The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-27
NATIONAL Legislature.
Synopsis OF Proceedings In Both Houses Of
Congress.

Congress-
WASHINGTON, March 3U--Cuba had the
entire attention of the senate yesterday,
speeches being made by Gray, Chiffon
and Caffory, the debate being enlivened
by many spirited incidents The Della
ware senator caused much amusement by
referring TO MIR. Hale as ''the senator
from Spain" Hale demanded proof that
Spain had not kept her promises to Cuba,
but 1t was not given.
The house devoted the whole day to de-
bate on the Bayard censure resolutions.
1t was agreed that a vote be taken at 2 p.
M. today.
WASHINGTON. March 2l.-The senate
adopted a motion TO adjourn to Monday
against the opposition of Sherman. who
wanted to continue the Cuban debate
The vote, however. is not considered sig
nificant Gallery completed his speech
against the Cuban resolutions and Call
spoke for them. Palmer secured the
floor, and will speak on Monday. Bills
were passed giving pension of $50 per
month to Mrs. General Clendenin and
number Of others of no particular impor-
tance. Morgan offered joint resolution
simply recognizing Cuban belligerence,
which went over to Monday.
The house adopted the resolutions CEN
surfing Ambassador Bayard for his
speeches In England-1S0 to 71-fve Re-
publicans and six Democrats flying the
party track. the former voting no and the
latter aye. The seat of Boatner from the
Fifth Louisiana district was declared
vacant, three Republicans voting no. At
the night session dozen pension bills
We're favorably acted upon. Adjourned
to Monday.
WASHINGTON, March 24-In the senate
Sherman moved to recommit the Cuban
resolutions to tho conference committee for
modification and 1t carried unanimously.
Mills offered resolutions directing the
president to request Spain to give Cuba
home rule and in case Of refusal to take
charge of Cuba with the forces of the
United States and hold the island until it
is able to protect itself. Palmer spoke
against the Cuban resolutions and Allen
for them. The Legislative appropriation
bill was taken up and an executive ses-
sion was held.
The house spent most of today con-
sidering the Curtis bill to abolish the
death penalty in all cases where it is
prescribed in the federal statutes (sixty in
number) save in cases of murder and
rape, where, however, the jury might
qualify the verdict without capital pun
ishment." The bill failed to pass for want
Of a quorum. Bills were passed to amend
the act of March 2, 1893 relating to the
promotion of the safety Of employees and
travellers on railroads, and to authorize
the Hammond and Blue Island railway
company to construct n bridge across the
Calumet river in Cook county, Ill.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-The senate
passed bill leaving to the courts dis
cretion the punishment Of Indians con-
victed of criminal assault and resolu-
ton requesting the president to send to
the senate all the dispatches and corre-
spondence regarding the Cuban rebellion
from Nov. g. 1875 to 1875. Mills spoke for
the war resolutions he introduced Mon
day. He characterized General Weyler as
an "atrocious scoundrel and villain" The
legislative appropriation bill was con-
sidered and bill passed excepting log
ging cars from the 'grab-iron" require
ment.
The house passed the bill to abolish the
death penalty in certain places whore 1t is
prescribed in the federal statutes and to
permit juries to abolish it in case of rape
and murder; also bill to make the sale
of spirituous liquors under false brand
punishable by fine and imprisonment.
The bill to remove the restrictions against
the appointment in the army or navy of
those who had served there and then
fought for the Confederacy was also passed,
Boutelle alone voting no.