Evening journal., 1895-12-04

lHt usual NilUIt hl Iillo anu itnbAANAoh1l
running far up into the hundreds.
Tho message was given the closest at
tention from all quarters of the chamber.
At its conclusion Mr.. Lodge of Massachu-
setts offered resolution, vigorous IN
terms, reailirming the principles Of the
Monroe doctrine and presenting them In
such form as TO permit their enactment
as permanent law rather than an ex-
preston Of tho policy advocated by Presi-
dent Monroe. In the same line was
resolution by Mr.. Cullom Of Illinois and
another by Mr. Allen pop } Of Nebraska.
The Cuban situation received attention
from both the Florida senator's Mr.. Call
affirming a resolution for tho recognition
Of the insurgents as belligerents and Mr.
Pasoo presenting resolutions from the city
councils of Tampa and St Augustine,
Fla, expressive Of the feeling for recog-
milton of the insurgents. The Call resolu-
tion will bo called up tomorrow, so that
Cuba and the Monroe doctrine will receive
early attention, although the purpose is
90 afford opportunity for an expression OF
views rather than for an Immediate vote.
Appointments Promptly Confirmed.
Tho following nominations were receiv-
cd by the senate:
Rufus W. peckham Of New York, 10 be
associate judge Of the supreme court Of
the United States.
Richard Olney Of Massachusetts,, to be
secretary Of state.
.Iudson Harmon Of Ohio TO be attorney
general.
At the brief executive session the nomi-
nations Of Mr.. Olney as secretary Of state
and Mr.. Harmon as attorney general were
confirmed and that OF Rufus r. Peckham
20 the supreme bench referred TO the judi
ciary committee.
There were 272 bills and is resolutions
introduced in the senate, but large ma.
iority of the bills were reprints Of meas
ures which failed TO pass last session.
Many of these, as also large proportion
Of tho now bills were for private purposes
There were also several for tho modiiica-
tion OF the pension laws
Senators Potter, Stewart and Squire re-
introduced their bills Of last session per-
taining to silver coinage.
Senator Pettigrew introduced a bill 60
establish uniform system of bankruptcy
and rointroducod his bill Of last session
TO prevent the determination Of the fur
bearing animals Of Alaska.
Senator Vest reintroduced his bill OF
last session to prohibit monopoly in the
transportation of cattle to foreign coun-
tries, and also his bills for the compulsory
education Of Indian children and the set
tlement Of private land claims
Senator Chandler reintroduoed his bill
for the exclusion Of alien anarchists, and
also his bill FOR the regulation of immi-
grafton.
7 Senator Frye introduced bill Rrovid-
ing for Tho amendment of the tariff laws
so as TO admit duty free all material used
In the construction or equipment Of YES
sells built in tho United States. He also
presented several other bills for the en-
couragement Of American shipping and
American shipbuilding and general bills
60 amend the laws regulating the naviga-
tion and to prevent discrimination against
American sailing vessels engaged in tho
coastwise trade.
short Session In the House.
The session OF the house was very brief
and was consumed entirely by the read
ing of the presidents message. 10 was
listened to with fair attention, but the
features Of the document received no sign
either Of approval " disapproval from the
members until the conclusion Of the read
ing, when several Democrats created
slight demonstration.
Inc lUllOWAnK UlliH WtFt
BY Representative Herman OF Oregon
TO abrogate the Clayton Bulwor treaty.
BY Representative McRae OF Arkansas
TO define trusts and TO authorize the free
importation Of articles covered by them.
by Representative johnson Of Califor-
nia-To make it unlawful after Aug ],
1896. for any foreign born laborer to en-
tor the United States; also bill to pro
vide that no alien shall be admitted to
citizenship who has not for the continued
term Of five years preceding his admission
resided within the United States and who
cannot speak, read and write the English
language.
Comments on the Message.
Both curiosity and interest were mani
tested by the members of the house in the
presidents message.
Members expressed surprise that no
recommendation was made for the supply
Of the treasury deficit. In the discussion
Of foreign affairs the portion devoted TO
the enforcement Of the Monroe doctrine
in connection with the boundary line dis
pute and the suggestions regarding Cuba
attracted special attention, but the main
interest conferred in the recommendations
for the retirement of the greenbaclzs and
the extension of the national banking sys-
tenn. Several Of the Democratic leaders
who differ with the president on the finan-
cial question refused TO express their opin.
ions for publication.
The following are scme OF the views OK
pressed by senators:
Senator Aldrich (Rep., r. L)-The
message is disappointing from the fact
that IL suggests no practical remedy for
the unsatisfactory conditions which now
| fxist
Senator Gray Dem, Del.)-Tho mes
sage speaks for itself ! think the latter
half Of It very good.
Senator Allison (Rap., Ia i'm the
sense Of laying down plan for the future
IL IS very disappointing, as it does not
deal comprehensively with our currency
difficulties.
Senator Chandler (Rep., n. H.)-That
portion OF the message relating to our for
eign affairs is exceedingly well written
and seems Co cover what Is generally de-
sired. The rest Of the message is freer