The National tribune., 1896-06-18
THURSDAY, JUNE IL.

In the Senate, Mr.. Sherman secured the pas
sage OF a bill TO pension the widow of Gen. W.
H. GIDEON, of Ohio, at $50 month. The mo-
DotOnOus waits were broken at intervals by
routine reports from the House. The immigra-
tion bill was made the unfinished business
The effect is to give the bill right of way when
the December session begins.
The Vice President announced the appoint
ment Of Senators Harris. Faulkner, and Nc.
MILAN a committee TO inquire into the char
titles OF the District Of Columbia with a view TO
sscertaining the extent of sectarian control
The inquiry was provided for in the District Of
Columbia appropriation bill
At LEO the Senate took a recess until 3 D. m.
When the session was resumed Senator Sher.
man read brief report, announcing that in
response to an inquiry, the President had
stated ne had no further business to communi-
cate 10 Congress.
few moments before the hour set for adj
gournment the Vice President raped the Sem
ate 10 order and said: Senators | am deepiy
touched by the resolutions personal to myself
adopted by the Senate. 1t has been my earnest
en6eayor impariially TO execute the rules pre-
scribeo FOR the guidance of this body For the
AID you have so generously given me in the
discharge OF the duties that pertain to this Office
as well as for the courtesy uniformly shown me-
am profoundly grateful. And now, wishing
you sale return 10 home and constituents it
only remains for me to declare the first session
OF the 54th Congress adjourned without day."
in the House, Mr. Turner, on behalf of the
minority, offered the following resolution:
RosoiUtd That The thanks OF this House are due
and are hereby rendered. to Hon. Thomas h. Reed
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives for the
ability, efficiency and strict impRrtiality with
winch he has discharged the arduous and respop.
sbe duties OF his Office during the present session
Of Congress
The presentation OF the resolution was greeted
with round Of applause. and was euthusas-
tlcaily adopted by standing vote
Mr.. Pruden, the Presidents executive clerk,
announced the Presidential approval OF the
two appropriation bills last passed
Several members were fortunate enough to
get through private pension bills the last 10
pass being one TO pension Louis Keiser, pri-
waite soldier residing in Nebraska at the rate
OF $72 per month.
Mr.. Mcguire made brief reply TO Mr.. Ding
ley's remarks Of yesterday. lie criticised par
tcularly the latter's statements about the
prosperity OF the country during the life of the
high protective tariff, quoting from the report of
Labor Commissioner Wright in substantiation
OF his argument. He spoke of the depression
in the coaling industry of Pennsylvani ia IAN
industry highly protected in 1891
hr. Hurley tN. Y, r. interrupted to ask
him what the duty on coal was.
Seventy cents per ton" replied Mr. Ma
guire.
That trouble occurred IN the anthracite
regions" retorted Mr. Hurley. Anthracite
coal was on the free list"
Mr.. Bailey followed with an Arrangement of
the Republican side for cowardice in dode
1Dg the issue presented by the anti bcnd reso-
lution. . For weeks" he said their courage
has been like Bob Acres, oozing from their
hnger tips, until now they are strenuously
trying to avoid the consideration of a subject
which three months ago they professed them
selves ready TO meet" He proceeded to charge
that was the purpose of the Republican party
60 make cowardly and disgraceful evasion "
OF the money issue at St. Louis.
Only is minutes of the session yet remained,
but members continued 10 crowd forward the
Hast minute with private bills on which they
sought action.
Mr.. Wheeler ALA, d. enjoyed the distinc-
non OF passing the last bill, which was one 10