The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-05-28
AN OFFICER
From the Commissary Department OF the
Regular Army May Take Charge of the
Relief Supplies for Americans in Cuba.

uGQC, on Cne SuSReSGlOu Oh OcCICt6Iy
Alger, is considering the plan of as
signing an officer from the commissary
department of the regular army to
take charge of the assem- bling OF relief
supplies for Americans in Cuba. This
department is trained in handling of
supplies, and has advantages In
contracting for large quantities
Of necessaries. Through the good
officers of the Spanish government, it
is probable that, IN the event it is de.
cided to send food supplies to Cuba in
addition to the remittance of money,
our government will be able to send
much more than would be the case If
duty were exacted upon the goods i'm
ported. An intimation has been given
that such supplies will be
admitted duty free. The import
ance of this remission can be
perceived when it is realized that the
duty on flour is 81 so per barrel, or
about its original cost. In other
words the $4,000 appropriation will
be practically doubled in value by the
saving of tariff reductions.
It was said Monday afternoon that
the president would begin to plan the
details of the distribution, SO the sub
iect doubtless will come before the
full oinet at its regular meeting.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-The repub-
lican caucus Monday emphasized the
fact that there is wide divergence of
opinion among the republican senators
on rates of duty fixed in the various
schedules of the tariff bill The
senator's were in caucus nearly four
hours. The only official announce.
ment that was made after the caucus
ad journed was that it was decided to
appoint three senators in addition to
the repu blican memb ers of the finance
committee who are to act as commit
tee to assist in getting the tariff bill
through the senate 1t was
generally stated, however, that
an agreement had been reached
that there should be no set speeches
on the bill from the republican side,
except that Of Senator Aldrich, which
is to be delivered Tuesday. A resolu-
ton or memorandum offered by Sen
ator Burrows was agreed to by those
present, which sets forth that the
sense of those present, there not being
full attendance of the caucus, was
amendments to offer should pre-
sent them to the repu blican mem
bers of the finance committee,
and if the amendments are approved
by the committee they are to be
offered in the senate. If disapproved
the senators presenting them are to
have the right to submit them to the
republican caucus, which is to be
called upon each schedule if amend
ments to it are proposed. The finance
committee is to hold sessions each
evening for the purpose of hearing
propositions from republican senators
and to decide upon the advisability of
presenting such amendments in the
senate.
The object of this proposition is to
prevent the repu blicans from dividing
upon various schedules which might
be presented The necessity of this
arrangement was developed by the
debate and the various contentious of
senator's.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-Representa-
live Mchllldu, vi ICuucSSCC- hOAOdJ
introduced in the house resolution
providing for the consideration Of the
senate resolution on recognizing the
belligerency of the Cuban insurgents
from day to day until disposed Of. !"
The resolutions was referred to the
committee on rules, but 1t IS not likely
that the committee will consider 1t.
The majority leaders will decide for
themselves when it is proper to act on
the resolution.
WASHINGTON, May %. The presi-
dent approved the Cuban relief resolu-
ton Monday afternoon. The $50, 900
which is to feed starving Americans
! and bring home those who wish to
come home will be distribute under
the supervision of Assistant Secretary
! Day.
WASHINGTON, May 25. The tariff
bill did not come up in the senate
Monday morning as expected, owing
! to the death of Senator Earle, of South
Carolina. Immediately following the
| reading of the journal, Senator Earle's
| death was announced and the senate
| adjourned in respect to his memory.
The house adjourned at 1925 p. N. on
account of the death of Senator Earle,
! of South Carolina.
President Has Power Remove Office
| Holders.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-In the Unit
! ed States supreme court Monday JUS
| tice Peckham handed down the Opin-