The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11

from Ohio will never be able TO execute his
plan for treaty of which he so hopefully
speaks. And L said to him the other day
II he had the genius OF a Metternich and
Tallyrand he would be overcome by those
little thimble-rigging republics who will
stand ready to conspire with other govern
ments, ana to circumvent his plans. No,
the senator from Ohio in his new position,
will find his efforts brought 10 naught."
The incoming President would have to
meet this grave issue, he added AT the
basis OF IL was the question of protecting
American interests and American citizens.
I'VE are informed there is to be extra
session of Congress- proceeded Mr.. Nor
gan, and / give notice that at the earliest
possible day L will offer this bill again and
and IL the glory and honor of this browning
work of the close OF the century shall fall
TO the lot of a Republican President | will
thank God that we have a Republican
President who can go step by step with
his feliow-citizens in defense OF the power
and glory OF this Republic. 1 will now
Mr.. Morgan laid before the Senate a let
ter from William NJ. Merric consul of
confident belief that Minister Rodriguez 5
/ letter To Secretary Olney opposing the
canal project was unauthorized and was
contrary TO the views held by President
Zelaya. of Nicaragua. The letter also set
forth numerous circumstances Indicating
that British influence inspired opposition to
AS Mr.. Morgan proceeded with criticisms
on Great Britain Sir Richard Cartwright
ana Mr.. Davis, the Canadian. commission
ers, entered the diplomatic gallery and were
attentive listeners to the caustic words of
the senator.
Are we not to be guided by the lessons
of the past? 2" he exclaimed Are we to be-
Ileve that the great British lion will not
crunch the bone of our arm If We put it in
Again turning to Mr. Sherman, Mr. Nor
gan said: Il say in the presence of the
senator from Ohio, who is soon to be our
secretary of state that if he takes the
anodynes of fattery fed TO him like spoon
1000 by Great Britain the people of the
United States will not support him.
The Nicaragua canal bill then dis
placed, Mr. Morgan consenting that Il
should go to the calendar. On motion of
Mr. Hoar the bankruptcy bill secured the
rlght OF way as unfinished business. The
debate was not opened to-day however
but will begin tomorrow.
VEST SCORES MORTON.
The agricultural, appropriation bill was
then taken up. 1t soon brought out a
severe arraignment of Secretary Morton by
Mr. Vest, of Missouri. He spoke against
the item of $4,000 for publication of certain
kinds of alleged agricultural literature In
one of these agricultural bulletins. Mr.
Vest said, the secretary of agriculture had
arraigned the people of States which had
ioted for Bryan as ignorant and illiterate
while the people Of Mckinley States were
held up as paragons of intelligence and re-
finement. And this publication, he added,
was made in order that the farmers might
know that the vote of Bryan was repre-
sentative of the Ignorance of the country
Would any senator approve such publica-
ton?
Mr.. Gallinger remarked that such nuh-
LEGATIONS were clear perversion of the
funds intended for legitimate agricultural
should be rebuked.
Mr.. Vest held up another bulletin of the
agricultural department, and in tones of
| intense sarcasm pointed out picture of
| secretary Morton's country residence in
Nebraska as an embellishments of a pub
iicati9n on arbor day; The publication con-
delivered before he entered the public
| service.
Mr.. Chandler spoke OF another bulletin
| from the Agricultural Department in which
| the financial question was discussed and
| the secretary had attempted to show that
law would make up the difference between
| gold and silver, and that the subordinate
In the department who prepared the report
nad tailed TO carry out the secretary $
ideas Mr. Chandler said such publications
| Department.
| Mr.. Cullom. in charge of the bill, urged
mat the pecularities of the present secre-
tary OF agriculture should not be visited on
the next secretary. If the next secretary
pursued the policy of the present secretary.
appropriation but the one understood 10 be
the choice of Mr.. Mckinley for the agri-
cultural office was actual farmer, who
| "Ouiu hOl 4iSO III AGRICULTURAL bulletins
on finance.
Mr.. Stewart asserted that the secretary OF
agriculture was the most picturesque
| specimen he had ever known, and the SEN
ator urged that the secretary should not be
| taken seriously.
Mr.. Tillman spoke for the retention OF
| the item. saying the farmers should not be
| prejudiced because the department had a
secretary who prostituted his position and
aired his peculiar notions at the expense of
| the farmers.
Mr.. Allison. In urging the need of these
! agricultural publications on legitimate lines
| paid high tribute TO his former associate
| In Congress. Mr.. Wilson. of Iowa who II
Is understood, will be the next secretary of
| agriculture.
Mr.. Vest withdrew his opposition on the
understanding there would be no further
| financial and pictorial bulletins, and the
| item was agreed 20 with an amendment
making IL SI0,000
Mr.. Lodge opposed the increase Of $50 OO0
Tor the purchase and distribution of seeds
recommended by the committee saying this
| plan had degenerated into mere wholesale
distribution of the commonest kind OF gar
| den and flower seeds. IL was n great waste
of public money.
Mr.. Call said the seed distribution should
be increased twofold instead OF being re-
| duced.
/ An amendment by Mr.. Thurston was
| agreed 10 appropriating 35.00) for continuing
| experiments to bect-sugar production.
| The bill was then passed. Ii carries APP
] proximately 3,z5o.o09. AT 5:25 the Senate
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