The morning call., 1895-01-18

else. The President has discharged his duty
Now let us do the same"
The bill was referred TO the Finance Com
mittee.
Sherman submitted another important fnan-
cial measure. 1t provided for the issue and
sale of bonds under the provisions of the re-
sumption act from time to time as the de-
ficiencies of the treasury require, the proceeds
10 be used wholly to meet deficiencies, and the
bonds to run for five years at not to exceed
per cent interest. The second section provides
that in lieu of the foregoing the Secretary OF
the Treasury may issue coin certificates in de-
nominations of So, $50 and 500, bearing per
cent interest, and put these certificates in cir.
culation through the sub-treasuries and the
postoffices. The third section deals with de-
post bonds in national banks. The bill was
referred without comment to the Finance Com
mittee.
In presenting report on pension bill, CAL
linger took occasion to criticize severely the
past utterances of Mr.. Cleveland as to the
frauds existing in the pension system. The
Senator said pension examiners were roaming
around seeking frauds which did not exist.
This plan of prying and detective work should
be stopped at once.
The pension appropriation bill was taken up,
and Palmer of Illinois answered the criticisms
made by Gallinger against the Pension ONCE.
Hawley of Connecticut also stated his objec-
tons to the present administration OF the
bureau. Hawley offered an amendment max
ing So the lowest rate for disability instead OF
the present ratings Of So and 81 Lodge
severely arraigned the Pension Office for delays.
Brice asked what increase in pension expendi-
lures would result from adopting the Hawley
amendment.
Gallinger replied that 100000 would Ger.
tainly cover the amount.
PETER offered an amendment fixing SIS as
the minimum pension rate, but it was ruled
out of order.
Voorhees, spoke vigorously for liberality to
pensioners. He did not share the idea that
pensioners should be suspects. Pensions were
vested rights and should be protected as is the
title to real estate.
Allen moved to make $12 the low est pension
rate, but it was ruled out of order. Hawley's
amendment, making S6 the minimum, was
then adopted without division.
Gallinger offered an amendment repeating
the law cutting off the pensions of non-resi-
dents of the United States. Davis of Minnesota
said the present law worked much injustice on
| the Northwest borders, where pensioners lost
their allowances by going to Canada. The
amendment was adopted. The bill as thus
| amended was passed. 1t carries Sal 100000.
The army bill, appropriating $23, 100000,
was then taken up. Blackburn explained the
comprehensive plan for concentrating troops
at large posts. 1t contemplated the establish
ment of two large posts, one at Spokane and
another on Puget Sound, to be the great rem
devious OF the far Northwest, to cost ultimately
several millions. This would require the event
ual abandonment of Forts Walla Walla, Sher-
man and old Fort Spokane Mitchell of Oregon
protested against the change, and said he had
assurances that the Walla Walla fort would be
retained. A spirited debate followed as to loca-
ton of Northwestern forts.
In the course OF it Bate of Tennessee said his
committee was being urged thatSeattle should
be the point for the great rendezvous for Puget
Sound.
Henderson urged the necessity of army CEN
tiers along the Canadian border. The British
Government has already established extensive
rendezvous on the Pacific Coast, and it be-
hooved the United States to make active prep
aration in the Puget Sound region. The con-
sideration of the army bill was not concluded
when, at 5 80 P. NJ, the Senate went into exec
utive session and at 5:45 P. NJ adjourned.