Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-08
i CONGRESS-.
Senate.

The committees of the Senate on the 30th
passed into the control of the Republicans
The change in the political complexion OF
the committees was effected by the adop-
ton of a resolution organizing the commit
tees as agreed to by the Republican and
Democratic steering committees The Pop
uliSts, with the exception of Mr.. Kyle Is.
Do. declined to vote, and the Republicans
having a plurality in the Senate We're thus
enabled to adopt the resolution by vote
of 30 to %. Mr.. Kyle voted with the
Democrats against the reorganization.
two hours debate followed the adoption
of the resolution, the purpose of which
was mainly political. The Democrats I'M
der the leadership of Senator German,
ably, seconded by Senator Harris, attempted
TO SHOW that the reorganization was erect
ed by an alliance between the Popu1Sts
ana Republicans, contending that the 81
reorganization, indicated acquiescence, He
also insisted that the Republican assump-
tlon OF control saddled them with the re-
sponslDllity for legislation.
The Senate held two hours session
the 31st. in the course of which a speech
by Mr. Mitchell on the restoration of the
and resolution passed for the in
yestigation by the committee on naval af-
for ship armor The resolution contained
broad intimation that officers of the gov
eminent We're interested in armor-plate pro.
cesses, and Senator Chandler, the author Of
the resolution, said the facts that had come
to his knowledge warranted him in assum-
ing the responsibility for inaugurating the
AAiHuilg. uc HiOSl Important ledluIc Ol INC
session perhaps, was resolution o1ered
by Mr.. Sherman for the restoration of the
gold reserve, which thereafter should be
held sacred for the redemption of the green
backs and treasury notes, the former to be
reissued only in exchange for gold coin and
bullion. Mr.. Sherman will address the
Senate on his resolution later in the week.
Mr.. Elkins asked for the immediate con-
sideration of a resolution apropos Of the an
ticipated bond issue, declaring it to be the
sense of the Senate that no bonds of the
United States should be sold al private sale
or by private contract. but should be dis
der. Mr.. Hill (N. " objected. Mr.. Nelson
(Rep., Minn.) made his first speech in the
Senate. advocating higher duties for pres
ent financial troubles.
The Senate heard Il stirring debate on the
Sd, the bond question being the main theme.
Mr.. Sherman's speech. which had been an
tfcipated with much interest for some time,
Initiated the financial discussion. The vet
speech was closely followed throughout.
This. however. was merely a prelude to
unexpected financial controversy. vigorous
and personal in character Mr.. Elkins CIV.
va sought to secure an immediate vote on
his resolution directing that all bond issues
be advertised and the bonds offered to the
public. Mr.. Hill attempted to have the
resolution referred to committee, but on a
roll call the vote was overwhelmingly in
favor of proceeding with the question. Only
six negative votes were caSt-YiZ.: Chiffon.
Cafery, Hill, Mitchell (Wis). Murphy and
Brice. Mr. Hill spoke vigorously against
the resolution. EIa asserted that Mr.. Sher-
man when secretary of the treasury had
made bond contracts with New York syndi-
Gates similar to the one now assailed. This
brought on a sharp personal debate, In
Mr.. Teller and others participated. At $50
O'Clock the Senate agreed to adjourn, al
though the motion carried by bare major
ity of one.