The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-13
TOO MANY HOLIDAYS.
THIS Is Mr.. HdWLEI'S OBJECTION
TO IDDING LINCOLN's NATAL Daf.
Mernorial-Bridge Bill Passes the senate
PETER Wishes to Investigate the sale oil
Bonds During the Past Three Years.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l2.-1he birthday
of Abraham Lincoln. the 18th day OF
February, would have been ADDED 10 the
list OF American holidays, 50 far as the
action OF the Senate was concerned, had
il not been for single objection. \
bill for that purpose. which had been
introduced some time ago Dy Mr.. Hans
brcugh tRepublicanl, or North Dakota,
was to-day reported by him, and just As
the Senate was on the eve OF adjourn
ment. 1t occurred 10 Mr.. Hale ltepuo-
lican), Of Maine. that it would be hitting
and graceful thing 10 pass the Dill TO-
day, and he asked unanimous consent
to have that done
Mr.. Hill Democrat). of New York. had
contemplated Offering an amendment TO
the bill adding Jacks0ns birthday the
eth OF January. also TO the list OF ma
tiOnal holidays. but under the peculiar
circumstances he said he would Withhold
such amendment. and offer il as "A sepa-
rate proposition Then Mr. Hawley (Re-
publican, Of Connecticut. interposed an
objection on tnc ground that there was
danger Of running 30 an extreme on This
question, like some countries. where there
were so many saints days that the peo-
pie were seriously deprived of oppor-
tunities TO work.
THE MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
+ bill for 4 memorial bridge across
the Potomac. from the Naval Observatory
grounds, Washington TO the Arlington
estote, was taken up and passed, after
an unsuccessful attempt on the part Of
Mr.. Blanchard Democrat TO have half
the cost charged to the District Of Co
lUmbia.
A resolution was offered by Mr. PEI
fer PopulisU. OF Kansas. and went
over until tomorrow. for the appoint
ment of select committee Of five sena-
tors 20 inquire and report upon an The
facts and circumstances connected with
the sale Of United states bonds by the
Secretary OF the Treasury, in 1924, 1875.
and 1856.
The bill admitting Arizona as a State
was introduced hy Mr. Carter Republi-
cam, of Montana. and referred
The urgent deficiency bin was taken
up and some progress made on IL.
At 1913 the Senate adjourned.
Ia the House.
Half a dozen members Of the House
were on the floor this morning al 1880
o'clock. when the last days debate on
the bond-silvcr coinage bin was begun.
The hour and half prior 10 the open
ing session of Wednesdays legislative
day was largely given over to- the advo-
Gates OF the Senatc's frce-silycr substi-
tute.
IL was supported by Mr.. Underwood
Democrat. ~ Alabama. and Mr.. Cox
Democrat. OF Tennessee.
Mr.. Brumm Republicam. Of Pennsyl-
vania. while not approving the Senate
substitute to The fun extent. announced
his intention 20 offer an amendment
similar 10 the Morrill, amedment. and
expressed the belief that the House was
not now called upon 10 press the bond
bill as IL originally passed. lie paid his
compliments 90 Mr.. Hall DemocraD. OF
Missouri. for his change of opinion on
the financial question He poked fun at
the 'grander young man of Missouri"
for linking his name with that Of Glad
stone
At 11.57 = ". the House adjourned
Tuesdays session
I'm the prayer with which tho proceed
ings Of Wednasiay were opened. Chaplain
Golden made Abraham IincOn che sub
iect returning thanks for the qualities
with which men had been endowed, as
cAtmplified In his character and prayi
that We may emulate the virtues which
shone In him. with malice towards none.
and with charity Tor all"
AN ALASKAN SURVEY.
Mr. Cannon reported from the Com
mittee on Appropriations. with its unani-
nous approval, the Senate joint resolu-
ton appropriatng $1,000 for the joint
expenses Of the survey OF the line between
Alaska and The British possessions.
Mr.. Pitney Republican, of New Jer-
sey. explained that the survey was neces-
sary as preliminary 10 the convention
To- Doe entered into by the United States
and Great Britain for the purpose OF de-
termining the boundary line.
The bond-silver coinage bill was then
taken up IN the committee Of the whole,
and the proceedings were among the
most interesting of the proracted dis
cussiOn
Messrs. bolivar and McMillin. o-plhe
Committee on Ways and Means. r.spec-
lively opposed and advocated the Sem
ato's free-cOinage substitute. Mr. Mo-
cleary. with q series Of charts and dia-
grams replied 20 The argument Of mis-
colleague. Mr.. Towne. 300 favor 0i the
free coinage of silver. made last Sat
urday. Mr.. Brosius Republican,. of
Pennsylvania, Joined n opposition 10 the
Senate subsfiiute.while Mr.. Bailey Demo
craO. Of Texas. Joined Mr.. McAiillin in
favor OF free coinage.
4 recess was taken until. s o'clock 20
further discuss the Ill., general debate
on which win close at noon to-morrow.