The Dickinson press., 1896-01-11

OeupllOu OF SreeuDuckS :tlu 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 1t 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
stirring debate. the bond question
being the theme. MIR. Sherman's
speech, which had been anticipated
with nncl, interest for some time, in
| ftfated the financial discussion. The
veteran senator was in good voice ard
his speech was closely followed. This,
however, was merely Il prelude to an
unexpected financial controversy, Wig
orous and personal in character. Mr..
Elkins of West Virginia sought to Sc
cure IN immediate vote on his resolu-
tion directing that all bond issues be
advertised, aud the bonds offered to
the public. Mr. Hill attempted to have
the resolution referred to committee,
but on q roll call, the vote was over
whelmingly in favor Of proceeding
with the question. Only 4 negative
votes were cast, namely, Chiffon, CAT
fiery. Hill, Mitchell (NNis.), Murphy and
Brice. Mr. Hill spoke vigorously
against TIE 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 q bare
majority of one. During the day Mr..
Morrill,, from the finance committee,
reported that the tariff and bond bills
would be ready OH 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 Of Utah.
He explained that Mr. Allens 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. Mr.. Crisp Den,., Ga.) did
not question the facts as stated. but
thought Mr.. Allen should not be sworn
in until report had been made upon
the case hy committee. The matter
was referred to the judiciary commit
tee. with leave to report at any time.
On Mr.. Hits motion, q resolution
was adopted appointing Hon. w. L..
Wilson ON the board Of regents Of the
Smithsonian institution.
Washington, Jan. 9.-The senate was
treated to one Of Senator Vests char
acteristic speeches. He arraigncd the
supreme court for the income tax de-
cislon: he laid the responsibility for
the lack of revenue at their door, when
they exempted the "sordid wealth OF
the land" from taxation; he cOntrasted
the records of the present and past ad'
ministrations; he threw some light up
on heretofore unknown chapters in the
history of the Mckinley law; he de.
nounced the financial dependence OF
this country and Of others upon the
monied influence; he attacked the pres
ident and the secretary of the treasury
for their proposition to retire the
preenbacks and place the circulation
in the hands of the national banks
he quoted Secretary Carlisle against
himself. and in conclusion declared
that the conflict between bimetallism
and the gold standard was irresistible
and that the sooner 1t was decided, the
better It would be for our public and
private life.
The other feature Of the session to-
day grew out of the Introduction by
Mr.. Chandler Of a bill for popular
Z loan through the issue Of postal sav
ings certificates. In the course OF Mr.
Chandler's remarks, the cable replies
Of the Prince of Wales, the Roth
schilds, and others to the New Yorl
World were alluded to, and Mr.. Lodge
claimed that the editor Of the Worlt
, had been guilty, of violating section
h335 of the Revised Statutes in hold
, ing communication with officials o
another government, the purpose o
which "was to interfere with meas
ure of the United States"
/ Another brief session of the hous
!, was held, at which the only importan
business transacted was the admission
Of the new member from the new
{ State Of Utah, Mr.. Allen, and tn
: adoption of resolutions calling upol
the attorney general for information
> concerning the enforcement Of tn
antitrust law, and for recommends
= tions of new legislation on the subjec
y and on the secretary of the treasur
for statistics concerning the seal fisl
cries of the Bering sea.
. Drowned I'm the River.