Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
PROCEEDINGS OF rnn SENATE.



WASHINGTON Feb. 27.--At the opening
Of the senate tcsay Rev. Dr. Mllburn. the
blind chaplain, made eloquent reference to
the death Of Mr. Shanklin. a veteran en-
poye OF the senate. whose demise caused
the circulation Of unfounded rumors Of the
death Of Senator Voorhees, Of Indiana and Of
Gil Shantlin Of Indiana who was the sena-
tors guest several days ago.
Something Of breeze was caused by the
Introduction OF a resolution authorizing the
COMMITTEES on coast defenses to visit places
requiring coast defenses send for papers
persons, etc. Mr.. Cockrell. democrat of Mis-
souri,. thought the resolution was very broad
allowing the committee to take a tour around
the country.
Mr. Squire, chairman Of the com
mittee said the only visit contemplated
was to Sandy Hook He consented to
modification OF the resolution that the com
mittee's trip be limited 10 the defenses Of
New York City and It was adopted in this
form
There was another minor stir over print
ing $4,000 reports by Rev. Sheldon Jackson
relative to introducing reindeer in Alaska
Mr. Vest demonstrated against the "senseless
fad" He had been to Alaska and knew
there was no practical good in the fad. Mr..
Hale, who introduced the resolution, ad-
mitted that here no considerable force
in the plan The resolution was finally
adopted after the number of books was ma
terially reduced.
A peculiar pension bill was passed pension
ing Christopher Schmidt, a private citizen
of st. Paul, Mimi. at the rate of $40 per
month because Of blindness resulting from a
shot striking him while he Glanced to pass
before the rifle range at Fort Smelling, MINI.
While the routine business was proceed
ing Mr.. Carter and MIR. Teller, who partici-
pated in the exciting debate of yesterday.
were the center of a numerous group which
was interested in a number of kilograms re-
ceived by Mr.. arter. Mr.. Proctor then ad
dressed the senate on coast defenses.
On the conclusion of Mr.. Proctor's speech
the bill was passed for the construction of
two steam revenue cutters to cost not to
exceed $250,000 each for use on the Pacific
coast.
The army appropriation bill. carrying $685.
279,0O0, was then passed.
The Cuban resolution then taken up
and Mr.. Morgan asked unanimous consent
that a final vote on the resolution and all
the amendments be taken at o'clock to-
morrow, This led to considerable discussion,
but an agreement was finally reached for
a vote at that hour. Mr.. Sherman stated
that he would speak tomorrow and MIR. Nor
gan readily assented that Mr.. Sherman, as
chairman of the committee on foreign re-
latiors should close the debate.
Mr.. White therupon resumed his speech
on the Cuban resolution. The senator laid
down the principle that the United States
could not recognize the independence of an
insurgent government until the vital disturb
ance is closed and actual independence is
an accomplished fact.
At this point Mr. Vest came forward with
a characteristic speech His words came
with such fire and such beauty of dction
that the senate chamber was quickly crowded
to hear him.
At 4 o'clock Mr.. Sherman suggested that
the debate go over until tomorrow and an
adjournment was accordingly taken.