Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-09
FIFTY FOURTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ..
SENATE.
The presentation by Mr.. Cnllom OF a ;
petition from Chicago on the sulecs ol
nanbtba launches was the origin OF
coIloouy among senators; in the cours Q
of which MIR. Frye, chairman OF the
committee on commerce, to when the
petition was referred, stated that ne
had no idea that the committee Woulu
report bill to bring pleasure napntns
laupces within the requirements OF e2'
listing law as to lights, boats, inspection
of boilers etc., but that it would report
9 bill to bring within the requirements
of the law naphtba launches engaged
in the transportation of passengers OF
freight. -, -,
Mr.. Villas introduced bill which
was referred to the judiciary commit
tee withdrawing from the Supreme
Court of the United States jurisdiction
of criminal cases, not capital, and trans,
fering it to the United States Court OF
Appeals. 80.
ing appropriations for coast defences,
MIR. Daniel expressed the opinion that
the public apprehensions as to the dam
ger of the bombardment of American
seaports were overstrained; but he also
expressed the hope that the country
would prepare itself for whatever
emergencies might happen. He fay-
ored the passage of Mr.. Squire's fortiti-
cation bill.
Mr.. Chandler offered resolution,
which was agreed to, instructing the
committee on immigration to inquire
whether legislation be necessary to
prevent the introduction into the
United States of aliens imprisoned in
penal colonies of European nations,
established in their American posses
sions.
Mr.. Baker introduced resolution
and addressed the Senate in support
of it, to the effect that this country
will regard it as an unfriendly act for
any foreign power is to extend its terri
torial limits in the hemisphere.
In closing his speech Mr.. Baker de-
clared that the United States would
maintain the position announced in his
resolution by war if necessary. The joint
resolution was referred to the commit
tee on foreign relations.
Mr.. Stewart then took the floor and
addressed the Senate on the financial
question in general, but particularly on
the Elkins and Butler resolutions for
bidding the issue of bonds under pri'
vate contract.
HOUSE.
MIR. Livingston asked unanimous
consent for consideration of the follow
ing concurrent resolution
That the President of the United
States is hereby requested to forthwith
ascertain whether Great Britain is ad-
vancing her outposts on the territory
in dispute between her colony of British
Guiana and the Republic of Venezuela,
or IS reinforcing posts heretofore estab-
lished, with troops, police or ordinance,
aud should the President become cogni-
zant of the fact that British military
or police force is advancing to invade,
or reinforce, or since the 18th day of
December last has invaded, or rein
forced, posts formerly occupied within
said disputed territory, he demand the
immediate withdrawal of said soldiers
and the reduction of the police force in
said territory to not greater number
occupying the British outposts on the
aforesaid 18th day of December 1895.
Mr.. Boutelle objected and the resolu-
ton went to the committee on foreign
affairs.
Mr.. Henderson stated that the COM
.mittee on rules had concluded its work
and would report the new rules to the
House morrow for its consideration.
Rising to a question of privilege Mr..
Brumm read from Philadelphia paper
an analysis by its Washington CORES
pondent of the House vote on the bond
bill, in which it was said that MIR.
Brumm was not present and he was
classed as dodger" Mr.. Brumm ex-
planned that he had been called away
suddenly that day by telegram an
uouncing the probable fatal illness of
his SOP; hence his failnre to vote. He
was opposed, ne said, as general
thing to the issue of bonds in time of
peace, but recognizing that condition
confronted the country demanding i'm
mediate action, he was heartily in favor
of the bill and would have voted AYE"
had he been present.
Mr.. Blue, from the committee on ap-
preparations, reported the general pen
sion bill for the year ending June 80,
1897, and gave notice that he would call
il up after the report of the committee
on rules had been disposed of to-mor-
low.
At 1926 o'clock the House, on mo-
ton of Mr. Henderson, adjourned until
tomorrow.
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