The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
WORK OF CONGRESS
Proceedings I'm the senate ana House
Of Representatives.

w dSnlHglOn, FEB. 1.-THE senate
committee on foreign relations re-
ported the following resolution: ..That
IN the opinion of congress condition
OF public war exists between the gov
eminent Of Spain and the government
proclaimed and for some time main
tanned by force of arms by the people
OF CUBA; and that the United States
OF America should maintain a strict
neutrality between the contending
powers and accord to each all the
rights of belligerents in the ports and
territory Of the United States" At
12:4O Quay's resolution to recommit
the free coinage substitute for the
tariff bill was laid before the senate,
when it was found that prior resolu-
ton by Mr.. Hansbrough directing the
secretary of agriculture to execute the
law as to seed distribution had pre-
cedence. Mr.. Quay then made a speech
denouncing Secretary Morton for re-
fusing to distribute seeds and for his
agitation Of the financial question. The
quay resolution went over until to.
morrow.
In the house Delegate Catron IN. ny
introduced a bill to prevent the
pugilist1c festival from taking place
near El Paso The bill makes prize
lighting misdemeanor punishable BY
imprisonment for not less than five
years. 1t was passed without de-
vision consent Rep.). The District
of Columbia appropriation bill, on
which fight has been made over
charitable appropriations, was de-
feated by a vote of 1876 to 143 The
vote was afterward reconsidered and
the bill referred to committee.
Washington, Feb. S.-Mr. Quay mod
flied his resolution to recommit the
tariff bill so as not to include instruc-
tons to the committee, and, at his own
request, it went over until next week.
The resolution to distribute the ap-
preparation bills among the various
senate committees was taken up and
MI. Allison (Rep., Iowa., chairman of
the senate committee on appropria-
lions addressed the senate in opposl-
ton to the proposed change. There
was considerable debate pro and con
during which Mr.. Proctor (Rep., VIZ
opposed the position advanced by Mr..
Allison, but in doing so he took oc-
casion to compliment Mr.. Allison in
high terms for his ability and for his
forcible argument. ut furnishes an
S1hSA CFAOClSS IL tluy NclC +uceueu,
said Mr.. Proctor, 'of his (Allison's)
eminent fitness for the highest posi-
ton in the gift Of the people. l can
say that in his absence" Mr.. Allison
had been out Of the chamber through
out Mr.. Proctor's remarks Without
acting on the resolution the senate ad-
journed. Doe
The senate free coinage substitute
for the house bond bill was debated
five hours in the house. The speeches
so far have been tame and dry. There
were two notable exceptions, however,
to-day. Mr.. johnson Of North Dakota
and Mr.. Johnson Of California, both
Republicans, but on different sides Of
the silver question, afforded entertain
ment and, perhaps, instruction. The
former was once school teacher, and
he brought the methods of the school
room into the house. He placed some
charts in front of the speakers desk
illustrating graphically the rise and
fall of prices in this country, the pro-
duction of silver, and pointer in hand,
like a professor to his pupils, ex-
planned convincing and d1yerging
lines. :.
Washington, Feb. 9.-The house sud-
denly became involved in bitter con-
troversy. 1t sprang from the remarks
made by Mr.. Talbert Dem., S. CO. in
defense of secession, which Mr.. Bar
rett Rep., Mass.) interpreted as treas
enable. He had the speakers words
taken down and offered a resolution Of
censure. After wrangle and some ex-
plantations, Mr.. Dalzell of Pennsyl-
vania moved to refer the Barrett reso-
luton to the committee on judiciary.
This was carried-154 to Al. This is
understood to mean that no notice will
be taken Of the matter. Mr.. Owens Of
kentucky was the only Democrat who
voted against the the motion. The de-,
bate on the free silver substitute for
the bond bill proceeded steadily dur
ing the morning. The house met with
less than thirty members present and
only few stragglers in the galleries.
Mr.. Newlands (Silverite, New awoke
the empty echoes of the vast hall with
a vigorous argument in favor of the
free and independent coinage of silver.
Mr.. Hartman Rep., MONTY and Mr..
Kemp Pop., Neb) followed in favor Of
concurrence, and Mr.. Tucker Dem,
Va) in favor Of non-concurrence
The first hour of the senate was con-
Sumed largely in the election Of Mr..
Frye Rep., Me) as president pro tenn.
of the senate. The election was unani-
nous and was marked by a display of
good nature and compliments usual in
the senate after such an event has
been determined upon. Two Demo
cratic senators took Secretary Morton
to task for his refusal to distribute
seeds. Senator Allen spoke in favor of
the Monroe doctrine
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE debate on
the free coinage substitute for the
house bond bill was very spirited.
There were several strong speeches,
and one, at least, of somewhat SEN
sational character. Mr. Towne, Min
nesota Republican, claimed the atten-
ton of the house and galleries for
over an hour with an eloquent effort
on behalf Of free coinage which won
for him personal ovation such as has
not been accorded any member since
the session began. His speech was il
Illustrated with charts and aroused un-
bounded enthusiasm among the silver
forces Mr. Hall Dnnnnnra+ froro