The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
NO DELAY IN CONGRESS.
Frcsideni's Recommendation UrGing
CongrcS6iohnl Action.

conErcSsiohnl Action.
Washington, DC, Dec. 21.-Housc.-
Speaker Reed cleared the way to-day
for action by the House by announcing
the list OF committees for this Congress.
There were several surprises accustomed
by the reading of the list, but generally
the assignments made had been dis
counted by current rumor. There was
general satisfaction with the work Of
Speaker Reed and he was commended
on all sides for the fairness and ability
as we'll as the consideration for public
interests displayed in discharging the
arduouS and delicate task
The message of the President, urg-
ing Congressional enaction to relieve
the present financial distress, was read
and referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means. as was also the resolution
providing for u holiday recess. 1t was
stated by the leaders that it was proba-
bic the Presidents recommendation
would be followed and no holiday taken.
On motion of MIR. Cannon. u resolution
was agreed to authorizing the Com
mittee on Appropriations to sit during
the sessions of the House.
Also. on motion of Air. DinEley. Il
similar resolution was agreed TO for tho
Committee on Ways and Means.
Messrs. Sankhead and Clarke and
Hutcheson appeared on the floor for the
lirst time this season and were sworn
i'll by the Speaker
The House then. at 1925 o'clock, ad-
journed until Monday.
Senate.-There' was nothing of n di-
rcctly warlkc character i'm the Senate
discussion to-day. but there We're sev-
era Eery significant financial propo-
sltions and declarations. The first of
these was Il resolution offered by MIR.
Vest directing the Secretary of the
treasury to coin the silver bullion in the
Treasury into standard silver dollars
and TO pay with them the certificates
issued under the law of JULY II. 1880.
purchase of the bullion; also to pay the
greenhacks in standard silver dollars
or IN gold. using which ever may be
most abundant or convenient
Mr.. Vest wished to have his rcsolu
non Immediately considered. but obIec-
ton was made by Mr. Platt and tho
resolution went over for the day. A
like fate attended Il somewhat similar
resolution offered by the new ponulist
Senator from North Carolina. Mr., Rut.
Ter directing the payment of the interest
ana principal of the Governments coin
obligations in gold or silver as long
ms the two metals are on n parity, and In
silver when tina at'metal Is below parity
with gold The Presidents flnnncjnl
message OF Yesterday was denounced
ny senators Stewart and Dubois. That
message. In Mr. Stewards opinion,
proved that the President was nanic
stricken But all that the President
'''N - Wv W HuSltill tile ia 1tlDn91 credit
was to pay the Government obligations
according to the contract LET him
announce that" Mr.. Stewart cyclaimed
and there will be no raids on the
Treasury"
MI Dubois also condemned the mos
sage and declared that 1t was utter
~ absolutely, impossible to lcgislat 10
financially in accordance with the Pros.
inent recommendation. and that all
lnat the message had done was Ia prn-
cipitate n tariff discussion Nobody. he
Said, wanted To have bonds issued ana
NOBODY wanted u have grccnhaclis re-
ltred. He expressed his belief that ths.
Vest resolution would be agreed To ON the
next legislative day If n vote upon II
was not prevented by the action of
the Presidents friends.
greeting of the Federal Senate of
Rrazil to the United States Senate on
the worthy message of President Clcve-
lnnd. which so strenously guards tho
uignIty, sovcrcignity and freedom OF
the american nations.'i was communI-
Gated from the state Department ana
was reah and referred To the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations
the fortifications bill. hcretorirn I'm.
troduccd by Mr.. Squire (RepD. Of Wash
lnEton. was rc-introduccd with an
emergency clause" making the apprn-
priation SS1 100000, immediately avail
able. If so ordered nv the President.
This clause" he said. twas dcsirai,,n
IN View OF changed conditions
The holiday recess resolution having
failed between the two Houses, the SEN
ate. at 40 p. M, adjourned until Mon.
day next.