The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-07
Several Tests of Strength Yesterday
that showed the Advocates Of In
vestigation TO BE Numerous.
HILLS SPEECH CONTINUED
SENATOR PETTIGREw HELD UP To
scoRx BY THE NEW YORKER.
Mr.. woIcott Also RidicuIed Because
He Attempted do Defend the south
Dakota ytatesman.

D. m tomorrow. An agreement 10 this
fact was reached late to-day after several
test votes had been taken which clearly dis
closet the sentiment of the Senate on the
resolutions The first vote taken was on the
motion of Mr.. Sherman to refer the reso-
buttons TO the finance committee This was
defeated-z7 TO IS. An amendment by Mr.
Lodge was then adopted, providing that the
Investigation should be conductedby the reg
ular finance committee instead of special
committee as first proposed. Another
amendment. by Mr.. Villas, proposing modifi-
cations in the resolution. was voted down.
the affirmative vote being only seven. After
these tests the agreement was reached for a
final VOTE when the resolution undoubtedly
will pass. The voting came up after Mr..
Hill had added another lively installment to
his speech. including a sharp criticism OF
Mr.. Pettigrew and personal exchange with
Mr.. woleott when the latter tried to call
Mr. Hill to order.
At the opening of the Senate Mr.. Cullom
reported progress in the conference of the
two houses the legislative, ju-
dicial and executive appropriation bill,
although many items were yet Open The
main feature of agreement is on the
salaries of United States district attor-
neys and marshals, schedule of the rates
ranging from $500 10 5000 a year agreed
on. being submitted.
difference of opinion developed between
the two Florida Senators. Mr.. Call and MIR.
Pasco. as TO the resolution of Mr.. Call, re-
guessing the President 10 protest against the
execution OF the American citizens on board
the schooner Competitor arrested by
q spanish gunboat Mr.. Call wanted
immediate action. Mr.. Sherman moved
10 refer the resolution to the COM
mittee on foreign affairs Mr.. Call
protested, saying that: with death
hanging dver American citizens the Ser ate
should act" Mr. Pasco differed with Mr..
Call, saying he had had several interviews
with the Secretary OF State and he had
learned that Mr.. Olney was doing every
thing possible in all of this class of cases.
Mr.. Call expressed vigorous disagreement
with his Florida colleague. The resolution
was referred.
Following this another of Mr.. Calls res
olutions Tor the investigation of alleged cleo
ton Irregularities in Florida was referred
10 the committee on privileges and elections
by vote OF . to 20.
THE CUBAN QUESTION AGAIN.
The intimation OF revival of the Cuban
question was presented when Mr.. Morgan
moved to refer to the committee on foreign
Violations a resolution ne introduced some
erency or the Cuban insurgents. New de-
yelopments had occurred in Cuba, ne said.
since Congress passed the Cuban resolutions,
and he desired now to take the sense Of
the committee on foreign relations on the
basis Of facts developed since the resolution
passed II believe the time has arrived"
proceeded Mr.. Morgan, when, in sheer JUS
tice TO our own people. without reference
70 its effects on the Cubans. that we should
declare that state of war exists there. We
should not be left il doubt as to whether we
are to be controlled by the laws of war or
the laws OF peace Spain treats our COM
merce as though a state of war exists.
hope some firm, energetic and determined ac-
Qon VIII be taken before this Congress ad-
3ourns. I do not believe Congress can afford
20 adjourn leaving this question in its pres
ent state before the world" The resolution
was referred. In accordance with Dir. Nor
The river and harbor bill was then taken
up AL amendments were agreed to until
the item for deep water harbor in Santa
MONICA bay, California, was reached. which
went over on request Of Mr.. White. in view
or sharp contest which Is expected.
AT 2 o'clock the bin was laid aside and
the bond resolution was taken up, Mr. Hill
taking the moor TO continue his speech. Mr.
Renef attempted to have a time fixed for a
vote, but Mr. Hill again declined 10 con-
sent Then" said Mr. refer. II give notice
lnaL objection Will be made TO every other
proceeding OF the Senate until a vote is
reached on this bond resolution and also that
senators win be asked to remain until a
The course mapped out by the Senator
from Kansas answered Mr.. Hill, will not
Inconvenience me: il will only inconven-
fence other Senators who desire to transact
public business" Mr.. Hill. taking up the
the debate Mr.. Pettigrew, who spoke yes
terfay AS Mr. Pettigrew had read with
ps5ers. Mr.. Hin read. amid great laughter.
tno response Mr. Pettigrew had made to
tostst Of 'sThe Press" Mr.. Hill also read
8 D., by Mr.. Pettigrew, who had gone
home. said Mr.. Hill, to influence the pri-
tn Ptew speech Rept the senass On IN
laughter. This was supplemented by Mr.
Hills reading OF the South Dakota news
when. as the reports stated, "Pettigrew Is
turned down." He met his Waterloo ETC.
One statement, read by the Clerk at Mr..
HIPS request, was bitter and personally
critical of Mr.. Pettigrew. declaring that he
np mis- s!lver Views IN order to- gst :, az s iSe
foot OF the delegation OF the national con-
vention.
woLcOTT JUMPS INTO THE FRAY.
At this point Mr. woIcott. who sat beside
Mr.. Pettigrew. arose and made point of
order against the further reading of these
extracts. 1T is contrary to every claim of
good decency and taste" declared Mr.. VOL
colt. holly. Ito read irresponsible news
paper article personally sIandering menu
Der OF this body II it must be read. let
the Senator read II himself"
in answer to the unnecessary and entire
" unbecoming statement OF the Senator
from Colorado" responded Mr. Hill adj
dressing Mr.. Wolcott. .'let me tell him that
on yesterday the Senator from South Da-
kota Pettigrew) read newspaper article
bitterly slanderous and abusive of
ury- And can such articles be read
without retaliation in kind?' Mr.. Hill took
& the article from the clerk and proceeded
without further objection FROM Mr.. VOL
cott-
Mr. Hill asked where "this sensitive Sem
tor CWolcotO was yesterday when Mr.
Pettfgrew was -hurIing coarse epithets''
against Senator Sherman. where was this
defender OF decency'' when MIR. Pettigrew
declared that the bond transactions were
for the gain OF the presidents favorites IL
not for the President himseif?' Mr.. Hill
paused moment and then exclaimed
And where was my friend-my English
friend from colorado-who has tributes for
English statesmen, English soldiers, Eng
Iish policies and everything English, bat
not one weird for American policy or a
United States citizenT'
The ringing tones OF Mr.. Hill and the d.
roctfon OF MS utteranees created a noticeable
STIR In the galleries Mr.. Woleott had left
the chamber moment before The remark
q ME. Hi was recognized as referring 10