The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-17
CONGRESSIONAL


The House proceeded to business to-day
and before the session closed had passed
three bills OF considerable Importance and
the first for the regular supply bills, that for
pensions.
Three OF the bills related to postal matters.
One provided for tho use OF private mailing
cards, when one-cent stamps are affixed.
This goes into effect July next. An
other provided far limited indemnity
of $40 for the loss OF registered mail mat
ter. and the third provided for a private
carrier service in towns and villages where
no free delivery exists. 1t provides that
on the application OF 20 persons receiving
their mail at the same Office the postmaster
shall appoint such persons as are willing to
undertake. the collection and delivery Of
mails. the charge not TO exceed one cent for
each letter, and that the charge shall be paid
by the beneilciariys.
The pension bin was passed without fact
ional opposition. but Mr. Grow. of PcnDsyl-
vania took occasion In the debate to submit
some yicws In favor OF higher tariff duties,
based on that portion Of the presidents mes
| sage relating to the tariff.
The notice Of the opening "A Cuban discus
sion was about the only feature of interest
| developed at the brief session Of the senate
which lasted only 70 minutes. Senator
Cullom gave notice Of a speech on Cuba next
| Thursday. The senators had expected To-
\ start the wheels 81 actual business, but the
appearance Of 4 house resolution relative 10
the death OF eN-Speakcr Crisp led to the cus-
/ tomary adjournment as mark OF respect
| A large numtcr Of bureau reports were re-
cciyei. including that OF the government
| directors of the Peciilc railroad.
| THIRD DAY.
Two sweeping Cuban resolutions were in-
| troduccd IN IN" Senate this morning. one by
l Senator call, of Florida, declares the indc-
prndcuce Of the insurgents, and another by
/ Mr. Mills, Of Texas, directs the President To
/ seize the island OF Cuba and hold it until
I regular Cuban government shall have beon
| established. Both resolutions were referred
/ TO the Foreign Relations committee. The
! Senate by the decisive vote OF 30 70 q, adopt
ed motion TO take up the Dnglcy tariff
silver bill
rouRTH DAY.
! The Senate today took up tho immigra-
l tion bill and rejectcl 10y vote OF 10 % 81
motion made by Mr. Gibson, Democrat,
| Maryland TO postpone 1t until tho first Mon
| day In January. The Senate substitute for
| the House bill vas agreed TO. and Mr.. Sew
| ell, Republican,. New dorsey, offered an
amendment 10 exclude all iilItorGto persons
| over IA years. except that an agcd or minor
! person not able 10 read or write who IL the
! parent, graohrarent, child or wife Of an al
! missionahlc Immigrant may accompany or
! W .Nhl uF cueH li!ll rsIsslt.
| Mr.. Vest Democrat Missouri, protested
! against the application Of the test OF illitracy
To women and girls and offered un amend
mcnt 20 that effect.
! Mr.. Lodge, B"public9n. Massachusetts and
Mr.. Chandler Republican. New Hampshire.
| opposed Mr. Vests amendment, IA IL would
drirart from the force Of the bill. Mr.
! Chandler reminded the Senate that the Ma
/ tionn conventions Of both parties hal de-
/ clarci IN favor Of the restriction Of immigra-
tion. II he was wronS in that statement no
one was more competent 20 correct him than
| the present occupant oi the chair--Mr. Hill,
| Democrat. New York, who was thoroughly
| familiar with these platforms.
Mr.. Elkins, Republican, West Virginia.
submitted an amendment placing a tax OF
! $40 on each immigrant coming into the
| United States on other than an American
| ship. without action on the amendments
the Senate went into executive session and
. adjourned until Monday
I In the House G.. j. Boatner. Democrat,
| who was unseated ut the Inst session and re-
elected from tie Fifth Louisiana district. was
| sworn in. blr. Scranton, Republican Penn
sylvania. called up the bill amending the
law prohibiting the alien ownership OF land
| In the territories so rs to permit aliens to ac-
! quire possession under foreclosure OF mort
! gage md hold the land 10 years, within
/ which period they must dispose OF IT,
The previous question was refused on the
third reading Of the bill, co to 73
The bill prohibiting the sale OF liquors In
tho capitol building was passed by a vote OF
| l0i 10 7. Several amendments TO the Senate
bill prohibiting piratical productions Of mu-
steal and dramatic productions were reject
ed and the bill WAS passed. Tho bill to make
more stringent the laws regulating the sale
/ o; liquor In the District OF Columbia was
/ brought up. Mr. Powers. Republican; Yer
mont offered an amendment prohibiting the
| salo oi liquor in the district by any person.
la RI uf ll lNgnfs
/ dencc. LOst-ll TO 6G
! IITru DAY.
| The Senate wns not In session to-day.
! Secretary Herbert sent TO the House the
/ claim OF the Quintnrd Iron works, OF New
I York. for S9J, ,66l damages caused 10y the de-
lay Of the government IN constructing the
| hull OF the cruiser Maine. lie also submitted
slnlar claims of William Cramp 4 Sons, Of
| Philadelphia
| The resolution extending until the end Of
/ the session the investigation by the Joint
committee OF ths use Of free alcohol in the