The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1896-02-28
CONGRESS.
The Weeks Proceedings Given In Con-
denaed Form.


densed Form.
In the senate on the 18th Mr. Carter MONTY
offered resolution to recommit the tariff bill
to the financial committee for further consid.
Grafton The diplomatic and consular appro-
priation bill and about 90 private pension bills
we're passed during the day The house de-
voted itself strictly to business. The army ap-
preparation bill carrying sa3 275 902 was passed:
the conference report on the urgency deficiency
bill was adopted, and the bill to extend for five
years the time In which the government can
bring suit to annul patents to public lands
under railroad and wagon road grants was
passed
THE Cuban question occupied the attention
of the senate on the goth. Senator Lodge spoke
earnestly in favor Of recognizing the insur-
gents. Mr.. Morgan took the ground that
recognition OF the Cuban insurgents meant war
with Spain and he believed Spain would be
willing to accept such an alternative to dispose
Of the troublesome island He thought con-
gress had the undisputed power to act Mr..
Cameron said If the insurgents were recognized
he would move for recognition Of absolute in
dependence. In the house the conference re-
port on the diplomatic and consular bill was
agreed to, the senate amendments to the pen
sion bill were sent to conference. and the In
dian appropriation bill was taken up The
latter bill carries IS $50 995, sl32727 less than
the law for the current year. A bill was passed
granting railroad companies in the Indian ter
ritory additional powers to secure depot
grounds
No business was transacted in the senate on
the 2lSt. The house in committee of the whole
again refused to reduce the salaries of Indian
inspectors from s3OO0 to e 500, the latter being
the salary in the law for the current year. An
appeal was made to the house in behalf OF
economy and retrenchment and was defeated.
Only two Of the 81 pages Of the Indian bill
were disposed Of Mr.. Colson (ky), intro
duced o resolution to investigate Secretary
Carlisles action in declining to accept the
Graves bid for bonds. The evening session Of
the house was devoted exclusively to the
private pension calendar.
THE senate met on the 22d to listen to the
reading Of Washtngton's farewell address by
Senator Frye the president pro tenn of the
senate. This was in accordance with a resolu
ton previously introduced by Senator Hoar,
and was proceeded with Immediately after the
conclusion Of the reading of the journal OF
Thursday. The vice president occupied the
seat Of the presiding officer and Mr.. Frye took
his position behind the secretary's desk, thus
facing the entire senate. Prayer was offered
by DR.. Radcliffe, pastor Of New York Avenue
Presbyterian church. At the close of the read
Ing vote of thanks was extended to Mr.. Frye
and the senate adjourned. The house was not
in session.
MANY petitions were presented in the senate
on the 2lth asking for concerted action on the
Armenian troubles. Mr. Lodges resolution was
taken up for an investigation of the bond issue
and Mr.. PETER offered an amendment making il
more comprehensive Final action was not Sc
cured The Cuban resolution then come up and
was further de bated. -. The house in committee
of the whole, after very interesting debate, by
vote Of 90 to ca. decided that none Of the appro
preparations on the Indian appropriation bill
for Indian schools should go to sectarian