The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-01-24
FIFTY.THIRD CONGRESS-.
Second SeAAion.

vividly recalling the tariff struggle. Senators
German and Hill were the chief actors, anus
ing the galleries by their preliminary mud
singing and bitter irony. 4 hey displayed no
love for each other. No business Of import
ance was transacted and after brief execu-
tive session the senate adjourned.
HoUsE-The filibustering tactics of Mr.. By
mum dem, Ind) again defeated the Grout ole
omarglrine bill. which was under considera-
tion during the morning hour in the house
Monday By special order from the rules
committee, the remainder Of the day was con-
sumed with business reported from the judici-
ary committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1G-SENATE-The sem
ate gave Tuesday to further speeches in which
the income tax served as q text for q wide
range Of discussion on the tariff the currency
and the populist platform. Mr.. Hills PROPOSE
tion. made last week, to amend the deficiency
bill so that the income tax would be tested in
the courts has apparently started an mex
haustihln flow Of speeches on public affairs in
general.
HousE-Chairman Sayres. Of the approp-ia-
tion committee. reported the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill to the house Tuesday. Mr..
Grosvenor (rep.. o. presented q reply to o re-
cent memorial sent to the judiciary committee
by Mr.. Richie. OF Akron, O., making supple
mentary charges against Judge Kicks. Mr..
McCreary called up bill authorizing Lieut..
Col. Forwood and Surgeon Penrose to accept
certain testimonials from the Argentine Re-
public, passed. also authorizing Commander
Dennis w. Mullen, U. s. N. to accept medal
from the government OF Chill. The house went
into committee Of the whole for consideration
Of the Indian appropriation bill The bill car
ries 500, reduction of $685.. .7S3 as compared
with the appropriation for the current fiscal
year. No progress was made with the bill, and
the house adjourned.
WASHINGTON. JAN 17.-SENATE-With rou-
tine business disposed of, the urgent deficiency
bill was taken up Wednesday, and Mr.. Hill ad-
dressed the senate on his appeal from the rul-
ing Of the chair, that his amendment to the in
come tax appropriation was out of order. Mr..
Vest followed. He urged that 1t was essential
that the one-tenth differential should be taken
on sugar from bounty paying countries in order
to avert tariff war with Europe, and it's dis
astrous consequences on our revenues. vote
was taken to sustain the chair in ruling out of
order the Hill amendment referring the income
tax to the courts. The chair was sustained on
aye and nay vote-40 to 8. Mr.. Lodges
amendment to the income tax appropriation.
providing that the tax should be, under civil
service rules, was defeated. Mr.. Quay again
sought to get the income tax before the courts
by proposing new section but, on an aye and
nay vote. was Defeated The deficiency bill
then passed.
HoUsE-Mr. Outhwaitc had bills passed to
amend the act relating to the relief Of soldiers
| of the Mexican and civil wars from the charge
| Of desertion. and to give brevet commissions
| conferred on officers Of volunteers now in the
| regular army for services in the war of the re-
| bellion the force and recognition Of those in
| the regular service. The house went into COM
| mittee Of the whole for the further considera-
| ton Of the Indian appropriation bill, which oc-
| cupied the rest of the day.
| WASHINGTON, JAN 1S-SENATE-In the SEN
| ate Thursday Mr. Sherman presented an
| emergency currency bill to meet treasury de-
| ficiencies. and Mr.. Pugh offered q measure in
| the same line, supp!ementing 1t with vigorous
speech on the impotency and inaction OF the
/ IN IN Nhof fan nNfa Nnt a
was but the brief prelude to day spent with
/ appropriation bills. The pension bill appro-
priating sl4l 100000 was passed with two i'm
| portant amendments. one making e6 the lowest
rate for pension disability and another repeal
ing the present law cutting OF the pensions of
non-residents. 1t was stated that during the
debate that the $6 amendment would increase
pension expenditures not exceeding 81 100000
HoUsE-The senate amendments to then urg-
ency deficiency bill we're disagreed to and the
bill sent to conference. The house then went
into committee Of the whole for further con-
sideration Of the Indian appropriation bill.
| General debate was closed and the bill was
considered under the five-minute rule for
amendment. Mr.. Caruth (dem., Ky) took oc-
casion to supplement his remarks Of some days
ago against the national postage movement
looking to q reduction Of letter postage. He
retracted what he said on the previous occa-
sion concerning Lyman ]. Gage, Of Chicago
who, along with other reputable gentlemen
withdrew from their connection with the
movement last October. Before finishing con-
sideration of the bill the committee rose and
the house adjourned.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 19-SESATE-Mr. PETER
(pop., Kas) Friday presented bill embody.
ing his views Of dealing with the present hnan'
cial conditions. 1t provides for repeating tho
laws authorizing the issue of bonds and fo
the immediate issue of Sl00,000000 in treasury
notes to be redeemable in silver or gold. Aside
from this the day was given to debate on thu
Nicaragua canal bill. Mr.. Morgan, in charg,
of the measure, sought for time for bringing
the question to q vote, without results, ant
the tedious discussion goes on with little pros
pect of early termination. Mr.. Caffery, o
Louisiana, presented q new phase on the sub
ject by Offering resolution, urging neN
treaty with Nicaragua and Costa Rica for tn
cession for canal route, under the jurisdiction
of the United States.
HoUsE-Speaker Crisp, despite his indispo
siton, occupied the chair. Friday At tn
opening of the session he laid before the nous
the resignation of Representative Belde
rep. " YDas member of the interstate com
merce committee, and appointed Mr.. SheI
, man rep, y. W to fill the vacancy Th
whole proposition relative to Indian school!
by special arrangement, was allowed to g
over. Mr.. Weadocl's amendment to increas
, the appropriation provided in the bill for h
, constructions and repairs OF school building
from 100000 to 100000, also went over. Tn
| committee then rose and the house took
recess until s o'clock. The evening sessio
, was devoted to the consideration of privat
! | pension bills.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ol.-SENATE-The star
, | ling news from Hawaii received speedy recos
} milton in the senate SATURDAY., Mr. Frye offe
: | ing resolution bristling with indignation
the attitude of the U. 8. government in sue
, | an emergency. This pTccipitated Il short bl
animated debate during which Mr.. Frye a
l raigned the executive branch of the govern
! ment. The resolution went over, through II