The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1896-01-31
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densed Form.
THE monotony of the proceedings in the sem
ate were somewhat relieved on the 22d by q
lively tilt between Messrs- Hill. Teller. Sher-
man and German on the silver question. After
Mr.. Wolcott had spoken in criticism OF the
presidents attitude on the Venezuelan ques-
tion the bond bill came up, the silver amend
ment being under consideration MI Sher-
man deprecated the thrusting of an 'old worn
out" issue, the silver question. into the senate
at time when practical legislation was im
perative. Messrs. Teller and German answered
Mr.. Sherman from their respective standpoints,
the debate continuing until adjournment -.
The house session was devoted to the consld-
Grafton OF minor matters and legislation by
unanimous consent The major portion OF the
day was consumed in the discussion OF the SEN
ate resolution appropriating $4,000 for archf-
tectural aid in the preparation OF plans for the
Chicago public buildings.
In the senate on the 23d Mr.. Daniel (Va.)
spoke for two hours in favor Of unfolding the
Monroe doctrine as applicable to Venezuela;
Mr.. Dubois (Idaho) spoke in favor of silver.
and Mr.. Warren (Wyo) had something to say
on the disastrous legislation Of last con-
gresS" Mr.. Call Fla.) offered resolution
for special committee to inquire into the re-
cent Imprisonment of Eugene v. Debs, the A.
R. c. leader 49,. The house resumed conSidera-
ton OF the rules. and disposed OF the last
amendment offered by the committee There
was substituted for the quorum rule Of the 51st
congress the method of compelling the attend
ance of quorum proposed in the 46th congress
by j. Randolph Tucker, with some modifica-
lions. The Tucker rule Is to bring members to
the bar Of the house and count them, instead
OF following the Reed plan Of having the speak
ef count quorum
AFTER brief but stirring debate the senate
on the Path agreed to the concurrent resolution
urging decisive action by the European powers
against Turkey. and pledging to the president
the support Of congress in the most vigorous
action he may take for the protection Of
Americans In Turkey and the redress
for injuries to American persons and
property. Mr.. Cullom, QlL), who reported
the resolution. urged its adoption in o speech
which set forth the startling extent Of the mas
sacres, the greatest in the history OF the world
the senator said. Mr.. Blanchard (La) spoke
in the same line. The climax of the debate
was reached when Mr. Frye (Me-) supported
the resolution in speech which aroused great
enthusiasm from the galleries. Mr.. Call (Fla.)
also spoke In favor Of the resolution, and Of
fered an amendment, which was tabled, and
the original resolution adopted. At the con-
clusion Of the Armenian debate the bond bill
was called up and Mr.. Baker tKan.) spoke in
favor Of his amendment to conf1ne the coinage
OF silver to the American product Adjourned
until Monday The house was not in session,
having adjourned to Monday the 27th.
The new Utah senators. Cannon and Brown,
took the oath OF office in the senate on the 9th,
the former drawing the term ending March 8,
1897, and the latter the term ending Marclr3,
1898. After a speech by Mr. Hansbrough criti-
cising the action of the secretary Of agriculture
in refusing to distribute seeds, and q defense
by Mr. George, debate on the silver bond bill
continued until adjournment -. After o de-
bate OF four hours the house adopted
the resolution passed by the senate last
week calling upon the powers signatory
to the treaty Of Berlin to enforce
the reforms in Turkey guaranteed to the Chris
1odo no NJ
congress for the president in the most vigorous
action he may take for the protection and Sc
curity of Americans in Turkey. The house
passed the bill in granting pension to the de.
pende-.t relatives of the II recruits who were
killed by Quuntrell's men in the Lawrence
massacre.