The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11

nous amount of business was trans-
acted in the House to-day In order to
clear the decks for the final adjourn
clamor for recognition, Fifty three
bills and joint resolutions were passed,
the most important of which, probably.
was the bill appropriatihg 5000, 600 for
the Mississippi exposition at
Omaha.
After the conference report on the
District of Columbia bill, containing it's
compromise on sectarian charities, had
been presented, Mr.. Cannon precipitated
heated discussion of the political sit
uation in which Mr.. Dockery and Mr..
Dingley participated. The work of the
session was elsborately reviewed, oriti-
cised and defended. The conference re-
port on the District of Columbia bill was
adopted and the Senate resolution for
final ad journment at4 p. m. tomorrow
was passed. The House held brief
session at 9:30 to enable the speaker to
sign the enrolled bills.
During the consideration OF @ resolu-
ton to print 10. 900 copies OF the bank
ruptcy bill, Mr.. Allen, (Dem., Miss.),
the wit Of the House, got the aoor and
delivered humorous speech which con-
vulsed the House with laughter. lie
Batirized the political situation and
made some yelled thrusts at some Of the
Presidential candidates, which appeared
to tickle the members immensely.
This was the first time Mr.. Aliens
voice had been heard this session and
he began by referring to the universal
criticism" Of his silence. II desire to
say, however" said he, that there has
been little at this session OF Congress
to inspire Christian man to be loqua-
cious Qaughter.) And 1 want to say
further that l am not the only great
statesman whose recent career has
been distinguished by his silence" IRE
newed laughter.)
The conference report on the District
OF Columbia bill was agreed TO. The
Senate amendment to the final adjourn
ment resolution fixing tomorrow at 4
o'clock as the time for sine die adjourn-
ment was agreed to, after which at 1880
the House took recess until 9:3O to per-
nit the speaker to sign the enrolled
bills tonight.
Senate Proceedings.
The Senate has disposed OF the last of
the appropriation bills and has fixed
p. N. tomorrow as the time for final
adjournment. After being in session
throughout the day, q night session was
determined upon in order to adjust the
many minor differences between the
two Houses.
A number Of bills were passed during
the day. including the important bill
giving trial by jury and other safe-
guards in prosecution for contempt of
court.
The bill as passed continues the power
OF summary punishment when an Of
tense Ia committed in the immediate
presence Of Judge. But in indirect
contempt, such as violation of an in
junction, the bill provides that the &C
cused shall be given full hearing, with
opportunities to summon witnesses and
offer detenae.
An amendment was made by Mr.. Can
non, Utah, giving the accused right of
trial by jury on application. In case of
conviction an appeal is provided to the
supreme court. Senators Hill. Butler
and Pfeffer supported the bill and Mr..
Platt OPP osed it as revolutionizing the
judicial system.
Another general bill passed during
the day increasing the salaries of letter