Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-16

Washington, February 15.-The Sen
ate was in executive session most Of the
day, but the open session afforded suf-
fcient time for a sharp controversy
over proceeding with Mr.. Morgan's res
olution to abrogate the Clayton-Bulwer
treaty.
When Mr.. Morgan, (Dem., Ala call
ed up his resolution for the abrogation
OF the Clayton-Bulwer treaty the Sen
ator started to proceed with a speech.
There were objections from several
sources. Mr.. Cullom, (Rep., Ili.)
wanted to go on with an appropriation
bill Mr.. Chandler, (Rep., \. H. de-
sired to speak on his resolution as to Dl-
metallism. There was sharp sparring
for precedence until Mr.. Sherman,
CRep.. Ohio, interposed a point OF or
der against Mr.. Morgan on the ground
that his resolution being OF joint char-
acter. could OF be considered IN the
morning hour This precipitated an
unexpected storm.
The presiding officer, Mr.. Stevenson
being in the chair, referred to the rules
and promptly sustained Mr.. Sherman $
point of order.
u appeal from the decision of the
chair" said Mr.. Morgan, calmly ana
I will debate that question of appeal.
AS Mr.. Morgan was about TO proceed,
Mr.. Sherman again interposed' saying
that an appeal from the decision OIL the
chair was not debatable.
The presiding officer consulting the
rules again sustained Mr.. Sherman
stating that an appeal was not deData-
Il think it is debatable," declared Mr..
Morgan. with q perceptible tremor III
his voice as he still held the floor.
Mr.. Quay endeavored to act as peace
maker. and appealed to the senate 10
grant unanimous consent to Mr.. MOT
gan to proceed. ~ e,,.,
II must object TO that" said Mr.. Sher-
man. decisively
Mr.. Morgan sfin held the floor. Il am
not willing to stand here" he said ana
he victimized by the chair and by the
Senator from Ohio
Mr.. Stevenson arose from the chair ana
in sharp tones responded: THE char mas
no disposition to victimize the Senator
from Alabama NH 9'oir IS eNIo'o'"S
the rules as ne finds them
The Vice President emphasized the word
'.yictimize." and there was silence oil
an1azcment at the rapid exchange.
Finally Mr.. Morgan withdrew ms ape
neal. and "a vote was taken ON Mr. Nor
rams motion to proceed with the Clayton
Rulwer resolution. Unexpectedly. MT.
Morgan carried his point as against the
oppositfon which was understood to be
favorable to going into executive session
on the arbitration treaty. The vote was
very close. being % yeas TO 81 nays
ON the announcement of the vote. Mr.
Morgan arose smiling and triumphant
and was about to begin when Mr.. hoar
Ren lIaesD. interrupted with the point
that this was a matter properly before an
executive session. Under the rules. sug-
gestions of this character compelled the
Senate to 90 into executive session ANA
at 1880 the galleries were cleared ana
the doors closed
The executive session lasted until four
O'Clock. when the doors were opened and
the legislative work resumed.
The coup arranged by the House lead
ers for the passage of the sundry civil
appropriation tnl under suspension Of the
rules was a complete success, and this
big appropiriation bin, carrying $5OGii.'l"'
was PASSED without opportunity for
amendment just Us it came from me
committee. The main opposition was dl-
rected against the river and harbor items
in the bill. The House made the best of
the fact that to-day was suspension day.
and quite a number of bills were passed
Of more or less importance. among them
the Senate bill appropriaung S2oom for
closing crevasse at Pass u IOutre on
the Mississippi. TO equip the Nauon".
Guard with uniform Springfield rifles. 4'-
calibre: and the Senate resolution TO au-
thorizc the Secretary ot the Navy 10
TRANSPORT the contributions OF the Pacific
coast States to the famine sufferers in
India The report i'm the contested cleo
tion case of Beuoit VS. Boaner from
Louisiana. conferring the iattcr's title
TO his seat. was unanimously adopted.
The conference report on the diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill was
adopted. and the agricultural bill was
sent to conference owing TO the oHei
time OF this session yet remaining extra
uiabt sessions were given. beginning to-
NIGHT for the consideration Of private
nension bills. OF which many hundred Still
remain on the calendar.
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION