The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31

IN the political complexion of the COM
mittees was effected by the adoption of
resolution organizing the committees as
agreed TO by the Republican and Demo-
cratic steering committees The Populists
with the exception Of Kyle. declined 10
vote, and the Republicans. having a plu-
rally Of the senate, were thus enabled
10 adopt the resolution by a vote of 80
10 . Kyle voted with the Democrats
against the reorganization.
two hours debate followed the adop-
ton Of the resolution. the purpose of
which was mainly political The Demo-
Gratis, under the leadership OF German,
ably seconded bv Harris, attempted 10
shoN that the reorganization was effected
by an alliance between the Republicans
and Populists, contending that the silence
OF the latter. BY making possible the re-
organization. indicated acquiesceace. They
also insisted that the Republican assump-
tion of control saddled them with the re-
sponsibillty for legislation. The popu-
lists, led by Allen of Nebraska aud But
Ter or North Carolina. denied that they
were IN any way responsible for the re-
suit. The Republicans, under the leader
ship Of Mitchell. chairman Of the Repub-
hcan steering committee. and assisted by
Hoar. Hale, Allison and Chandler. com
batted the argument OF the Democrats
by asserting most emphatically that the
Populists had even refused TO make any
suggestions as 10 their committee assign
ments, and had, a matter of fact. been
left in The reorganization in the positions
10 which they had been assigned undor
the Democratic control Of the senate. The
Republicans strongly protested against be-
ing held responsible for legislation.
Before the reorganization Henry Cabot
Lodge. the senator from Massachusetts.
who has a brilliant reputation an his
toricaI hiographer, delivered an address
IN he a ~ tom
perate In language. he took the ground
that unless We insisted that Venezuela 5
dispute with Great Britain should be sub
mitted TO friendly arbitration We would
surrender the essense, spirit and vital prin-
ciple of the Monroe doctrine. which he
Contended was as essential TO the safety
and welfare of the Americans as the bal
ance OF power was To the safety and wei
fare of the European nations.
There was a large attendance of MEM
bers in anticipation of the vote on the re-
organization. and the galleries were Well
filled with holiday spectators. PETER.
Pop. presented resolutions from several
=. \. r. posts in Kansas, Offering their
services TO the United States in the event
Of war with Great Britain. The clerk of
the house announced the passage Of the
bond hill by that body.
Chandler Rep, who has been waging
war against the interstate commerce COM
mission Tor not putting a stop 20 iootlNE
arrangements. introduced a bill % en-
large the Interstate commerce commits
sion and modify and increase the scope Of
its powers.
Rricc introduced resolutions instructinE
the secretary Of war 10 make an eXamna-
tion Of the physics and hydraulics Of the
Great Lakes. and 10 report on the feast
bilitv and cost OF raising the level IN the
lakes by a series of dams.
chandler offered resolution calling on
the committee of naval affairs 10 inquire
into the prices paid by the United States
Tor armor plate. as TO whether they were
reasonable; as 10 whether they were i'm
excess of the prices charged foreicl gov
ernments. as to whether the prices had
been Increased by reason Of new patent
processes. and whether the navy depart
ment could expedite the granting Of these
patents. and whether any officers Of the
United States We're Interested in these
patent processes.
Lodge then took the floor to deliver an
address on the Monroe doctrine. Before
ne began Mitchell. Rep. or. chairman OF
the Republican caucus committee gave
notice that at the completion of Lodges
remarks ne should ask the senate 10 take
up the question OF reorganiZing the com
mittees
A resolution offered by Quay was adopt
ed directing the secretary Of the navy to
inform the senate whether. In his opinion.
IL would he advantageous 10 the naval SER
Vice 20 now contract for SIX hattleships.
instead 81 for the two at present author
ized on the basis OF the bids now before
the navy department, modified as might
be 70 the public interest
lodges address was listened 20 with at
tcntion bv the senate lie gave a very In
teresttng sketch OF the history Of the Mon
RE doctrine and told Row II was vitallv
{nveIvef IA the Venezuelan boundary line