The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-01-10

arguments advanced by Mr.. Turpie
Welc, Ind.) in opposition to the bill.
I'h3 proceedings in the house lacked
marked incidents of sry kind. The
debate on the currency bill continued
all day, but was generally spiritless,
and the attendance, " hich was large
at the beginning, dwindled to almost
nothing. The speakers were Messrs.
Black of Georgia, McCreary and Buck
ner OF Kentucky, in favor of the bill;
and Messrs. Haughen of Wisconsin
and Adams of Pennsylvania, in oppo-
sitlon to 1t. No other business was
transacted. .."--
Was hington, Jan. 6. = The general
debate on the currency bill will con-
tinue until the caucus is held Then
II tile present plans of the advocates
of the bill are endorsed, the debate
will go on under the minute rule
until Thursday Of next week, when
the final vote will be taken The
feature Of the days debate was the
speech made in opposition to the
measure by Representative Hendrix,
q New York banker. He declared that
the bill would be inadequate at
measure of relief for the treasury, and
besides, would provide an unsound
currency. He suggested as the only
measure of relief the passage of a bill
to, fund the greenbacks The other
speakers were Messrs. Hepburn of
Iowa and Dingley of Maine and Gresh-
am Of Texas. H.
The Hawaiian question was again
brought before the public in the :en-
ate by the discussion of the resolution
introduced by Mr. Lodge of Mass;,-
cbusetts, calling on the secretary Of
the ravy for information as to why the
United States sbattleships had been
Withdraw from Hawaiian waters. The
debate, which was interesting through
out, consumed the greater portion of
the morning hour, and at it's close the
resolution took its place on the cal
endar and now can be taken up only
by unanimous cor sent. The debate
was listened to after lively by senators
and tile visitors in tile galleries.. Mr.
Morgan concluded his speech on the
Nicaragran canal bill. after which
the bill making appropriations Cor sup
port of the military academy for the
fiscal year, 1896, was passed. 1t ,ar-
ries an appropriation of $42O.O 900, a re-
ductior of $41,S60 as passed by the
house. .
Washington, Jan. S.-Another day in
the house was consumed by debate
over the Carlisle currency plan, in
which Representative Cochran Of New
York was the most conspicuous figure
Mr.. Cochran held the floor for more
than an hour, spoke with his accus-
toned vigor and eloquence, provoked
many questions from the opposition,
and held the attention of members and
galleries closely. He opposed the bill
throughout, and declared himself in
favor of the Baltimore plan.
Mr.. Lacey (Rep., Iowa. also spoke III
opposition, while Mr.. Boatner Dem,
Lag and Mr.. Catchings (Dem., Missy
exhorted their party to unite in sup
port of the measure. Mr.. Boatner ex-
pressed surprise at the opposition to
the measure which has developed on
the Democratic side. He paid a trib-
ute to the abilities of secretary Car
Isle and dwelt upon the duty of sup
porting him which, he said, rested
upon the Democrats.
Washington, Jan. 9.-The senate adj
journed shortly after 5 o'clock as a
mark of respect to the memory OF
Representative Post Of Illinois. A
speech by Mr.. Fc(fer Pop, .kan.) in
support Of a service pension law for
the Eeneiit Of soldiers and sailors of
the late war, and another by Mr..
Mitchell rep, Orr in behalf # the
Nicaraguan canal bill. occupied most
OF the time Of the session. Mr.. Lodges
resolution regarding the withdra wal Of
American ships from Hawaii was tax
en- up. but was laid aside Until to-
morrow. when it will be further de-
bated. MI. Ransom Dem, \. ca was
elected president pro tenn Of the SEN
ate to act in the absence Of President
Stevenson and Mr.. Harris.
The house adopted suitable I.e'u-
tons ON the death of Gen. Post, ard
after the appointment Of committee
to accompany the remains TO Illinois.
the house adjourned.
Washington, Jan. 10.-This was the
last day of the general debate on the
currency bill in the house, and the op-
ponents Of the measure had their in
nings. All the speakers except Repre-
sentative Cox of Tennessee, antag-
onized it. The feature Of the day was
the speech Of Mr.. Sibley Dem., Pa.),
who made an attack on the president,
and arraigned the Democratic party
generally for drifting away from it's
traditional mornings. His speech Gre
ated much confusion and good deal
of a sensation. Mr.. Tom Johnson Of
Ohio also created a stir by affirming
the proposition that the bill either
created a monopoly to issue the legal
tender money of the country, or was
a failure, which would give dishonest
bankers, under the law, an opportuni-
ty to defraud the government. Mr..
Bland Of Missouri made an earnest
speech against the bill from the stand
point of free silver. The other speak
ers were Messrs. Beltzhaover mem.,
Pa.), w. "A. Stone lIsep., Pa.), Morse
s(Rep, Mass.l, ard Coffeen Dem,