The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-12-25

tribute to William j. Bryan az the
foremost citizen Of Nebraska, and the
greatest orator since the days of Web
ster and Clay. Later in the day Mr..
Chandler and Mr.. Mitchell had a
good-naturcd encounter.
Beyond agreeing to a resolution for
two weeks holiday recess beginning
Dec. %, the proceedings in the house
to-day were almost entirely devoid of
public interest. Most of the day was
spent In struggle over the bill of Mr..
Morse Of Massachusetts to render the
laws relating to the sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors in the District Of Columbia
more stringent. The opposition was
inclined to dlibuster against the
measure, but 1t was finally passed.
The presidents veto of bill to PEN
sion Lydia A. Taft, "a divorced Wild
ow," was sustained-0S to S5-two-
thirds not voting to override the pres.
ident's disapproval. Several minor re-
lief bills were passed.
Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Nor
gan (Ala.) held the attention of the
senate and well filled galleries for an
hour by his earnest advocacy of a
strong and decisive policy in dealing
with the Cuban question. The promi-
nence of Mr.. Morgan in the Cuban de-
bate Of last session, when he had
charge of the Cuban resolutions re-
ported from the committee ON foreign
relations, gave special interest to his
speech to-day. He spoke in dispassion-
ate style, although his words had d.
rcctness and severity in picturing the
horrors existing in Cuba such as is
seldom heard in the senate. Mr.. Nor
gan spoke freely of the possibilities Of
war, welcoming 1t IL necessary, to
guarantee the protection Of American
citizens. He asserted that Spain's
bankruptck would prevent the collec-
ton or any Indemnity for wrongs. The
senator questioned the wisdom of the
presidents position that granting Of
belligerent rights would be "untimely"
At the close of Mr.. Morgan's speech
MS resolution was adopted requesting
the secretary of state for papers and
Information relative to the Competitor
prisoners and other American citizens
held IN Cuba by the Spanish authori-
ties. The question of passing the bill
granting Nancy Allabach q pension,
the veto of the president notwithstand.
ing, occasiOned considerable debate,
but was finally passed over the veto
Al to IL. Early in the day Mr.. Allen
introduced a resolution for the appoint
ment of committee of nine senators
to investigate the extent to which
money was used in the recent presi-
DENTAL election.
The house devoted the day to the
consideration Of the Loud bill to deny
the admission of serial novels to the
mails as 'second-class matter.
Washington, Dec. 1S.-The session Of
the senate developed the n ost eventful
and exciting debate that either branch
OF congress has heard in q long time.
1t brought forward the recognized
leaders Of the various parties and ele-
ments, Including such conspicuous
figures as Messrs. Sherman. Frye,
Teller, German, Vest, Aldricll, Platt,
Mitchell of Oregon. Chandler, Hale
and Allen in notable statements on
the leading questions which have en-
gagged the attention of congress and
country of late. Not only were the
lines laid down on tariff and finance,
but the debate partook of all the pent-
up feelings resulting from the recent
national contest. Often it was dra-
matte In it's intensity, and at all times
absorbingly interesting to the crowded
galleries and intent body of debaters.
Political differences came in for a fair
share Of attention, and the names of
MIR. Mckinley and Mr. Bryan often
were heard. President Cleveland also
came in for share of attention. Mr..
Allen declared that the president was
one who rejoiced with Republicans
over the recent victory. Throughout
the debate the sentin ent had prevailed
that the Dingley bill was dead, and to
give this final and apparently Official
sanction. Mr.. Plat; of the finance COM
mfttee, announced that no effort would
be made to urge that bill to passage.
The superintendent, Mr.. Sherman,
promptly arose and said that in view
OF what had been said, he acquiesced
In the general sentiment that no fur 4
Their effort should be made ON the
Dingley bill. This was regarded as
the final disposition of the bill.
The day In the house was productive
of little progress. The army appro-
priatlon bill was under discussion, but
a deadlock occurred over the PROPOSE
ton for the abandonment of the army
and navy hospital Mt Hot Springs,
Ark, and the house adjourned.
Washington, Dec. 10. = The senate
passed the immigration bill known as
the Lodge bill, with a new section pro-
vidlng that the exclusion shall not APP
ply to persons arriving from Cuba dur
Ing the ;cootinuance of the present dis
orders there. The strength of the bill
was greater than. had been expected, i.
the final vote being 81 to 10. As passed
the bill amends the immigra tiony laHk J
no III to exclude from admissi6n.to. thess
'UhHed States all persons over 10 xeehe
Of age. who cannot read and. write the.
languages; Of their native country nies''
some other language; but AN 'adi6issias