end members regarding legisla
| ton. The resolution was referred.
Gallery, democrat of Louisiana, offer
| ed a resolution, which was agreed &c
calling on the secretary OF the treasury
for information as to the reasons fol-
suspendlng the payment OF bounty tC
| manufacturers of sugar.
Gsliinger, republican of New Hemp
shire, a resolution calling for reports
| from all the government departments
as to the number Of aliens employed
| which was referred to the committee on
civil service reform.
Stewart, populist of Nevada, address
ed the senate on a pending resolution
| for commission to investigate the
Deeds of labor and agriculture predic:-
ing an invasion on the products oil
oriental lands IN competition with do
NEST products.
PHILADEi PHIA, Dec. 1.-THE great
striks of motormen aud conductors of
| the Union Traction company began
early this morning. The sentiment OF
the pubhc ls clearly with the strikers
The company employs about 5000 men.
Two thirds OF them are members of the
Employees Associatiou. The demand of
the men is for working day Of ter
hours 81 per day and a reasonable time
for meals; protection ftom the weather
and recognition OF their organization.
At II o'clock the street railway traffic all
over the city, with the exception OF a
few lines, is at a standstiil. The entire
police force is busy suppressIng minor
outbreaks of violence.
The men are locked up ct every sta
ton and despite the efforts of the strike
leaders to preserve order, there has been
much violence, although none OF q Sc
rious nature.