The Yale expositor., 1895-12-13
DoINos OF THE STATESMEN.

we'll filled again and the Senators plunged
right into business. The Presidents message
was read and was listened 10 with great deal
OF attention. Al It's conclusion Mr.. Lodge, OF
MASSACHUSETTS,. offered resolution In vigorous
terms reafirming the principles OF the Monroe
doctrine, and presenting them in such form
as To permit their enactment as permanent
law, rather than an expression OF tne policy
line was a resolution by Mr.. Cullom and another
by Mr.. Allen. Pop, Neb. At the brief execu-
tive session the nominations OF Mr.. Olney as
secretary OF state aud Mr.. Harmon as attorney
general were confirmed and that OF Rufus ii.
Packham 10 the supreme bench referred 10 the
New, created laughter by introducing his time
honOred bill for the free and unlimited coinage
OF silver Mr. Call. Dem Fla. introduced the
following Joint resolution: Resolved. That
the government of the United States recognizes
a condition of public war between the govern
ment OF Spain and the government proclaimed
and for some time maintained by force OF arms
by the people of Cuba and the United States
OF America hereby declare that they will main
tain O strict neutrality between the contending
powers and accord To each all the rights OF
bellgerents in the ports and territory OF the
United States. The congress OF the United
States protest ana remonstrate against the
barbarous manner In which the war OF Cuba
has been conducted. and the President Is
hereby authorized TO take such steps as may
be eXpedient in his Judgment TO secure an
observance OF the laws of war as recognized by
civilized nations Among the large number
OF bills offered by Mr. Perer. Pop, KS, were
those limiting the Presidents term TO six
years without recollection: repeating all laws
permitting the issuance OF bonds; tho l.mita-
ton OF the power of Injunction. Mr. Allen.
Pop. New, ofIered concurrent resolution for
the immediate recognition OF the Cuban in
surgents; the annexation OF all islands proxi-
mate To the United States; the upholding OF
the Monroe doctrine, and firmer foreign
policy respecting the protection of American
citizens abroad. HoUsE-The session OF
the House was very brief and was
consumed entirely by the reading OF
the Presidents message. II was listened TO
with falr attention, but the features Of the
n a
or disapproval from the members until the
conclusion OF the reading, when several Demo-
Gratis made slight demonstration When IL
was finished the House adjourned
SENATE Third day--Most OF the business
transacted was OF q routine character. MT
Hoar showed disposition toward cooperation
with the President In dealing with the Turkish
question by onering a resolution denouncing
the recent atrocities in Turkey and assuring
the executive OF the cordial Endorsement by
congress OF vigorous course for the protec-
ton of American citizens in Turkey and the
suppression OF the barbarities against
action OF the resolution. but he secured the
adoption OF another resolution requesting the
President 10 submit TO the Senate all corre-
spondencc relating TO Turkey. The resolution
makes specific inquiry as TO what American
consuls arc absent from their posts by reason
OF the disorder prevailing. The first formal
speech OF the session was made DY Mr.. Allen,
Pop, Neb.. on Cuba and the Monroe doctrine
Mr.. Allen urged the recognition OF the Cuban
insurgents, the annexation OF Cuba and strong
tions were introduced, among the important
ones we're the following: by Senator Lodge.
to amend the immigration laws, exclud-
ing all immigrants between IA ana
re- read '0a and Write the English language
by Senator Gray, to incorporate the interna-
tional American bank IN accordance with the
recommendations OF the international Ameri-
can conference. BY Senator Cullom. providing
that no person shall be eligible as assignee or
receiver OF a bankrupt railroad who shall have
been director officer or employe OF such
road at any time within three years. BY SEN
ator Hale. to reorgantZe the personnel OF the
navy. by Senator Lodge Thy request, appro-
priating 100000 for the announcement or aer-
ial navigation. BY Senator voorhees,. iucreas-
ing all pensions granted under the act OF 1890
TO s12 BY senator sherman to fix uniform
standard OF classification and grading OF grain:
also a bill for the readiustment and increase OF
pensions granted on account OF loss OF limbs.
hoUsE.-No session
SENATE. Fourth day-The session was brief.
Its only feature, beyond the Introduction OF
bill by Senator Chandler, OF New Hampshire,
for the free coinage OF silver when England.
France and Germany should enact similar
legislation. and resolution by his colleage.
senator Gallinger declaring IL to be the sense
OF the Senate that IL was unwise and inexpe-
dent to retire TO greenbacks, was a short
speech by Senator Call. OF Florida. in favor OF
the recognition OF the Cuban revolutionists as
belligcrents. In executive session the appoint
ment OF Matt w. Ransom, minister 10 Mexico,
was confirmed.
iSENArE- Fifth day-No session HOUSE,
Nothing OF Importance.
SENATE-Sixth day-The feature OF the day
was a speech by Senator Morgan, OF Alabama,
chairman OF the committee on foreign rela-
tions and member OF the Paris Berlng
tribunal, upon a resolution offered by MIN in
structing the foreign relations committee 10
investigate the question OF the liability OF the
United states for the seizure OF British ships
in Boring sea in 1889. Mr.. Morgan took the
position in the last congress that the settle
ment OF these claims, by the payment of
lump sum OF S4!i,n0i. as recommended by the
President, was neither wise nor proper. His
remarks on that occasion were the subject OF
some sarcastic comment from Sir Julian
Pauncefote, the British ambassador here, in
the latters oifictal correspondence with Lord
Kimberly. That correspondence was printed
recently from the British blue book, and most
OF Mr.. Morgan's speech was devoted TO paying
his respects 10 Sir Julian. His resolution.
which was as follows. was unanimously
adopted: Resolved, That the message of the
President. received by the Senate on Feb. 10,
1899. and his message read in the Senate Dec. s,
relating 10 the payment by the United States
OF the claims Of Great Britain arising out OF
the Boring sea controversy be referred TO the
committee on foreign relations with instruc-
tions that said committee examine into the
question OF such liability to Great Britain and
the amount thereof. IL any. and OF any liability
on the part OF CIR 0at Britain or Canada, arising
out said controversy. and That said committee
shall have authority 10 report by bill. "
Among the bills introduced was one granting
pension of 200 per month TO the widow OF the
late secretary OF state, w. G. Gresham A
resolution was agreed to. calling upon the
President. is not Incompatible with the public
interest to transmit u the Senate all docu-
ments and correspondence at the state depart
ment relating TO the case OF eX-Consul John l..
Waller. now under arrest in France. In execu-
tive session the nomination OF Rufus w. Peck
ham, OF New York TO be associate justice OF
the u. =. supreme court was confirmed.
HoUsE.-Most of the day was devoted TO dis
GUESSING the appointment OF House officers.
Resolutions were presented by Republicans
calling for the correspondence in the Waller
case: for lists OF pensioners who have been
stricken from the rolls or reduced since March
A. 1898; and for Secretary Smiths reasons
for an order affecting the action OF the land
ONCE in connection with the perfecting OF
titles TO Pacific railway grant lands in Utah
and Nebraska. but all were objected to by
Democrats An effort 20 have printed in the
record the memorial of the National Wool
growers association for higher tariff met the
same fate
A fuel famine is on at South Haven
and the city electric light WORKS were
closed.
Georgia Elliget, who was burned
from Kerosene explosion at Adrian,
died of her injuries.