Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-02-16
LIVELY SALLIES IN 1EE HOUSE
Mr. CoOrnhs Asked for Probationary
plause for Senator.elect Wilson.


plause for Senator.e1cct Wilson.
Washington, Feb. l.. Among the
bills and resolutions passed We're those
regarding war claims to certain Michi-
gan regiments, donating condemned
cannon to Des Moines, Iowa, and incor
noratina the national association Of
florists.
While the house was proceeding with
routine business there was round Of
applause from the republican side and
then from the whole house, as Mr. Will
son, of Washington, long a popular and
witty member of the house, and recent
ly elevated to the senate, came on the
floor. He was surrounded by his old
associates and the house business was
temporarily suspended By the hearth
ness Of the reception accorded him.
The house then resumed consideration
of the legislative, judicial and executive
appropriation bill.
Mr.. Coombs, Of New York, defended
the pension item Of the bin against crit
icism. He then branched off into a A.
nancial speech.
Mr.. SnOdgrass sought to interpOse,
and exchanges became SO warm that
Mr.. Coombs appealed to the chair for
protection. Another uproar arose when
Mr.. Van Noorhis replied TO Alr. Coombs.
Mr.. Picker offered substitute for
provision of the bill relating to clerks
in the pension office. The substitute
provided the same force as at present
instead Of the reduced force called for
by the appropriation. Defeated: 69 TO
1872
Mr.. Dockery pointed out that the an
nual clerks would cost 1855, 900 before
the next congress actually assembled.
The intensity Of feeling aroused by the
struggle brought out many humorous
incidents.
Mr.. Dockery finally cut off the lively
debate by moving the previous question,
which was ordered. An aye and no vote
was taken on the amendment for the
annual clerks and 1t was defeated; ayes
9S noes 1872. Most Of the republicans
voted for the clerks and the democrats
against
The legislative appropriation bill
then passed without division and the
, house adjourned.
IN THE SENATE.
Washington. Feb Ex-senator Cullom
presented a memorial from various
trade and transportation associations
Of Chicago asking legislation to pro
tect express companies from train rob
bers and train wrecking.
Senator Gray reported adversely from
the committee on privileges and elect
| tions, the resolution providing for the
| election of senators by direct vote Of
! the people.
Senator Jones OF Arkansas reported
~ no f,,o nnrr1,s T..
tee for the unlimited coinage of silver
| 1t went to the calendar.
Senator Hill secured unanimous con-
sent for the consideration of the reso-
luton which he introduced asking for
| Information concerning appointment
and removal of postmasters in New
York. The resolution was agreed to.
| Senator Blackburn moved to take up
| the postoffice appropriation bill ana
Senator Allen took the floor, but yield
; ed to Senator Stewart to discuss the last
message of the president on the cur
rencs question
Senator Stewart closed with a warn
ing if present conditions continued the
end would be revolution.
Senator Allen then resumed his speech
on alleged election frauds in Alabama.
At the conclusion Of Senator Allen S
remarks Senator Morgan read pro-
test against the proceedings in the sen
ate by himself and colleague, Senator
Pugh, characterizing Aliens speech as
clear abuse of parliamentary law in
disregard Of the urgent necessities OF
the public and an assault upon the
rights Of Alabama as state and upon
the character Of our government and
people"
The discussion Of the postottice ap-
preparation bill was resumed. 1t hac
been agreed to consider pension bills al
5 o'clock, and this hour having arrived
that order was taken up and severa
pension bills passed.
After an executive session the senate
| adjourned