Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-01
Senator Morgan Introduces a Bering
Sea Resolution.
NO TRACE OF LAST NIGHTS STRIFE
The General Deficiency Bill Under
Consideration.
MATTERS IN THE HOUSE

The demonstrations in the Senate cham
der last night left their traces on the pro-
ceedings today. Senators gathered in
groups and discussed the dramatic scenes
CT the night, the shower of vcnomous
epithets, the tumult on the floor and in the
galleries. and considered whether steps
should be taken to uphold as far as might
lie the dignity of the upper chamber. The
three chief figures liz last nights conflict,
Messrs. Chandler, Hill and Martin. were
early in their seats. Mr.. Chandler con-
ierred with his New Hampshire colleague,
Mr.. Gallinger, and with Mr.. Hoar, Mr..
Proctor and others, concerning the events
Of the night. He maintained his usual
serenity and smiled frequently as the earn
est talks proceeded.
Mr.. Hill busted himself at his desk, ap-
l'arently unruff1ed by what hail occurred.
Mr. Reach Of North Dakota. who had
been n silent but conspicuous figure Of the
conflict, was engaged in writing through
the early hours OF the session. Several Of
the veteran democratic le;,iers-Mr Harris
Mr. German and others-conferred as to
what could be done without jeopardizing
The passage of the appropriation bills.
On che surface the Senate business pro-
ccedel with it's usual serenity. A land hill,
providing Tor the extension until January
], 1911, of the tinse within which entries
might DE made on certain lands, was dis
cusse1 at length.
AFTER some opposition the bill was passed.
A Dill was passed fixing the terms of
court for the United States district court
1or the western district of Texas.
Bering Sen Seizures.
Mr.. Morgan. chairman of the committee
on foreign relations. and one of the United
states commissioners on the Boring sea
commission, offered an interesting resolu-
ZION concerning payments for Boring sea
seizures 1t directed the reference to the
foreign relations committee Of the Presi-
cent 8 message concerning the seizures and
an investigation tf the subject during the
recess Mr.. Morgan said an inquiry was
most desirable for q vindication Of the
united States. He referred to the cable re-
ports OF today giving the proceedings of the
urged the payment of the claims of Cana
dian sealers by the British government. in
croer that direct moral responsibility to
Ireat Britain might be imposed on the
United States. There has been enough of
Iaisenood and Misrepresentation in current
reports on this subject" said Mr.. MORGAN
ana 1t Is time that a thorough investiga-
ton should be made for the indicator of
the United States"
Mr.. sherman feared the resolution might
interrupt legislation on the appropria tion
, p,.is toward the settlement Of the claims,
put Mt Morgan explained that this pro-
vision mad been struck out by both houses.
ana was no longer an ISSUE Mr.. Turpie
lnoD objected to immediate consideration
OF the resolution, and 1t went over
MI. MandersOn's resolution was agreed
to for committee of inquiry as to the
aovisabliity Of a joint committee of the
Two houses on neurology. to do away with
eulogies on deceased Senators and mem
beers and provide for memorial volumes of
the deceased.
At 11:+O the Senate went into executive
session.
AT 2 o'clock the executive session ended
and the doors were again aopened An
agreement was reached for an early ad-
tournament to give Senators q breathing
spell before the all-night work. which is ex-
pected tomorrow night.
Rapid progress was made on the de-
nciency bill. with the prospect Of completing
1t by O'clock