The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
WORK. OF CONGRESS-

WORK. OF CONGRESS
Proceedings in the senate and House
of Representatives.
Washington, Jan. !. The commit
tees of the senate passed into the on
troll of the Republicans. The changes
in the special complexion of the com-
mittees was effected by the adoption OF
a resolution organizing the committees
as agreed to by the Republican and
Democratic steering committees. The
POpulists, with the exception Of Mi.
Kyle of South Dakota. declined to vote.
and the Republicans having Il plurality
of the senate. We're thus enabled to
adopt the resolution by a vote of 30 to
%. Mr.. Kyle voted with the Demo-
Gratis against the reorganization. A
two hours debate followed the adop-
ton of the resolution, the purpose of
which was mainly political. The Dem
ocratS, under the leadership of Senator
German, ably seconded by Senator
Harris, attempted to show that the re.
organization was effected by an alli-
nee between the Populists and Itepul'-
leans, %contending that the silence Of
the latter by making possible the re-
organization, indicated acquiescencc.
He also insisted that the Republican as
sumption of control, saddled them with
responsibility for legislation. The Pop,
ltlists, led by Senator Allen (Neb.) and
Senator Butler IN. c. denied that they
We're in any fashion responsible for the
result. The Republicans. under the
leadership of Senator Mitchell. and as
sisted by Senators Hoar, Allison and
Chandler, combatted the argument of
the Democrats by asserting most EN-
phatically that the Populists had even
refused to make any suggestions as to
their committee assignments, and had,
as Il matter Of fact. been left by the
reorganization in the position to which
they had been assigned the Democratic
control Of the senate. The Republic
ans strongly protested also against be-
ing held responsible for legislation.
Before the reorganization Henry
Cabot Lodge, the senator from Massa
chusetts who has made a brilliant rep
utation as an historical biographer,. de-
livered an address Oh the Monroe doc.
trine.
Washington, Jan. 3.-Thc senate
held a two hours session, in which Il
speech by Mr.. Mitchell on the restora-
ton of the Mckinley duties on wool
was listened to and q resolution was
passed for the investigation by the
committee on naval affairs of the
prices paid by the government for
ship armor. The resolution contained
a broad intimation that officers Of the
government were interested in arnlor
plate processes,a and Senator Chandler.
the author Of the resolution. said the
facts that had come to his knowledge
warranted him in assuming the re-
sponsibility for inaugurating the in
quiry. The most important feature Of
the session. perhaps. was Il resolution
offered by Mr.. Sherman for the resto-
ration of the gold reserve. which there
after should be held sacred for the re-
demption of greenbacks and treasury
notes, the former to be reissued only
in exchange for gold coin and bullion.
Mr.. Elkins asked for the immediate
consideration of a resolution apropos
of the anticipated bond issue, declar-
ing it to be the sense OF the senate
that no bonds of the United States
should be sold at private sale or by
private contract, but should be dis
posed of by advertising to the highest
bidder. Mr.. Hill Of New York object
ed. Mr.. Nelson (Rep., Minn.) made
his first speech in the senate, advo-
eating higher duties for present tinan-
cial troubles.
Washington, Jan. 4.-The senate had
9 stirring debate. the bond question
hniNU tho fh0aS Mr. ShA1snINn'
speech, which had been anticipated
with much interest for some time. in
itiated the financial discussion. The
veteran senator was in good voice ard
his speech was closely followed. This.
however. was merely q prelude to an
unexpected financial controversy, Wig
orous and personal in character. Mr.
Elkins of West Virginia sought to Sc
cur al immediate vote on his resolu-
ton 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 Il roll call, the vote was over
whelmingly in favor Of proceeding
with the question. Only & negative
votes were cast, namely, Chiffon, CAT
fiery. Hill. Mitchell (Wis.), Murphy and
Brice. Mr.. Hill spoke vigorously
against the resolution. He asserted
that Mr.. Sherman, when secretary Of
the treasury, had made bond contracts
with New York syndicates, similar to
the one now assailed. This brought
on a sharp personal debate, in which
Mr.. Hill. Mr.. Sherman, Mr.. Hoar, Mr..
Teller and others participated. At
$50 the senate agreed to adjourn, al
though the motion carried by a bare
majority of one. During the day MI.
Morrill,. from the finance committee.
reported that the tariff and bond bills
would be ready on Tuesday. to which
day the senate adjourned.
Washington. Jan. S.-The session of
the house to-day was exceeding brief.
Mr.. Broderick (Rep.. Kan.) preferred
a request for unanimous consent for
the swearing in of Clarence j.. Allen,
to represent the new state If Utah.
He explained that Mr.. Aliens election
was regular and there was no contest.
but, as the governor and other state
officers did not assume their offices
under the presidents proclamation
until to-day. their signatures to Mr..
Aliens credentials. of course, had not
been made. MI. Crisp Dem. Ga.j did
not question the facts as stated. but
thought Mr.. Allen should not be sworn
in until a report had been made upon
the case by a committee. The matter
was referred to the judiciary commit
tee, with leave to report at any time.
:" On Mr.. Hits motion, a resolution
49,