Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-04

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also a bill to provide that no alien shall be
admitted to citizenship who has for the con-
tinued term of five years preceding his ad-
mission resided within the United States
and who cannot speak, read and write the
English language
MESSAGE WAS DISAPPOINTING.
Senator's Surprised Nothing Was Snid
About Raising More Revenue.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The republicans of
the senate do not approve the presidents mes.
sage, so far as it concerns finances. 1t mat
ters not whether th:y be silver men or not
they all have something to say against il.
Many senator's expressed the opinion that the
message was disappointing because it did
not provide a method for raising revenue
All of the republicans who are known at
sound money men were especially disappointed
on account of this feature of the message
The silver men were of course, very emphatic
in their disapproval of the presidents views
on silver. Fer the most part, however, the
republicans spoke in terms of approval of the
position of the president regarding foreign
affairs, but more especially with what was
said about Venezuela. The silver democrats
had very little to say regarding the message,
and it was for the most part disappoint-
ment fer them. There was general i'm
preston in the senate that the proposition
would not be successful.
Both curiosity and interest were mani
tested by the msmbers OF the house in the
presidents message. Members expressed sur
prise that no recommendation was made for
the supply of the treasury deficit. In ths
discussion of foreign affairs the portion de-
voted to the enforcement Of the Monroe doc
tr!ne In connection with the boundary line
dispute and the suggestions regarding Cuba
attracted special attention, but the main in
terest centered in the recommendations for
the retirement of the gresnbacks and the ex
tension of the national bank system. Several
Of the democratic leaders who differ with the
president on the financial question refused to
express their opinions for publication.
HELPING WALLER OUT OF TROUBLE.
kansas Delegation United In Press
ing His Case.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The Kansas dele
CATION in congress is determined to leave
nothing undone to secure the release of ex-
Corsul John l.. Waller from his imprlson-
ment in France. After the presidents mes
sage had been read this afternoon the entire
delegation of senators and members, In
clueing republicans and populists, held
meeting to decide their course of action. 1t
was resolved to push resolution in both
houses calling upon the president for all
the papers and correspondence In the case.
Several members thought this resolution
should be accompanied by one stating 1t 10
be the view of congress that the president
should take immediate action, and such a
resolution may be decided upon at future
meeting.
From the information at hand the members
took exception to President Clevelands view
that the correspondence with France upon
the matter is progressing satisfactorily. The
only question raised was whether or not the
reply to the resolution calling for papers
should be awaited before more vigorous steps
were taken. Representative Miller, from
whose district Waller was appointed to his
was empowered to draw the reso-
tonight with Mr.. Hitt the probable chair
man of the committee on foreign affairs,
Curtis of Kansas has received
many petitions calling for strong action In
the Waller case, which he will present to
the house.
New Orders for Revenue Cutters.
WASHINGTON, Dec, 3.-The secretary Of
the treasury has issued a series of orders
for the government OF the revenue cutter
service, amendatory to those now in force |
Under the new ordsrs commanding officers |
are required TO report quarterly to the secre- |
ary upon the fitness OF officers under their |
,on mand. When the report is unfavorable |
10 any subordinate, the commanding officer |
IS required to furnish him a copy of it with |
allowed seven full days In which 20 make his !!
-epy, which shall be sent to the secretary |
With the report. The new orders prescribe |
practically the same ceremonial at "morning |
md sunset colors" as are observed ON naval /,
;essels. Hitherto the setting Of colors on |
he revenue cutter service has not been at |
ended with any ceremonial whatever.
Germany Seeks New Citizens.
WASHINGTON, Dec, "a law has been
ramed in Germany, and is now under con-
liberation there, intended 10 aid immigration.
United States Consul Monaghan az Chemnitz.
Who reports the fact to the State department,
ays that 1t Is proposed to create state agen-
les to replace all OF the constituencies pri-
ate emigration agencies; TO furnish the emil
raLts with all information necessary for
heir guidance In selecting their new homes
nd to procure this information by branches
n foreign countries.
Artists Invited to Barcelona.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The artists OF the
United States have been extended a cordial
nytation to make exhibits at the general
xposition Of fine arts and industrial art to
9 held at Barcelona, Spain, between the 23rd
{ April and the 10th Of June next year
Inited States Consul General Bowen, who
the invitation from the city au-
horities with a sketch Of the program has
a