New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-15
ROUTINE BUSINESS ~ THE SENATE.
THE IMMIGRATION BILL TO COME TO VOTE oN

THE IMMIGRATION BILL TO COME TO \ VOTE oN
rHURsDAY-MANY PENSION BILLS PASSED
Washington Dec H-Senators Sherman (Rcp
Oho, Eikns (Rep, W Va.) and Mitchell Dem
WIS., were appointed to-day by the VicePreslden, as
the Inauguration Committee on the part OF the
Senate.
The credentials Of Samuel Douglas McEnery as
Senator from the State OF louisiana TO succeed Mr.
Blanchard were presented by Mr. Blanchard and
placed on file.
Mr.. Gallinger (Rep. y. IL presented the memorial
OF a New Hampshire church meeting. with a reso-
luton. which he said ne Endorsed. declaring tina,
Armenian ou,rages should be suppressed by the
civilized Powers although the doing should
involve the ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF the Turkish Empire.
resolution was offered by Mr. Pepper Pop
Kan) and laid on the table for the present. for the
appointment OF commission Of five Zone from each
Of the four parties. Republican. Democratic. National
Democratic and Popust. and one other TO be chosen
by these four examine and study the general sub
ject of finance in reference to It's practical relations
10 business.
A resolution offered last week by Mr.. Allen pop.
Neb) denying the constitutional power OF any State
to impair the obligation OF contracts was taken up.
and made the basis OF speech by him, In which he
defended the Populist Governor and Legislature OF
Nebraska from all imputations Of intention to
legislation hostile capital and declared tina
all such fears were groundless. He especially dis
claimed all purpose to act in hostility to railroad
companies
In the course OF his speech he criticised severely
charge made by Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts. in
recent speech in Boston, to the State of Ne
braska having been lin voting for Bryan and free
silver engaged In a crazy attempt at revolution
and a passionate crusade OF dishonor." Such
ment. Mr.. Allen declared. was unwarrantcd. dis
honest and ungracious.
Mr. Hoar explained and justified his language and
applied TO the resolution the terms pueriie and
trifing
Mr.: Plat, Rep. Comm also sneered at It as clap
The immigration bill was taken up. and went
over under an agreement that vote Shall be taken
on It's passage at p. m. on Thursday.
The bill amending the copyright laws particularly
in regard to dramatic productions. together with the
House amendment, was laid before the Senate. and
the amendment concurred in. The bill makes piracy
a misdemeanor and makes an Injunction granted by
one Circuit Judge enforceable In any other circuit.
The effect Of the amendment IS that the Injunction
shall not be granted without due notice defend
ants The bill now goes to the President.
The amendments or the House TO the Senate bill
relating 10 the tax alcohol used in manufactures
and the arts were disagreed 10. and sent 10 n
ference cnmmittee-Scnators Plat (Rep.. Comm,
Aldrch (Rep.. r. - and Jones Dem., Ark being
apDojuted conferrecs the part or the Senate.
The resolution Of the House for the holiday recess
was referred 10 the Committee on Appropriations
Tho Senate then took up and passed ALL the pension
bills on the calendar (fifyfve). and at $3.50 M. adj
journcd until Tomorrow