Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-04
SENATE AND HOUSE.
RECEPTION or THE PRESIDENTS
MESSAGE IN CONGRESS.
Chaplain Conden Creates MIA
sensnfion-Proposit Touching
Cnbn. Turkey. and Monroe Doe
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sENATE.-Half Of the time that the Sen
ate remained i'm session to-day was oc-
cupied IN the reading OF the Presidents
message. The message was laid on the
table and subsequently that part or II
relating to the payment Of the Indemnity
to British subjects in connection with
the Boring Sea controversy was referred
specially to the Committee on Foreign
Relations. with instructions to examine
the question Of the reciprocal liability Of
the American, British, and Canadian
governments.
Mr.. Morgan announced his intention OF
addressing the Senate on that subject
tomorrow.
The duties Of the United States Gov
eminent in relation to affairs transpir-
ing I'm other countries were the theme
of various bills. resolutions, and memori-
ais presented to the Senate to-day.
The alleged atrocities in Asia Minor and
"the deplorable condition Of affairs I'm
Turkey" were the subject of memorials
from the States OF Illinois, New Hamp-
shire. and Massachusetts. The recogni-
ton of belligerent rights 10 the Cuban
revolutionists was asked by the cities OF
Tampa and st. Augustine, Fla, and the
affirmation of the principles Of the Monroe
doctrine was demanded in joint resolu-
etc. introduced by Mr.. Lodge Repub-
lican, of Massachusetts, and Mr.. Cul-
lom Republican,. of Illinois.
Resolutions in favor of the recognition
of Cuban bellgerency were offered by Mr..
Call OemocraO, Of Florida, and Mr..
Allen PopulsO, Of Nebraska. and both
these senators intend to submit their
views in speeches 10 the Senate to-mor-
row.
Mr.. Pruden. one of the Presidents
secretaries. had reached the Capitol,
and was within the Senate Chamber ready
TO deliver the message at noon. The
Secretary Of the Senate proceeded to
read the message In the presence Of a
fairly full Senate. The reading Of the
message occupied I hour and 20 minutes.
NOT MUCH ATTENTION.
There was very little pretence on the
part Of the Senate at large that it was
paying any close attention 10 the message
or much interested IN il. There were
some exceptions. however.
on the Republican side Of the Cham
Der. Senators Morrill, Cof New Hamp-
shire) and Burrows (of Michigan held
printed copies Of the message in their
hands, and occasionally seemed TO be
reading for themselves
Mr. Cockerill, Of Missouri, did the
same on the Democratic side of the cham
Der.
Senators Palmer Cof Illinois,, Morgan
OF Alabama), George (of Mississippi,
and Harris OF TENNESSEE were the only
other Democratic senators who could be
regarded as attentive listeners.
Two of the Populist senators-AIlen (of
Nebraska and PETER (of Kansas did
not relax their application 10 the mes
sage from its opening 10 its close but
they appeared 20 be more intensely in
terested in its treatment Of the financial
question, its recommendation of the re-
tirement and cancellation Of greenbacks
and silver certificates, and its condemna-
ton Of silver coinage
At $40 the reading was finished and the
message was laid on the table and or
dered printed.
Various annual reports and depart
mental communications were laid before
the Senate. and laid on the table
Then the memorials and resolutions
above described relative TO Cuba and
Turkey and the Monroe doctrine were
presented, and referred 10 the Committee
on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Stewart (PopulisO. Of Nevada, in
trOduced a bill for the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver, and IL was referred 10
the Finance Committee.
tions were introduced and referred. Many
OF these are inherited from previous Con-
crosses. one Of them. by Mr. Kyle Of
South Dakota, provides for the govern
ment control OF teegraphs: one. by Sir
PETER, Of Kansas, Is a free-coinage bill
Public-building bills were introduced call
ing for an aggregate expenditure Of $500
000 TWO OF these were presented by Mr.
Daniel OF Virginia, providing for a build
ing at Newport News, Va, TO cost 10000
and one at Portsmouth, Va, TO cost
Sl50.CC0
Mr.. PETER offered joint resolutions, pro-
posing amendments 20 the Constitution
providing for the election OF the Priest
dent. Vice-President. and senators by
direct vote of the people, and that no
change In the public policy OF the govern
ment and especially respecting foreign
relations, taxation, and monetary affairs
shall take effect until approved by the
people at an election held FOR that pur-
pose.
ton OF the legislature Of Maine asking
that the birthday Of Abraham Lincoln
be made public holiday.
At $40 r. NJ after a short executive
session, the Senate adjourned till tO-mor-
House of Representatives.
The session OF the day introduced the
new blind Chap ain. Rev. Mr.. Conden, OF
Michigan lie created a distinct sensa-
ton In his opening prayer by couplins
borders one that we should be- equal 10
resent one 70 our nation, as follows.
"Our Heavenly Father-Let peace reign
throughout our borders. yet may we De
quick 20 resent anything Ike an insult
% this. our nation. May prosperity smile
on our land. and peace and happiness
come into every home. So may Thy
kingdom come and Thy Will be done,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Mr. Payne Republicanl, OF New York,
accompanied by his colleagues. Messrs.
Cannon and Crisp. was recognized 70 an
nounce that the errand 10 notify the
President that the House was rs IL 3d.
and ready 10 receive any communication
he might make had been performed
The President sent his respectful salu-
tatiOns" 20 the House, Mr. Payne said.
and authorized the committee 10 say that
he would communicate at once with the
House in writing. Immediately behind
the committee was then seen Major Pru-
den the Presidents executive clerk, with
the message under his arm. He was al
once announced. and the document sent
10 the Speakers desk. 1t was handed
TO the Clerk and read. Throughout the
reading. which occupied over an hour,
there was respectful and earnest atten-
lion given to the message. As the Clerk
neared the end OF the message, there was
"A gathering OF members interested In It's
reading at the pit In front Of the desk.
At its close two or three Republicans APP
IN was 1850 o'clock when the reading was
completed. Mr.. Payne CRepub ican). OF
New York, moved that the message be
referred 10 the Committee OF the Whole.
and that 900 copies be printed for the
use of the House. Agreed 70.
The House then, at 1852, adjourned until
Friday next
SECRETARY CARLISLE'S REPORT.