Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-21
SECRET SESSION OF THE SENATE.
Matters Not xecutive-ReceptiOn Of
the Message Frigid.

Matters Not ecutive-ReceptiOn of
the Message Frigid.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. December 90
ternoon was noted more for the matters
discussed that were not strictly executive
in their character than for anything else.
Quite batch Of postmasters, and a few
other nominations made during the re-
cess of Congress were confirmed. 1t was
the intention Of the Senate TO clean up
az many OF these nominations as posi-
BILE and then take rest after the some
what exciting debate of the day.
While the doors were closed Mr.. Cock
ren (DemocraD, of Missouri. called up the
House resolution providing for a holiday
recess from to-day till January Sd. and
suggested that the date be changed to
adjourn from tomorrow until January
9Th.
Mr.. Chandler Republican). of New
Hampshire. opposed adjourning to-mor-
row. 1t was the first time in the history
of the Senate, he thought when that
body had adjourned over the holidays
with a hundred vacancies on its commit
tees. Then. too, there had been great
deal said within the last few days about
the Importance OF the crisis that was now
upon the country. and there was good
deal of talk about foreign questions He
asked what would be said II the Senate
thus ran away.
COMMITTEE NATTER.
A number Of other Republicans urged
that the Senate remain in session until
Tuesday. by which time they hoped the
Democrats would have agreed upon their
representation on the Senate committees.
and those committees could be organized
before the members left for the holidays.
Mr. German and Mr.. Cockrell. of the
Democratic Steering COMMITTEES. told their
Republican associates that they could not
get ready by Tuesday. and there was no
use for the Republicans to hope that they
could secure the committees before the
holidays.
The Republicans. they said. had taken
three weeks in which to do their work.
and II was not TO be expected that the
Democrats could do theirs in as many
days.
IL being apparent that the Democrats
had taken a, determined stand on this
matter, and the all-important Venezuelan
resolution having been passed as II came
from the House, there seemed to be no
good reason why. the Republicans should
press the matter any further, ana they
consented to the idea advanced by Mr..
after the recess without further debate.
This was done, and the resolution,
amended so as to provide for ADJOURN
ment tomorrow untih January 6th, IN
stead of from to-day till January ID, was
passed.
Mr.. Cockrell then moved an adjourn
ment.
THE MEsSAGK.
Mr.. Faulkner DemocraD, OF West VIZ
ginia. said he had received IA telephone
message, saying that communication
was on its way from the President. 10 the
Capitol, and suggested that 1t would re
well TO wait and see what II con.mned.
Mr.. Chandler thought 1t would be wei
bafore the resolution OF adjournment was
sent 10 the House to wait and see "nat
the message was that the President was
In SEND TO the Senate, ''for that message
nav create a crisis in public affairs that
will make II important for US 10 stay
here, ADDED he.
Mr.. CccIrell: oh. there is no ians'r
of a crisis
Mr.. Chandler: How are we &c knew
there is no danger Of crisis.
Mr.. Cockrell: In the very nature OF
the condition Of this country. and this
people, no crisis is possible.
Mr.. Chandler: But how improper II
q
ment for a fortnight, when We are spe-
| cially requested to remain IN session
until his Excellency, the President, shall
send us special communication, which
| no one knows anything about
Mr. Chandler then moved to reconsider
the vote by which the adjournm snt reso-
luton was agreed TO, and on motion OF Mr..
| Cockrell. that motion was laid on The
| table--ayes. 80; noes not counted
The doors were opened as the Presi-
| dents message arrived, but many sena-
| tors had already departed from the build
ing.
Mr.. Cox. the Secretary OF the Senate.
made several stumbles In his reading.
and the senators. evidently irritated.
| called upon him to repeat several words
| that he mispronounced. so that their
| meaning could be grasped. 1t was finally
| completed, but In a manner not at all
sat,sfactory to the body. As the Secre-
tary took his seat Mr.. Cockrell moved
that the Senate adjourn.
Mr.. Hawley. as the motion was put.
remarked to Mr.. Cockrell that this was
a rather cavalierly manner OF treating
the message. and suggested that u DC
| given careful consideration. Mr. Cockreil
replied that IL would be given considera-
ton. but such a matter required time In
which to consider u.
RECEPTION OF MESSAGE FRIGiD.
The message was received IN q manner
| that might be termed frtgid. Many
senator's left the chamber the moment
its reading was concluded. and refused
10 talk about It. 1t is well understood
however, that there is no possible cnance
for any further authority to be given. by
the senate, at least. for the ADMINISTERS
fIon TO issue bonds. or that any measure
looking to a change In our financial sys'
tenn win be adopted that does not LOOK