The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-04-16
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Extr.ordinarx session.

WASHINGTON April s.-SENATE. THE SEN
ate Thursday heard Mr.. Morgan. of Alabama,
for the third successive DAY on his resolution
declaring that state of war exists in Cuba
He was severely critical OF SPANS methods
against American prisoners and went over in
detail the circumstances in the Competitor
case Mr. Morgan said he would close his
speech at the next meeting of the senate,
when he would present a letter from one
of the Cuban officials of the eastern
province of the island showing the complete
civil system Of government now sustained by
the Cubans. Mr.. Nelson. of Minnesota. spoke
for two hours on the bankruptcy bill OPP
posing the pending Torrey bill as excessively
harsh and designed as a collection agency for
large creditors and urging his subs ltute as
measure drafted in the interest of thousands
of poor debtors struggling to get on their feet
HoUSE-Not in session.
WASHINGTON, April 13 -SENATE-The SEN
ate met at noon Monday for the first time
since the death of ex-senator Voorhees,. who,
until recent day. was q conspicuous
member of the body. The opening pray
er of Rev DR.. Mllburn. the blind
chaplain, made an eloquent refer
ence to Mr. Voorhees, brilliant talents,
impassioned ardor, kindling eloquence, genu-
inc patriotism and the un5elish dedication of
his great powers to every cause, human and
divine, which enlisted his career Divine
consolation was invoked for the family of the
man who had inscribed his name on the
tablets which perpetuate the great
orators and statesman of his
generation. Immediately following the pray
er Mr.. German (Md) moved as mark OF re-
spect to their late associate that the senate
adjourn, adding that many senators desired to
attend the funeral The motion prevailed, and
at 1905 p m the senate adjourned.
WASHINGTON. April 14.-SENATE Senator
Morgan, Of Alabama Tuesday. concluded his
doc 4I,ofa
state of war exists in Cuba. He did not ask
for u vote on the resolution but announced
that he hoped to secure final vote at an
early day. The bankruptcy bill was taken up
at O'Clock, Mr.. Lindsay, of Kentucky de-
Tending the measure against criticisms made
against it. In the course of the
presentation Of memorials, Mr.. Cockrell of
Missouri, announced that he held in his hand
''ore of the stereotype ped printed petitions
from that distinguished Indianapolis confer
ence, in which they desire congress to sur
render to them the right OF legislation" He
asked that it be referred 10 the finance COM
mittee with the understanding that he did not
indorse it.
HOUSE-Not in session
| WASHINGTON, April 15.-SENATE-The first
| skirmish on the tariff question occurred We'd
| nesday. 1t was followed by vote which
| served 4 test of strength of the various ele-
mentS of the senate. The vote occurred on a
! mOLlOn Dy MI. MOrrlll rep, WI cnalr-
| man of the committee on finance to refer
| q resolution by Mr.. West, one o. the demo
| cratic members OF the committee. This made
] the issue between representatives. of the two
| leading elements IN the senate. Aside from
| this, the resolu ton was in the nature Of 4
| criticism of Secretary Gage and declared
J illegal his recent order relative to goods i'm
| ported after April /, when according to the
| retroactive clause OF the pending Dingley bill
the new tariff rates are to apply.
| HOUSE-Representa Ridgely (pop. ,kas.)
| introduced in the house Wednesday a bill
| Ito enable the unemployed to earn a living
| to utilize industry and produce general pros
| perity." His plan is much like the one advo-
Gated by Gen" CoXey, of Ohio. It author
| ICES each state. territory, county, city
| town, township or school district tC
/ raise money for giving employment or
| public works by issuing nom interest bearing
/ bonds Of % years. payable only to the United
| States. not to exceed half the asse ssed value
| of the property of the state or municipality
! In return for the bonds the United states
treasury is to issue treasury notes. Adjourned
| until SATURDAY.