The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-03-20
WORK OF CONGRESS

WORK OF CONGRESS
ersceeAiass In the senate ana nosss
81 Representatives..
Washington, March :. - The house
Hfnngled for four hours over the sal.
aries Of United Suites mnrshals and
the other features of the amendment
to the legislative appropriation bill to
abolish the fee system In the cases Of
United States attorneys and marshals.
Interest In the debate was completely
OvershntlOwed by q sensational attack
made upon President Cleveland by
Mr.. Hartman (Rep, Mont.). who felt
himself personally aggrieved by Mr..
Cleveland's utterances at the Presby-
terian home mission meeting In New
York ON Tuesday, and who seized the
opportunity allowed by the latitude of
debate On appropriation bills to repel
the idea that the Western states were
the home of evil influences.
For u long time to-day 1t looked us
though the Cuban question would he
finally disposed Of in the senate by
agreeing to the conference report nc.
cepting the house resolutions. At the
conclusion OF Mr.. Mitchel1's elaborate
argument on the Dupont case Mr..
Sherman presented the report of the
conferees and asked for immediate
action. Representatives Hit and Ad-
ans, two of the house conferees, were
present ut the time, as 1t was expect
ed that the report would be adopted.
But as there were not more than q
dozen senator's In the chamber Mr..
Hale of Maine suggested that It was
undesirable to crowd through reso.
tuition Of this magnitude ut late hour
ind with IN empty senate. 1t went
over until next week.
Washington, March $. - The house
passed the legislative appropriation
bill which has been under considera-
ton for week. Most of the time,
however, was consumed in the con-
siderattcn of the amendment to abol-
fsh the fee system in the cases OF
United States attorneys and marshnls.
This amendment was perfected and
adopted. The house then entered upon
the consideration of the postofiice ap-
preparation bill. the largest of the reg
ular supply bills, which carries SOL
933, 1851. During the general debate Mr..
Loud explained that the bill did not
purpose to abandon the inspection sys-
TEN inaugurated by this attministra-
tiop, but the terms Of the bin cut Off
the force employed by the first as
sistant postmaster general and in
creased that of the regular inspection
force under the fourth assistant post
master general. A bill was passed to
abolish the cash payments of pensions.
1NN st nx,1,f l1~ o.
old veterans who squandered or who
were swindled out of the pensions on
quarterly pay days.
Washington, March IL. - Another
stirring chapter in the Spanish Cuban
controversy was added by the senate.
Many senators indicated a desire to be
heard on the subject. and the con-
ference report accepting the house
Cuban resolutions went over.
The speech of the day was by Sen
ator Hale Of Maine in vigorous op-
position to this resolution and to the
offensive interference of the United
States in foreign questions. The
senator declared that the spirit of
militarism was abroad in the land;
that our course involved the pOssibili-
ties of war with all its dreadful con.
sequences. Mr.. Hale brought out the
kindly action Of Spain ut the time of
our civil war when British-built pri-
vateers were prevented from remain.
ing for any length of time in Spanish
ports, and when American prisoners
were aboard they were released by
Spanish orders.
A Dramatic Incident
occurred when Mr.. Hale offered TO
read the statement of Minister de
LONE of Spain calling in question the
accuracy of some of the statements
made by Senators Sherman. Morgan
and Lodge concerning Spanish atroci.
ties. Mr.. Davis of Minnesota quickly
objected to the reception OF O docu-
ment from foreign minister not
formally transmitted. Messrs. Mitch
ell Of Oregon, Morgan and Teller
added their protest in the same di-
rection For time there was some
confusion and Il prospect of a serious
conflict, but the serenity Of the debate
was restored by Mr.. Davis withdraw
ing his objection.
1t is expected the debate tomorrow
will continue to have animated
phases. Mr.. Hour offered resolu-
ti"n pcstponing all action on the
Cuban question until April 8. This
resolution will come up under the
rules tomorrow and may form the
basis Of opposition to an adoption Of
the house conference report. Another
resolution by Mr.. Hoar was adopted.
calling on the president for all avail
able information on the Cuban sub
ject.
The latter part of the day was given
to the Dupont contest. Mr.. Turpie
Indl arguing against the claims Of
Mr.. Dupont.
District Of Columbia business con-
sumed the major portion Of the day
in the house. The consideration of the